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General Cricket => Your Cricket => Topic started by: uknsaunders on September 24, 2013, 07:59:08 AM
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As per my topic:-
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=26890.msg419777#new (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=26890.msg419777#new)
Paul is running a forum event at some point in December. Please register your interest here.
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October or December?
I'd certainly be up for this!
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October or December?
I'd certainly be up for this!
typo on my part lol - seriously do both!
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definitely interested
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Sounds really interesting, count me in.
Would be a great time to try out my new gear to.
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Would be interested depending on time and date.
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The closest in terms of travelling so count me in.
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I would be up for this depending on day etc.
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I'm up for this, new office is not far away from IJC
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Hopefully all our handpicking will by done by December, so i'll say yes to this Paul.
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Why not - sounds positively charming!
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Yeah this sounds good - I'm interested.
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I'm in*
*Usual caveats apply!
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If I'm about, I'm in! May be in Hong Kong and Australia from November to February though! :-[
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Thanks for your interest, guys! I'm looking forward to getting this organised now. With that in mind, does anyone have any preferences on the date? Or any days that we should try hard to avoid?!
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Thanks for your interest, guys! I'm looking forward to getting this organised now. With that in mind, does anyone have any preferences on the date? Or any days that we should try hard to avoid?!
So long as it's not over the Xmas/New years period, I should be fine
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Thanks for your interest, guys! I'm looking forward to getting this organised now. With that in mind, does anyone have any preferences on the date? Or any days that we should try hard to avoid?!
Not the 24th,25th or 26th lol
On a serious note, I think the first 2 weeks should be great
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Week day evening is best for me
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Why not - sounds positively charming!
Hope to be coached in 'the flourish' - got to be done.
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I'm in date and time dependant!
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I will be available to coach any of the attendees in the 'flourish'.
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Sounds like a great idea! count me in, obviously subject to time/date. Christmas party season and all that...
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I'm in!
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date depending I'd be up for this.
Paul - I wouldn't suggested you care too much about asking people when they can make, as some people will object to whatever date you throw up! Just organise something that suits you!
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Deffo up for this. Sounds like it'd be awesome!
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Any thoughts on a date that suits you Paul?
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Any thoughts on a date that suits you Paul?
Not yet - will check my diary and re-read what everyone else has said, and then update the thread later.
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would we be able to purchase CBF training tops? would be great to show our support for the forum by being able to buy this.
I have no idea how to get my hands on this on this forum
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http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?board=165.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?board=165.0)
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[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?board=165.0[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?board=165.0[/url])
yeah just saw that (order put through)
but still i think it would be a good idea to be able to get these at the events.
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Right, let's see if we can't get a day in the diary...
I am going to suggest two dates that are suitable for us. The date we choose will be the one that most people can make, so please do let us know. Here are the options:
Thursday December 5th
Thursday December 12th
What's best?
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Makes no odds to me, i'm good for either.
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Makes no odds to me, i'm good for either.
Same both dates are ideal
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same here - either's good for me.
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I can do both
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I am keen to get some views on the net. The Oval makes a lot more sense logistically (we could walk down), but if the majority would prefer to go to Lord's, I'll arrange a taxi (or two) instead. Prices will be similar, I think.
Initial thoughts, everyone?
I will firm up a date very soon - just trying to confirm all our supplier visits first!
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Can't do the 12th. Net oval would be better for me
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Oval net makes more sense to me
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Oval please, any date is fine
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Oval is best for me. Either 12th or 5th is good
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i'll try to come and would prefer oval nets
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Oval is good for me and 5th is best
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5th works for me.
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OK, the 5th seems to be the best for everyone, so subject to net availability at The Oval that evening, we will go for that. Please pencil it in if you're intending to come.
I'll need to get a better idea on numbers to book the net/s, so if you are definitely attending, please PM me an RSVP and we'll take it from there. I will then check the costs and sort out payment etc.
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I"ll be there Paul.
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OK, the 5th seems to be the best for everyone, so subject to net availability at The Oval that evening, we will go for that. Please pencil it in if you're intending to come.
I'll need to get a better idea on numbers to book the net/s, so if you are definitely attending, please PM me an RSVP and we'll take it from there. I will then check the costs and sort out payment etc.
What time will this be running from? I will be working but should be free from 2:30 onwards.
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Based on it being the afternoon onwards , I will be there.
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The net will be in the evening, after closing time (6.30). The event can start around 5ish in the shop, but this is flexible - depends entirely on what the attendees prefer!
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Should be able to make either. I'm only a short ride on the northern line away, so will try and sneak out early!
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Will come on the 5th.
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The net will be in the evening, after closing time (6.30). The event can start around 5ish in the shop, but this is flexible - depends entirely on what the attendees prefer!
That works for me, currently working at a school in east London so should be able to attend. Carrying my equipment around London for the day could be interesting.........
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Train/Tube for me. Will probably only bring my duffle bag lol.
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If anybody wants a lift from the Croydon area let me know, got space in the car :)
Paul I will probably pick up a GN pro duffle from you on the day, so please don't sell out :)
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What's the craic regarding bats for the nets? Any manufacturers lined up to provide demo kit Paul?
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What's the craic regarding bats for the nets? Any manufacturers lined up to provide demo kit Paul?
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Not sure, haven't given this any thought at all, to be honest! Gut feeling is there will be no demo bats, unfortunately.
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What's the craic regarding bats for the nets? Any manufacturers lined up to provide demo kit Paul?
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With Pauls permission i am happy to bring some of ours. Wouldn't want to bring any he doesn't stock unless he says ok, but for example, I'm happy to bring the Hunts Turbo demo we have as i know you have asked about it. :)
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With Pauls permission i am happy to bring some of ours. Wouldn't want to bring any he doesn't stock unless he says ok, but for example, I'm happy to bring the Hunts Turbo demo we have as i know you have asked about it. :)
OK, that's fine, Jake.
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Throwing this one out there...
If any of the bat makers on here wish to send us a demo bat for this event, it would be very gratefully received!
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if you agree to stock a few ;)
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Throwing this one out there...
If any of the bat makers on here wish to send us a demo bat for this event, it would be very gratefully received!
I hope Aldred respond to this! Desperate to wield one!
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Throwing this one out there...
If any of the bat makers on here wish to send us a demo bat for this event, it would be very gratefully received!
Providing I can make it, I might have 1 or 2 on me!
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Not a sponsor I know but I will bring along a couple of Hitshard bats plus a few of my others for people's enjoyment
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Lets create a list of what we'll have...
I can bring any of the following - I'd rather not carry more than three:
Hades
B3
Instinct
Powerbow
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Just checked my schedule. The 12th is far more convenient for me. I could make the 5th, but what state I'll be in is anyone's guess, thanks to our work Xmas dinner!
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I could bring my
Aldred and DS
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A demo bats list is a good idea - please keep the suggestions coming! Any suggestions for food and drink as well? I want to get some booze in for this, unless anyone objects?
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I will bring my three bats, GM Epic and Flare and GN Maverick if people are interested in either bat.
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Hades (Tim200s)
B3 (Tim200s)
Instinct (Tim200s)
Powerbow (Tim200s)
Aldred (Krs)
DS (Krs)
Laver and Wood - may have 2 on me(MD2812)
Is Matt from H4L coming to this? Too lazy to post my broken handled Monster 666 to him :( :P
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I'll bring my SAF Origin with me...might have a couple of others to bring too.
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A demo bats list is a good idea - please keep the suggestions coming! Any suggestions for food and drink as well? I want to get some booze in for this, unless anyone objects?
No objections from me!
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As for bats, I will have my Salix Praestantia and Hunts County Clipper...
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I can bring my two sticks along - ninja assassin and a slightly unusual Salix Pod. Of course, the Salix was originally purchased from Paul.
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Why limit things to beer Paul? I'm not driving, get some top shelf in! ;)
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Hi - have we agreed a date/time? I can potentially do the 5th (not the 12th) - but wanted to know what sort of timings to work out to see whether on not I can commit...
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Hades (Tim200s)
B3 (Tim200s)
Instinct (Tim200s)
Powerbow (Tim200s)
Aldred (Krs)
DS (Krs)
Laver and Wood - may have 2 on me(MD2812)
Is Matt from H4L coming to this? Too lazy to post my broken handled Monster 666 to him :( :P
Do people want to add their bats quoting the above list? Then it's quite easy to see which bats may be there. I trust that people are happy for them to be used by other members by adding them?
The Oval will be in for a shock when 20 guys turn up with 100 bats!
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Just spoke to Paul and I will be working in the shop on that day to help out, so looking forward to meeting you all, cricket aficionados after my own heart! The date works perfectly, my shoulder should just be better post operation to start playing properly!
As for my kit, well where do we start? I have a lot of Mars Cricket gear (they were my sponsor last year) and some old GM Kit (sponsor for two years) as well as a couple of bits and bobs.
I will try and make a trip down to Gray Nics before this date as I will be signing my contract with them and picking up my new gear for the season, so whilst my bat may not be knocked in for this day, I would be happy to bring it along for people to look at and have a feel, but sorry about no hits on it! I suspect I won't even have hit with it yet!
Very much look forward to drinking, eating, serving and playing with you guys!
Chris
IJC
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Hi - have we agreed a date/time? I can potentially do the 5th (not the 12th) - but wanted to know what sort of timings to work out to see whether on not I can commit...
I believe we have agreed the 5th and a start time of mid to later afternoon (please correct me if I'm wrong Paul).
Tall Paul is anxious to get the booze in, and Vitas seems to want some porn - but don't let that put you off, you should come and help me carry all of Tim's bats.
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Hades (Tim200s)
B3 (Tim200s)
Instinct (Tim200s)
Powerbow (Tim200s)
Aldred (Krs)
DS (Krs)
Laver and Wood - may have 2 on me(MD2812)
Ninja Assassin (Trype)
Salix Pod Performance - no concaving (Trype)
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Hades (Tim200s)
B3 (Tim200s)
Instinct (Tim200s)
Powerbow (Tim200s)
Aldred (Krs)
DS (Krs)
Laver and Wood - may have 2 on me(MD2812)
Ninja Assassin (Trype)
Salix Pod Performance - no concaving (Trype)
HitsHard (soulman)
Kudos (soulman this will not be netted)
Plus others (soulman)
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Sorry to be a gay pirate here, but neither of mine will used for hard ball nets :) maybe soft ball through a machine. Only reason is that I have not even used them yet and will be gradually breaking them in with gentle throw downs.
Sorry.
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START TIME: 16.30
SHOP CLOSING TIME: 18.30
NETS TIME: after closing, when all the alcohol has been seen off! :-)
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Alcohol and nets nothing like Dutch courage before facing a bowling machine
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Paul, Can we put my name for the net only as I will go straight from work.
I will have a Salix & Aldred. However the Aldred needs knocking in. So no doubt I will leave it with Paul :)
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I'll be coming at least for the net. Will try and make the other events. Depends on when I can get off my Xmas do...
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Need to firm up numbers soon, guys, as I should get the Oval nets booked and out of the way, so we definitely have it for that evening. So far, I have the following down (in no particular order):
ajmw89
MD2812
RoCo Da Pixie
Krs
SOULMAN1012
trypewriter
Fattus Cattus
chrisbd
tim2000s
wayward_hayward
imran75
Vitas Cricket
simonmany5
N.B. This is for the net only - NOT the festivities in the shop beforehand. Have I missed anyone off? Is there anyone else who wants to be added to the list?
Cheers!
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What time you intending to start the nets Paul?
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Make that simonmay5 - sorry, mate, I was clearly thinking about your bat collection when I wrote that!! ;)
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What time you intending to start the nets Paul?
I think 7/7.30. The shop closes at 6.30, then need to allow for kicking out, locking up, travel time etc. On that note, I will most likely book a couple of big taxis as it's a fair walk to The Oval (15 minutes), and likely to be a cold evening...
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That's assuming most of the attendees are coming via public transport? If not, lifts would be very gratefully received! :-)
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Providing I stay sober and can get away from the party early enough, I will drive. Although coming through tooting and balham up to your neck of the woods, a drink may be in need!
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Would love to come to this, just need to sort travel/accom etc - will let you know asap Paul
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Make that simonmay5 - sorry, mate, I was clearly thinking about your bat collection when I wrote that!! ;)
That's ok mate I will have with me a very special affinity ;-)
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Providing I stay sober and can get away from the party early enough, I will drive. Although coming through tooting and balham up to your neck of the woods, a drink may be in need!
Think we can help you out there, Adam - you are an IJC loyalist, so we may even offer you two for the road! :D
Appreciate you making the effort! :)
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Paul, a brisk walk may be just what some of us need after a few sherberts!
But i agree, taxi is probably the best idea. We might need to book an extra one just for kit based on the fact that you couldn't see our shop floor during our event. Bags and bats strewn about everywhere.
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Paul, a brisk walk may be just what some of us need after a few sherberts!
But i agree, taxi is probably the best idea. We might need to book an extra one just for kit based on the fact that you couldn't see our shop floor during our event. Bags and bats strewn about everywhere.
Good point, Jake - will bear that in mind!
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Think we can help you out there, Adam - you are an IJC loyalist, so we may even offer you two for the road! :D
Appreciate you making the effort! :)
So long as it's real ale, I'm in! Can't stand that fizzy pop lager stuff... ;)
If the meal finishes the same time as last year's, I should be able to get away by 3/4 and up to you. I'd prefer to drive as I don't fancy lugging that massive bag of mine around the northern line!
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krs has kindly offered me a lift, but I can just as easily get public transport if problems arise.
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I'll be travelling down from the city on Northen line. Moorgate station should someone fancy some company.
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I'm, delighted to announce that David (aka Dr Bacon) and Russ from B3 will be in attendance. They will be bringing a couple of test bats for the net, and will also have their bat design software on hand (both in the shop and the nets), if anyone is interested to take a look at their wizardry! :)
Any more for any more??
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I'll be travelling down from the city on Northen line. Moorgate station should someone fancy some company.
Let me know what time you're heading over... I'm just around the corner.
I'm, delighted to announce that David (aka Dr Bacon) and Russ from B3 will be in attendance. They will be bringing a couple of test bats for the net, and will also have their bat design software on hand (both in the shop and the nets), if anyone is interested to take a look at their wizardry! :)
Any more for any more??
Excellent news!
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Just remembered, I have my DS custom to bring along for anyone who wants to try out Dom's work.
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Hades (Tim2000s)
DS Custom(Tim2000s)
Original HC Reflex (Tim2000s)
Original HC Insignia (Tim2000s)
Aldred (Krs)
DS (Krs)
Laver and Wood - may have 2 on me(MD2812)
Ninja Assassin (Trype)
Salix Pod Performance - no concaving (Trype)
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I have contacted The Oval about the nets on the 5th, and they have offered us a few slots, as follows:
7-8pm
8-9pm
7-9pm
The cost is £40 per net per hour. Before booking, I need to know the following:
1. How many nets should we book? We'd need at least two, but would people prefer three? Given that our numbers currently look to be 14-15, this would be much more intense on the bowlers, so maybe not the best?!
2. Which time slot is best, and are people up for two hours?
I'd be grateful if the people attending could answer and then I will book whatever the majority verdict is...
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I have contacted The Oval about the nets on the 5th, and they have offered us a few slots, as follows:
7-8pm
8-9pm
7-9pm
The cost is £40 per net per hour. Before booking, I need to know the following:
1. How many nets should we book? We'd need at least two, but would people prefer three? Given that our numbers currently look to be 14-15, this would be much more intense on the bowlers, so maybe not the best?!
2. Which time slot is best, and are people up for two hours?
I'd be grateful if the people attending could answer and then I will book whatever the majority verdict is...
I would say 2 nets for an hour, that would give a chance for 8 people to bat.
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why not have two for two hours and one for an hour?
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I'm no bowler! But will trundle in for as long as others wish to be there. 2 lanes from 7-9pm sounds good to me. Price is another consideration too though.
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why not have two for two hours and one for an hour?
because that would be three hours total, which I feel will be too expensive (and too knackering as well!)
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I think two nets would be fine - will we be treated to some of your flighted filth Paul?
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I think two nets would be fine - will we be treated to some of your flighted filth Paul?
You will indeed - you'll be eating your words when I clean bowl you, Paul!! :)
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2 nets would be fine. 2 hours would give everyone a decent chance to bat.
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You will indeed - you'll be eating your words when I clean bowl you, Paul!! :)
I'm hardly a prize scalp! I'm expecting to see a touch of Dallas Moir.
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I am happy with what the majority go with.
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I am happy with what the majority go with.
Same here to be honest don't really mind as long as everyone gets a fair bat as some will be travelling a fair way
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Might drive down is there much parking ???
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Might drive down is there much parking ???
Yep, there are always spaces on the streets right next to the shop. It's £2.80 per hour on weekdays. Please let me know if you'd like to join for the net too?
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I'm going to try to pop in to the shop to say hello to some forum members and look at some gloves. Unfortunately I won't be able to make the nets as I'll have to go back to work.
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I've just realised with most my kit up North I won't be able to bring my Lavers along unless I can find the time to dash up north collect them. Unless anyone is coming down from South Lincolnshire and can quickly grab them?
Will bring 2x Newberys and 1 bat made by a forum member.
Paul can you make sure you have some Aero box cycling shorts in stock please :)
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OK, I have booked 7-9pm for the net (two nets). We could get a bowling machine in one of them for an additional £10 per hour, which split between 15 or so, would be negligible I think.
Simon has kindly offered to be the bowling machine feeder for the night, so shall I go ahead and add this too? The one downer is less work for us bowlers, but should be good for the batsmen!
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Is nobody keen on the bowling machine idea, then? Need to get some interest otherwise I won't book it...
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Makes no odds either way to me, i face one pretty much every day, so facing real bowling as well as turning my arm over will be a welcome change. But I am happy to go with the majority.
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Is nobody keen on the bowling machine idea, then? Need to get some interest otherwise I won't book it...
The way my shoulder feels after bowling for a couple of hours Sunday & Monday a bowling machine sounds good but nothing eats the look on Fattus face as you smash one past him, again lol
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I'm a fan of the bowling machine!
Paul is it too late to drop in a new bat to you for it to be knocked in then first use in these nets?
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I faced the bowling machine that is Fattus - at least a mechanical device doesn't give you lip! :D
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I'm a fan of the bowling machine!
Paul is it too late to drop in a new bat to you for it to be knocked in then first use in these nets?
Not too late, Joe, but we'd really need to receive the bat by the end of the week as we have a big Gray-Nicolls backlog to get through first!
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I will be bringing one to be knocked in, but you'll be happy to hear that time is not an issue.
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The way my shoulder feels after bowling for a couple of hours Sunday & Monday a bowling machine sounds good but nothing eats the look on Fattus face as you smash one past him, again lol
You are conveniently forgetting the several you patted back because you didn't quite know where to hit them.
That's cunning that is!
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Brucie's bowling gave me nightmares, I'm gonna have to bat when he's not bowling!
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Not too late, Joe, but we'd really need to receive the bat by the end of the week as we have a big Gray-Nicolls backlog to get through first!
Thanks Paul,
Will drop it over tomorrow after work :)
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Brucie's bowling gave me nightmares, I'm gonna have to bat when he's not bowling!
Bruce's bowling has a rather large reputation, the 5th could get dangerous with his bowling by the sounds of it! :D
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The problem with Brucie's bowling is it is much slower than you expect, so when he bowls straight, you've generally played three shots by the time the ball hits the stumps...
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The Bugle Cavalry Charge (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vna4AAC1bdE#)
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Thanks Paul,
Will drop it over tomorrow after work :)
Sounds good, mate - open until half 6. :)
Unless anyone objects I will go ahead and book the bowling machine as this seems to be what people want. Will need to collect this net money very soon, so all those who have confirmed can expect a PM about this within the next couple of days...
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Sounds good, mate - open until half 6. :)
Unless anyone objects I will go ahead and book the bowling machine as this seems to be what people want. Will need to collect this net money very soon, so all those who have confirmed can expect a PM about this within the next couple of days...
Hi Paul, Would running it over saturday be too late? Just realised I've left it by the front door :(
If it is too late I'll give it a good whack myself this weekend
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Hi Paul, Would running it over saturday be too late? Just realised I've left it by the front door :(
If it is too late I'll give it a good whack myself this weekend
If you hand it in Saturday morning, Joe, I can get my colleague, Harbinder, to oil it that day, and then we can knock it in early next week. As we are closed on Sunday, and otherwise busy with a backlog, I think this would be the only way we can sort it in time...
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If you hand it in Saturday morning, Joe, I can get my colleague, Harbinder, to oil it that day, and then we can knock it in early next week. As we are closed on Sunday, and otherwise busy with a backlog, I think this would be the only way we can sort it in time...
Even when I think I've left it too late, you offer outstounding service :D
Shall pop in on Saturday :D
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The nets have been booked and include a bowling machine.
The total cost is £180, so I need to work out exactly how many are coming to the net and then divide it up. Can you please let me know if you are coming to the net (irrespective of whether or not you're coming to the shop first)?
Assume that it will be in the region of £10-£15 per person, and I will send you guys the bank details to transfer the money into in due course...
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Paul, I'm all set, fire me some details when you hear about the other confirmations and work out the amount, and I'll sort you out. :)
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Hi Paul I will be down for the nets :)
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I'll be there.
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Me too
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yep, I'm in.
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I'll be there, what time is everyone converging at IJC? need to see if I can finish work early.
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Damn you all and your London-based locations ;-)
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I'll be there, what time is everyone converging at IJC? need to see if I can finish work early.
It's a 4.30 start in the shop
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I will be there for the nets, I will be coming from work. I am probably going to leave you a bat to knock in Paul also.
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It's a 4.30 start in the shop
Brill I work by moorgate so can hop on the northern!
Paul do you stock the Aero box shorts? both of my pairs are in the midlands :(
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It's a 4.30 start in the shop
Bit of luck I'll make it to the shop in time. What time are you decamping to the oval?
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I will be there for the nets, should make it to the shop for 4:30ish.
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Can you provide a schedule please Paul? I think it would help everyone.
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What day/date is it again as may well be in London if its this Thursday?
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Brill I work by moorgate so can hop on the northern!
Paul do you stock the Aero box shorts? both of my pairs are in the midlands :(
Yes, we have these in stock, Joe, don't worry!
SCHEDULE:
SHOP: 16.30-18.30 (includes drink and some nibbles).
OVAL NETS: 19.00-21.00 (includes two nets + bowling machine in one of the nets).
POST NETS: More drinking at a local watering hole (includes more drink!!) :D
The half an hour inbetween is to allow for travel between the shop and The Oval. I am thinking of booking a taxi or two for this. It's only a 15-minute walk though.
Hope you can make it, Tom - it'll be your first visit to IJC! :)
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Provided I can make it to the shop in time I'll happily provide a lift. Can probably take 3 plus kit (Got the roofbox on at the mo, so could take a couple of bags extra, dependant on size!)
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That's great, Adam, thanks for the offer!
Of course, if we have enough drivers, I may can the idea of taxis. In that case, it would be good to know who else will be driving?
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I am right in thinking Vauxhall is the nearest station to you Paul?
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I am right in thinking Vauxhall is the nearest station to you Paul?
No, Elephant & Castle, Matt. Kennington is also closer than Vauxhall if you're coming by tube.
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No, Elephant & Castle, Matt. Kennington is also closer than Vauxhall if you're coming by tube.
I will be coming up from Leatherhead if my meeting for work is still on.
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Im at Lords until 5pm but will see if I can ditch my car at AOC and make it to the nets
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Can u park inside the oval if ur going to nets?
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Can u park inside the oval if ur going to nets?
Probably, but not completely sure.
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ok mate, ill have to get on the charm offensive then and find out :)
let me know what i owe and ill fire some money over or pay cash when down in the big smoke
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I've parked at the oval many tines for nets. Usually no issue.
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Thanks tim might save me a 20 min walk whilst suited and booted!
Looking forward to seeing Brucey is his tiger suit already :)
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Thanks tim might save me a 20 min walk whilst suited and booted!
Looking forward to seeing Brucey is his tiger suit already :)
Not sure if he is going :(
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What are the costings for this evening so I know to bring the right amount of cash.
I will be going straight to the Oval so will meet you guys there.
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What are the costings for this evening so I know to bring the right amount of cash.
I will be going straight to the Oval so will meet you guys there.
The nets including the bowling machine is £180, so will just divide that by however many we get to net. It's been tricky to get exact numbers, but it should be about 15, which would make it £12 each.
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Is somebody able to lend me some batting pads when in the nets? Didn't have a bag to carry mine in :(
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Is somebody able to lend me some batting pads when in the nets? Didn't have a bag to carry mine in :(
You could always buy some instead... ;) The Oval said they had some spare kit to lend out if necessary, though.
On another note, the parking meters are down, so parking seems to be free for the time being! :)
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You could always buy some instead... ;) The Oval said they had some spare kit to lend out if necessary, though.
On another note, the parking meters are down, so parking seems to be free for the time being! :)
Woohoo! Free parking! Should be there shortly
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You could always buy some instead... ;) The Oval said they had some spare kit to lend out if necessary, though.
Whilst very tempting, I only bought some new ones from Blank Bats in October. Busy at work so will be there after the 4.30 start :(
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Don't know if I'll make it to the shop - struggling with work at the moment.
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Iv managed to blag a parking space in the oval but still at lords currently so will prob meet u boys at the nets for 7pm by the time iv wrapped up here.
My Kit is in the boot if you want to borrow some pads MD.
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I'm just on the train to the oval now. So I'll see you there for 1900hrs
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Paul, thanks for arranging that. Great to meet streaky and Russ from B3, and of course George and Jake! Pictures to follow. Tom, I hope your plums aren't quite so swollen by the time you get home... Wouldn't want to put your missus out .....
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All good Timothy back in time for the cricket to start and have a bag of ice to sit on for the plums too!
Great couple of hours and good to catch up and meet everyone as ever.
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All good Timothy back in time for the cricket to start and have a bag of ice to sit on for the plums too!
Great couple of hours and good to catch up and meet everyone as ever.
Who pinged you on the plums mate? Never understood why everyone laughs when it happens but I know we all do it, except for the poor sod curled up on the deck.
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Tim had me hoping around like a cat on a hot tin roof with his In-swinging deliveries...topped off with a rock hard pink ball square on to the shock doctor! Solider down:(
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Everyone who turned up at the Oval. Not sure if this includes everyone who made it to the shop:
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Everyone who turned up at the Oval. Not sure if this includes everyone who made it to the shop:
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Sounds like you had a good day/night. Can someone do a left to right of whose who pls.
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Cheers to all for last night, had good fun meeting everyone and playing a bit too. At least we can all say we have batted and bowled at the Oval. :D
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Well these are the makers/cricket suppliers who turned up:
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From left to right:
Chris and Paul from It's Just Cricket; Jake from Vitas; Adam from Wright Cricket; Streaky and Russ from B3; Tom from Ayrtek; the happiest man in cricket, George 'Foxy' Fox.
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Not quite in the plums but 'Dangerous' Tim also managed to pin one on my left calf, highlighting one of my many technical deficiencies and giving me a real incentive to correct it - especially as I'd been similarly nipped by the bowling machine earlier (I know I shouldn't encourage him, but Tim's hurt more!). :o
Big thanks to Paul for organising this by the way, great to meet some of the site legends and sponsors. Also thanks to Kaedyn for manning the bowling machine for a long shift.
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Great to meet everyone that went last night. Nice to be able to put faces to names!
Feeling a bit stiff today though...
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Not quite in the plums but 'Dangerous' Tim also managed to pin one on my left calf, highlighting one of my many technical deficiencies and giving me a real incentive to correct it - especially as I'd been similarly nipped by the bowling machine earlier (I know I shouldn't encourage him, but Tim's hurt more!). :o
Big thanks to Paul for organising this by the way, great to meet some of the site legends and sponsors. Also thanks to Kaedyn for manning the bowling machine for a long shift.
Pretty sure that was with your foot planted firmly in front of off stump :D I put it down to using a cricket ball rather than a bola ball, rather than me being significantly quicker than the bowling machine (what speed did you have it set at - 65mph?).
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It was an enjoyable night. Always enjoy the challenge of bowling spin on a road.....
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yep, was a fun evening, and good to put faces to usernames! And to highlight all the areas I need to be working on pre-season!
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A big thank you to everyone who attended last night! Unlike others, I was fortunate enough not to get struck in a painful area (wearing Stretton-Fox protective gear certainly helps!), although an employee of mine almost took my head off with a nasty bouncer (that was miles too quick for me!) :( His hourly rate and Christmas bonus will certainly be revised for that! :)
It was a really enjoyable event and good to meet everyone, even those like wayward hayward who was really tucking in to my leg spin! :-[ Special thanks to B3 for travelling all the way down from Nottingham and providing some test bats that were apparently enjoyed very much by those who were lucky enough to use them.
Hopefully we will arrange a similar event around the start of next season.
I still haven't collected net money (£10) from one or two of you (you know who you are), so please PM me if so. I will leave with a few photos from the shop portion of the event - it definitely reminded me that we need more space in there!
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Pretty sure that was with your foot planted firmly in front of off stump :D I put it down to using a cricket ball rather than a bola ball, rather than me being significantly quicker than the bowling machine (what speed did you have it set at - 65mph?).
I think it was around that at times, but towards the end Kaedyn slowed it down a bit - only after upping it to 70 at one point though (without telling me - ignorance is indeed bliss as I actually managed to hit it!). Foot planted firmly, yes I must get rid of those concrete boots! I think it was one of your inswingers Tim and it felt like a particularly 'heavy ball'. :D
Did I really see Chris bouncing his boss by the way?
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Is it me, or do I have some form of drink in my hand in almost every photo?
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I like the one of the guy from B3 wiping away a tear as Kaedyn asks: 'are you sure you can't make me one for £50?' :D
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Great to meet you all, big thanks to Paul for organising!
Thankfully I managed to negotiate Tims short ball which swings in then seams further in at you! I imagine the feeling is similar to a fighter pilot with a heat seeking missile on his tail!
Thanks to the B3 guys, was great to see with how much detail you can make a bat to! Also thanks for letting me try out the softs and gloves. The gloves were so comfortable and unbelievably light! The pads were beautiful, really wrapped around the legs nicely and one being worn barely noticed them! The bat, still not sure if I was dreaming with the one I used. So responsive all around the blade! Can't believe how much of the face was pinging!
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HIghlight of the night was Chris bowing to peer pressure and trying to play "pin the cherry on the boss's chest pad"!
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Russ informs Imran about the B3 softs:
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George is pleased with his Foxy armguard whilst Roco and Adam compare support underwear...
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George will not let Stretton Fox not be featured....
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Tom and Streaky discuss tactics...
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Russ describes how Ayrtek can get into the glove market again to Tom...
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George, clearly happy, works out his next delivery to an unsuspecting batsman while Joe prepares himself to face the demon bowling on show...
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CHEER UP TRYPEWRITER cricket is supposed to be fun!!
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CHEER UP TRYPEWRITER cricket is supposed to be fun!!
Having spent some time working the bowling machine for IJC Paul and seeing how quickly the ball went from on end to t'other, I was mentally putting my affairs in order! :D :D :D
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Thankfully I managed to negotiate Tims short ball which swings in then seams further in at you! I imagine the feeling is similar to a fighter pilot with a heat seeking missile on his tail!
Ah, you mean the "Hunter, Killer", or in Tom's case, the "Hunter, Neuter"....
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After where I got nipped I was thinking of calling it 'the Schnauzer' :D
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Yesterday was super fun.
Paul's shop had some lovely bats. I examined every single one there and have to say that I am in love with the Newbery Tour, that bat pings like a monster. The one I was most excited to see was the Affinity Carbine, the shape was lovely but the mallet test did not convince me. I know it need to be knocked in but I was expecting more feedback from the mallet.
Thanks everyone fro a great day. Cool pictures.
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Yesterday was super fun.
Paul's shop had some lovely bats. I examined every single one there and have to say that I am in love with the Newbery Tour, that bat pings like a monster. The one I was most excited to see was the Affinity Carbine, the shape was lovely but the mallet test did not convince me. I know it need to be knocked in but I was expecting more feedback from the mallet.
Thanks everyone fro a great day. Cool pictures.
Wow first slightly bad review from a forumite concerning Affinity. On that note does anyone here own a spectre?
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Wow first slightly bad review from a forumite concerning Affinity. On that note does anyone here own a spectre?
Yes i have got one, goes very well having used it towards the back end of last year.
Scored a quick fire 50 with it in a T20 as the profile offers plenty of wood with a lower middle.
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Yes i have got one, goes very well having used it towards the back end of last year.
Scored a quick fire 50 with it in a T20 as the profile offers plenty of wood with a lower middle.
tom does it still have a bit of juice further up? I know its a low hung design but was crossing my fingers it would still respond higher up.
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Wow first slightly bad review from a forumite concerning Affinity. On that note does anyone here own a spectre?
The Carbine caused a bit of confusion in my head. I know bats have to be knocked in before you see it's real performance, so I took my mallet test with a pinch of salt.
At the nets Paul shoved me towards Tom (who I only realised till later was the infamous Ayrtek guy - lol) who had a bag full of Affinity bats. I started bouncing a ball on them and thats when I was like wow! The Ayrtek model has a thicker toe and shoulders compared to the Carbine, the ball was bouncing very well off it. Again the bat was not knocked in properly so I did not want to ask if i could take into the nets because at the moment i do not have £325 to replace it!
I will be looking to visit Paul once he has the Phantoms in stock and give the bats a proper testing.
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I can't wait to see the phantom either Krs. I've got a SAF with offset edges and the middle is really long.
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tom does it still have a bit of juice further up? I know its a low hung design but was crossing my fingers it would still respond higher up.
Yes it still goes a few inches above the middle but if your looking for something with a higher sweet spot id suggest looking at the other models, i classify the spectre as a low middled bat similar to that of an M&H solution type of approach.
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At the nets Paul shoved me towards Tom (who I only realised till later was the infamous Ayrtek guy - lol)
Haha poor Tom, gives us a brand which leads the way in Helmet safety and gets called a bad guy :P
Wish I had had a pick up of one of Toms affinity's as I also thought the carbine in store had a small middle.
If anyone is considering buying a Newbery Tour atm, the one at IJC isn't as much as gun as a howitzer.
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Haha poor Tom, gives us a brand which leads the way in Helmet safety and gets called a bad guy :P
Wish I had had a pick up of one of Toms affinity's as I also thought the carbine in store had a small middle.
If anyone is considering buying a Newbery Tour atm, the one at IJC isn't as much as gun as a howitzer.
I think that's the one that KRS was a bit smitten with too...
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I think that's the one that KRS was a bit smitten with too...
I sure was! I think it was a 2.11 can't remember though
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Was a fair wodge of cash if I remember correctly...
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Was a fair wodge of cash if I remember correctly...
Just short of £300 :(
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Just short of £300 :(
£340
The GT was £280
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Lovely looking bat though and the pickup was beautiful if I remember correctly! That and I love the tour shape. It's a funky shape to make
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Haha poor Tom, gives us a brand which leads the way in Helmet safety and gets called a bad guy :P
Wish I had had a pick up of one of Toms affinity's as I also thought the carbine in store had a small middle.
If anyone is considering buying a Newbery Tour atm, the one at IJC isn't as much as gun as a howitzer.
Which Tour, Joe, we actually have two in stock right now! :)
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Good to see everyone, faces old and new. Some lovely sticks on display at IJC. That huge spined H4L is something else!
Bowling is not the forte of most wicket keepers as i demonstrated quite well, and as for batting on that skidpan, i was hopeless, i was almost praying for a Peterborough pudding wicket!
Looking forward to seeing a few of you at our event in February :)
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It was a really enjoyable event and good to meet everyone, even those like wayward hayward who was really tucking in to my leg spin! :-[
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I think it's called playing your natural game as I did to you and Chris Paul.
On another note, did anyone pick up my hoodie that I am beautifully modelling with 'THE' H4L Tempo?
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Not sure which of the 2 it was Paul, top grade and was laying next the Massive tempo for much of the night! Fabulous bat!
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Which Tour, Joe, we actually have two in stock right now! :)
The weight was 2.11 Paul.
Lovely bat.
Will defo come down soon to look at the affinity bats again.
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The weight was 2.11 Paul.
Lovely bat.
Will defo come down soon to look at the affinity bats again.
Oh, OK. Interesting. We have another one in 2.9...
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Hmmm did not see that one! Dammit!
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Hmmm did not see that one! Dammit!
Yet another reason to come in again soon then... ;)