It's the beach again

Due to the preeceding inclement weather and the demand on the city's one servicable field, we will be back at Higgins Beach (pictured above) again this Saturday.

The good news is that it'll be warmer than ever, so fish out your flip flops and jams and get down there for 11 o'clock in the a.m., at which time those monster waves pictured will be a long way out and we'll have the whole beach to run around on.

For directions, just go back two posts.

Fitzy opens her arms

Contrary to earlier reports, thanks to the munificence of the City, this Saturday's training has been moved from Higgins Beach to the more accomodating surroundings of Fitzpatrick Stadium (pictured above). Also, since last time I checked there were no tides to take into consideration at Fitzy, the time has been moved to a more St.Paddy's-day-bender-friendly noon time.

So, that's Fitzy at noon not Higgins at 3. Crystal?

History buffs can read this long article about just why the stadium got it's name, while training buffs can just look at this map or follow these directions depending on which side of your brain calls the shots. Be there by 11:45 at the latest on Saturday morning to give yourself time to get your boots on, stretch, chit chat etc. etc.

L'appetit vient en mangeant

It's not often that I turn to the French for inspiration, but apparently they coined this one. "Appetite comes from eating" is the rough translation, so for those of you thinking you're just not in the mood for any rugby yet, well, maybe you should try a little and you might just remember how delicious it is.

And boy do we have a steaming hot helping of rugby for you to sink your teeth into this weekend. After all that running around indoors, it's time to strap your boots on and get outside. We've arranged to have the tide sent out this Saturday morning just so there's plenty of room to run around, so get yourself down to Higgins Beach at 10 a.m. and enjoy the fun.

It actually promises to heat up a little this weekend, but still wrap up warm, and bring a change of clothes for afters, since nobody likes to sit around in wet sandy gear. For noobs to the beach scene, here are some directions on where to find Higgins. Doesn't it look all wavey and nice?

We've got a shiny new coaching staff just ready to whip mold you into to shape, so don't let them get the wrong impression of you by electing to stay in bed instead. Oh, wait...

Get the picture?

Tuesday nights, Ballys, 8pm. I don't think it gets any clearer than that.

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.

Miller Lite

Marcos got a new hat too
Originally uploaded by PRFC Sec..

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.