Hat’s off to Wales for completing the Grand Slam this weekend, after a convincing win against the plucky Irish boys. Having ridden on England’s coat-tails for several months following their World Cup triumph, it is time for me to reveal my true Welsh heritage and jump on that bandwagon for a while. Cymreag dros Gymru, as my old man used to say when he got back from working in the mines. Well boys, there’ll be a welcome in the hillside for a while yet…..until they start loosing and I have to bust out my old Irish granny. But don’t worry too much, I’m never going to admit to any French relatives, no matter how good their team gets!
Of course my joy for Wales was tempered somewhat by the four new holes in my head where my wisdom teeth used to be. They had been put there just the day before by a man who had insisted that they needed to come out, even though they weren’t hurting. Had I known how much it was going to suck I might have put up a bit more of a fight, but I was lured in by the promise of Percocet and all the ice cream I could eat.
Well, as it turned out, I couldn’t eat that much ice cream, and the Percocet was a big disappointment. Having never taken anything much stronger than Nyquil, I was excited at the possibility of spending theweekend strung out on a controlled substance, while at the same time receiving sympathy from my loved ones. Well, I might be taking it wrong,but the Percocet just made want to lie down, and was about as effective in managing the pain as a shot of Baby Motrin. Strangely though I barely had enough energy to reach for the Ibuprofen before taking another four-hour
nap. Anyway, I have reserved my intake of “Daddy’s little helpers” to bedtime, and it is usually good until 3 am, when I am awoken again by the throbbing in my head. Still, that leaves me plenty of pills to sell you after each game…..
Practice will be on again this Wednesday night, in beautiful suburban Gorham. 9am to the wee small hours. Less than three weeks to the firstgame, and there are a lot of old faces still absent. It's not that I miss you or anything.
FDA Warning – Percocet is a prescription medication for the treatment of moderate-to-severe pain in adults. You should not take Percocet if you are hoping to hallucinate or do anything other than lie around on the couch all day. If you have a history of alcoholism or just popping any pill you can lay your hands on, Percocet may not be right for you. Consult a doctor, or the voices in your head before, before taking Percocet when offered to you.
Percocet can be habit forming; do not abruptly stop taking it Percocet if you have been taking it for several days. This may lead to withdrawal symptoms and sociopathic behaviour. Avoid alcohol while taking Percocet; you may spill some.
Side effects of taking Percocet can include slow, weak breathing; hyperventilation; seizures; cold, clammy skin; hot, dry skin; severe weakness or dizziness; unconsciousness; consciousness; yellowing of the skin or eyes; webbing of the feet; unusual bleeding or bruising the following day; dry mouth; a dry sense of humor; dry martini; constipation; “beer goggles”; sweating; feminine itching; unexplained pregnancy; “soiling”; decreased sex drive; decreased opportunity for sex; unemployment; scrum pox; nausea; vomiting; more nausea; narcolepsy; insomnia; megalomania; decreased finances; breast growth; hair loss.
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Saturday, March 19, 2005
Springfield Bottle Boys
We'll lads, no sooner had Springfield thrown down the gauntlet to pick up where we left off last season, than they though better of it and yanked the fixture, citing some nonsense about the city not letting them use the pitch. But really, come on boys, it wouldn't be a very good start to their sesaon to get knocked off by a D3 side, would it? I guess we'll have to save that for NERFU.
So, with Springfield chosing discretion over valor, that means we have just three weeks before we start the season with Amoskeag, who will no doubt prove to me more worthy opponents. We have 3 fixtures that day, so if you can bring your mum too, that's going to help.
So, with Springfield chosing discretion over valor, that means we have just three weeks before we start the season with Amoskeag, who will no doubt prove to me more worthy opponents. We have 3 fixtures that day, so if you can bring your mum too, that's going to help.
Monday, March 14, 2005
Training & New Fixture
For those of you that operate on the periphery of the club, you might not be aware that training for the Spring season has been underway for months, and that turnout has been high, with competition expected for many spots. So if you're thinking that you can perform your usual walk-on 20 minute heroics followed by total meltdown, then save it for the B-side. Failing that, there's three training sessions left for you to make your presence felt before our first fixture. Two more Wednesday nights and a Saturday at the beach stand between you and our first fixture. Training at Gorham Sports Center will be at the usual time, and we'll be adding in a session this Saturday at Higgins beach at 1pm. Directions to the beach have be posted on the home page.
Speaking of fixtures, we've added a late (or early, depending on your perspective) match for March 26th, against our old friends, Springfield. For those of you that played in the Fall, I'm sure you're hoping to settle the score. For those of you who didn't, this will be a good chance to sample what we'll be in for at NERFU this Spring.
For an account of the Fall fixture, click here.
Speaking of fixtures, we've added a late (or early, depending on your perspective) match for March 26th, against our old friends, Springfield. For those of you that played in the Fall, I'm sure you're hoping to settle the score. For those of you who didn't, this will be a good chance to sample what we'll be in for at NERFU this Spring.
For an account of the Fall fixture, click here.
Monday, March 07, 2005
Practice 3/9
For those of you who haven't been regulars at practice, we are still getting together at the Gorham Sports Center every Wednesday, starting at 9pm and running in to the wee small hours. There is news afoot of a surprise early fixture with Seacoast at the end of the month, so if you were thinking of leaving it until that time to get fit for the Amoskeag fixture, think again. Get yourself to practice, take a shower when you get home, and then it's time to go straight to work again!
So what's with all these people that e-mail the club and say they're interested in playing and want more info? Well for starters, there isn't much more to know that isn't already posted here, but no matter, I'm willing to play along and send along a chipper little note about what a great bunch we are, and how we welcome everyone. And do you think I'm afforded the decency of a reply? Maybe a, "oh, I'm sorry, I wanted to play, but then my wife found out" or a, "I just like to e-mail strangers for company". But no, just stony silence. Was I not perky and up-beat enough? Did I not spell out the previously published practice times clearly enough? Apart from that guy who claims to be a close friend of J-Wil, very few people ever bother to hit reply and blow me off.
So to all of you that bother to reply, I say "thank you". Yes, even you Tito. To the rest of you, I would just like to point out that practice times are clearly published, along with fixtures, dues etc. etc. That's about all there is to it. No extra info. It's a pretty simple game....you throw the ball, you catch the ball, and sometimes it rains. See you at practice.
Not much of a link today, but it's always a good thing when karma kicks in.
So what's with all these people that e-mail the club and say they're interested in playing and want more info? Well for starters, there isn't much more to know that isn't already posted here, but no matter, I'm willing to play along and send along a chipper little note about what a great bunch we are, and how we welcome everyone. And do you think I'm afforded the decency of a reply? Maybe a, "oh, I'm sorry, I wanted to play, but then my wife found out" or a, "I just like to e-mail strangers for company". But no, just stony silence. Was I not perky and up-beat enough? Did I not spell out the previously published practice times clearly enough? Apart from that guy who claims to be a close friend of J-Wil, very few people ever bother to hit reply and blow me off.
So to all of you that bother to reply, I say "thank you". Yes, even you Tito. To the rest of you, I would just like to point out that practice times are clearly published, along with fixtures, dues etc. etc. That's about all there is to it. No extra info. It's a pretty simple game....you throw the ball, you catch the ball, and sometimes it rains. See you at practice.
Not much of a link today, but it's always a good thing when karma kicks in.
Saturday, February 19, 2005
Get Some Balls
What, you thought I was talking to you? Well, yes, I was, but it's not what you think. If you need some extra cahones, that's not my problem, but if you'd like to get yourself a limted edition, commerative PRFC 35th Anniversary rugby ball, then I can help you out.
This ball is a genuine Size 5 Gilbert Match Ball, handsomely accented with Portland colors and bearing a full color PRFC logo. Anyone who ever pulled on a scarlet PRFC jersey and spilled blood for the club needs to get one of these balls. Keep it in your office, place it on your mantle or just kick the crap out of it like you're Johnny Wilkinson in the World Cup Final.
Cost for each ball is $50, which includes a handsome donation to the club. Simply click on the "Buy Now" button below, print out your receipt and bring it along to practice. There you can trade in your receipt with Mike DeSalle for a brand new ball, all of your very own. Couldn't be simpler.
This ball is a genuine Size 5 Gilbert Match Ball, handsomely accented with Portland colors and bearing a full color PRFC logo. Anyone who ever pulled on a scarlet PRFC jersey and spilled blood for the club needs to get one of these balls. Keep it in your office, place it on your mantle or just kick the crap out of it like you're Johnny Wilkinson in the World Cup Final.
Cost for each ball is $50, which includes a handsome donation to the club. Simply click on the "Buy Now" button below, print out your receipt and bring it along to practice. There you can trade in your receipt with Mike DeSalle for a brand new ball, all of your very own. Couldn't be simpler.
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