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Offline John Oddy

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Re: Say Hello here if you're a new member...
« Reply #60 on: March 31, 2012, 01:00:49 am »
Hiya Jim, welcome to the forum. I'm a bit of a golf/rugby nut myself. We actually have a member here who owns a golf course. If we get enough interest maybe he'll host a forum championship.

Now there's a thought!

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« Reply #61 on: March 31, 2012, 03:24:37 pm »
A forum golf championship. John Oddy says "that's a thought."
  But first, I'd better point out its only a Pitch and Putt----no drivers.
 Secondly, I've. Got no experience of running championships. So maybe a visit to Wikipedia might be called for. Or even better a visit to John Oddy to pick his brains.
 But, apart from these snags, it sounds a very god idea to me and I would do all I can to make it go o.k.  Mike


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« Reply #62 on: March 31, 2012, 06:45:08 pm »
Mike,
The fact that it is a pitch and putt course is irrelevant, it’ll be a game of fun no matter what size the course is.
As for the organising of it, I propose we leave that up to Ian and Dave as it will be them putting up the mega first prize.
A morning/afternoon/day of golf, light refreshment and the chance to put faces to names would only strengthen the forum and be a great way of introduction.....over to Ian and Dave!!!

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« Reply #63 on: March 31, 2012, 09:14:45 pm »
John, I was at BXB 1981 - 1988 switchboard then Cashier.  Am I right in thinking you were there then? Your name rings a bell.

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« Reply #64 on: March 31, 2012, 09:48:02 pm »
bring on the golf, have played on mikes pitch and put  and it would be just the job for a fun game i bet fester would join in, you don,t have to be a golfer to try out the game, it would be great if we could get more members intrested, put me down for starters.

Offline John Oddy

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« Reply #65 on: March 31, 2012, 09:49:25 pm »
Sara,
Yes, I was there, what an extraordinary memory you must have, even then I was the quiet, retiring type so its amazing that you remember me!

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« Reply #66 on: March 31, 2012, 09:59:17 pm »
If you wanted your subs or your wages you had to give me your name lol. Mick O'Regan also mentioned he thought you were up this way now.

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« Reply #67 on: March 31, 2012, 10:57:08 pm »
LOL...Mick O'Regan was the best man at my wedding.....no wonder it never lasted!
If you were dealing with my subs I was probably the most polite person that ever entered the Roundhouse....I never upset those that held the purse strings!
We'll have to get together and talk about old times.....another reason for the forum having a get-together.

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« Reply #68 on: April 01, 2012, 12:01:44 am »
As Snowcap correctly points out, Fester would indeed like to join in.  :golf:

However, it may be demoralising for everyone else as I am fantastic at Golf, as I am at everything else in the world.   :laugh:

So, if I wasn't so keen to win the 3ft high solid gold trophy (donated by Dave and Ian), I would probably step aside.

A beer or eight may well be involved afterwards?  Z** Z** Z**

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Offline John Oddy

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« Reply #69 on: April 01, 2012, 01:28:36 am »
Fester,
I believe Ian and Dave are putting their loose change together and getting this one....

http://www.awards-trophies-supplier.co.uk/shop/golf-trophies---awards/silver-golf-trophies/products/golf-champions-claret-jug-award.html

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« Reply #70 on: April 01, 2012, 08:43:54 am »
Put me down to help with refreshments ;D
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Offline DaveR

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« Reply #71 on: April 01, 2012, 08:50:42 am »
I share Winston Churchill's views on golf....  :twoface:

Offline John Oddy

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« Reply #72 on: April 01, 2012, 09:30:28 am »
Dave,
We're not asking you to play!.......only to provide the trophy!
Your organisation skills are legendary so a small golf comp should be a walk in the park (unspoilt by golf)  _))*

Offline Sara

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Re: Say Hello here if you're a new member...
« Reply #73 on: April 01, 2012, 03:04:59 pm »
John, sounds like a good idea. I haven't been to a forum get together yet.

I remember Thurs & Fri mornings when Cashiers opened up at 7.30am the queue would stretch from the office door almost to the Roundhouse door. Everyone wanting their wages and subs before the vans left and everyone very polite LOL.
There is a BXB group on Facebook started by Garry Morton (Alan Morton's son). You have to be added by someone who is already a member. There are loads of names you'd know.

Offline Yorkie

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« Reply #74 on: April 01, 2012, 05:20:39 pm »
Thought this was a "Say Hello" thread.   More like general conversation!    ZXZ    Z**    _))*
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