Tuesday nights, Ballys, 8pm. I don't think it gets any clearer than that.Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Spring Schedule Takes Shape
With snow in the forecast its a good time to turn your thoughts to the Spring and all the fun you're going to be having playing rugby.
The most observant amongst you will notice that we've finally taken down last Fall's schedule, and the front page now shows what's in the works for the coming Spring. It's still a bit of a work in progress, while Ed works to fit in a couple more home games for us, but it gives you some idea of which weekends you need to keep free.
So far we've got 3 people who are CIPP'ed and another, mostly different, 3 people who have paid their dues. That's not going to get us where we need to be, now is it? Yeah, I know February has one less pay-day in it, but at the very least get yourself on the payment plan so that Matt doesn't have to break out his special brand of grumpy on you.
Lastly, the snow is not scheduled to start until 3am tonight/tomorrow, so that would make it a completely crap excuse for not making it to training tonight.
The most observant amongst you will notice that we've finally taken down last Fall's schedule, and the front page now shows what's in the works for the coming Spring. It's still a bit of a work in progress, while Ed works to fit in a couple more home games for us, but it gives you some idea of which weekends you need to keep free.
So far we've got 3 people who are CIPP'ed and another, mostly different, 3 people who have paid their dues. That's not going to get us where we need to be, now is it? Yeah, I know February has one less pay-day in it, but at the very least get yourself on the payment plan so that Matt doesn't have to break out his special brand of grumpy on you.
Lastly, the snow is not scheduled to start until 3am tonight/tomorrow, so that would make it a completely crap excuse for not making it to training tonight.
Miller Lite
What goes on in the off season?
People have babies, that's what.
While we had our backs turned Marcos slipped one past the goalie and came up with this little bundle of joy, who as you can see, shares his dad's love for knit caps.
Apparently his name is D. Oliver Miller-Nichols, which sounds more like a law firm to me, so lets just call him baby-dee, mkay?
Well, The Big D arrived on Jan 2nd, and weighed in at a very health 8.5 lbs. while touching the tape at 21 inches.
Jan 2nd? Well, yes, as you know that happens to be the eighth day of Christmas, which would entitle you to eight "maids a-milking" from your true love, and that comes particularly handy when you're being breastfed.
Also OTDIH? Well [deep breath] UK captures Calcutta, Georgia ratifies the Constitution, Poland is partitioned (not for the last time), the planet Vulcan is "discovered", Brigham Young is arrested for bigamy, the Russsian fleet surrenders to Japan in Port Arthur, the Liberty Ship program is announced, King Zog of Albania abdicates (no really), JFK announces his candidacy for president, the Jets sign Joe Namath, the national speed limit is lowered to 55mph to conserve gas, the Yorkshire Ripper is arrested, Stardust flies past Comet Wild 2, the Sago Mine Disaster happens and the Redwings retire Steve Yzerman's jersey [phew].
Birthdays? Isaac Assimov, Jim Bakker, Dennis Hastert, Hugh Shelton, Jack Hanna, David Cone, Tia Carrere, Cuba Gooding Jr., Christy Turlington, Tommy Morrison, Reuben Thorne and Kate Bosworth. Just to name a few.
Welcome, D-Man.
People have babies, that's what.
While we had our backs turned Marcos slipped one past the goalie and came up with this little bundle of joy, who as you can see, shares his dad's love for knit caps.
Apparently his name is D. Oliver Miller-Nichols, which sounds more like a law firm to me, so lets just call him baby-dee, mkay?
Well, The Big D arrived on Jan 2nd, and weighed in at a very health 8.5 lbs. while touching the tape at 21 inches.
Jan 2nd? Well, yes, as you know that happens to be the eighth day of Christmas, which would entitle you to eight "maids a-milking" from your true love, and that comes particularly handy when you're being breastfed.
Also OTDIH? Well [deep breath] UK captures Calcutta, Georgia ratifies the Constitution, Poland is partitioned (not for the last time), the planet Vulcan is "discovered", Brigham Young is arrested for bigamy, the Russsian fleet surrenders to Japan in Port Arthur, the Liberty Ship program is announced, King Zog of Albania abdicates (no really), JFK announces his candidacy for president, the Jets sign Joe Namath, the national speed limit is lowered to 55mph to conserve gas, the Yorkshire Ripper is arrested, Stardust flies past Comet Wild 2, the Sago Mine Disaster happens and the Redwings retire Steve Yzerman's jersey [phew].
Birthdays? Isaac Assimov, Jim Bakker, Dennis Hastert, Hugh Shelton, Jack Hanna, David Cone, Tia Carrere, Cuba Gooding Jr., Christy Turlington, Tommy Morrison, Reuben Thorne and Kate Bosworth. Just to name a few.
Welcome, D-Man.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Hey, Tubby...yes, that's right, I'm talking to you.
Even though it's only just started to feel like Winter, Spring training will begin officially next week, when we start heading over to Ballys of a Tuesday night. The good folks over there have been briefed on the physical requirements of the modern-day rugby player and have been tasked with steering you in that direction. For some of you the journey is longer than others, but it's still good to travel even if you never arrive. You'll all benefit from working up a sweat and dropping a few pounds.
Ballys has been good enough to comp us the room in exchange for a little publicity, so all you have to pay for is the trainer, which will run you $7.50/week. We'll be running this gig most likely for the 8 weeks leading up to our first games, somewhere around the end of March. Sessions will last 1 hour, and will commence at 8pm sharp, so those of you who feel the need to have a "stretch and a natter" before hand should plan accordingly.
More news of the rest of the training plan, the Spring match schedule, and why it's so hard for you to pay your dues to follow shortly.
Friday, January 12, 2007
Regarding your hard earned scratch
If we're ever going to get us a David Beckham of our own, we're going to need to scare up a little cash. Sadly, due to the inexplicable evaporating nature of money, club coffers are at a their usual low levels, and it's time for you to top them up again by paying your dues.
As usual you may pay your dues online, and I shall steer you in the direction of this well worn post so that you may do so. Despite the war, the rising price of oil, weak consumer confidence and my need to find a way to pay for an iPhone, the club is able to hold dues steady again at $100 for a season's worth of fun. Heck, I can't even remember the last time dues went up.
How do we do it, you ask? Well...through a combination of conservative fiscal policy, prudent financial management and by changing the Treasurer every year so that none of them get uppity and start demanding more money.
Just a reminder that returning players are expected to cough up the full Benjamin, but should you find yourself new to the club, without a job, in college or all three, some accomodations can be made. If you fit in to any of those categories and have some playing experience, then just $50 of your birthday money will set you straight. Should you be entirely new to the sport as well as the club, then good for you, and have this first season on us.
In addition to paying your debt to the club, you also have to register yourself again as asex rugby offender with USA Rugby. You can do that right online through this nifty link.
Once you've got both of those things taken care of, you may then consider yourself a fine upstanding member of the club, and can resume your whining with a clear conscience.
As usual you may pay your dues online, and I shall steer you in the direction of this well worn post so that you may do so. Despite the war, the rising price of oil, weak consumer confidence and my need to find a way to pay for an iPhone, the club is able to hold dues steady again at $100 for a season's worth of fun. Heck, I can't even remember the last time dues went up.
How do we do it, you ask? Well...through a combination of conservative fiscal policy, prudent financial management and by changing the Treasurer every year so that none of them get uppity and start demanding more money.
Just a reminder that returning players are expected to cough up the full Benjamin, but should you find yourself new to the club, without a job, in college or all three, some accomodations can be made. If you fit in to any of those categories and have some playing experience, then just $50 of your birthday money will set you straight. Should you be entirely new to the sport as well as the club, then good for you, and have this first season on us.
In addition to paying your debt to the club, you also have to register yourself again as a
Once you've got both of those things taken care of, you may then consider yourself a fine upstanding member of the club, and can resume your whining with a clear conscience.
Monday, January 08, 2007
Comments take a vacation
As a vocal proponent of the open-Comment feature on the site, it pains me to say that the responsibility of rejecting your anonymous hate mail has pushed me over the edge, so it's time for a rethink.It was an interesting exercise in democracy, and I'd love to find a way to retain the best of your humor, but I can do without the rest, and cleary it just pisses you off that I won't publish it.
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