Its time to get my backside into gear!
As above Carnoustie rugby club are heading for our twin town of Maule the details have been discussed and they can be adjusted to suit within the next 7 days.
Dates 20th Nov to the 23rd
Flights to Paris from Edinburgh with Easy Jet are approx £70 give or take pence. The times are pretty poor. Leaving on a Friday fairly late. With no flight on a Thursday.
Alternatively
Dates 19th Nov to the 23rd
The alternative Prestwick to Paris its around £60.
The plan bus to Prestwick/Edinburgh-Flight to Paris-bus to Maule. Simple.
The itinerary will be based around playing Maule on the Saturday. Maybe a game on Sunday TBA
My email is on the top of the blog. I will be out and about and will get a list together of guys wanting to go. Or email me with your intention to go.
A deposit of £40 non returnable will have to be paid in the next two weeks.
This tour will be a great way to bond the team together and probably represents a cheaper long weekend than a night out in Dundee.
To start the ball rolling we need to form an informal committee to organise the details of the tour.
First suggestion touring strip.
Friday, 5 June 2009
Sunday, 12 April 2009
How good is that pint?
What can you say? The effort was imense. Assuming a victory Harris arrived not expecting the welcome they recieved. Hey hey. As soon as I see opposition like that, I see red. They must have wondered what had hit them.
Owen Hughes did a great job as Captain, expect for the intercepting kick that must have gained us at least -5 metres. I owe you guys a jug for giving away a penatlty. At least it was for fighting not for coming in from the wrong side. Makes a change!
I think the forwards now realise the work in presenting good clean ball for the backs reaps dividends.
Its great being a member of CHSFPRFC
Next season should be good.
Owen Hughes did a great job as Captain, expect for the intercepting kick that must have gained us at least -5 metres. I owe you guys a jug for giving away a penatlty. At least it was for fighting not for coming in from the wrong side. Makes a change!
I think the forwards now realise the work in presenting good clean ball for the backs reaps dividends.
Its great being a member of CHSFPRFC
Next season should be good.
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
Great effort
Well done to everyone after such a poor show at Montrose we seem to have evolved where instead of giving up we end up back at the drawing board. The whole lot of us.
After a 60 nil victory against Bannockburn we have a true test against Harris on Saturday. A home game where we guard our 100% home league record. Don't tempt fate Peter. Well its up to us we all need to stand up and be counted. The first game against Harris was a very close call.
Whistle blows its 80 minutes of hard work mentally and physically. Its hard to explain but we have a choice we are 80 mins from the shore the boat is sinking do we bail with every ounce of energy we have, and have a pint at the harbour bar or do we commit 95% of our effort and sink.
Come on Carnoustie.
Remember the 18th of April .The Alternative Carnoustie open. Which looks like its going to be a great event for the golfers amongst us.
Something mentioned already on the blog the rules of engagement.
Enjoy.
I'm a philistine I would need to see a shrink if I did 18 holes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8QMgiyqBtE&feature=related
After a 60 nil victory against Bannockburn we have a true test against Harris on Saturday. A home game where we guard our 100% home league record. Don't tempt fate Peter. Well its up to us we all need to stand up and be counted. The first game against Harris was a very close call.
Whistle blows its 80 minutes of hard work mentally and physically. Its hard to explain but we have a choice we are 80 mins from the shore the boat is sinking do we bail with every ounce of energy we have, and have a pint at the harbour bar or do we commit 95% of our effort and sink.
Come on Carnoustie.
Remember the 18th of April .The Alternative Carnoustie open. Which looks like its going to be a great event for the golfers amongst us.
Something mentioned already on the blog the rules of engagement.
Enjoy.
I'm a philistine I would need to see a shrink if I did 18 holes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8QMgiyqBtE&feature=related
Thursday, 2 April 2009
Stair lift.
I think I need one. Are you playing on Saturday? Have you hung your boots up?
What's happened to the Blog?
No
Yes
I have had a hard month, not getting much time with my family and friends. Its great to be up at training on Tuesday. All I needed was a help back into my van at the end. I think I have ran out of cartilage in every joint.
After our trip to Montrose we scurried back to our liar to lick our wounds and get pissed.
Nothing has changed the banana splits should sponsor us http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2se2I70CJ0
We feel like the only team to have the banana skins mapped out in front of us and still fall flat on our backs.
Nothing has changed Panmure beat us at home years ago. All we had to do was win, on paper everything was stacked against Panny. Well we didn't see the pesky skin in front of us and missed out on promotion.
The whole thing is a learning curve. We need to realise our expectations. How do we do it? By digging in and not giving up. Sounds simple but it comes with age. Along with a Stair lift.
Another gripe for me is Grant complaining at training on Tuesday. He said how come you lot have all the big guys. Well Grant it wouldn't make a blind bit of difference with your display of tackling and humiliation of big men.
Your a machine. Stair lift for Christie no sausage for Heather.
Enough of moaning Owen has come up with a great idea. Why don't Carnoustie make an effort and maybe enter a couple of 7s tournament's. I would be happy to go along to represent the team at various bars. In all seriousness we could have a pretty decent team.
Our October tour of France well Maule. We had a show of hands on Saturday looks like we could be touring this year. A proper tour with like a game of rugby and maybe two. What the Cardiff ''tour'' doesn't include a game of rugby for Carnoustie.
This tour could be called a Credit cruncher, plus Maule has a strange ratio of 4 females to 1 male. Its amazing. The final date to be arranged.Its going to be cheap and fun.
Cheers
Peter
What's happened to the Blog?
No
Yes
I have had a hard month, not getting much time with my family and friends. Its great to be up at training on Tuesday. All I needed was a help back into my van at the end. I think I have ran out of cartilage in every joint.
After our trip to Montrose we scurried back to our liar to lick our wounds and get pissed.
Nothing has changed the banana splits should sponsor us http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2se2I70CJ0
We feel like the only team to have the banana skins mapped out in front of us and still fall flat on our backs.
Nothing has changed Panmure beat us at home years ago. All we had to do was win, on paper everything was stacked against Panny. Well we didn't see the pesky skin in front of us and missed out on promotion.
The whole thing is a learning curve. We need to realise our expectations. How do we do it? By digging in and not giving up. Sounds simple but it comes with age. Along with a Stair lift.
Another gripe for me is Grant complaining at training on Tuesday. He said how come you lot have all the big guys. Well Grant it wouldn't make a blind bit of difference with your display of tackling and humiliation of big men.
Your a machine. Stair lift for Christie no sausage for Heather.
Enough of moaning Owen has come up with a great idea. Why don't Carnoustie make an effort and maybe enter a couple of 7s tournament's. I would be happy to go along to represent the team at various bars. In all seriousness we could have a pretty decent team.
Our October tour of France well Maule. We had a show of hands on Saturday looks like we could be touring this year. A proper tour with like a game of rugby and maybe two. What the Cardiff ''tour'' doesn't include a game of rugby for Carnoustie.
This tour could be called a Credit cruncher, plus Maule has a strange ratio of 4 females to 1 male. Its amazing. The final date to be arranged.Its going to be cheap and fun.
Cheers
Peter
Saturday, 28 February 2009
Viva La France
Bien fait pour les Français. Le Maule les Noirs doivent être totalement ravi. France ont été brillants, même les Gallois ont montré qu'ils étaient de l'homme comme Carnoustie tomber la balle sur une base régulière.
Monday, 23 February 2009
Update
For those people who are still struggling to understand my sense of humour. Im sorry.
I mentioned we were thrown out of the club. We were asked to leave for the greater good of the club. I'm not being sarcastic, I'm happy to leave if it makes the club more finacially sound. The only thing I think we should introduce is a policy of what I would call, the eventual golden hand shake we should get a ''goodie bag carry out''. Just enough alcohol to get me totally hammered and maybe a packet of peanuts as well.
The club did well on Saturday. If there are anymore functions, its party time at mine.
I mentioned we were thrown out of the club. We were asked to leave for the greater good of the club. I'm not being sarcastic, I'm happy to leave if it makes the club more finacially sound. The only thing I think we should introduce is a policy of what I would call, the eventual golden hand shake we should get a ''goodie bag carry out''. Just enough alcohol to get me totally hammered and maybe a packet of peanuts as well.
The club did well on Saturday. If there are anymore functions, its party time at mine.
Sunday, 22 February 2009
A master class
What can we say after Saturday. I felt a strange sensation even after 20 minutes that we just had to weather the storm. I really didn't realise that Hawick were as good as they were. It was a masterclass of handling and running. These guys breath rugby. .
Looking at their team they didn't look like they could over power us with strength which they didn't. Their work rate was immense. Our work rate has been satisfactory over the season, but couldn't touch the Linden. They interpreted the referees idea of onside so well(they were offside all match), that our moves were smothered before they could gain any momentum. They probed at the start of the game obvious trying to suss out where they wanted to play the game.
They were superb, although Grant ran through their team and scored a brilliant try a true solo effort which even made Bruce smile with pride.
I went off knackered spent physically and mentally. I'm just a bad tempered old bugger and thought it was better to go off rather than giving the Linden kicker any more practice. I hold my hand up and say I gave away 2 penalties the last one for not letting a player back onto his feet after a tackle. Well it would have been nice if he had made the effort to get up.
To make things even worse we were thrown out of the club because of a function which ended up in a party at my house. Major sore head in the morning. Heather was happy though because I ran out of sausages.
Quote of the day from Neil ''I love to play against border sides'' well I'm glad someone does. Ha ha. He also likes to eat raw seagulls with his balls in a vise. Each to their own.
Looking at their team they didn't look like they could over power us with strength which they didn't. Their work rate was immense. Our work rate has been satisfactory over the season, but couldn't touch the Linden. They interpreted the referees idea of onside so well(they were offside all match), that our moves were smothered before they could gain any momentum. They probed at the start of the game obvious trying to suss out where they wanted to play the game.
They were superb, although Grant ran through their team and scored a brilliant try a true solo effort which even made Bruce smile with pride.
I went off knackered spent physically and mentally. I'm just a bad tempered old bugger and thought it was better to go off rather than giving the Linden kicker any more practice. I hold my hand up and say I gave away 2 penalties the last one for not letting a player back onto his feet after a tackle. Well it would have been nice if he had made the effort to get up.
To make things even worse we were thrown out of the club because of a function which ended up in a party at my house. Major sore head in the morning. Heather was happy though because I ran out of sausages.
Quote of the day from Neil ''I love to play against border sides'' well I'm glad someone does. Ha ha. He also likes to eat raw seagulls with his balls in a vise. Each to their own.
Friday, 20 February 2009
Record numbers
23 at training on Tuesday 21 on Thursday.
A sight to behold. Obviously the quality of coaching may be the route cause of the problem, as the council have been informed. Due to Health and Safety regulations they are keeping a close eye to make sure the numbers don't get above 30.
The local bylaw states that people from Carnoustie and the surrounding area are not permitted to promote team spirit or look to improve themselves unless they are playing golf.
On a very serious note after trying to defend on Thursday you see the true face of the animals that certain individuals are turning into. Being an old cheating bugger I can see that the team is evolving. People are working harder as positions in the team are harder to find.
Its great. Hawick Lyndon tomorrow
A sight to behold. Obviously the quality of coaching may be the route cause of the problem, as the council have been informed. Due to Health and Safety regulations they are keeping a close eye to make sure the numbers don't get above 30.
The local bylaw states that people from Carnoustie and the surrounding area are not permitted to promote team spirit or look to improve themselves unless they are playing golf.
On a very serious note after trying to defend on Thursday you see the true face of the animals that certain individuals are turning into. Being an old cheating bugger I can see that the team is evolving. People are working harder as positions in the team are harder to find.
Its great. Hawick Lyndon tomorrow
Wednesday, 18 February 2009
Would you like a piece of sausage ?
An innocent question asked by myself to my darling wife. She rolled away from me and said ''just give me a cuddle''. I seriously had a piece of French sausage in my hand.
Just got back from Maule after one of the best weekends ever. If your from Carnoustie rugby club you have the keys to the town. I have never experienced such nice people and such generosity.
1/ Olivier picked us up from the airport and drove us to Maule a 1 1/2 hour drive.
2/ Arrive and welcomed by Florian and family and given an apartment to stay in for the weekend.
3/ Driven to the Maule Blacks base to see the guys training and then taken to the temporary club house. Jean-Charles company's warehouse. The whole place had been set out restaurant style for our welcome. All the guys and their wife's turned up to welcome us. Wine and beer on tap all night.
4/In the morning we had a trip around the local market with my kilt on. I was told ''that the girls can't keep their hands off you''. All I experienced was young children laughing at me. Hey I'm used to that.
5/ Picked up by Thierry,Stephan, Olivier, Philippe, Gillian and Jan. We went to a posh restaurant and finished off with some strong Irish coffes.
6/Off to the game. Stade de France what a place the French do buildings right. It doesn't matter what the century is. After the game were were taken to the pub. As usual the Scottish pubs drew us to its doors, but they wouldn't let us in. We ended up in a Dutch pub and had about 60 pints of lager and a take away in the pub.Bill did a rendition of Flower of Scotland with the band. Returning back to the Auld alliance a ''traditional''Scottish pub. The owner was a Scot and he was taking the piss at 7 euros a pint and 3.5 euros for a can of irn bru. We left before crossing the owner with our hard earned money.
7/ Escorted by Jan, Gillian Thierry, Olivier and Stephan we walked along the streets of Paris and were then taken for a trip in cars to see the sights by night. If you like a historic building the night time is perfect. After a couple of hours of mind blowing sights we stopped in a pub. Bill and Martin being the tarts that they are took a drink off of a gay gentleman. After accepting the drink the guy obvious looked for their attention. I kept forcing Martin towards him, which at the time was hilarious. Steven and I necked 3 bottles of wine in half an hour with the help of our Gay wannabes.
8/ Taken home about 3.30 am then up to Stephan's for brunch and wine to watch the Italy game. Then off to Jean-Charles wife's birthday party. Disco, North African food and more drink.
9/Monday morning 8 oclock we were taken to the local cafe for some strong coffee and calvados. Thierry took us to Paris and stored our cases for the day. We tried to get Bill to walk more than 100 metres without stopping for a drink or a crappe. After seeing some more of Paris it was back to Scotland taken to the airport by Thierry.
Thanks to all the Carnoustie girls that put up with the blokes. Gwen,Fiona,Danielle and Heather.
A small run down of our weekend. The Maule Blacks want to see a Carnoustie team in Maule and I can guarantee that it will be like no tour ever experienced.
I have done a quick calculation from Edinburgh to Charles De Gaulle £90 Easy Jet for October (for example). Thierry said that he would organise a bus to Maule. All you need is your spending money. You won't see a typical tour where you wake up in the morning with a sore head and £200 lighter. You will experience a sore head with a knock on the door with a friendly French face asking if your ready for more festivities.
Thanks to all the efforts of the Maule Blacks a life changing experience for me
Just got back from Maule after one of the best weekends ever. If your from Carnoustie rugby club you have the keys to the town. I have never experienced such nice people and such generosity.
1/ Olivier picked us up from the airport and drove us to Maule a 1 1/2 hour drive.
2/ Arrive and welcomed by Florian and family and given an apartment to stay in for the weekend.
3/ Driven to the Maule Blacks base to see the guys training and then taken to the temporary club house. Jean-Charles company's warehouse. The whole place had been set out restaurant style for our welcome. All the guys and their wife's turned up to welcome us. Wine and beer on tap all night.
4/In the morning we had a trip around the local market with my kilt on. I was told ''that the girls can't keep their hands off you''. All I experienced was young children laughing at me. Hey I'm used to that.
5/ Picked up by Thierry,Stephan, Olivier, Philippe, Gillian and Jan. We went to a posh restaurant and finished off with some strong Irish coffes.
6/Off to the game. Stade de France what a place the French do buildings right. It doesn't matter what the century is. After the game were were taken to the pub. As usual the Scottish pubs drew us to its doors, but they wouldn't let us in. We ended up in a Dutch pub and had about 60 pints of lager and a take away in the pub.Bill did a rendition of Flower of Scotland with the band. Returning back to the Auld alliance a ''traditional''Scottish pub. The owner was a Scot and he was taking the piss at 7 euros a pint and 3.5 euros for a can of irn bru. We left before crossing the owner with our hard earned money.
7/ Escorted by Jan, Gillian Thierry, Olivier and Stephan we walked along the streets of Paris and were then taken for a trip in cars to see the sights by night. If you like a historic building the night time is perfect. After a couple of hours of mind blowing sights we stopped in a pub. Bill and Martin being the tarts that they are took a drink off of a gay gentleman. After accepting the drink the guy obvious looked for their attention. I kept forcing Martin towards him, which at the time was hilarious. Steven and I necked 3 bottles of wine in half an hour with the help of our Gay wannabes.
8/ Taken home about 3.30 am then up to Stephan's for brunch and wine to watch the Italy game. Then off to Jean-Charles wife's birthday party. Disco, North African food and more drink.
9/Monday morning 8 oclock we were taken to the local cafe for some strong coffee and calvados. Thierry took us to Paris and stored our cases for the day. We tried to get Bill to walk more than 100 metres without stopping for a drink or a crappe. After seeing some more of Paris it was back to Scotland taken to the airport by Thierry.
Thanks to all the Carnoustie girls that put up with the blokes. Gwen,Fiona,Danielle and Heather.
A small run down of our weekend. The Maule Blacks want to see a Carnoustie team in Maule and I can guarantee that it will be like no tour ever experienced.
I have done a quick calculation from Edinburgh to Charles De Gaulle £90 Easy Jet for October (for example). Thierry said that he would organise a bus to Maule. All you need is your spending money. You won't see a typical tour where you wake up in the morning with a sore head and £200 lighter. You will experience a sore head with a knock on the door with a friendly French face asking if your ready for more festivities.
Thanks to all the efforts of the Maule Blacks a life changing experience for me
Sunday, 1 February 2009
Alex Robertsons 50th
Next weekend Saturday afternoon were are having a barbabcue and a shorts and shades drink-athon.
On the way
Another win, possibly not as sweet as last week, but a win.
Thanks to Arbroath Waid drew and we are third.
The true acid test is Harris. One test I can't wait for.
Again I would like thank David Campbell for taking such a serious attitude to his role as a hooker. He has taken it to such extremes that he has shaved his eye brows to make himself more streamlined. Your an example to us all.
Grant Langlands has been moaning about some small insignificant injury to his lower back. Well I can now join him and start moaning about my coccyx. After Saturdays apres drinking session its torture.
We also got told a story about one of Euans mate. Who thought he had caught some dodgy disease from a young lady. He went to the Docs and after a week he was told he had diabetes. If I had known you could get that from having sex I wouldn't even look at a Woman.
Our after rugby drink is good seeing families, supporters and players enjoying each others company. It makes me smile. Lachlan probably being the youngest and the best looking.
There is nothing stopping us going further. An inspiration for me was seeing Dundee High School's board with, we welcome Hamilton RFC this Saturday. Well for folk who are younger than me Hamilton were always hanging with Carnoustie along with Helensburgh. Its all down to structure and seeing all the effort going on with the youth section we may see a sign similar in the next 7 years.
Thanks to Arbroath Waid drew and we are third.
The true acid test is Harris. One test I can't wait for.
Again I would like thank David Campbell for taking such a serious attitude to his role as a hooker. He has taken it to such extremes that he has shaved his eye brows to make himself more streamlined. Your an example to us all.
Grant Langlands has been moaning about some small insignificant injury to his lower back. Well I can now join him and start moaning about my coccyx. After Saturdays apres drinking session its torture.
We also got told a story about one of Euans mate. Who thought he had caught some dodgy disease from a young lady. He went to the Docs and after a week he was told he had diabetes. If I had known you could get that from having sex I wouldn't even look at a Woman.
Our after rugby drink is good seeing families, supporters and players enjoying each others company. It makes me smile. Lachlan probably being the youngest and the best looking.
There is nothing stopping us going further. An inspiration for me was seeing Dundee High School's board with, we welcome Hamilton RFC this Saturday. Well for folk who are younger than me Hamilton were always hanging with Carnoustie along with Helensburgh. Its all down to structure and seeing all the effort going on with the youth section we may see a sign similar in the next 7 years.
Sunday, 25 January 2009
Front five mafia
A great result on Saturday.
After many weeks of toil, I really think the front five have a taste of what makes rugby addictive. Running with the ball in hand supporting each other. Its been obvious from the start , that one day it would happen.
It only needs to happen once after that confidence will rise and we will end up with a bunch of try crazy forwards.
Thanks to the backs and back row for being patient.
Winning is addictive. One of the Panmure backs commented to me that he couldn't believe what he was seeing. Swarm after swarm of forwards constantly attacking and defending, it was relentless.
After going off, it was the first time in 10 years that I wanted to go back on. Watching the backs play was a delight. What better way could you spend your Saturday afternoon than wandering up to Shanwell road.
Changing rooms are now open Tuesdays and Thursdays
We turn up on a Saturday to do a job. Remember the others who make it happen. Chris the match and fixture secetary. George, Willie and Rod for setting up the pitches. Stewart for making things happen, from the mundane to the even more mundane. Cath for organisng buses sorting out paperwork etc. Bill for lifting us to a new level.
No doubt I have left someone out.
After many weeks of toil, I really think the front five have a taste of what makes rugby addictive. Running with the ball in hand supporting each other. Its been obvious from the start , that one day it would happen.
It only needs to happen once after that confidence will rise and we will end up with a bunch of try crazy forwards.
Thanks to the backs and back row for being patient.
Winning is addictive. One of the Panmure backs commented to me that he couldn't believe what he was seeing. Swarm after swarm of forwards constantly attacking and defending, it was relentless.
After going off, it was the first time in 10 years that I wanted to go back on. Watching the backs play was a delight. What better way could you spend your Saturday afternoon than wandering up to Shanwell road.
Changing rooms are now open Tuesdays and Thursdays
We turn up on a Saturday to do a job. Remember the others who make it happen. Chris the match and fixture secetary. George, Willie and Rod for setting up the pitches. Stewart for making things happen, from the mundane to the even more mundane. Cath for organisng buses sorting out paperwork etc. Bill for lifting us to a new level.
No doubt I have left someone out.
Monday, 19 January 2009
Ideas
We need to evolve. How does a primarily male club evolve. Getting on with each other only happens when we spend time together. Somtimes that doesn't work out. John Murphy and me years ago were training and he ran past me with a tackle bag. I tipped it as you do. The rest you can work out for yourself hey hey.
We need a night out in Carnoustie, thinking about a theme. What about Dictators, serial killers and friends. I have an outfit already for a certain member, Doctor Lectors get up whilst in transport.
Alec Robertson will be celebrating his 50th birthday soon. To celebrate this fantastic occasion Alec, Gordon and I will be canoeing from the top of loch Tay to the rugby club. Anyone who wants to join us, is more than welcome. We are planning it over a couple of days. Perhaps stopping off at a pub on a night. Then a barbecue at the club. Alec was thinking a Last of the Mohican's image. Dave Christie said ''more like last of the Joey Deacons''. Thanks for that kind comment Dave.
Any thoughts on anything rugby are more than welcome. Remember we are all curators of the club, what we leave for the next generation is up to us. Young lads need something to look up to.
We need a night out in Carnoustie, thinking about a theme. What about Dictators, serial killers and friends. I have an outfit already for a certain member, Doctor Lectors get up whilst in transport.
Alec Robertson will be celebrating his 50th birthday soon. To celebrate this fantastic occasion Alec, Gordon and I will be canoeing from the top of loch Tay to the rugby club. Anyone who wants to join us, is more than welcome. We are planning it over a couple of days. Perhaps stopping off at a pub on a night. Then a barbecue at the club. Alec was thinking a Last of the Mohican's image. Dave Christie said ''more like last of the Joey Deacons''. Thanks for that kind comment Dave.
Any thoughts on anything rugby are more than welcome. Remember we are all curators of the club, what we leave for the next generation is up to us. Young lads need something to look up to.
Refreshing
I forgot that sometimes when you play rugby it can be enjoyable (2nd row)
Carnoustie went to Pitlochry (Athol) last Saturday. We won 28-12. Another away victory. That was great news, the best part of the day for me was arriving at the ground to be met by this ancient wooden pavilion. I like that sort of thing. Then looking around we couldn't have wished to be in better surroundings.
We arrived with 15 players, obviously without the luxury of subs. The team played well enough and possibly are learning the art of victory. The line out worked really well. A combination of accurate throwing and well executed jumping. The backs this season have been working off of scraps. Maybe their scrap ration is on the up. Is that a swallow I see, and its not even spring.
Hats off to the front row they had their work cut out and refused to loose. Craig walked off thinking he didn't match his opposite number. This self criticism obviously indicates everything about wanting to improve. In your defense your young and we haven't really had any quality time on the scrummaging machine.
Tony thanks for keeping the 15 going even though you probably needed to go off for the head injury on the park and the lager injury from the night before. Nice try.
Whats ahead on the horizon Panny on Saturday. Lets make up for the last game. Again the sticking record says.
More numbers are needed at training
Carnoustie went to Pitlochry (Athol) last Saturday. We won 28-12. Another away victory. That was great news, the best part of the day for me was arriving at the ground to be met by this ancient wooden pavilion. I like that sort of thing. Then looking around we couldn't have wished to be in better surroundings.
We arrived with 15 players, obviously without the luxury of subs. The team played well enough and possibly are learning the art of victory. The line out worked really well. A combination of accurate throwing and well executed jumping. The backs this season have been working off of scraps. Maybe their scrap ration is on the up. Is that a swallow I see, and its not even spring.
Hats off to the front row they had their work cut out and refused to loose. Craig walked off thinking he didn't match his opposite number. This self criticism obviously indicates everything about wanting to improve. In your defense your young and we haven't really had any quality time on the scrummaging machine.
Tony thanks for keeping the 15 going even though you probably needed to go off for the head injury on the park and the lager injury from the night before. Nice try.
Whats ahead on the horizon Panny on Saturday. Lets make up for the last game. Again the sticking record says.
More numbers are needed at training
Friday, 9 January 2009
Carnoustie’s Alternate Open Golf Championship
Carnoustie’s Alternate Open Golf Championship
Carnoustie HSFP Rugby Club 2nd Annual Golf Outing
Burnside and Buddon Links Courses, Carnoustie
18th April 2009
ITINERY
Entry Fee £25.00 per player
11.15 am -- Rugby Club open
Carnoustie Rugby Club, Links Parade, Carnoustie
Bacon Rolls, Tea and Coffee
Pitching and Putting Competitions
Order of Play and Team news
1.00 – 2.15 pm
Tee Times (3 ½ hours per round)
Singles and Team Stableford Competition
Nearest the Pin and Longest Drive Competitions
6.30 – late pm
Buffet, Free Prize Draw and Presentation of Prizes
Happy Hour and Beers
ENTRY FORM
Complete and Return Entry Forms with Fee by Sunday 15th March 2009 to ........
Alex Robertson (07709323242), Grant Linnen (07749641794)
Matt Edmond (07889255277), Stewart Howlett (07716291818), Kevin Robertson (07734703808)
Name Carnoustie Links Membership No. or
Home Address Handicap or Experience Willing to Use ONE Concession Entry Fee Paid
£25.00
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Looking for 80 players this year over two courses
Rugby and Yachting Club members and guests wishing to play see
Alex, Grant, Matt, Stewart or Kevin
To help get golf course paid and prizes organised and bought please
Get your names and fee in quick
Lets look forward to a great day and a few beers
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COMPETION RULES
Singles and Team Competitions to be played over 18 holes of golf
Play will be over either the Burnside or Buddon Links, Carnoustie
Teams will consist of mixed experience and ability
Order of Play and Teams to be drawn prior to day of play
Order of Play and Teams to be published in Guide & Gazzette the week and day before play
Order of Play and Teams to be displayed in the rugby club the day before and on day of play
Single and Team Competitions to be played by Stableford Rules with full handicap difference
Singles winner will be the player who scores the highest number of points
Team winners will be the team who scores the highest accumulative number of points
Team scores will be the highest 3 out of 4 accumulative scores
In the event of a draw there’ll be a countback over the last 3 holes until a winner is found
Scorecard will indicate the Stroke Index and order at which handicap strokes are recieved
Local Rule : two shot penalty for a lost ball, drop and play from approximate area
Local Rule : two shot penalty for being out of bounds, drop and play from approximate area
Local Rule : two shot penalty for playing an incorrect ball
Local Rule : free lift and drop from all paths
All other rules per R&A Rules Book
Players cannot win more than 1 nearest the pin or 1 longest drive
No blue denim jeans or drinking of alcohol permitted on the course
Players can drink as much alcohol as they want in the Rugby Club
YOU MUST ENJOY YOURSELF
Stableford Points System, (taken from R&A Rules Book)
2 or more over Par zero points
1 over Par (bogey) 1 point
Par 2 points
1 under Par (birdie) 3 points
2 under Par (eagle) 4 points
3 or more under Par (albatross) 5 points
Carnoustie HSFP Rugby Club 2nd Annual Golf Outing
Burnside and Buddon Links Courses, Carnoustie
18th April 2009
ITINERY
Entry Fee £25.00 per player
11.15 am -- Rugby Club open
Carnoustie Rugby Club, Links Parade, Carnoustie
Bacon Rolls, Tea and Coffee
Pitching and Putting Competitions
Order of Play and Team news
1.00 – 2.15 pm
Tee Times (3 ½ hours per round)
Singles and Team Stableford Competition
Nearest the Pin and Longest Drive Competitions
6.30 – late pm
Buffet, Free Prize Draw and Presentation of Prizes
Happy Hour and Beers
ENTRY FORM
Complete and Return Entry Forms with Fee by Sunday 15th March 2009 to ........
Alex Robertson (07709323242), Grant Linnen (07749641794)
Matt Edmond (07889255277), Stewart Howlett (07716291818), Kevin Robertson (07734703808)
Name Carnoustie Links Membership No. or
Home Address Handicap or Experience Willing to Use ONE Concession Entry Fee Paid
£25.00
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2 The 60 players from last year said this was a great day, well worth it
Looking for 80 players this year over two courses
Rugby and Yachting Club members and guests wishing to play see
Alex, Grant, Matt, Stewart or Kevin
To help get golf course paid and prizes organised and bought please
Get your names and fee in quick
Lets look forward to a great day and a few beers
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COMPETION RULES
Singles and Team Competitions to be played over 18 holes of golf
Play will be over either the Burnside or Buddon Links, Carnoustie
Teams will consist of mixed experience and ability
Order of Play and Teams to be drawn prior to day of play
Order of Play and Teams to be published in Guide & Gazzette the week and day before play
Order of Play and Teams to be displayed in the rugby club the day before and on day of play
Single and Team Competitions to be played by Stableford Rules with full handicap difference
Singles winner will be the player who scores the highest number of points
Team winners will be the team who scores the highest accumulative number of points
Team scores will be the highest 3 out of 4 accumulative scores
In the event of a draw there’ll be a countback over the last 3 holes until a winner is found
Scorecard will indicate the Stroke Index and order at which handicap strokes are recieved
Local Rule : two shot penalty for a lost ball, drop and play from approximate area
Local Rule : two shot penalty for being out of bounds, drop and play from approximate area
Local Rule : two shot penalty for playing an incorrect ball
Local Rule : free lift and drop from all paths
All other rules per R&A Rules Book
Players cannot win more than 1 nearest the pin or 1 longest drive
No blue denim jeans or drinking of alcohol permitted on the course
Players can drink as much alcohol as they want in the Rugby Club
YOU MUST ENJOY YOURSELF
Stableford Points System, (taken from R&A Rules Book)
2 or more over Par zero points
1 over Par (bogey) 1 point
Par 2 points
1 under Par (birdie) 3 points
2 under Par (eagle) 4 points
3 or more under Par (albatross) 5 points
Here come the girls
Well we all know that on average that girls are smarter than boys.
I think its generally accepted that until the upper echelons of intellengence. girls are vastly supperior to blokes. Until Oppenheimer, John Nash and Berty Einstein come in to the fray perhaps born in the male body but not real men ( They were highly sexed unlike real men LOL). Obsessed with evolution without knowing the end result.
Well after watching the excellent Christmas program with James Martin in the Mille Miglla. A ''nice'' guy obssesed with perhaps the greatest road race in the world. He gets his ''subserviant'' co driver who happens to be a lady to plan the route. He has invested £700,000 in an exotic Italian car. He then witnesses his assitant writing over the dash with a pen. He looks over in dismay and tells her to stop and mentions thats it s not 3500rpm its 4500rpm on the rev counter. 100 miles down the road, the race car is finished. Why because the man does not listen to the lady.
Sometimes we take sport too seriously, Colin Mcrae for me was the ultimate, Heathers
watching. She says well if he is the ultimate why does he have a man next to him telling Colin where to go. I reply he is the navigator, Heather says if he knows where to go why doesn't he drive. Bloody Women.
Its been a long time since we have had a game. Unfortunatley tommorow the pitch is unplayable. Its phyclologicaly tough, training knowing we don't have a game, but we need to make the effort.This is the diffrence between our growing success and choosing the pub team way.
Happy New Year
Peter
I think its generally accepted that until the upper echelons of intellengence. girls are vastly supperior to blokes. Until Oppenheimer, John Nash and Berty Einstein come in to the fray perhaps born in the male body but not real men ( They were highly sexed unlike real men LOL). Obsessed with evolution without knowing the end result.
Well after watching the excellent Christmas program with James Martin in the Mille Miglla. A ''nice'' guy obssesed with perhaps the greatest road race in the world. He gets his ''subserviant'' co driver who happens to be a lady to plan the route. He has invested £700,000 in an exotic Italian car. He then witnesses his assitant writing over the dash with a pen. He looks over in dismay and tells her to stop and mentions thats it s not 3500rpm its 4500rpm on the rev counter. 100 miles down the road, the race car is finished. Why because the man does not listen to the lady.
Sometimes we take sport too seriously, Colin Mcrae for me was the ultimate, Heathers
watching. She says well if he is the ultimate why does he have a man next to him telling Colin where to go. I reply he is the navigator, Heather says if he knows where to go why doesn't he drive. Bloody Women.
Its been a long time since we have had a game. Unfortunatley tommorow the pitch is unplayable. Its phyclologicaly tough, training knowing we don't have a game, but we need to make the effort.This is the diffrence between our growing success and choosing the pub team way.
Happy New Year
Peter
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