Who's man enough?????

[Smiffy]

Smiffy, I'm going to email Black Horse Inn in Blyton. Much nicer accommodation IMO and only 7 mins away by car. This would make taxis a more viable option from Gainsborough.

But can they accommodate 8 mate?
The other thing is I have Capt Ron and Fish (who both had to pull out this year for different reasons) who still want to come along but I can't kick anybody out who came at the last minute, it's just not fair.
Do we extend this to try to get another 8 players so we have 24 in total and have 3 teams of 8?
Then we have the logistics of accommodation and other people bombing out at the last minute, as we had this year.
I don't like letting anybody down

 

[sandmagnet]

But can they accommodate 8 mate?
The other thing is I have Capt Ron and Fish (who both had to pull out this year for different reasons) who still want to come along but I can't kick anybody out who came at the last minute, it's just not fair.
Do we extend this to try to get another 8 players so we have 24 in total and have 3 teams of 8?
Then we have the logistics of accommodation and other people bombing out at the last minute, as we had this year.
I don't like letting anybody down

24 is ok with me mare sorry I mean mate!

 

[virtuocity]

But can they accommodate 8 mate?

I think so. I'm sure there's about 6 annexes with twin beds set up.

 

[virtuocity]

24 is ok with me mare sorry I mean mate!

24 would be good but then you really need around 28-30 people to state an intention to go, accounting for the inevitable cancellations.

 

[sandmagnet]

Dave is there a bed and breakfast called the ivy? Near the course if the black hoarse is a no go.

 

[Smiffy]

24 would be good but then you really need around 28-30 people to state an intention to go, accounting for the inevitable cancellations.

If I get 24 people who pay a big enough deposit, I don't think they'll pull out.
When I say "big enough" I do mean about £100.00 each and paid on the basis that they'll lose it if they have to pull out without a good reason.
Obviously if they pull out, but can find somebody else themselves to take their place, then that deposit will be passed on, but I'm buggered if I'm going to bust my balls looking for replacements again.
If they have a genuine interest in attending, I don't think they'll mind shelling out £100.00.
I'm sorry if I sound a bit "bullish" over this, but I get it all the time and it annoys the hell out of me.

 

[chrisd]

RIr

If I get 24 people who pay a big enough deposit, I don't think they'll pull out.
When I say "big enough" I do mean about £100.00 each and paid on the basis that they'll lose it if they have to pull out without a good reason.
Obviously if they pull out, but can find somebody else themselves to take their place, then that deposit will be passed on, but I'm buggered if I'm going to bust my balls looking for replacements again.
If they have a genuine interest in attending, I don't think they'll mind shelling out £100.00.
I'm sorry if I sound a bit "bullish" over this, but I get it all the time and it annoys the hell out of me.

As far as I'm concerned Rob, if you're organising things it's your call on how, when etc. also, the golf club was quite busy and we would need a fair bit longer tee reservations for 24

 

[sandmagnet]

Morning Pedro.

 

[rosecott]

RIr

As far as I'm concerned Rob, if you're organising things it's your call on how, when etc. also, the golf club was quite busy and we would need a fair bit longer tee reservations for 24

While aware that I may be accused of wanting to stem the flood of riff-raff into this event, I do think that 16 is an ideal number. 16 at one table for dinner meant that you had a chance to see everyone in a pleasant social situation and could listen to (or ignore) everyone's opinion on all kind of topics. You also have a reasonable chance of getting to play with more than half of the group. Most importantly it would be another 8 people after a sniff of my precious shiraz.

For Smiffy, increasing the numbers by 50% will probably double that amount of organisational headaches and, as Chris mentioned, another 2 teetimes could produce more issues.

 

[chrisd]

Morning Pedro.

I bet that you're the "Pedro" next year!!

 

[JustOne]

Morning everyone, I just got home last night.

Thanks to all, had a brilliant time and congrats to ChrisD and the 'scum' team for their winning scores.

Jeeeeez that was some bad golf, probably as bad as it's ever been, I have had a massive pain under my left shoulder blade for the past 4 days but booked into the hospital on monday morning to see the fizzio.

You guys (yes all of you) really are top drawer company both on and off the course.
I think the only 'new' person (to me) was Sandmagnet and he fitted right in as he's a natural bell end

As total garbage as my golf was I enjoyed every round, even though every single person seemed to win £5 off me :angry:

Unfortunately I'll be there next year to win my money back you thieves!! That money is just on loan!

 

[sandmagnet]

You sure you did not throw your arm our on the tea cup or swan ride James? Bell end? Very tame for you!

 

[JustOne]

I played Centurion Saturday then the 4 rounds at Ping, then walked miles round Alton towers Weds and Thurs and miles round Warwick Castle Friday..... my reward is that I'm going to dig up a tree stump for a customer in 2hrs time I'm knackered!

Was a pleasure meeting you mate, (and losing a £5 to you) you fit right in with us other 'knobs'

 

[chrisd]

Morning everyone, I just got home last night.

3 days to drive home - I had a car like that once!

 

[Smiffy]

While aware that I may be accused of wanting to stem the flood of riff-raff into this event, I do think that 16 is an ideal number. 16 at one table for dinner meant that you had a chance to see everyone in a pleasant social situation and could listen to (or ignore) everyone's opinion on all kind of topics. You also have a reasonable chance of getting to play with more than half of the group. Most importantly it would be another 8 people after a sniff of my precious shiraz.

For Smiffy, increasing the numbers by 50% will probably double that amount of organisational headaches and, as Chris mentioned, another 2 teetimes could produce more issues.

Do you know what Jim?
You're most probably right
We'll leave it at the 16 mate. I said myself that it seemed the "ideal" number

 

[Smiffy]

I have had a massive pain under my left shoulder blade for the past 4 days

Unlike 9 players who complained of a massive pain in their arse for about 4.5 hours each day.

 

[Smiffy]

Unfortunately I'll be there next year

Hi James.
Just thought I'd give you the results of my "ring round" poll....
8 people want you to go back next year.
7 people don't.

 

[sandmagnet]

:rofl:

Hi James.
Just thought I'd give you the results of my "ring round" poll....
8 people want you to go back next year.
7 people don't.

 

[Smiffy]

:rofl:

I don't know why YOU'RE laughing.
None of the other 15 wanted you to go back.

 

[sandmagnet]

I don't know why YOU'RE laughing.
None of the other 15 wanted you to go back.

:ears::clap: