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Post by The Bullet on Feb 14, 2008 13:37:26 GMT
If anyone is thinking of hiring a car in May can you send me a PM as Stormin is seeing if we can get preferential rates for bulk booking.
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Post by fazza on Feb 14, 2008 13:51:49 GMT
Intending to drink too much
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davemay
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Post by davemay on Feb 14, 2008 18:43:12 GMT
You can only drink enough, never to much.
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Post by Sparky on Feb 14, 2008 20:54:08 GMT
You can only drink enough, never to much. After much time, effort & money spent in testing this theory I can say the results are inconclusive and so further representative samples will be necessary ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by The Bullet on Feb 22, 2008 7:46:45 GMT
Anyone interested in hiring a car for the Gsy Open can contact:
Europcar (Ref Sue Caine/Bar Billiards) Tel (01481) 263300.
They have quoted £26 per day inclusive of fuel.
Any one interested best speak to her direct.
Limited number of cars availiable.
Thanks to Stormin for brokering the deal.
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Post by fazza on Mar 4, 2008 10:55:44 GMT
Wondered how the entries were going? Is anyone publicising it in Bournemouth? Send some entry forms for distribution perhaps?
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Post by The Bullet on Mar 5, 2008 13:22:39 GMT
Entries going well 49 (including several that have not sent the entry fee yet) and no Jersey entries. Entry forms can be printed off the GBBA web site www.guernseybarbilliards.co.ukOr call me on 07781110818 if you have any queries. |
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Post by fazza on Mar 5, 2008 15:39:32 GMT
Shame on you J!!!! ( have I been watching too much Al Murray? )
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Post by The Bullet on Mar 30, 2008 16:54:52 GMT
Hi All
Just a quick reminder that the closing date is 5th April, 55 entries so far (only 2 from Jersey) so if you are thinking of entering get your skates on and entry fees in.
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Post by Sir Chancelot on Apr 7, 2008 22:51:03 GMT
The Guernsey Bar Billiards Association would like to offer all competitors in the forthcoming Hamilton Trustees Guernsey Open, lifts from the Airport to the venue, if at all possible.
I have already been contacted by a few entrants and over the coming few weeks am happy to organise transport for those who want it.
I and severel others get the easy job, whilst the workers set up the tables !
I look forward to hearing from you, with flight numbers and names.
Send pm to me direct. normanw@cwgsy.net
We are looking forward to welcoming you all to the first ever GUERNSEY BAR BILLIARDS OPEN.
Sill a few places left if you wish to contact Bob Chapple a.s.a.p.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2008 16:30:59 GMT
This event is rapidly appearing above the horizon !
Any news on what the final number of entries was?
Hopefully a late flurry of entries from your neighbours Jersey, two at the last count does not represent much of an effort ! ;)
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Post by H&J on Apr 11, 2008 16:40:27 GMT
This event is rapidly appearing above the horizon ! Any news on what the final number of entries was? Hopefully a late flurry of entries from your neighbours Jersey, two at the last count does not represent much of an effort ! ;) 3 now.......only need 1 to win ;D |
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Post by The Bullet on Apr 11, 2008 19:23:47 GMT
Total up to 56 (including the 3 from Jersey).
The draw is taking place on Monday night so hopefully I'll have them posted on the forum and Gsy site on Tuesday.
See you in May
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Post by Sir Chancelot on Apr 11, 2008 23:24:31 GMT
This event is rapidly appearing above the horizon ! Any news on what the final number of entries was? Hopefully a late flurry of entries from your neighbours Jersey, two at the last count does not represent much of an effort ! ;) 3 now.......only need 1 to win ;D What odds are Messrs. Gallienne giving on that one then Harry ? PS - does the G.S.T. apply to bets in Jersey ? |
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Post by SirKT on Apr 12, 2008 17:06:02 GMT
The Guernsey Bar Billiards Association would like to offer all competitors in the forthcoming Hamilton Trustees Guernsey Open, lifts from the Airport to the venue, if at all possible. I have already been contacted by a few entrants and over the coming few weeks am happy to organise transport for those who want it. I and severel others get the easy job, whilst the workers set up the tables ! I look forward to hearing from you, with flight numbers and names. That`s a very kind and generous offer guys, thankyou very much. I`ll find out some times for you. Been looking forward to that weekend for ages ;) |
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Post by SirKT on Apr 14, 2008 15:08:14 GMT
The one thing that amazes me though is the lack of interest from your neighbours in Jersey. 3 entries - wow :o
Surely they could have come up with another 8 players to make the 64 :(
All the years i`ve been going to the BIOC & the World championships, there has always been a good Guernsey contingent. Shame they can`t return the compliment in your first tournament. :-/
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2008 17:29:44 GMT
I was trying to drum up some enthusiasm amongst the crapauds when we took them on in a friendly the night before the International.
The general consensus was that inter-Channel Island travel is more expensive than one might think, the islands being further apart than we mainlanders might realise. Something like £74 for a one-way ticket was mentioned.
So I think that those who made the effort to come over to England in Feb may be excused as Guernsey falls pretty soon after that. But I too am surprised that some of the top players who didn't make the International aren't going all out to win the inaugural competition. It must make Mr Gallienne's job seem all the easier ! ;)
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Post by The Bullet on Apr 14, 2008 19:21:47 GMT
I agree with Tommo that the inter-Channel Islands travel costs are not the cheepest around but we have this week booked return flights to jersey for the Inter-insular the weekend before the Open at £71 return so IMHO it is not the cost that is keeping people away.
New total for the Open is 55 :) sadly one Englishman who emailed me that he wanted to enter did not forward the entry fee or reply to my emails when I enquired if he was coming so one down :(.
The draw is taking place in the next couple of hours.
If anyone still wants to enter there are nine byes/empty places that can be filled.
See you in May if I'm still sane :P.
Bob
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Post by The Bullet on Apr 15, 2008 19:20:16 GMT
Hi
The draw for the Gsy Open
Name Start Time
Trevor Gallienne GUE v Gareth Lloyd SUS 11:00am
Brian Daniels POM v Bob Le Moignan GUE 11:00am
Gill Barbet JER v Bye 11:00am
Dave Richardson GUEv Matt Ogier GUE 11:00am
Steve Mariner BRI v Chris Reeves BRI 11:00am
Paul Sainsbury BERKSv Steven Sheard OXON 11:00am
Tom Oliver GUE v Bye 11:00am
Jean Claydon BERKS v Andy Rundle GUE 11:00am
Harry Barbet JER v Bye 11:45am
Chris Newson HANTS v Terry Race SUS 11:45am
Kevin Tunstall SUS v Robert Chapple GUE 11:45am
Paul Mason GUE v Bye 11:45am
Leon Beer OXON v Des Ahier JER 11:45am
Mark Burn GUE v Hayley Tunstall SUS 11:45am
Pete Lowe GUE v Paul Dyer GUE 11:45am
Ray Sturgess OXON v Bye 11:45am
Nigel Senior BRI v Kady Claydon HANTS 12:30pm
Terry Kenny GUE v Jim Millward BRI 12:30pm
Keith Sheard OXON v Bye 12:30pm
Dave de Jersey GUE v Peter Farrelly EYN 12:30pm
Dave Le Maitre GUE v Clive Thompson SUR 12:30pm
David Ingram v Bye 12:30pm
Bob Chapple GUE v Dave Hampton BRI 12:30pm
Darren Ogier GUE v Bye 12:30pm
Chris Tupper BRI v Margo Thompson SUS 1:15pm
Norman Wilkinson GUE v Ben Wilding GUE 1:15pm
Tony Webster POM v Bye 1:15pm
Phil Collins OXON v Sue Mariner BRI 1:15pm
Mark Trafford OXON v Ian Champion GUE 1:15pm
Chris Toner HANTS v Mark Brewster MED 1:15pm
Luke Oliver GUE v Dennis Claydon HANTS 1:15pm
Dave Tallack POM v Terry Girard GUE 1:15pm
Sadly Terry Race can not make the weekend so Chris Newson has a bye.
Total players 54 but I will accept any further entries up to 64 to fill the byes.
Hopefully some of you with byes will get a game in the first round.
There is a plate competition for players lossing their first game.
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Post by NigelS on Apr 15, 2008 20:06:29 GMT
Thanks Bob -
Wow 3 big matches to start us off!
Trevor Gallienne GUE v Gareth Lloyd SUS 11:00am
Steve Mariner BRI v Chris Reeves BRI 11:00am
Paul Sainsbury BERKSv Steven Sheard OXON 11:00am
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Post by chellster on May 1, 2008 15:08:56 GMT
Hi all if anyone has Stormin's number could they let me know, cheers, chelle. Have p m'd him but no reply yet and trying to get hold of him before tomorrow.
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Post by Sir Chancelot on May 1, 2008 18:34:25 GMT
Hi all if anyone has Stormin's number could they let me know, cheers, chelle. Have p m'd him but no reply yet and trying to get hold of him before tomorrow. Have replied to Chelle |
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Post by fazza on May 2, 2008 5:47:20 GMT
Trying to sneak into the draw Michelle?
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Post by The Bullet on May 2, 2008 6:57:23 GMT
She's already in, worried? ;D :(
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Post by fazza on May 2, 2008 7:56:41 GMT
She's already in, worried? ;D :( Oh, good, didn't see her in the draw. But not worried! Scared? Who isn't? My turn to buy you a drink Michelle! Hope you're not on trebles! |
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Post by Sir Chancelot on May 2, 2008 10:34:14 GMT
She's already in, worried? ;D :( Oh, good, didn't see her in the draw. But not worried! Scared? Who isn't? My turn to buy you a drink Michelle! Hope you're not on trebles! Chelle and her crew together with 16 of the Guernsey players will probably make a good start on the hotel bar supplies Friday evening, so you better make use of the duty frees on the plane and stock up. Just in case. |
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Post by SirKT on May 5, 2008 13:07:23 GMT
What a great weekend :D :P
Well done to the Guernsey boys for their first ever Open. Well organised and a fantastic venue.
The Peninsula hotel was superb. Lovely location, friendly staff and bloody lovely food (stomach talking).
Although out of the town, you can jump on a bus for 60p ( which will take about 20mins normally) into the town centre.
I`m pretty sure they will run it again next year (same weekend), the hotel have said yes and Bob will be negotiating with his boss again regarding the sponsorship (which was very generous).
Big thanks to Norman and friends again for ferrying people to & from the airport.
Congratulations to Nigel on becoming the first ever Guernsey open winner, beating local favourite & World champion Trevor Gallienne in the final.
They both overcame stiff opposition in their semis in the shape of Phil Collins & Leon Beer respectively.
Well done also to Sue Mariner who defeated Steve Sheard in the Plate final.
1/4 finals
Leon bt Kt
Phil bt Ian Champion
Nigel bt Tommo
Trevor bt Tom Oliver
Semis
Trevor bt Leon
Nigel bt Phil
Those of you that don`t like the cut-throat nature of the single game set-up in Jersey in the early rounds, might prefer this one as it is double games all the way through, and the plate.
Look forward to next year ;)
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Post by BB Warrior on May 5, 2008 16:43:56 GMT
I will just add my thanks to Bob, Norman and everybody else involved in the organisation and running of the Guernsey Open......
Peninsular Hotel was great (both as a hotel & venue), the tables all offered a fair but different challenge (in different colours too! 8-)) to the players and the welcome from the Guernsey players was fantastic....!! ;)
Congratulations to the winners, Nigel & Sue, but there were some great games played by many of the players there, even those not mentioned by SirKT.
I suppose that I could have simply said.......
THANKS FOR A GREAT WEEKEND TO YOU ALL!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Sir Chancelot on May 5, 2008 17:33:02 GMT
What a great weekend :D :P Big thanks to Norman and friends again for ferrying people to & from the airport. Ningun problema le ve otra vez pronto. |
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Post by Colemanator on May 5, 2008 17:33:41 GMT
Well done Nige :D
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