Tuesday night indoor soccer

Ladies and Gentlemen
 
Just a reminder
 
Tuesday November 1st
 
Indoor soccer starts  in the GYM
 
7.00 - 8.00 pm
 
Come early and participate in the lavish opening ceremonies.
Guest appearance by Tevez.
 
Ta
 
TTT
 

SUNDAY TOUCH

 As of this Sunday Oct. 30^th we have the open astro turf field at Burl. for Touch from 1pm to 2.30 pm.   Charge of $5 per player (same as last year) 

 

  Look forward to a good turn out.            See you there.

 

 BRING   A  WHITE  AND  A DARK   SHIRT .

 

 

    Cheers    Jack  Morrison

Car Pooling for Saturday game at Fletcher's

Hi All,

For those interested, we will be car pooling from the Burlington clubhouse at 8:30 Saturday morning.

I look forward to seeing many of you out.

Cheers

Chris

FW: Glen Steen fundraiser

Glen Steen long time Harlequin and member of the rugby fraternity has fallen upon some hard times and could use our help.  Please take time to read the below.  Thanks, Da Thug

 

From: John Guilfoyle [mailto:johnguilfoyle99@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 9:22 AM
To: Craig Morley
Subject: Glen Steen fundraiser

 

Hi Craig:

 

Many of the NOBs will have played with and against Glen Steen of Brantford Harlequins and the NRU rep team. Would you please post the following.

 

John Guilfoyle

 

Hello all--just to remind everyone about the upcoming fund raiser for Glen----please see all details below.

Both Marion and I are planning to attend on the Saturday so if anyone wants to send down a contribution we would be happy to take it for you. You can email me back and let me know or just send the cheque to my home address made out to:Glen and Darcey Steen 

2 Varely Cres. , Brantford, Ontario. N3R 7Z3

Thank you--Gooner

 

 

 

 

 

5 KM Walk, Run, Bike Fundraiser for Glen Steen

 

 

Time	Saturday, November 12 · 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location	Coronation Park Tillsonburg, ON
Created By	MaryLynn Maerten Okkerse, Kelly Steen, Meghan Steen
More Info	On August 20, 2011 our friend Glen Steen was in an unfortunate cycling accident which required immediate spinal cord surgery and has left him in a quadriplegic state. Glen is a warrior and because of his determined nature and dedication to therapy, he is making gains each day. Check out his blog athttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13702209851322310590 for details on his Road To Recovery! You can also visit his Facebook Page, "G...len's Road To Recovery" for updates on his progress. After the walk, run, bike, we will be having a BBQ, along with a silent auction that day. BBQ and auction to follow at 2:00pm. Martial Arts Canada is hosting this fundraising event to assist with the financial challenges that he and his family are facing during his recovery. Please mark your calendars and plan to support this event if you can! Invite your friends - we want to spread the word to Glen's rugby, cycling, karate and public health friends and encourage all to participate or sponsor what they can! REGISTRATION AND SPONSORSHIP FORMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE AT MARTIAL ARTS CANADA CLASSES.  OR YOU CAN CONTACT MARYLYNN OKKERSE AT JAYOKKERSE@BELLNET.CA OR 519-637-1536 FOR A REGISTRATION PACKAGE.

 

FW: Last update

Good morning rugby fans across the Nobs World.  The RWC is over but our agents are still filing reports.  Today we have the final update from John Truman in New Zealand.  It won’t be long and he will be catching a steamer to begin the long trek home.  Thanks for all the reports John.  Don’t forget tonight’s game and to try and be there for 6:30, so we can be underway by 7pm.  Da Thug

 

From: John Truman Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 6:14 PM

 

Hi Craig, we are now down in Queenstown in the South Island and will be going on another short boat cruise on Doubtful Sound tomorrow. We managed to escape all the madness in Auckland just before they close the streets around the harbour area in redainess for the AB victory parade. They were expecting crowds of 250,000.

 

I saw Dave Tait's update and we must have been in Mt Manganui at the same time. it's a lovely vacation area but of course the beaches were restricted because of the oil spill from the Rena disaster. What a shame for the locals. We didn't see so much oil spill but did see several containers that washed ashore and were spilling stuff onto the beach area. I also climbed the mountain and got a good look at the wreck still trapped on the reef a few kilometres out to sea.

 

Anyway back in Auckland we went to the bronze medal game and it was a disappointment not just because Wales lost but the game itself wasn't up to much. Everyone there except Aussie fans were supporting Wales and wanted a Wales/All Black finla because of the way wales were playing earlier but it was not to be. They looked really flat after the efforts of the French game and in the end we had no problem with the result. At least we won the anthem singing "competition" according to a NZ Herald poll.

 

The final though was something else again. One NZ Herald writer called it the ugliest game he had ever enjoyed. The atmosphere was supercharged and France did indeed show up as many predicted they would. In the end the close score made it nail biting and there were a lot of very nervous AB fans around us. They went wild when the final whistle went and when we got back to downtown Auckland it was pandemonium in the streets. What a show NZ put on though for the whole World Cup the organization was fantastic. Transport to and from the games was all free and plentiful. We wouldn't have missed it for the world.

 

Anyway see you in about a week. We are here for 4 days and then another 3 days back in Hamilton before setting off on the long trek home. Take care all...JKT

FW: Cup Day Game

Good morning folks, I know that a number of you were asking me about this yesterday and here is confirmation of a game this Saturday at the Square.  When Jason says sharp, he means 10:30 sharp.  Be dressed, be ready.  Nice little game yesterday at the Cru, good to see so many faces out on a beautiful autumn afternoon.  Thanks to Steve Scott for a well refereed game.  For those of you playing the Staff College this Wednesday please be there by 6:30, dressed and ready to go.  Let’ s not keep these guys waiting.  One other thing, we may be changing our game on November the 13^th to the 6^th at the Cru.  Stay tuned, Da Thug

 

Gents,
Just to confirm the following for this weekends game:

-Old Boys Cup Day Classic Game.
-Saturday the 29th of October.
-Fletchers Fields, Markham.
-10:30 kickoff "sharp".
-Aurora Barbs Field.

See you all Saturday.

Jason

MARKHAM GREY HARES

Fw: Tait Report

Good evening rugby fans, as we sit on the edge of the Rugby World Cup.  As you know there is also another big game as the Nobs host The World tomorrow at 1pm at the Cru.   Two big games on one day.  We have once again heard from our correspondent Dave Tait as we head into the final big game.  Hope tomorrows games are good ones, see you on the pitch, Da Thug

----- Original Message -----

From: "Tait David A" <dstait@mac.com>

To: "Morley Craig" <ctmorley@cogeco.ca>

Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 1:18 AM

Subject: Tait Report

> Hi Craig,
>
> I am back on the internet again after some travels.
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> We attended the AB v Australia Semi, it was quite a night. I am amazed and vehemence of the AB fans. I think they are really hyped about winning the cup and are prepared do anyone down to achieve that aim. The booing of Quad Cooper and the chanting of "All Blacks;  All Blacks" was quite intimidating.
>
> On Monday we headed off to the Rotorua area where a kiwi friend had lent us a lake house. It was a lovely place and we had two days there sampling the scenery and the wines. A neighbour took us out on their boat and we caught a 4 1/2 lb rainbow trout which we duly cooked and ate.
>
> On Wednesday we headed for Katikati and the home of Ian Thrush (ex NOB) and his family. On the way we passed through Mount Maunganui a very nice vacation town. We did see a cruise liner there and I now see that John Truman was on the ship. I guess we passed like 'ships in the night'.
>
> Ian lives on a small farm where they grow kiwi fruit, avocados and other assorted fruit. The house and the location are absolutely beautiful. Sally (his wife) has a lovely art studio there too.
>
> We had the pleasure of the company of Ian's son Jerome who plays second row for the Super 15 team the Wellington Hurricanes, and it was very interesting to get his perspective on the cup so far, and the progress of rugby in general from his perspective.
>
> We are now back in Auckland and readying ourselves to head for the Bronze Game. The general feeling around people we bump into here is that Wales were cheated out of a Final Place, and they hope that Wales wins tonight. The papers seem to feel that Wales will win as they will have more heart and drive than Australia. We will see! I just wish for a good open running game that is fun to watch.
>
> Here are a few photos from the last few days.
>
> Dave
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> Ian Thrush and little Jerome Ian View from rear of the house Mount Maunganui
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FW: RWC

 

 

From: R Thomas [mailto:rolfthomas@live.com]
Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 1:02 PM
To: Craig Morley
Subject: RWC

 

Hi Craig
 
Forgot to tell you , Barry Goldberg is planning to open the Clubhouse for
the Final , live at 4.00am Sunday morning.
  
Ta
 
TTT
  

He's futbau crazy he's futbau mad

and the futbau craze has taken away the wee bit o sense he had
 
Ullo Playmates
(with apologies to big hearted Arthur Askey who coined
 the phrase when Hefner was still in diapers, the first time around!)
 
Can you say ? 
NOBS super social soccer starts soon 
 
YES this year is our 75th year in the Gym, feels like it anyway
 
Enough enough already
 
Tuesday November 1st

KO 7.00pm sharpish like.

runs through till 24th April 2012

That's 25 games, probably more than Tevez will get this season.
 
Cost ? tentatively set at $35 this year, HST you know.
 
Seniors discount is only on Wednesdays. Sorry

see ya there then ?

Ta

 

TTT 

NOBS WORLD, OCTOBER 21ST 2011

Good morning ruby fans all across the Nobs World Cup Rugby World.  Well the RWC is drawing to a close, Wales was sent packing this morning, but there is still more rugby Sunday.  That’s right; the Nobs host “The World”  this Sunday at 1pm at Crusaders Park in Oakville.  The season is drawing to a close so you won’t want to miss this.  This Wednesday, the 26^th we are back at Crusaders Park in Oakville for a 7pm kickoff against the Staff College.  We need to hear from you by Saturday if you intend to play.  Touch the Sunday will also be held at the Cru at 1pm so that we can all be one big happy family.  Oh yes; Sunday, France will take on the home side All Blacks in the RWC championship game.  See you on the pitch, Da Thug

Centaurs Annual Awards Banquet - Saturday, November 19, 2011

Please see the email below for details.
Thank you.
Chris

Original Message:
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From: Nick_Manz@toyota.ca
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:27:57 -0400
To: cmant@cogeco.ca
Subject: Centaurs Annual Awards Banquet - Saturday, November 19, 2011

Chris,

I would like to formally invite all the NOBS to this year's Annual Awards
Banquet.

All divisions have been invited to this event and we would love to have
the NOBS represented in good numbers this year.

The banquet will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the Burlington
Lion's Club located at 471 Pearl Street in Downtown Burlington.

Cocktails start at 6:30 pm with dinner to follow.

The dinner and bar will be catered by The Dickens and is usually quite the
feast.

After the awards their will be a dance with DJ DoubleDutch (my friend
Emily Lewis from Honey West).

Tickets will be available for purchase over the bar at the club.

Tickets are $45.00 each or $80.00 a couple.

Hope to see you all the NOBS out to this great event.

Cheers

Nick Manz
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Fw: Update number 3

Good morning to everyone in the Nobs World Cup Rugby World.  We have received another transmission from the RWC and our reporter John Truman.

 

From: John Truman [mailto:john.truman@sympatico.ca]
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 6:18 PM
To: Craig Morley
Subject: Update number 3

 

Hi Craig,

Well what a weekend again. We have got over our disappointment and rage and are enjoying ourselves up in the Bay of Islands. The Cruise ship sailed up from Auckland yesterday and we will be going on to Tauranga and Mt Manganui again before heading back to Auckland for the last two games. Currently we're in Pahia a lovely little beach town in the Bay of islands.

I guess everyone saw the Wales/France game and have debated it to death. We just felt terribly robbed. The atmosphere in the stadium at the start was fantastic and the crowd belted out the Welsh national anthem as the French belted out theirs I have to say. But Rolland's decision just sucked the energy out of the crowd. No-one could believe it. In fact we all thought Warburton had been yellow carded and it was only when the stadium screen showed the ref actually holding up a red one that we all realized what was going on. a lot of the neutrals in the crowd felt that they had been screwed out of watching a decent game. Since then you can imagine the debate that has been going on including the panel of experts (ex Internationals from several nations) that they have on the ship. the French of course are keeping a low profile but everyone else is saying it was wrong. Actually the Welsh camp seem to have accepted it and the subsequent ban and are at least saying they are going to try hard to come third. So we'll see. The South Africans though are still sore about Bryce Lawrence so I suppose it's all relative.

As for the All Blacks they seem unbeatable. They play with an intensity that no-one else seems to have and would likely have beaten Wales in the final anyway. What is interesting though is that their fans seem genuinely relieved that they have reached the final. I guess they have been disappointed in the past. I think they can put 40 points on France so it could be the most one sided final ever. We'll just have to see what France turn up with.

Anyway that's all for now. will send a last update sometime after the final as we are heading down to the South Island early the next morning.

Haven't seen any sign of Monte or Dave but have been in touch with Steve Jack and talk about a small world, Jan has actually met a girl here she went to school with in Wales. She hasn't seen her in 45 years and she turns up with her husband on the ship in the cabin right next door to us.

Take care all....JKT

Fw: estimate quote for Hong Kong & China tour in Mar/Apr. 2012 & detailed description & photos for part of the trip for your reference

 

from: Nigel&Katarina

To: 'Morley'

Cc: 'A.D.'

Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 10:35 AM

Subject: FW: estimate quote for Hong Kong & China tour in Mar/Apr. 2012 & detailed description & photos for part of the trip for your reference

Hi Craig,

 

Adriana and Richard Aitken from the Peterborough RFC would like to invite any NOBs or like-minded individuals to join them on their tour to China. This is not a playing tour but does include the Hong Kong sevens. Richard toured many times with the NOBs and Adriana his wife has many contacts in China and has put together a superb itinerary.

 

 

Hi Everyone:

 

Richard asked me to send 2 attachments to everyone. One is estimate cost/Itinerary and the other is detailed descriptions & photos for part of the trip.

 

Jim & Karen: Can you please forward this email to Ottawa Senator?

 

Nigel & Katarina: Can you please forward this email to NOBS?

 

Ed Holton: Can you please forward this email to Krocks?

 

Colin Campbell: Can you please forward this email to your Portugal list?

 

Richard: Can you please forward this email to Don Murphy & Belleville hooker – Karl Svobota who we met in New Zealand.

 

We need your confirmation within one or two weeks. As you know, the quote may change if we confirm too late.

 

Please open the attachment of tour descriptions & photos that gives you some ideas about part of our trip.

 

Thank you

Adriana

 

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Hi Everyone:

 

Here is the estimate of the whole trip for your reference. The quote is based on 2011 price and can not be guaranteed until we pay the deposit.

 

Hong Kong Sevens Rugby festival: mar. 23- 25, 2012. You have to buy your own tickets if you are interested in it. I found website "ticket wizard" from Australia who sells 1 day, 2 days, & 3 days pass. They are very expensive.

 

There are two groups:

 

Group 1: Mar.22 leaving Toronto to Hong Kong, Apr.5 from Shanghai to Toronto: For those who traveled to China before.

Group 2: Mar 23 leaving Toronto to Hong Kong, Apr. 11 from Beijing to Toronto: for those who have never been to China. (Extended tours to Terra-cotta warriors, great wall, forbidden city, etc)

 

Cost:

Hong Kong: 3 nights hotel: B.P. International House Hotel 3-4 stars: good location at Kowloon: about C$400 per room for two people for 3 nights based on 20 people; excl service charges & tax.

 

Group 1: Apr.5 group ( 11 days tour in China about 7 cities): total cost C$1880 per person incl. land tour, domestic flight, hotels (4-5 stars), 5 star 3 Gorgeous Cruise tour, high speed train, tour guide, sightseeing admission. Excl meals, optional tour, insurance, tips, etc.

 

Group 2: Apr. 11 group (18 days tour in China about 10 cities): total cost CS2900 per person incl. land tour, domestic flight, hotels (4-5 stars), 5 star 3 Gorgeous cruise tour, high speed train, tour guide, sightseeing admisstion; excl. meals, optional tour, insurance, & tips, etc.

 

Chinese Meals: C$8.00 – 9.00 per person per meal if you want to add on some.

 

Once we have exact number of travelers, we may can negotiate price a little bit.

 

Re: Air Canada non-Stop flights: based on 10 people for each group

 

Group1: C$1130/per person incl. everything.

Toronto – Hong Kong on Mar.22, 2012

Shanghai – Toronto  on Apr.5, 2012

Round tickets C$1140 (price quoted yesterday and may change)

 

Group2: C$1120 per person incl. everything.

Toronto – Hong Kong on Mar.22, 2012

Beijing – Toronto on Apr.11, 2012

Round tickets C$1130 (price quoted yesterday and may change)

 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

I would like to know if you are interested.

 

Thank you

Adriana

 

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Fw: Dave Tait's Report from Down Under

A rugby joke. A Englishmen, an Irishmen and a Scotsman went into a
bar........the Welshmen was still in New Zealand! Good afternoon rugby fans
through out the Nobs World Cup World. Dave Tait is now in New Zealand and
we will hear soon from him as to what's going on. I have been asked to
remind everyone that although we have a game tomorrow in BRAMPTON AT 1PM,
there is still touch going on this Sunday in Burlington at 1pm. Rolf has
asked I let everyone know that we will be soon playing soccer on Tuesdays in
the gym. He will let us know the start date and the cost of playing
shortly. I have been told the Centaurs club house will be open both
Saturday and Sunday at 4 AM for the RWC. There has been a Ravi spotting,
but I will let Dave fill you in on that. See you on the pitch Saturday, Da
Thug ....take it away Dave.
----- Original Message -----

Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 5:29 PM
Subject: Dave Tait's Report from Down Under

Hi Craig,

We are now ensconced in our rental house about 5 blocks from Eden Park, and
the houses around us are all festooned with flags of all of the nations
involved in the cup, but with a definite bias towards the All Blacks.

The folks in the local coffee shop and restaurant are very friendly and all
want to talk rugby, a great atmosphere for a rugby nut to be in. The papers
also full of all of the speculation. Will Richie McCaw be fit, the Welsh are
doing well, which French team will turn up etc..

Yesterday I picked up our friends, who are sharing the house, from the
airport and I ran into Ravi festooned in a Canadian sweater, looked very
happy and excited. We have agreed that we will keep in touch through email.

Last night our friends had arranged a dinner with David Pickering, and two
other Welshmen. David is the chairman of the Welsh Rugby Union, and is also
the chairman of the IRB Referees Committee. We discussed the refs for the
next two games who have been announced, but they will wait until next week
to decide on the refs for the final two games based on current form. By the
sounds of it, there is a great deal of in fighting as to who the refs will
be and the countries all have opinions on who they would like and who they
do not like. Apparently Wayne Barnes is not in anyones good books, has had a
poor World Cup, and will not be taking any further part.

Another interesting fact is that the WRU are opening the Millennium Stadium
in Cardiff for the game tomorrow, and so far have given out more than 50,000
tickets for people to watch the game on TV together. That will be quite an
atmosphere I would think. They are also going to be handing out 5,000 Welsh
flags at Eden Park tomorrow, so I guess we better get one.

Today it is nice and sunny although on the cool side, better than yesterday
morning's rain, so we are going to head into the city to take a look at the
Fan Zone near the harbour, should be interesting.

Having already met one NOB I will be on the look out for more.

Take Care.

Dave

FW: 3 Men went to the Bar

 

 

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From: Graham Lock [mailto:lockg@telus.net]
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 11:28 PM
To: david rippon
Cc: s.j. morrison @sympatico.ca
Subject: Fw: 3 Men went to the Bar

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Davie Graham

To: mcscrum@telus.net

Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 10:05 AM

Subject: Fw: 3 Men went to the Bar

 

 

 Rugby joke

An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman went into a bar…………….the Welshman was still in New Zealand.

 

 

 

 

Fw: NOBS WORLD CUP RUGBY UPDATE.

Good afternoon rugby fans all across the Nobs World Cup Rugby World.  As promised we have our report from John Truman, down under.   First before we get to that we have a correction.  The game against the Staff College is on Wednesday, October the 26th at "7PM" not 1pm.  Thanks for all the calls and letters pointing that out for me; nice to see people are reading this.  This "SATURDAY" its the visiting Ottawa Senator's at 1pm in Brampton.  Speaking of the Staff College our early intelligence reports have them travelling to play us with a squad of 27 and a medical officer!  Looks like they are expecting casualties, we better have Keith on hand.   Have already heard from 8 of you who plan on playing that evening, hope to hear from more of you soon.  Let hear now from John, hope to see you on the pitch Sunday, Da Thug

 

 

 

From: John Truman [mailto:john.truman@sympatico.ca]
Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 7:11 PM.

 

Hi Craig, wow what a weekend.

First off I have to start off this report with a correction to my last one. Mt.Taranaki does indeed have snow on the top lots of it. We were looking at the wrong volcano which is not hard to do around there. In the afternoon we drove back into New Plymouth and the clouds had cleared and thee he was in all his glory about 3 times bigger than the one we were looking at. Almost a perfect cone with a white top very similar in shape to Mt Fuji. Apparently it's called a he because according to Maori legend he lost a fight to another male mountain and had to run away to Taranaki Park.

Anyway we're now in Gisborne on our cruise before heading back to Auckland for the next round. Everyone around here is convinced that Wales will make the final based on their displays and the locals love their style of play. Actually given why's happening to the All Blacks re injuries they are not sounding too confident about their own chances now. Wales did look good though and the atmosphere in the stadium was electric. I would say there were slightly more Irish there than Welsh but it didn't seem to matter from a noise perspective. It was a sea of red in the end and no-one wanted to leave especially as the Welsh team came out to do a lap of honour and thank the supporters. Too bad Ireland had to lose because they played their hearts out but the Welsh defense was outstanding. Ireland could easily have won as they were camped on Wales' line but just couldn't punch it over. You could visibly see Ireland's heads go down after that spell  and in the end they ran out of steam.

I won't comment on England's display as I guess you all saw it but the French performance was quite a surprise. I also suppose you have heard about Tuilangi's antics as he got arrested for jumping into Auckland harbor from a boat tour.

We also went to the Aus/SA game which I thought was interesting in it's own way. I secretly wanted Aus to win but had to keep quiet as we were sitting in the middle of the Bok crowd so had to keep a little quiet. Actually I ended up thinking that Aus didn't derseve to win as they were very ordinary but obviously young enough to outlast the older Boks.

So on to the semis and I can' wait. Both games should be fantastic and the local talk is that everyone is happy with the pairings as all 4 teams are  playing fast open rugby.

That's it for now. Haven't come across Tait or Ravi yet but will be meeting up with Steve Jack in Auckland. Take care all and enjoy.

Cymru am byth...your intrepid Welsh reporter....JKT

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Fw: NOBS WORLD CUP RUGBY UPDATE.

On 2011-10-06, at 6:29 AM, Craig Morley wrote:

Good morning rugby enthusiast's, were ever you are in the Nobs World Cup Rugby World.  We have finally received transmissions from the RWC in New Zealand, but it wasn't from the two reporters we had been counting on.  Our intrepid reporter JKT, a Welshman at large has picked up the slack where the others have failed.  [So far anyway] Before we hear from John another reminder of "NO" game this Sunday.  In its place will be a rousing game of touch in Burlington at 1pm.  Dome Days begin next Thursday October 13^th and if you're thinking of participating this winter let Jack Morrison know at s.j.morrison@sympatico.ca .. Don't say you weren't warned.  We are still looking for referees for the dome; a show of hands please for volunteers.  So let's give this over to John who provides us with an interesting incite of what New Zealanders think of Nobs!  Have a nice long weekend, now over to John, Da Thug

 

From: John Truman

 

Craig no problem. Who are the other two? I'm assuming Dave Tait and perhaps Steve Jack? I know Ron jones and Monte Heald are down here somewhere. Hoping to meet up with Monte in Wellington....JKT

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From: Morley
Subject: RE: NOBS WORLD ACTOBER 4TH

John thanks very much for this.  Maybe it will shame the other 2 into action.   This will be going in the next Nobs World.  Have a good time and keep us updated on things.  Craig

 

From: John Truman Subject: RE: NOBS WORLD ACTOBER 4TH

 

Hi Craig not sure if I'm an official reporter but will send one in anyway. We made it to NZ safe and sound with no incidents along the way and made it to the Wales/Fiji game with plenty of time to spare. Actually managed to get great tickets through a friend of Nigel Thorne via a Czech Republic Rugby Club (go figure). Met up with Steve Jack and had a couple of beers before the game but had to endure the NZ/Canada hammering on the bar TVs before heading off to the stadium. Actually my son Ryan was at that game in Wellington and he said he enjoyed it despite the score. 30% of the fans there were Canadian apparently.Wales though are looking pretty strong if I have to say so but most people there were saying that wasn't the real Fiji. At the end we were willing Fiji to score something/anything as their fans there around us were great people. If you're a real Welsh fan check out the YouTube video on the Welsh Fans at the Fraser Tech rugby club in Hamilton NZ. We might have found a new favorite song! I'm sure the scene will be repeated in the Red Dragon pub when we get down to Wellington.

Currently it's 7.30 am on Wed morning and I'm sitting with a coffee in a rustic cabin type hotel room staring out at the Tasman Sea. Man what a view. Mt. Taranaki is right behind us but no snow on it, I guess the recent rain washed it all off. Weather is gorgeous today though as it was yesterday and it was a spectacular drive down over the mountains to the coast from Hamilton. It's a tough life but somebody has to do it.

Will report again after Wellington Qtr Final games. Both of those should be humdingers.

Take care all. From your intrepid reporter.......JKT

Ps. I keep hearing the Kiwis talking about Nobs all the time but eventually figured out it was a derogatory term for people who they don't like very much. Ah well I guess I won't be wearing my Nobs shirt to any functions.

 

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Good evening rugby fans where ever you are on this wet evening in the Nobs World.   We have finally heard from our rugby correspondent Dave Tait.  It seems he wasn't spending his time abroad drinking and carousing but being a responsible family man!  More on Dave in a bit.   The semi finals of the Rugby World Cup are drawing closer as the weekend approaches, but so are the Ottawa Senators who will be here this "Saturday" in Brampton at 1pm.   Come on out and join in.  Next Sunday the 23rd our game is now officially at Crusaders Park in Oakville at 1pm.   On the following Wednesday, the 26th. we will also be at the Cru  with a 1pm kickoff.  More on this to follow but this is a game for playing Nobs members first, so if you are planning to play in this fixture let me know.  We will be setting a roster deadline in the near future and at that point we will be inviting non-Nobs to join us to fill out the limited roster.  Do not delay in letting me know your plans.  Don't be left standing on the side lines.  It seems our mate Dave was on a bit of a holiday before he planned on heading to the World Cup.  Everyone seems to be accounted for now.  Tomorrow we will hear from John Truman and see what he has been up to.  Lets here now from Dave and see you in the Dome tomorrow and on the pitch in Brampton Saturday.  Da Thug

 

 

From: Tait David A [mailto:dstait@mac.com]
Subject: Re: NOBS WORLD CUP RUGBY UPDATE.

 

Hi Craig,

 

I have not been ignoring you honestly! 

 

I have been in the back woods of Australia, with limited internet (It is known as Woop Woop! here.) shearing sheep, trecking in the rain forest, dolphin park etc., with family. I have had little opportunity to see much rugby so far, but will be in a pub tonight and tomorrow for the quarter finals.

 

Shelley and I head over to Auckland on Tuesday for the semis and the finals, and hope to catch up with some of our NOB travellers there. Monty is staying with us one night at least.

 

I will report in when we get rugby active.

 

Best wishes

 

Dave

 

NOBS WORLD "THANKSGIVING WEEKEND SPECIAL"

Good afternoon rugby fans all across this big Nobs World of ours.  So; what’s the special?  We have finally received word from one our original reporters from the RWC, no doubt shamed by the fine work of our Welsh correspondent John Truman.  Ravi  joins us from Australia!  More on Ravi for a bit.  My people in the know tell me that our Emperor for life, his son and two Cox’s are on tour in Iceland and then on to England where they hope to take in some Premiership games.  Nothing is secret in the Nobs World.  Barry Goldberg has informed us that for those of you who want to take in the Saturday and Sunday quarter finals that the Centaurs clubhouse will be open at 8am showing Ireland/Wales first and then England / France at 10am.  Sunday it’s South Africa /Australia, followed by New Zealand/Argentina.  There’s also touch in Burlington Sunday, at 1pm.  A full day of fun.  We would also like to thank all of those who have volunteered to referee for the dome but we could use a few more.  Ok, lets here from Ravi and his RWC report. Take it away Ravi,

From: Ravi Ponnambalam [mailto:raviponna@cogeco.ca]
Sent: Friday, October 07, 2011 3:41 AM
To: 'Craig Morley'
Subject: RE: NOBS WORLD ACTOBER 4TH

 

Hey Craig,

 

I had meant to drop you a line sooner but after the greeting I received by Richie & co (check out the photo) on arrival at Auckland I just got blown away and got lost in the All Black fever. Spent a day in Auckland and got to Sydney to spend the quarter final week end with some of my Aussie friends.

 

Sydney Harbor bridge and the opera house got a good taste of the NOBS shirt (see photo). Savitri and I are back in Auckland middle of next week in time for the Semis and then the finals.

 

NZ is all about rugby, they eat and drink the sport. A very passionate nation and I would love to have that passion spread to the land of the maple leaf (someday I hope), they are all obviously saddened by the loss of Dan Carter but they are confidant of the depth of the squad.

 

Enjoy the Quarters, I will be in an Aussie pub or at a downtown location to watch it on wide screen TV.

 

I will drop you a line once I get to NZ.

 

Cheers

Ravi

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOBS WORLD CUP RUGBY UPDATE.

Good morning rugby enthusiast’s, were ever you are in the Nobs World Cup Rugby World.  We have finally received transmissions from the RWC in New Zealand, but it wasn’t from the two reporters we had been counting on.  Our intrepid reporter JKT, a Welshman at large has picked up the slack where the others have failed.  [So far anyway] Before we hear from John another reminder of “NO” game this Sunday.  In its place will be a rousing game of touch in Burlington at 1pm.  Dome Days begin next Thursday October 13^th and if you’re thinking of participating this winter let Jack Morrison know at s.j.morrison@sympatico.ca .. Don’t say you weren’t warned.  We are still looking for referees for the dome; a show of hands please for volunteers.  So let’s give this over to John who provides us with an interesting incite of what New Zealanders think of Nobs!  Have a nice long weekend, now over to John, Da Thug

 

From: John Truman

 

Craig no problem. Who are the other two? I'm assuming Dave Tait and perhaps Steve Jack? I know Ron jones and Monte Heald are down here somewhere. Hoping to meet up with Monte in Wellington....JKT

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From: Morley
Subject: RE: NOBS WORLD ACTOBER 4TH

John thanks very much for this.  Maybe it will shame the other 2 into action.   This will be going in the next Nobs World.  Have a good time and keep us updated on things.  Craig

 

From: John Truman Subject: RE: NOBS WORLD ACTOBER 4TH

 

Hi Craig not sure if I'm an official reporter but will send one in anyway. We made it to NZ safe and sound with no incidents along the way and made it to the Wales/Fiji game with plenty of time to spare. Actually managed to get great tickets through a friend of Nigel Thorne via a Czech Republic Rugby Club (go figure). Met up with Steve Jack and had a couple of beers before the game but had to endure the NZ/Canada hammering on the bar TVs before heading off to the stadium. Actually my son Ryan was at that game in Wellington and he said he enjoyed it despite the score. 30% of the fans there were Canadian apparently.Wales though are looking pretty strong if I have to say so but most people there were saying that wasn't the real Fiji. At the end we were willing Fiji to score something/anything as their fans there around us were great people. If you're a real Welsh fan check out the YouTube video on the Welsh Fans at the Fraser Tech rugby club in Hamilton NZ. We might have found a new favorite song! I'm sure the scene will be repeated in the Red Dragon pub when we get down to Wellington.

Currently it's 7.30 am on Wed morning and I'm sitting with a coffee in a rustic cabin type hotel room staring out at the Tasman Sea. Man what a view. Mt. Taranaki is right behind us but no snow on it, I guess the recent rain washed it all off. Weather is gorgeous today though as it was yesterday and it was a spectacular drive down over the mountains to the coast from Hamilton. It's a tough life but somebody has to do it.

Will report again after Wellington Qtr Final games. Both of those should be humdingers.

Take care all. From your intrepid reporter.......JKT

Ps. I keep hearing the Kiwis talking about Nobs all the time but eventually figured out it was a derogatory term for people who they don't like very much. Ah well I guess I won't be wearing my Nobs shirt to any functions.

 

NOBS WORLD ACTOBER 4TH

Good afternoon rugby enthusiasts where ever you are in the Nobs World Cup Rugby World.  Haven’t heard anything from our 2 reporters in New Zealand  but  as soon as we hear something, we will fast forward it to you.  The roster for this winter’s touch in the dome is filling up, so let Jack Morrison or a member of the Nobs executive  know if you plan on playing.  Don’t be left out in the cold.  Last Sunday’s game was a true test of our rugby skills as the players faced the first cold day of the fall and a heavy dose of driving, cold rain.  While the soccer players took refuge under our balcony and huddled in the doorways, our warriors soldiered on.  Nick Park one of the more senior players was slicing and dicing the opposition like a master surgeon.   Speaking of Nick it’s his birthday this Sunday along with Tim Ellis, Chuck Schandl and yours truly.  Of 32 registered playing Nobs, 4 have their birthday on the same day.  While we’re on the subject of this Sunday; the game we were to have with the XL’S has been “CANCELLED!”  Do not despair as we will be playing touch in Burlington at 1pm.  Come one, come all.  Our next game is on “Saturday, October the 15^th in Brampton at 1pm.”  The Ottawa Senators will be in town.  Have a nice long weekend,  Da Thug