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Kok Bangpra FC wins out over Home United FC in football friendly at new Pattaya Academy field

Paintball arrives at Horseshoe Point

Athletes in progress reach for the stars

Big Turnout and exceptional Scoring in Ban Chang

Oledong Kratingdaenggym to face Ray Orais for WBC bout

Bonner is Good as Gold

Yachting in the kingdom 2005: Sailing Serendipity

First win in 10 years for Bob Duxbury

Wighton Right On at Phoenix

Dr. Raimond Cerny & Mam Trayling JIG the best at Eastern Star

PSC golf from the Cafe Kronborg

Bill Hewitt Celebrates his Hole In One by ringing the bell at the Bunker Bar

PSC golf from Tropical Bert’s Beach Bar

H.E. Anand Panyarachun hosts Special Olympics Tournament at Eastern Star

The 10th Aniversary of the Pattaya AM-AM

The 10th Annual

Thailand Temple Run 2005 postponed

The Square Ring

PH3- Run #1092

PATTAPA SPORTS ROUND-UP

Kok Bangpra FC wins out over Home United FC in football friendly at new Pattaya Academy field

Ariyawat Nuamsawat

Thailand Division 1 team met Home United team, runner-up in the Singapore league, in a special football friendly as part the official opening of city’s news football pitches - Pattaya Academy. Both teams featuring national players from both sides battled for goals with Bangpra leading the way 1 - nil at half time. Bangpra prevented Home United from scoring in the second half to claim victory.

Samarng Suwansri, Guiness Book record holder for keeping the ball off the ground shows his ball skill during a half time show. Samarng hold the record at 15 hours, 9 minutes.

In other matches, the Chonburi VIP team trounced their Rayong counterparts bringing further victory to the home side, winning 5-3.

Kamol Suwancharoen, field manager revealed that 20 rai of land for the new football pitch had been donated by Bunjong Khunawatanakil for the benefit of young Thai players and children as a place to practice and play matches.

“This new pitch is part of my passion for football and helps develop the game in the region. I intend to train local youth teams and players and hopefully create a local team representing the area for the national league. I want to call it Pattaya United,” said Kamol, who has managed a number of teams such as Assumption College Sriracha, Tobacco Monopoly team and the National Securities teams.

National player, Surachai Jatuphatpong (center) playing for Home United in control.

Kamol concluded that he wants to ensure that younger players develop their skills to play at a national level.


Paintball arrives at Horseshoe Point

Suchada Tupchai

For those who love running around in the bush, then this is for you! The Horseshoe Point Resort & Country Club is set to open its new Paintball and BB facility this February 20.

The new facility will open at 10 a.m. this Sunday and is open to groups and individuals who like Paintball as a sport. At the opening some tough customers will give a demonstration and there will be special prices for the newcomers.

For further details call The Horseshoe Point Paintball & BB facility on 038 735 050 or visit: www: horseshoepoint.com for the resort location.


Athletes in progress reach for the stars

Redemptorist School for the Blind annual sports day

Suchada Tupchai

The search for sporting excellence begins at a young age and with that in mind, the Redemptorist School for the Blind hosts an annual sport day for their students.

Aurora Sribuaphan, School manager and blind school headmistress relays the day’s activities to students and guests.

This year’s events that had been lined up for the children at the school included swimming, football, volleyball, Ping Pong and dancercise. However, it was the parade that highlighted Tuesday’s event and brought cheers and applause from volunteers and distinguished guests.

The aim of the annual sporting event is to ready the children for national and regional events such as the FESPIC Games and Asian Para-games, as well as provide an opportunity for the school to promote their good work for the disabled community.

Nursery school children in the heat of swimming events.

On Tuesday morning, Pattana Boonsawat, Pattaya deputy mayor presided over the opening ceremonies along with Father Banchong Chaiyara, Redemptorist Center chairperson and Aurora Sribuaphan, school manager and blind school headmistress. Teams were divided into two colours and the students competed for supremacy in their chosen sports, each cheered on by their teammates.

The Redemptorist School for the Blind opened on November 18, 1987 and since then has grown through community support. The school develops leading skills for the nation’s blind community. The school takes in children as young as 3 right up to young adults of 20.

The sports day has been held annually since 1993 in line with the Education Ministry’s emphasis on promoting sports and physical education at the school level. Since then many of the school’s students have gone on to compete at an international level representing their country and bringing home medals for their efforts.


Big Turnout and exceptional Scoring in Ban Chang

PSC golf from McAllister’s Bar and Grill

There was a something for everyone at Century Ban Chang last Friday, February 11.

The event is held every Friday except on those that clash with the regular PSC Monthly Tournament. Although relatively new, this event is attracting a good crowd of golfers, as witnessed by turnouts of more than 40 golfers for the past three weeks.

Bob Lawrence, Michael Dige and Nigel Cannon back at McAllisters with Gerry Carpenter (second from right), PSC president following a challenging round at Century Ban Chang.

The course is challenging and it seems to be one that the players either love or hate. The fairways, when you hit them, offer the full variety of uphill, downhill, and side hill lies. At least three of the par 3 holes are a challenge in terms of club selection and concentration.

None of this seemed to faze Bob Lawrence who recorded a searing 45 stableford points to win the big money. Behind him were four golfers all with 39 points. Michael Dige won second place on countback, with Nigel Cannon third, and Sus Ige (hit 13 out of 14 fairways) and Bill Knight out of the money.

Back at McAllister’s for the prize giving and mine host Don McAllister had prepared the usual buffet that again has something for everyone, together with attractive and attentive bar staff, and a live band with music selection played at a volume that soothes the soul for those of us who did not score so well.

In his remarks, the PSC President, who earlier had scared and scattered the living daylights out of the caddies and his playing partners with a thunderous emission on the 16th tee box, asked for some consideration from the players. Given the scarcity of carts at Ban Chang, the difficult terrain, and the popularity of the event he asked that in future events the golfer might want to share a cart with his playing partner to make sure that there are enough carts to go around.


Oledong Kratingdaenggym to face Ray Orais for WBC bout

Set to hit Pattaya Feb. 25

Ariyawat Nuamsawat

Thailand’s own Oledong Kratingdaenggym is set to meet Ray Orais from the Philippines in the ring next Friday afternoon in a youth title bout.

The announcement was made Monday afternoon in a press conference at the Chonburi Provincial Administration Organisation (PAO) offices.

Belt holders and promoters at Monday’s press conference in Chonburi.

Pinyo Tanwiset, Chonburi PAO chairman who will preside over the event, announced that the 105 pound pugilists will meet in Pattaya at Pattaya School No. 2 (Wat Chonglom). The aim was not only to promote the sport but also encourage more visitors to attend these high profile events.

“We also plan to donate some the proceeds to help those still facing hardship in the tsunami affected south,” said Pinyo.

Wirat Wachiraratwong, match promoter and event manager added that his team is pleased to promote the country’s sports and tourism and help those facing hardship.

Speaking about the Thai boxer, Wirat said, “Oledong will defend his youth championship belt for the tenth time. He is in fine form at the moment, this match is an important test to see if he can match up against the Isaac Bustos from Mexico the WBC title holder in the near future.”

Other bouts planned for the afternoon include Yodsonkeng C.P. Gym of Thailand to face the Philippines’ Robert Rubillar in the Light Flyweight (108 lbs) class. There will be other local and international bouts on the day as well.


Bonner is Good as Gold

IPGC Golf from Lewiinski’s

Sunday Feb. 6
Green Valley
Stableford and Gold Medal Competition

Gold Medal Winner: Mark Bonner, net 73
1st A Flight: Bob Patterson, 40 pts
2nd A Flight: Klaus Schackt, 40 pts
3rd A Flight: Gary Blackburne, 39 pts
1st B Flight: John Hillier, 40 pts
2nd B Flight: Jim Munns, 40 pts
3rd B Flight: Gareth Gill, 39 pts
1st C Flight: Jim Proctor, 40 pts
2nd C Flight: Pete Chadwick, 38 pts
3rd C Flight: Bob Lindborg, 37 pts
1st D Flight: Paul Shaw, 40 pts
2nd D Flight: Syozo Nagata, 39 pts
3rd D Flight: Roger Koehler, 38 pts
Near Pins: #5 & #8 John Weldon; #13 Chris Sanders; #16 Anne Kieran

The Championship of twelve months of Medal Competition was on the table this Sunday as the members of the Golf Society who had won or tied for first in each of the 12 monthly medal competition of 2004 vied for what is certainly one of the top two awards of the Society’s golf calendar. And the winner was... Mark Bonner. Mark fashioned a net 73 off his 14 handicap. It should be noted that Mark won his position in the Gold Medal finale in March of 2004 off a 19 handicap. So Mark’s improvement is obvious and, of course, his coronation attests to his ability to play off his improved handicap. A few old, old dogs (competition-wise, that is, not in age!) were on his heels in the names of Joe Mooneyham, Andy Leach and Jez Lees, all two adrift at 75.

The common folk contested a slightly less intense Stableford comp and appartently it took 40 points to come first, sometimes, albeit, with the help of a count back. Sen. Patterson used that mathematical wedge to make his 40 better than the Klaus’. That duet was followed in the premier flight by Gary Blackburne.

In B Flight, Johnny Hillier did likewise to Capt. Fogg, again both having 40, with Gareth Gill a scant point back, but paid, thanks to a similar count back on Chas Li. C Flight’s Jim Proctor was the first to have his 40 standing fully clear atop the podium, and with the silver and bronze of Pete Chadwick and Guru of Green Valley, Bob Lindborg, two and three back respectively. D Flight was the realm of the ever consistent Paul Shaw, who was but a point clear of a Samurai brother of Jay Nakagawa’s, Szoyo Nagata, and near infidel, Roger Koehler.

John Weldon copped a pair of Near Pins and Ireland’s Anne Kienan snagged her first prize with her NP. OK, OK, Chris Sanders snagged the last of four on the day.

Tuesday Feb. 8
Royal Lakeside
Blue or White Tees
Stroke/Medal

1st Blue Flight: Brian Holden, net 73
1st White A Flight: Chris Sanders, net 68
2nd White A Flight: Mab Jiwa, net 70
3rd White A Flight: Wira Widness, net 72
1st White B Flight: Lucy O’Hare, net 68
2nd White B Flight: Rocky Qin, net 70
3rd White B Flight: Barry Rothberg, net 71

The organizing committee thought that the relatively flat topography might need some enhancement via length so the choice of tees was offered to the field. A modest group bucked up their courage and took it on. Chang Mai’s favorite son, Brian Holden, was glad he did, as he led the big hitters home with a net 73 off his 8 handicap.

Chris Sanders showed that he might be warming to the February Monthly Medal to be contested on the 13th of the month as he shot a joint best-on-the-day net 68 for the top rung in the A Flight of the White Division. He was followed across by Mab Jiwa on a net 70 and Wira Widness with a net 72, who, along with her husband Einar, played their last competition of this visit. Their pleasant presence will be missed.

It was a great day for the better half of last week’s titleholders, Lucy O’Hare, leading the lads home in the B Flight of the White Division, with the other net 68 of the day. One-third of the Beijing Raiders, Rocky Qin, came second with net 70 and reliable Barry Rothberg third at net 71.

Wednesday Feb. 9
Mountain Shadow
Blue or White Tees
Stableford

1st Blue A Flight: Mike Allidi, 38 pts
2nd Blue A Flight: Joe Mooneyham, 37 pts
3rd Blue A Flight: Bob Patterson, 37 pts
1st Blue B Flight: Gordon Kerr, 37 pts
2nd Blue B Flight: Matt Pomeroy, 36 pts
3rd Blue B Flight: Allen Tinker, 35 pts
1st White Flight: Nat Meesuk, 36 pts
2nd White Flight: Gary Blackburne, 35 pts
3rd White Flight Vic Hester, 34 pts
Near Pins: #5 - Jim Dundon; #15 Bob Patterson

For the first time this year the Society returned to a old favorite, Mountain Shadow f/k/a Natural Park Hill. They found all was in order at the great layout, but the price, but perhaps there is a softening in that regard in the offing. The gang hopes so and none more than best on the day Mike Allidi who did it off the blue tees (which approximate the old whites). Mike’s 38 points were one clear of Joe “I’m in the” Mooneyham and the Sen., with the former winning the count back. Gordon “Galloping Gourmet” Kerr mastered this layout, with the toughest quartet of par 5’s, and the B Flight of the Blue Division with his 37 points. He was followed across the line in one point increments by another of the Beijing Bandits, Matt Pomeroy, and Allen Tinker. Allen had to go to the slide rule to take the count back from Rocky Qin.

The White Tees (formerly the never-played Golds) were deemed just “too short” (sound familiar) by most that played them. But the money spent plenty well for the champ, The Nat(ural), who led the fellows home with 38 points. Gary Blackburne, certainly a candidate for the Blues anywhere, was second in the White Division with 35 points, followed one back by Vic Hester. Vic had to count back the trio of the Brothers Bruce, Milner and McAdam, and The ol’ Donkey.

Friday Feb. 11
Khao Kheow
C & A - Yellow Tees
2-Man Better Ball
Stroke/Medal

1st Simon Philbrook & Claus Birk Thomsen, net 64
Joint 2nd Andy Leach & Chuck Carriere, net 67
Joint 2nd John Emmerson & Ian Ashenden, net 67
4th Chris Sanders & Rex Mallender, net 69
5th Jonathan Tso & Rocky Qin, net 69

The Society tries to have at least one team fixture on its schedule and the 36 teams, which signed up, affirmed the popularity. As he had a month earlier in a similar event, Simon Philbrook stood atop the podium but this time with newly returned Claus Birk Thomsen (Gordon Kerr was his sidekick last time). The strong team of Andy Leach and Chuck Carriere shared second with The Golf Manager and the Teaching Pro. You may wonder why there was Joint Second and not the typical count back. If you really wan’t to know ask The Donkey or the cleaning lady who threw away the scorecards that he left behind. But we forgave him. I don’t know about Andy, Chuck, John and Ian though! Chris Sanders (hmmm? There is that name again) and Uncle Rex Mallender did win a count back over the Beijing Bandit duo of Tsao and Qin. By then we knew Colin had a couple of beers!


Yachting in the kingdom 2005: Sailing Serendipity

Peter Cummins, Pattaya

In spite of such disastrous setbacks as the recent tsunami along the Andaman Sea, sailing, cruising and yacht racing in the Kingdom has already gone into “over-drive.”

Although the first big cruise of the year, the Andaman Sea Rally, had to abandoned, out of respect for the people of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands who suffered dreadfully under the onslaught of the tsunami, 2005 looks like being the watershed of marine sports - at least those associated with yacht racing and cruising - in the Kingdom.

Some of the sailing action the Royal Varuna that can be expected this weekend with the Koh Larn Classic.

Up and down the Kingdom, it is heading for regatta fever, with the just-completed QBE Phang-Nga Bay event leading the way, followed this week by the Pattaya Marriott Koh Larn Classic, which, as usual, has drawn much support from local business, besides the Marriott, such as Schenker Stinnes Logistics, the Malibar Restaurant at Ban Ampoe, the Indian by Nature Restaurant, Alberto’s Photo Bank and Technilink.

Race Officers Dave Wales and Gilbert Leemann, along with their trail marshals and timers, advise all participants to be at the Royal Varuna Yacht Club by 10.00 a.m. Saturday, February 19, for the match-up of runners and helms. 2004 champions, David Race, helming his Hobie Cat 16 and his ultra-swift runner, Chris Schulz will be the team to watch.

Then comes the eleventh sailing of the Pattaya Mail PC Classic Royal Cliff Beach Resort International Regatta, being held off and the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, Saturday, March 26. The “Pattaya Mail” will be running updates of the progress, starting with the last issue (Vol Xlll, #6, Friday, 11 February).

Royal Varuna, out of its new clubhouse, recently opened by the Crown Prince, is also planning to have a “Vintage Boat Regatta”, to revive a virtually lost age of yachting elegance - at least in dinghies, in mid-April.

Some three years ago, the Australian Embassy held a “Wooden Boat Regatta”, to honour HM the King’s prowess as a sailor. With a great input from the Royal Thai Navy, there were big fleets, mainly Fireballs, Enterprises, OK dinghies and Optimists.

It was a resounding success, as Royal Varunians scoured the racks for anything that was wood - or, even partially so - and seemed relatively sea-worthy. Bailers were at a premium and Coca Cola one-litre bottles, expertly cut in half by the efficient Swiss race management, saved many a ship that day!

Now, before yachting is totally immersed in the onslaught of the “plastic fantastics”, Varuna wants to revive that era again and invites all to join.

For those who have had the pleasure to navigate a wooden sailboat, one can recall how the boat had a certain “weight” - a “feel” - compared to the modern fibreglass and plastic machines which are now “de rigeur”. Like a beautiful woman, the wooden dinghy carries its own specific “perfume” - the smell of varnish - has a nice shiny look when she is all rigged up for an outing, with the deck glistening from the waves and, certainly, most like a lady, a sensation of power when she torques over the waves.

Now, gone are the days that we needed to sand down and varnish our boats, always making sure there are dry and clean when racked away.

Gone? Well maybe not! How about some good old fun with our wooden fleet that is patiently waiting in the Varuna’s boatshed.

Varuna has many vintage boats in the racks and invites all interested to join and re-live some of the glorious days of yore. RM Asia is already ready to sponsor this event.

Address any enquiries to: Marcel Dubbelman: [email protected]

Richard van den Heuvel: [email protected]

Then, back to the modern day, at the end of April, there will be a new week of sailing, this time out of the Ocean Marina. Bill Gasson, David Pollard, Phil Harper, Kirati Assakul, amongst others are organizing the first-ever Top of the Gulf International Regatta, incorporating the annual Coronation Cup for Platu keelboats and the Optimist National Championships of Thailand, 2005.

With sponsorship from Raimon Land, North Shore, Ocean Marina, Buzzcats Thailand, this event is sure to be a big success, at the end of which, those so inclined, will sail a 200-km “feeder race” to Koh Samui, to join the fourth sailing of. That already-proven top class event, being held the last week in May.

Early July, fleets move over to the Western Shore, to participate in the Hua Hin Regatta and the Vega Rudder Race, this latter dedicate to celebrating the occasion when His Majesty sailed his OK dinghy from Hua Hin to Sattahip, on April 19, 1966.

At the end of July, the second Phuket Race Week will be held out off the Evason Resort and Spa - also another great event.

In the meantime, of course, Ocean Marina continues with the monthly series and Royal Varuna’s weekly programmes of racing, sailing and training courses for young and old alike, proceed unabated.

There will also be regattas in neighbouring Langkawi and races between Phuket and Langkawi, with the year-end 19th Phuket King’s Cup already being planned.

Yachting has been in the forefront of world news - what a relief from Iraq and Iran - when Ellen MacArthur, a 28-year-old English lady, sailed 42,000 km around the world - Solo, a voyage through the elements of 71 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes and 33 seconds, beating the previous record, set by French national Francis Joyon, by just a day and a half.

Correction

Finally, an apology to the Serenity Shipyard, which has just launched its new 21-metre (71ft.) Catamaran, which will be used for day charters out of the Ocean Marina.

In our “Pattaya Mail” story, “Serenity Shipyard at Ocean Marina goes into high gear” (Pattaya Mail, Vol Xlll, #6, 11/02/05, p. 46), I had stated: “And, of course, even with air conditioning, throughout and all modern facilities, we are looking at around 800,000 to one million baht...”

The recently opened new Varuna Clubhouse, a center for yachting on the Eastern Seaboard.

Oops! I hope that Jean Obry and Mikael Pophillat, the two principals of the company, were not inundated with phone calls for that price. It should read $US. Sorry about that!

Enquiries about or further information on the Serenity Boatyards can be directed to Jean’s email: [email protected]

There is also a most interesting website: www.serenity shipyard.com, which presents a pictorial account of the building of the plugs and molds right up to the present state of the craft. Or, if you are down Jomtien way, visit them at: Building 167/3 Moo 4, Sukhumvit Highway, Km. 157, Na-Jomtien, Sattahip, Chonburi, 20250. Tel. +66(0) 3823 7214; fax. +66(0) 3823 7215


First win in 10 years for Bob Duxbury

IPGC TAGGS Golf from The Haven

Monday Feb. 7
Burapha A & B
Medal

Division 1
1st Norman Isherwood, net 70
2nd Randall Penrod, net 73 - c/b 36
3rd Chang Suh, net 73 - c/b 37
Division 2
1st Serge Straeten, net 71
2nd Bob Lindborg, net 72
3rd Kjell Christiansen, net 77

Another regular visit to the immaculate Burapha and yet again, despite this being a medal round, Chairman Mao, decided the day’s golf would be played off the blue tees as against the usual white “medal” tees played by the Haven. Perhaps the Lewinski approach should be adopted in the future with a “blue” & “white” division, giving everybody their personal choice!

As it was, only “stormin” Norman Isherwood & Serge Straeten managed to beat their handicap on the day and so take their respective division honours. The battle for the runner-up places was hot with Randall just pipping Chang on countback in division 1, and “moanin” Bob just losing out by a point in division 2 where the high handicappers found the course just too long off the blues!

In the Ladies Division, Trudie Chadbourn, took over the reigns from recently departed Wendy Hollingsworth to win comfortably off the red tees with a 71 net. In the 2s competition, the pool was shared by John Draper, Paul Hartley, Kjell Christiansen and Kate Mason. Prior to the prize giving, Richard Livingston, the resident PGA professional, welcomed Simon Smith, David Larking, Scott Hollworth & Ian Simms and welcomed back Chris Davisson and Gordon Fraser.

Wednesday Feb. 9
Phoenix Lakes/Ocean
Stableford

Division 1
1st Bob Duxbury, 40 pts
2nd Barry Winton, 38 pts - c/b 20
3rd Norman Isherwood, 38 pts - c/b 18
4th Martin Hayes, 37 pts
Division 2
1st Peter Johansson, 42 pts
2nd John Kendall, 41 pts
3rd Ian Middlemiss, 39 pts
4th Barry Chadbourn, 38 pts

As usual, the course was in great shape and with benign conditions, it was to be expected that scores would be very good. As it was, Phoenix did give up it’s bite and the Haven boys & girls enjoyed a super day’s golf with no less than 12 players shooting under their handicaps.

Bob Duxbury and Peter Johansson led their respective divisions home with 40 and 42 points respectively to take the day’s honours. The unlucky players just missing out with 37 points were Chang Suh, on countback in division 1 and Brian Kelly, Roy Thornton and Serge Straeton in division 2. In the Ladies division, Trudie Chadbourn once again dominated with 33 points. Surprise of the day, No 2s were recorded! So a bumper jackpot awaits at Pattaya Country Club. Back at The Haven, Richard Livingston, welcomed back Bill Henderson, Jim Barnett, Ian Middlemiss and Martin Hayes

Friday Feb. 11
Pattaya Country Club
Medal

1st John Draper, net 66
2nd Al Rolnik, net 70 - c/b 35
3rd Randall Penrod, net 70 - c/b 37
4th Barry Winton, net 71 - c/b 35
5th Danny Miller, net 71 - c/b 37

A rather sudden downturn in numbers, more in dissent at the overcharging by Pattaya Country Club than the isolated rains that came out of the blue! The course was very wet and the greens difficult as they had been cut on the front 9 but not on the back, so it was with great surprise that John Draper should equal his best ever round in Thailand with a magnificent 66 nett. Having recently returned from the UK, he must have felt at home in the wind and rain! Far behind in his wake, the trailing pack of Al, Randall, Barry and Danny were the only other players on the day to equal or better their handicaps, whilst Trudie Chadbourn concluded her week’s clean sweep of the ladies with an 81 net. The large rollover 2s pool brought out the sharpshooters, ensuring nobody left with a nice fat wallet, those premature smiles belonged to Karl Holm, Phillip Larsen, Danny Miller, David Larking, Barry Winton, Randall Penrod and Roy Thornton.

Prior to the prize giving and announcement of the seven 2s, Richard Livingston, welcomed Robert Zepik.

Tour Note: The adopted Haven Touring Professional, Philip Golding, made another “cut”, this time, in the Australian Open held recently at Royal Melbourne and is currently lying 50th in the Order of Merit.


Wighton Right On at Phoenix

IPGC Bunker Boys at the OK Corral

On Tuesday February 8, Mr. Loy had the awesome task of moving fifty golfers from the OK Corral to the beautiful Phoenix golf course, for their weekly medal tourney. Despite the knuckle raps of the receptionist and the starter he succeeded and the Mountain and Lakes nines hosted an excellent competition. The course was in immaculate condition and is now a true test of golf. The two divisions were cut at seventeen and under and in the second flight Roy Mitchell overcame his bad start to the day continuing in the form he has found over the past few rounds to post a score of net 72 and take third place. One ahead on net 71 was the consistent Peter Fitton. The day’s flight winner was Norm Robinson and he was the only division two golfer to break par with his net 70.

A winning smile from Bob Wighton.

Division one saw the third consecutive sub-par round by Brian Bellis take a share of second place. His golf is excellent at the moment and he fully deserves the handicap cut he craves. Joining him on net 70 was John Weldon. Both were one shot ahead of Mike Allidi, again with the day’s best gross of 74, net 71. After a very quiet month ebullient Aussie, Bob Wighton, powered his way to the top with a mixture of long drives and accurate approach play and his net 69 was a long overdue reward. There were three winners of the rolled-over Super Sawng award, Harry Cowling birdying the Mountain eighth and Harry Riley and Jack Spencer emulating him with their feats on Lakes 2. Bearing in mind the fact that we’ve all “been there, done that, got the T-shirt”, mirth was mixed with sympathy for newbie Andy Carroll whose net 110 merited the renowned Bananas award for the poorest score of the day. He’s young and has plenty of time to take revenge on Mr. Loy! Phoenix had charmed the golfers again and in this condition is a joyful place to be. Ask Bob Wighton.

Bob Pearce’s
Personal Best at Plutaluang

When Len Jones teed off on the South first at Plutaluang on Thursday, February 10, he was the ninety-third golfer to compete with the Bunker Boys from the OK Corral this week! This was a remarkable figure and shows the status in which the friendly golf group is held.

The day was gloriously fine with only a fresh breeze to cool things down and the South and East nines were well turned out with beautifully consistent, if a little slow, greens. The large field was cut at eighteen and under and in both divisions good stableford scores were to predominate. In the lower flight eight weeks of frustrating inactivity, as a result of a broken toe, were blown away in an instant by the relief of playing again and Len Jones produced some fine golf in reaching 38 points to take third place, one behind Matt Pomeroy’s second placed 39 points. Les Hall astounded his partners with a sumptuous score of 41 points and this marked a fine victory for him.

The top flight saw excellent performances also with Mark Gooch and John Cunningham going under par to return scores of 37 points to share the runners-up place. Last month the hero at the course was Bob Pearce and he emulated this feat again with a personal best score, his gross 77 giving him 43 points. Eight pars and a birdie were the notable features of his card and his only regret was that his three playing partners, but not him, all managed birdie twos. It was a splendid performance by the old soldier! In the joust for the aforementioned birdie “two’s” there were seven in all with Paul Quodomine, Neil Griffin, David Lightfoot, John Cunningham, Barry Pethig, John Healy and Harry Cowling all getting in on the act. Two weeks previously Angus MacFarlane had returned to wintry Scotland, but, after staying seemingly long enough only for a bowl of porridge, he returned to the Kingdom thereby declaring himself a candidate for the renowned Bananas. Mr. Loy did not disappoint and Angus’ paltry fourteen points got what they deserved. No such fate for Bob Pearce and he will long remember his personal best at Plutaluang.


Dr. Raimond Cerny & Mam Trayling JIG the best at Eastern Star

Mike Franklin

Dr. Raimond Cerny celebrated his return to Pattaya by winning the Jameson’s International Golf Society Singles Stableford at Eastern Star with an impressive 43 points from his 22 handicap. Close behind, and rarely out of the frame, was the consistent Mam Trayling with 42 Stableford points, supported as always by loquacious husband Ed, coming sixth with 37 points.

Dr. Raimond Cerny (left) celebrated his return to Pattaya by winning the Jameson’s International Golf Society Singles Stableford at Eastern Star with an impressive 43 points.

In between, good scores were returned by David Burgess, third with 39 points, and 38 points by Hamilton Wilson and Joe McArdle. Hamilton took fourth place on a back nine count-back with 20 points, and Joe 19 points to take fifth place.

Near pins were claimed by Meg Oke, Mam Trayling, Ken Hawkins and Raivo Velsberg, and the longest first putts were made by Kari Laukkanen and Lec Wanliparom.

It was a fine day, sunny and hot with a full turnout to take the 48 tee slots available at busy Eastern Star. It all went smoothly to make an enjoyable day followed by a noisy evening back at Jameson’s.

Being only the second outing of JIGS, there were many newcomers to the Society - duly welcomed at the prize presentation. Namely, Barry James & John Maycock; Tom Breslin & Joe McArdle; Andy McTighe, Mats Hansson, Dr. Raimond Cerny, David Burgess, Lek Wanliparom, Rainer Hellin, Raivo Velsberg, Kari Laukkanen & Eero Pirhonen; Ken & Margaret Hawkins; Dale Drader, Dixie LaRose, Paul Hartley, Nigel cannon & Hamilton Wilson; Alan Gummer, Dave Smith, George Hope, Gareth Weeks and Lindsay Borthwick.

Chef Beckham produced another outstanding Curry Buffet as the ‘Wednesday Special’, enjoyed by many.

Wednesday February 23 is the next JIGS outing, this time to Pattaya Country Club for a Combined Stableford competition. Sign-up at Jameson’s or e-mail: JIGS @jamesons-pattaya.com


PSC golf from the Cafe Kronborg

Monday Feb. 7
Pattaya Country Club
Stroke

Pattaya Country Club was host to a strokeplay competition in Two Flights, A Flight 0 to 18 and B Flight 19 and above. The course on the day was very busy and the greens were very fast.

Cees Bosman, aka The Frog Prince victorious with 42 stableford points.

Gery Wedl took the A Flight with a net 66, Jack Cunningham was second with a net 67, Juhani Falt was third with a net 70 and in fourth was John Gardner with a net 71.

In the B Flight the winner was Bent Moeller with a 65, the best score of the day, Ahead of in second Alan Lord with a net 67 and in third was Kenni Chung with a net 68 and in fourth was Arthur Bailey with a net 70.

Near Pins: #5 Lennart Leschley; #7 Ebrahim; #12 Gary Wedl; #16 Norm Martin.

Long Putts: #9 Alan Lord; #18 Kenny Chung

Thursday February 10
Khao Kheow
Country Club
Stableford

Once more into the breach dear friends’ and what is more they queue up to be tortured. On this day a larger number than normal left the Cafe Kronborg, and 50 intrepid souls girded loins to do battle. One of these days!

385 Bent Moeller

Well, arriving at Khao Kheow we were met by wonderful weather, practically no wind, and A & B Courses lay ahead. A is probably the most difficult, and after a reasonably easy start on the first, 2, 3 & 4 can destroy a round, especially in the wind. Oh to have the franchise for the Lake before the first par 3. B is also pretty tough with a really tough last three holes, including an island par 3.

So the day went, fine greens, little wind and fairways with that green stuff on. Surely today we would prevail. But to do well you must hit every shot well, one bad shot and you are punished severely, what a great test of golf. Miss the green by a foot and try and chip out of the grass around the green. Difficult!

Jeff Wylie, Flight A winner with 39 points.

Well with 13 groups out, some one must have a good day. Just think, if Khao Kheow was your home course, what would it do to your handicap, you would be unbeatable in match play, and would have several more shots on your handicap.

Still a great day out, and a fine test of golf, and it soon became apparent as the results started to filter in, that not much had changed. Then came the ‘Return of The Frog Prince’ in his guise of The Prince. Over 40 points, he will be playing in the A Flight I suspect very shortly, but a fine round in the circumstances, and to top it all we had a 39 points as well, this in the A Flight. Happy days.

In the A Flight, 0 to 19, the winner was Jeff Wylie with a fine 39 points, normally here a best of the day. In second we had another one who beat his handicap as Ted Morris shot 37 points. Ted has been in fine form of late and may soon be a single handicapper along with Jeff. In third was Derek Brook with 35 points, and paring the last 3 holes to sneak in. In fourth was Bill Plath with 34 points.

The B Flight, and the best round, not only of the day, but also in the last 330 or so - The Frog Prince, alias Cees Bosman, shot 42 points, he will be welcome in lower circles, and maybe his wife will kiss him and return him to the pond. In second place was Jannie Jasperre with 36 points and then we had a three way countback on 34 points. In third was Peter King, in fourth was Alex Backlund and losing out was Agnes Gardner.

Sorry if I run this on, but the course won again on a perfect day. Total so far, Khao Kheow 328, PSC 8. Last week we played Royal Lakeside and it was practically 50/50. Play this course if you think you are a good golfer, but most of all, enjoy it, it is a treasure. T.T.F.N.

Near Pins: A3 Ted Morris; A5 Colin Swan; B3 Graham Johnson; B8 Ebrahim.

Long Putts: A9 Alan Lord; B9 Brian Blackford.


Bill Hewitt Celebrates his Hole In One by ringing the bell at the Bunker Bar

Mountain Shadow Golf Club

Mountain Shadow Golf Club was the venue for the Bunker Boys on Monday February 7. This beautiful course, which was once Natural Park Hills, was in perfect condition. For Bill Hewitt it was a Red Letter Day! His first time back after three years, he took a fine iron on the par three fifteenth hole and put it in the cup for a “Hole In One”, Great Stuff Bill! The field was again spit into two groups “A & B”. The best scoring was in group “A” where Brian Bellis took first prize with a Stableford round of 40, joint second where John Hughes and Owen Lloyd both with 37 points. In Group “B” Billy Steele won first prize with 36 points, Granville Swanton was second with 32 points and third place went to Jan Von Spellen and Geoff Parker both with 31 points. Near the pins were Bill Hewitt (you can’t get any closer), George Redgewell, Thea Von Spellen and Rab Mcdonald.

Bill Hewitt Celebrates his Hole In One by ringing the bell at the Bunker Bar.

Bangpra Golf Club

A hot day at Bang Pra Golf course. Very dry fairways and fast greens. Two divisions as usual - In Division “A” H?kan Widestedt took first prize with a two under par net 70. P.J. Redmond came second with a one over net 73 and third was Martin Davis with net 74. Unfortunately Mark Gooch could not complete his round as a monkey stole his ball. In division “B” a fine net 70 by Geoff Parker took first honors followed by Rod Stevens and Granville Swanton, both with net 73. Near the pins were won by John King, H?kan Widestedt, Geoff Parker and Roger Privett.

Phoenix Country Club

A cloudy day on a good course for the boys from the Bunker. Friday the 11th was a stableford competition on Lakes & Ocean course. In group “A” Granville Swanton scored 37 points to win first prize. Second place went to Martin Davis with 35 points and third was Mark Gooch with 34 points.

In group “B” Brian Maddox returned the best score of the day with 38 points to take top spot. Joint second were David Johnson and Geoff Parker both with 30 points. Near the pins were won by David Johnson, Michael Deveral, Jan Von Spellen and Geoff Parker.

The Bunker Boys are playing three times a week during the high season, (Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s) so if you would like a round of golf, call into the Bunker Bar on Soi Chaiyapoon (near X-zyte disco and across the street from Tony’s Disco II) to pick up a golf schedule or consult the Pattaya Mail every week and, as usual, you can get the latest information by visiting our website @ www.bunkerboysgolf.com.


PSC golf from Tropical Bert’s Beach Bar

Tuesday Feb. 8
Khao Kheow
Country Club
Stableford

Early morning at Bert’s and a large number of golfers tuck into an early morning breakfast before the trip to the test for the day. The test for this day being a bit of a treat, and a real test, and a small quiver of excitement goes through the players before the start of the trip this tough course.

A Flight Derek Brook; B Flight Cees Bosman; C Flight Bob Lawrence winners with Staff.

This being a fun day, we do not normally subject the players to realism, but on this day once every few months why not. Not forgetting that of the last 250 players we have sent to this course only 5 have come back successful, but these boys are tough, or so say the mosquitoes.

On arrival we find we have not been booked in, this is really surprising as we have the day, time and person’s name we originally booked with and Bob Noble has phoned them three times in the last few days to increase the numbers, and has been confirmed. Still T.I.T., and we are neither surprised nor upset, so a little discussion sees us setting off only a little late, on a fairly quiet course, that is pretty windy.

Out on the course we once again remember how tough this course is, in even a light wind, and much gnashing of teeth takes place as players give of their best.

Sat back in the restaurant, and of course testing the Khao Kheow beef, we sit in peace as the cards come in, and 36 more players are added to the Khao Kheow column. Khao Kheow 281 PSC 5. It at least shows the handicaps are not overly fair.

Back at Tropical Bert’s the food is bubbling, and bowls of chicken stew and fresh bread are filling up the gaps left by a walk around the golf course.

Food over and well into the Heineken, Bob declares the Winners, all who whilst not beating the course have done that most important thing, to beat the rest. And so to Paradise as the Sun goes down and the Mosquitoes come out. Watch this space in the latest Bert fight against the little beast in the film, Bert Bites Back, next week. T.T.F.N.

Winners: A Flight Derek Brook; B Flight Cees Bosman; C Flight Bob Lawrence.

Near Pins: Chang Suh (2); Henry (2); Jerry Kurtz; Bob Noble; Maurice Bowman; Marcel (2);Thea V. Spellin.

Long Putts: Kris Helgasson; Bob Lawrence; Max Matthews; Paddy Wilson, Andy Evans, Miralle Bailkea; Martin Bullen.


H.E. Anand Panyarachun hosts Special Olympics Tournament at Eastern Star

Mike Franklin

Former Prime Minister, Anand Panyarachun, will host the 2005 Charity Golf Invitational for the Special Olympics of Thailand (SOT) at Eastern Star Country Club & Resort on Saturday February 26. The event will field thirty-six teams of four in a 10 a.m. shotgun start playing a Team Scramble format. This is one of two charity invitational tournaments hosted by His Excellency, the other taking place in November to raise funds for UNICEF projects in Thailand.

The athletes that participate in the Special Olympics Thailand program have the opportunity to attend training camps and compete in a variety of sports such as swimming, football, tennis, and basketball. Every two years some are able to compete in the Asia Pacific Special Olympics, and every four years in the Special Olympics World Games. These are dedicated athletes who are mentally disabled and strive through their involvement in Special Olympics to become healthy and physically fit and respected members of society.

H.E. Anand will also host a pre-tournament party at his residence on Eastern Star golf course on the evening of Friday February 25. This is attended by sponsors, personal guests and, most important, some of the disabled athletes from the Special Olympics Thailand program.


The 10th Aniversary of the Pattaya AM-AM

Phoenix Golf and Country Club, March 4, 2005

The only chance for the majority of the expatriate community to play a Pro-Am format in the Pattaya area is once a year in the Pattaya Am-Am, which this year is being held at the Phoenix Golf and Country Club on Friday the March 4.

In a Pro-Am 3 amateur players play with a Professional, but the Am-Am format is four amateurs with two Stableford point scores from four counting on each hole.

Once again this year, to make the competition even more competitive, the players will only be allowed 75% of their handicaps with a maximum allowance of one shot per hole. This finally brings the competition into line with the genuine Pro-Am format after nine previous years of events and will once again ensure a much closer finish with many more teams in the hunt for the places.

There will also be the usual longest drive prizes to be won in three divisions and 4 nearest the pins.

Be sure not to miss this once a year opportunity to play in one of the real fun events on the Pattaya golf calendar.

Entries can be made at The Bunker, The Haven and Lewiinskis golf venues and cost 1,300 baht per player, which includes green and caddy fee, and a sumptuous buffet prior to the prize giving at The Haven. The teams are limited to 25 so early applications are advised.


The 10th Annual

Fr. Joe Maier’s Human Development Foundation
Charity Golf Classic is on Friday, March 11th,

12 noon shotgun start at The Legacy Golf Club (Formally called Winsan & Natural Park Ramindra Golf Club) in Bangkok.

For all the details to play, sign up, sponsorship and donation information, please go to http://www.hdfgolf. com or see Doug Harrison at Bourbon St. Restaurant, 29/4-6 Sukhumvit Soi 22, Washington Square, Bangkok. http://www.bourbonstbkk.com

Look forward your support of this great Foundation for the kids


Thailand Temple Run 2005 postponed

This year, the ING Thailand Temple Run 2005 is taking place on March 19, 2005 in Samut Songkram. For the first time the organizers have decided to startthe race at 4.30 p.m. - in the afternoon. So there will be no more 2 a.m. wake-up calls and everyone can enjoy a day out in the country with the whole family.

Transportation from Amari Watergate to the Race Site and back to the hotel after the race will be provided free of charge for the first 300 registrations. So don’t hesitate to sign in for the event at the Concierge desk in the Amari Watergate Hotel or online at: www. thailand-temple-run.com

There will also be a 5-star pasta party at the Amari Watergate Hotel the night before the race to load up on those carbs. The after-party will take place on Saturday night to re-hydrate the tired bodies with some of the various fluids available at Henry J. Bean’s. Paulaner will even throw in a free beer and there will be some snacks.

Registrations can be done online on www.thailand-temple-run.com The website also has all other necessary information about the race.


The Square Ring

by Howie Reed

If any proof is needed that good fight means good crowds, I’ll give you example A. On June 4 Kostya Tszyu will get it on with Ricky “The Hit Man” Hatton at 2 a.m. in the MEN Arena in Manchester. In case you wonder why 2 a.m. it’s so the fight can be shown “live” to America’s East Coast. Would you believe that 4 months before the fight is sold out? Believe it my friends. The doors will open at 8 p.m. with the first fight at 10 and the main event, as stated, to kick off at 2 in the morning. The MEN Arena seats 22,000 and was sold out in 7 hours. Anyone want to guess on the amount of “amber liquid Consumed?” The mind boggles! The locals will be in rare form for the opening bell.

Sunday (Pattaya time) Howard “The Battersea Bomber” Eastman (40-1) gets his shot at Bernard Hopkins in Los Angeles Staples Center. Eastman thinks maybe he’s found the key to winning. “My wife doesn’t like it, so I’m not coming with that beard anymore. I’m just coming as the original Howard Eastman that you’ve never seen before.” It would be nice to think that British based Eastman has a shot, even with the name like Howard, but this is not the case. Eastman is likely to find out that Hopkins is something he’s never endured before. The argument can and should be made that Hopkins is as good as there is in any division. Hopkins is already looking forward to moving up in weight to challenge light heavyweight champ Glencoff Johnson in a big deal PPV sometime late spring or summer. What does Hopkins think of Eastman? “He’s a ‘B-’ fighter.”

Should Hopkins be able to move up to win titles from middle to light heavy he’ll do something that even Ray Robinson couldn’t do. That of course is OK, but let’s be fair to Sugar Ray Robinson. He won 173, lost 19 and had 6 draws. What Hopkins is forgetting is that Robinson was way ahead of Joey Maxim when they fought on June 25, 1952 at New Yorks Polo Grounds for the light heavy title. “Fight fought in 104 F degree heat. Referee Ruby Goldstein was overcome by the heat and had to be replaced by Ray Miller in round 10. Robinson retired on his stool after round 13, suffering from heat prostration.” The scores at the time of the stoppage? By the rounds it was 10-3, 9-3-1, 7-3-3 all for Robinson. So Bernard good for you but I saw Sugar Ray Robinson and you ain’t no Sugar Ray Robinson. The list of Robinson opponents reads like “whose who”. Hopkins? What’s this?

WBO World Super-Middleweight Champion Joe Calzaghe (38-0) under the leadership of Promoter Frankie Warren continues to duck any meaningful opponents. Next up is the really over rated Brian Magee (23-1) at Kings Hall in Belfast on Friday March 18. “I know the Belfast public, like the Welsh, are passionate about their sport so I’m expecting them to come out and support their man and make it a great night. As for Magee, he’s a good fighter and I know he will come to fight. He’s been calling me out for a while so now he’s got his wish and he’d better make the most of it on the night. I’m the best out there and I will still be the best after I knockout Magee.” Yadda, Yadda, Yadda!

WBO featherweight champ Scott Harrison (23-2-2), now nicknamed the “Real McCoy” by some no talent writer, may be heading for a unification fight with WBA/IBF featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez (43-2-1). The fight is tentatively scheduled for May 7, in Las Vegas. If in fact the fight is made, knowing Warren’s reluctance to allow his fighters to be tested, Harrison will have a couple of obstacles to over come. He’ll be fighting away from his native UK for the first time. If he’s as good as he thinks that should be a minor hurdle. A bigger problem will be fighting a Mexican, in Vegas on May 7. May 7? Yes indeed! That’s Cinco de Mayo, plus two. A day of great celebration for Mexican’s everywhere. It’s the day they defeated the French. Hell the entire world ought to join in the celebration.

Writing of going on the road for fights, the Square Ring is a great believer in the premise that fighter sometimes have to take chances to achieve the maximum success. Case in point was Zab Judah when he defeated Cory Spinks recently. To get the rematch Judah took only $100,000 dollars while Spinks got $1.2 million and the hometown venue. Judah wins and now might get “mega fights” against DeLaHoya and Tszyu. Spinks? He’ll be lucky to get a fight with a member of the WGAS family for more than the basic minimum. Funny game that boxing deal!

Last Friday morning (Pattaya Time), I trust that the people of Pattaya and especially all the Irish ex-pats were able to watch the Wayne McCullough(27-4) - Oscar Larios (55-3-1) fight for the WBC Super bantamweight title. I would trust that even though it was really early morning in the Land of Smiles you were watching with a nice Guinness. Wayne McCullough is maybe one of the most popular fighters in the world cause he’s one of the truly great fighters to come down the pike in many moons. He doesn’t always win, few due, but he always gives more than he has and never takes a step back. That’s how it was against the best Super Bantam in the world in Oscar Larios.

For 12 gruelling rounds they stood toe-to-toe under the canvas tent of an Indian Casino set in the middle of farmland in Central California. The younger, stronger Larios against the relentless attack of Wayne McCullough. “Larios had to defeat the courageous McCullough - who had faced such world-class fighters such as Hall of Famer Daniel Zaragoza, Scott Harrison, Naseem Hamed, and Erik Morales during his illustrious career - and from the opening bell, the two super bantamweights went to war, displaying the heart and skill that only true world champions possess.”

Another ringside writer described it, “With hundreds of punches being thrown each round, the fans in the arena and watching around the country on FSN’s ‘Best Damn Sports Show Period’ were treated to an early candidate for 2005. ‘Fight of the Year.’ But as the bout reached the midway point, the champion started to impose his will on the gritty challenger, and though McCullough kept throwing punch after punch in a quest to unseat the champion, Larios’ more accurate punches were piling up points and hurting the ‘Pocket Rocket.’ The final scores of 116-111, 118-110, 118-109 for Larios do not indicate the greatest of the contest.” The Square Ring had it 117-112 for Larios with a nasterisk. An asterisk? Indeed!

Here were two great fighters displaying the traits that make their two people so famous in the world of boxing. Great heart and a never say die attitude. This was a fight with “no loser”. There was the first winner (Oscar Larios) and the second winner. That second winner was Wayne McCullough and the sport of boxing. Like the beverage Guinness, McCullough is and always will be associated with the Emerald Isle. They both share another trait. “The are Brilliant.” I had tipped the fight to one of my oldest friends as a “to watch”. Got the following email, “Watched the fight last night. Thanks for tipping me off. What a battle. I think last night might have been what the Marquis of Queensbury had in mind when “box fighting” was first imagined.” Let’s share a Guinness. Brilliant!


PH3- Run #1092

Our hares for the day A’s Arsehole and his trusty sidekick P*ss Uphill found a nice open “A” spot for us near the end of Wat Huay Yai road. Seems that Wat Huay Yai must be pretty famous as the hares elected not to leave us a Hash sign on Sukhumvit, but it didn’t really matter as the determined Hashers had no troubles sniffing their way to the waiting beer truck. The initial circle formed and the Grand Master looked very happy to find some new shoes. In fact, several pairs of them. The appropriate punishment was handed out and there were at least two drippy wet beer shoes that learned their lesson.

Off the runners went, into a nice open expanse of fields, rolling hills, palms and some beautiful bamboo covered paths. Seemed a little quiet on the run, however. As a sure sign that the average age of the Pattaya Hash is “maturing” a bit these days, I was chuckling as I noticed of a few of the old timers who now slow to a near walk pace to gather up steam and take a few more deep breaths before they let out the loud and boisterous “On On” that is our trademark. Seems like finding a Hash Horn will be getting more and more difficult as the years go by! The normal leaders of the pack and FRB’s Fireman and Singapore Sucker set a pretty darn blistering pace and bolted through the run in about 35 minutes, while the normal strong pace setters like King Yao Yao and Spaghetti Head took a more gentlemanly pace of nearly an hour, while the true nature lovers like Sir Airhead really got their monies worth at well over an hour. Good run Hares!

The Circle was formed and GM Flying Frog wasted no time in icing the wasted one, Retard W*nker, who was truly living up to his name and running with tiny baby steps and looking like a retarded fag on the run. Seems like this guys runs on “wind” power and is not the guy to be standing behind in the blast zone. Next the Hares were called out and got the icing they deserved for a “Good Run”, as called by the crowd. The raffle girls graced our presence next and we saw about eight happy winners with Free Willy having the best luck to win several times. Time for some religion as Sir Airhead took control of the circle and quickly dealt out some ice to the Hares for paper abuse and having multi colored Hash signs. Next came a vicious icing of the manikin bodied Monster who is well known for his frequent doctor visits that come from a diet of beer only with no food and water. At least this guy doesn’t waste money! Maybe the highlight of the religious advice for this week was the submission by Arseholeo that he would promise to “shut up and be quiet” forever if he could just lose his Hash Sh*t award. Maybe the RA was feeling quite generous as he agreed to remove the Hash Sh*t without a written contract in hand from Arseholeo. Lastly the RA enjoyed icing some “real men” who he said can still make the girls shudder, Karamba and Fireman.

Although, it has been noticed that Karamba has switched from the old days of 50 year old farang women, to a new diet of young Thai sisters, three at a time. Many people seemed to agree with his idea as it helps to “keep everything in the family” as they say. The GM returned to take over the circle and was quick to deal out some justice for the “Norwegian Ambush” at TQ last week and then on to welcome all the visitors, returnees and other ceremonial affairs. He was then put back in his place immediately as Sir Chicken F’r took control and put all “chicken lovers” on the ice to include VV, Flying Frog as well as the truly inebriated Retard W*nker.

Dr. Pinky was brought in for a thank you down-down for being a good customer in the red light district of his home town where the working women are so fat and ugly that they don’t arrest you because they are so thankful to find some customers who can tolerate them. ET was brought in next as it was found out that he would go to the Philippines soon to run a math competition for school children. Can anyone really believe this? Enough said.

Lastly, the Hash Police were brought in for a good icing for not adequately protecting our beer supply from Kamoys, or something like that. As the Hares fell down with no song, they were graciously saved by Sir Chicken F’r who at the expense of some more ice, was willing to help them out with a nice and long song. Hash Hymn time and off to Classroom 2 for a few more cold ones on the way home.

On On,

Redundant Seaman