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Post by Colemanator on Oct 17, 2007 12:23:22 GMT
A North v South Saturday night Team match. Your geography is lacking somewhat Tommo ???, especially for a man who's quiz knowledge is so good ???, Thrapston is not in the north of England at all, it is situated in East Northants and borders Cambs by about 2 miles. Go to the back of the class boy ;D |
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Post by bigtj on Oct 17, 2007 12:25:01 GMT
Tommo if you don`t mind an interloper would be interested in coming up. Would need to know date as have to arrange work around the times we would need to travel. TJ.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2007 12:25:16 GMT
Yeah Ok Clive, let me know when you're free then. We have the germ of an idea then. I'll bounce it off Sparky when I see him tonight (we're playing his team). This would be aside from your other 'local' match of course - we wouldn't want to get in the way of that taking place. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2007 12:30:44 GMT
Your geography is lacking somewhat Tommo ???, especially for a man who's quiz knowledge is so good ???, Thrapston is not in the north of England at all, it is situated in East Northants and borders Cambs by about 2 miles. Kipling points for falling for the usual "North of Watford" jibe about Midlanders being from Northern realms - and biting ! ;D I get this all the time from our Leicester branch, they think anyone from south of Watford is a "cockney". Put your cloth cap back on and go take your whippet out for a walk ! ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2007 12:36:09 GMT
Tommo if you don`t mind an interloper would be interested in coming up. Would need to know date as have to arrange work around the times we would need to travel. TJ. TJ, you'd be more than welcome. This has been done before, when some local lads (the Colemanator would look on them as Cockneys no doubt ;D ) returned the Northants Five Counties Challenge and visited 'oop north one weekend. Sparky was involved and acquired the nickname of "The Driver". Without wishing to turn it into a big deal, there's no reason why we couldn't rustle up a team of misfits and make a cracking evening out of it. |
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Post by bigtj on Oct 17, 2007 12:39:55 GMT
Looking forward to the trip and hopefully I can brush up on the phrase book to understand the local lingo.
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Post by Q on Oct 17, 2007 13:10:07 GMT
281 miles for me.... a little nearer and I'd have joined you. (I need a game :'( )
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2007 13:20:41 GMT
No flights from Newquay or Plymouth to Cambridge or East Midlands airports ? :o
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Post by Colemanator on Oct 17, 2007 15:45:19 GMT
Each side to provide a packet of Cherry Bakewells as a stake, and winners take all. Or if it's 3-3 the spoils are divided. I could get a 'cherry bakewell' trophy knocked up :D I'd get the landlord (who's a chef) to put on a curry :D |
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Post by Lolly on Oct 17, 2007 15:47:04 GMT
I feel a charity event coming on..............
How does everyone feel about that?
Reasons for....
1. Raise the Billiards profile in Thrapston
2. Have a bloody good drink
3. Meeting up with good friends.
4. Have a bloody good drink.
5. Raise some money for charity
6. Have a bloody good drink.
Need I go on......????
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Post by Hammy on Oct 17, 2007 16:06:22 GMT
Sounds good.
Shouldn't the first point say 'Raise the profile of Thrapston'!!! :o
Tough job that one!!!! ;D
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2007 16:42:12 GMT
Lots of ideas coming through now.
We've talked on other threads of a repeat of your 5-counties challenge, and of a 4-pin "North" v South challenge. (Sorry Ian, but nowadays you are the northern extremity of the Bar Billiards world. :o )
Now there's a chance of a Courthouse Inn Kipling Stakes to tide us over. Let's go for it.
You mentioned earlier about starting a Poll. Meanwhile I'll try and drum up some support tonight.
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Post by Colemanator on Oct 17, 2007 17:12:26 GMT
Clive, if you're serious let me know some Saturday dates. i will then clear it with the landlord and sort it out. :D
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Post by Sparky on Oct 17, 2007 17:38:43 GMT
Lots of ideas coming through now. We've talked on other threads of a repeat of your 5-counties challenge, and of a 4-pin "North" v South challenge. (Sorry Ian, but nowadays you are the northern extremity of the Bar Billiards world. :o ) Now there's a chance of a Courthouse Inn Kipling Stakes to tide us over. Let's go for it. You mentioned earlier about starting a Poll. Meanwhile I'll try and drum up some support tonight. Well I'm interested, if the date fits ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by triplex on Oct 17, 2007 18:36:15 GMT
Sound like we better organise more tables ::)
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Post by Colemanator on Oct 17, 2007 18:52:16 GMT
Sound like we better organise more tables ::) It took me long enough to get this one ;) |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2007 22:34:19 GMT
This is who we have so far, and we're aiming for 8 including 2 supporters.
Lorraine (willing to be driver)
Sparky
tommo
margo (supporter)
Sir Jock o'the Strap
BB Reaper (subject to confirmation)
Big TJ
a.n.other
If others get to hear of this and want to be included (eg the World Champ and wife, Ian Lelliott who loves his billiards so much, etc etc) make yourselves known and maybe we can bring two teams up to play you. Depends on the Courthouse's opening hours, I suppose.
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Post by Colemanator on Oct 17, 2007 22:49:01 GMT
Don't worry about the opening hours ;)
I have spoken to the landlord and he is (obviously) up for it.
just need a date and it's a go er. :D
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Post by Colemanator on Oct 18, 2007 7:21:05 GMT
Maybe Johnny could make the team :D
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Post by Hammy on Oct 18, 2007 8:09:37 GMT
Blimey there is going to be some serious competition for places in the Northants select team.
Will there be a trial for places? ;D
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Post by Colemanator on Oct 18, 2007 8:17:27 GMT
A ballot maybe?? ???
I assume the only definites for the Courthouse will be me, Si and Stephen, we then need another four.
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Post by Hammy on Oct 18, 2007 9:48:10 GMT
I am keen to play and I'm sure grandad will want to. Ballot sound a good idea. ;D
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Post by triplex on Oct 18, 2007 11:01:24 GMT
Mm sounds like me better get them to grow some more apple trees for me!! ;)
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Post by Herr von Puebik on Oct 18, 2007 11:02:36 GMT
The Exiles will be keen to be there and if we have a chance to play that will be a bonus :D
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Post by triplex on Oct 18, 2007 11:06:37 GMT
The Exiles will be keen to be there and if we have a chance to play that will be a bonus :D How will u get there mate!!!! By Train!! ??? :P |
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Post by Herr von Puebik on Oct 18, 2007 11:21:24 GMT
Maybe the Colemanator will pick us up :-* ::).........then again maybe not :-/
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Post by triplex on Oct 18, 2007 13:42:24 GMT
As long as u were not thinking of colemanator Jnr as he has stil 483 driving lessons still to take ::)
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Post by Colemanator on Oct 18, 2007 14:54:31 GMT
Any idea yet Tommo of a date?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2007 15:32:22 GMT
All I can do is provide some suggestions and see what others think.
Sat 20th Oct - too soon, not enough time to organise.
Sat 27th October - a possibility
Sat 3rd November - too close to Jersey, people are preparing
Sat 10th November - Jersey
Sat 17th November - too soon after Jersey, people are still recovering after it.
Sat 24th November - a possibility
Sat 1st December - a possibility
Sat 8th December - a possibility
Sat 15th December - getting too close to Christmas.
So there would appear to be a choice of four dates which we can now ALL discuss. Let's hope that we can reach a decision and that it's not an indiscriminate one !
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Post by Colemanator on Oct 18, 2007 15:57:21 GMT
Thanks Clive,
Sat 24th November - a possibility
Sat 1st December - a possibility
I would opt for one of those two.
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