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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2007 10:12:21 GMT
I know we haven't got Kent done and dusted yet, but the next one's Bucks. www.aebba.org/Entry%20Forms/BucksOpen.htmOnly a fortnight left to enter, so don't miss out. New venue this year, should be a good 'un. |
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Post by SirKT on Jun 28, 2007 13:50:41 GMT
It`s a very nice venue Tommo.
I was lucky enough to go to Ernie & Dawn Jordans` wedding reception there a few years ago.
They were trying to get the club for the Open then.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2007 15:38:50 GMT
I knew he would slip up eventually.
Kevin finally let slip his tactics which make him virtually unbeatable. He goes to these venues years in advance and studies the facilities. All this under the guise of being a wedding guest.
We must keep an eye on who is getting married next. Could be the next open venue!!
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Post by mervtheswerv on Jul 11, 2007 15:02:10 GMT
Hi, we have decided to delay the closing date for 1 more week, unfortunately we have only had seven entrants from outside Bucks. It will be a real shame to cancel this event as we have a great venue this year. If you would like to enter please get oyur entry form to Andy Haines by Wednesday 18th July.
Regards
Merv
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Post by Chris_Sav on Jul 11, 2007 15:07:30 GMT
If whoever is coming from Bucks to the Kent Classic on Sunday has entry forms with them, they would collect several entries on Sunday.
Sav.
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Post by milhouse on Jul 11, 2007 15:08:46 GMT
Speaking for myself and the group i travel with to opens, we usually sort out an entry form at one open for the next one, so while we are at Kent this weekend, we will sort out a form for the Bucks.
The group i am talking about is me, Ray, Keith, Steven, Pauline, Ian.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2007 15:34:29 GMT
I would imagine I'm the only entry you have from Surrey so far, but I'm sure we can bully a few more to enter whilst at the Kent Classic.
And if anyone from Mid Sussex or Horsham Leagues fancies a crack at Bucks but is stuck for a lift, I have two places in my car.
(Last year Q was kind enough to give me a lift.)
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Post by bigtj on Jul 11, 2007 17:34:22 GMT
Posted entry form for four today, same as everybody was thinking about Kent and only realised at weekend entries were due before Kent was played.
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Post by mervtheswerv on Jul 11, 2007 21:41:06 GMT
Thanks guys, I feel a bit guilty as I haven't supported any of the opens this year, unfortunately I've had too many things going on this year. I'm pretty certain Charlie is there on sunday, so we'll get some entry forms there.
regards
Merv
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Post by Pete S on Jul 13, 2007 14:27:00 GMT
Merv
Charlie is the only entrant from Bucks so please make sure he brings some entry forms.
Thanks
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Post by mervtheswerv on Jul 14, 2007 16:16:30 GMT
Hi Pete, Charlie has been given some forms to bring with him. I hope the day goes well.
Merv
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Post by bigtj on Jul 16, 2007 8:40:34 GMT
The closing time for entries is approaching fast and it at the moment looks as thought his open is in danger of not happening due to lack of support. This would be shame when we are talking of creating new events, as a lack of support would mean these new ones would struggle to progress.
I as stated on Kent Classic thread am new to the opens and certainly have no illussions of granduer that I am ever going to win one, but can recommend the day as improving your game, watching the best play and putting the effort in to put a spoke among the wheels by doing your best to at least put out a named player.
We have in the past talked about promoting this great game, and Glenn certainly pushed as hard as possible to give coverage to moving the game into the public eye. We can at least do alittle bit by building the numbers at open events and you never know how you will fair if you don`t at least give it a go. There is always the plate if you fall at the first hurdle, and this is not second rate if you see the names who fall at the first hurdle. The plate always gives a chance to take a big scalp as it is one frame and the toss can play in your faVOUR.
So come on get yourself an entry form and give one event at least a go, you never know you might even find you enjoy yourself and we do a bit to promote the game and also publicise it to new people.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2007 9:21:54 GMT
I really wanted to enter but I am on holiday. I even had permission from the Boss to go. (I think she gave it safe in the knowledge that we had already booked a holiday. What a sneak!!)
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Post by milhouse on Jul 17, 2007 12:32:54 GMT
Can anyone say how many entries there are for this now and how many is the lowest number needed for this to run ?
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Post by beefy on Jul 17, 2007 17:51:07 GMT
When it is might also be useful ?
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Post by Sparky on Jul 17, 2007 17:56:27 GMT
When it is might also be useful ? According to the entry form (linked from Tommo's first post )........ Bucks Open Bar Billiards Championship Entry Form To be Held at Princes Risborough Golf Club Lee Road, Princes Risborough, HP27 9NX On Sunday 12th August 2007 |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2007 18:19:08 GMT
Thanks Sparky,
If Bucks don't get sufficient entries, it won't be down to a lack of effort from those of us who have posted on this thread - and even given mention of the event on other boards.
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Post by Sparky on Jul 17, 2007 18:37:41 GMT
That's right Tommo and I'll go if I can, but I just don't know what state we'll be in then (works on the house I mean ::)) .
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Post by mervtheswerv on Jul 17, 2007 20:48:09 GMT
We have 43 entries at the moment.We're going to make a decision on Saturday and I'll let you all know as soon as possible.
Thanks for your all your support.
Merv
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Post by milhouse on Jul 18, 2007 8:44:06 GMT
We have 43 entries at the moment.We're going to make a decision on Saturday and I'll let you all know as soon as possible. Thanks for your all your support. Merv Have you got entries from Dennis & Sue Atkins ? They are on holiday at the moment and do not come back until Monday, i am sure they will enter, but cannot confirm until early next week. What number would you need as i may be able to convince other people to go (the guilt trip!) if there are only 1 or 2 more needed! Maybe you could post a list on here of who has entered and then we can all work on the others to get them along - or make sure we have all entered! |
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Post by beefy on Jul 18, 2007 13:36:05 GMT
This is kind of Ironic I knew there was something on the 12th August ans yes it is a county Pool match EPA and its in Buckinghamshire.... I don't know where it is yet but would be funny if it was in the same town.
Bucks is quite a big place and I can't think of anywhere in Risboro at the moment so probably not.
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Post by mervtheswerv on Jul 18, 2007 18:27:50 GMT
Realistically we need at least 50 I would say to make it financially viable. I haven't had a chance to speak to Andy today to see if we had had anymore entrys.
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Post by Josie on Jul 18, 2007 18:45:46 GMT
There have been 2 more entrants. Myself and Mick entered today!!!! :)
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Post by mervtheswerv on Jul 18, 2007 18:53:03 GMT
Thanks
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Post by mervtheswerv on Jul 19, 2007 19:12:20 GMT
Just to give you an update, we have gone through the costings to run the tournament, we currently have 50 entrys and we need 64 for it to be financially viable. At the moment this is looking seriously in doubt. We are going to review it Saturday and give you our decision on Sunday.
Thanks
Merv
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Post by NigelS on Jul 19, 2007 20:10:17 GMT
Just to give you an update, we have gone through the costings to run the tournament, we currently have 50 entrys and we need 64 for it to be financially viable. At the moment this is looking seriously in doubt. We are going to review it Saturday and give you our decision on Sunday. Thanks Merv Merv If money is the problem of seeing the Bucks Open go ahead, couldn't the prize money be reduced accordingly, or get the players to pay an extra couple of quid on the door? I know it is not ideal but I am sure the players would rather do this then see the event cancelled. Don't know what others think? |
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Post by mervtheswerv on Jul 19, 2007 20:16:59 GMT
I agree with you, at the end of the day it's Andy's call, I'm going to do what I can to make sure this event goes ahead. Like I said earlier, we're going to sort this out on Saturday.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2007 21:10:17 GMT
Nigel asked our opinions, and I for one wouldn't mind paying the extra on the door.
To gain you the same revenue as it would have been for 64, at the moment with a line-up of 50 we'd all need to pay an extra £3, and if you get 54 entrants it drops to £2 a head.
The price of a drink or of two games of bar billiards. Nothing really, and everyone who I've spoken to that's going has been really looking forward to it.
The other point to consider is, it's gonna cost you upwards of £17 in stamps to return all the entry fees.
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Post by Chunky Monkey on Jul 20, 2007 6:56:51 GMT
I for one would always pay the extra charge on the door. I dont think anyone else would have a problem with it either.
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Post by milhouse on Jul 20, 2007 9:17:47 GMT
I agree with other comments, if its a case of paying an extra couple of quid on the door or having a reduced (or no) prize money, that will be fine by me.
I mentioned before about putting a list up of people who are entered, is this possible ? As there are postal strikes going on all over the place over the past couple of weeks, some forms may have got lost, so if we could see a list on here, we could check.
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