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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!
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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
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