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Title: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on September 07, 2016, 11:41:06 AM
Hi
@Sivlar13 @SOULMAN1012 @tommo256 @ppccopener @WalkingWicket37 @FattusCattus @Northern monkey @neoncricket @RoCo Da Pixie @simonmay5 @Batbuddy99 @LEACHY48 @petehosk

I have combined this list from past Hampshire lists and people who have mentioned interest in other threads.

IF I HAVE MISSED ANY ONE PLEASE ADD THEM THE MORE THE MERRIER. IF YOU ARE READING THIS POST YOU ARE ALSO WELCOME  :-D

We mentioned that we should do a CBF net again, personally I thoroughly enjoyed the last one even Brucie's induckers and the monster heat, so I thought we could get us all together again over the winter. This side of xmas is good before clubs start booking up facilities for their winter nets. my plan below 


Time - My initial thoughts are Saturday or Sunday morning (11 onwards) 2-3 hours or longer depending on numbers
First one in October or November. To organise availability. simply put your name (CBF) and when you are available below

http://doodle.com/poll/qr2q7fb6gf6ypevf (http://doodle.com/poll/qr2q7fb6gf6ypevf)

The sooner we get this done the earlier we can start to prepare our significant others that we will be away during this time. for me this takes time ;-)

Location - Eversley cricket centre Bob Schofield Way Fox Lane Eversley Cross Hampshire RG27 0NQ

I'm not wedded to this place and encourage other suggestions for future events. I know Dummer (by Chase!) near basingstoke is good and Wargrave Piggot is also an option nearer Reading way but I will start with the Eversley plan.

I am happy to book and sort out money once we have numbers. let the games begin
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on September 07, 2016, 12:01:19 PM
this could be a very popular thread as soon as the penny drops the season is over. I'm in and will fill out the form.

Eversley is great even if you just want to stand there and lose three stone in weight.it's tropical and better than weight-watchers.  :) :)

well done @Mpt7
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 07, 2016, 12:22:43 PM
Eversley is 'induckermungous'!  I shall attempt to fill in this fiendish technical form of yours, but I am up for it whenever I'm free.

Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on September 07, 2016, 12:35:08 PM
I am always up for netting their it's a very good setup
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Neon Cricket on September 07, 2016, 12:55:15 PM
Will fill in the form now, always keen for a winter net!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on September 07, 2016, 12:57:10 PM
Sounds good to me
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 07, 2016, 12:59:21 PM
I am definitely up for nets and happy to fit in with others as much as possible.
The form looks good but I will see when the main population are up for nets and plan accordingly! Happy Days!!  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on September 07, 2016, 01:04:34 PM
@Buzz added
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 07, 2016, 02:59:44 PM
@Buzz added

Good luck with that! He's like Inzi - he has his net, then wants to sit down in a nice wicker chair, off to one side!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 07, 2016, 03:00:55 PM
@felix  and @Chalkie may be interested too.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on September 07, 2016, 03:36:58 PM
serious bat collections on show if Brucie/Simon/Cam/Pete/Mpt/Northern are in the same place at the same time.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Sivlar13 on September 07, 2016, 04:09:07 PM
That first date is the start of half term break for me so I'm keen!! Dangerous bat collection, my money could be changing hands!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on September 07, 2016, 04:53:54 PM
Added my details to the form would enjoy a few winter nets
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Vulcan Cricket on September 07, 2016, 05:18:03 PM
Iam keen
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Buzz on September 07, 2016, 05:21:37 PM
Good luck with that! He's like Inzi - he has his net, then wants to sit down in a nice wicker chair, off to one side!

How dare you! I would need a leather queen Anne chair thanks.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on September 07, 2016, 05:24:37 PM
Added my details. As long as there is good notice I can do most Saturdays. Will juggle other things around
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 07, 2016, 05:28:54 PM
How dare you! I would need a leather queen thanks.

Fnrr fnrr!!!  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Sivlar13 on September 07, 2016, 05:44:09 PM
100% didn't read it fully and just put my full name instead, I'm the only one probably with Siv in my last name!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Batbuddy99 on September 07, 2016, 07:15:27 PM
Added my potential dates, but I'm probably flexible on anything with enough notice
Last few ones have been fun and always exciting seeing new faces
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on September 07, 2016, 07:45:22 PM
Added mine with a possible +1
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Chalkie on September 08, 2016, 07:43:57 AM
Always interested in a net session, especially if @FattusCattus makes some personalised run up markers  :)

Not sure on availability yet, but will try and add some dates later, or just fit in where I can.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: felix on September 08, 2016, 08:57:35 AM
Always interested in a net session, especially if @FattusCattus makes some personalised run up markers  :)

Not sure on availability yet, but will try and add some dates later, or just fit in where I can.

Me too, however not too sure about my weekend availability either over the next month or so, a week-night would probably been easier for me.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on September 08, 2016, 09:12:01 AM
updated my available dates.

the nets are fun for anyone who has not attended before but also for anyone who needs help with their game options are there, between the lot of us a few tips here and there may assist.

 :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 08, 2016, 12:22:32 PM
Yes - plus I am usually in charge of the snacks!! :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Batbuddy99 on September 08, 2016, 03:00:07 PM
Don't think he meant you mate
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on September 08, 2016, 06:42:51 PM
Yup count me in
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on September 14, 2016, 09:26:43 AM
Hello Batmen,

Thank you to all who have filled out their availability. if you haven't done it yet get in quick!!( http://doodle.com/poll/qr2q7fb6gf6ypevf (http://doodle.com/poll/qr2q7fb6gf6ypevf))  I have gone for the time slot with the most people available, Apologies if this doesn't fit for everyone but I've tried to fit the most people in based on availability and what eversley have available

currently we have @FattusCattus @neoncricket @SOULMAN1012 @WalkingWicket37 @simonmay5 @Batbuddy99 +1 and @ppccopener confirmed

@RoCo Da Pixie @Woodyspin +1 sorry i couldn't fit your dates however if you can make it let me know, you're more than welcome.

We currently have between 8-10 so I will go for initially 2 nets - which could be expanded if we have more numbers

I spoke to Eversley today, they have fairly limited availability, I have provisionally booked 10-1 on SUNDAY 27TH NOVEMBER which I will confirm at the weekend.

Cost wise it's £22 per hour per lane so the total is £132 plus the bowling machine (£15) total is £147 . Eversley require it to be paid up front in full. I can stick it on my card but if people can send me £15 and any difference I can give it back on they day/buy the first round ;-)

My paypal is Townson50@hotmail.com

Looking forward to to the net something to look forward to after the sun has gone

cheers

Matt

 
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 14, 2016, 09:42:47 AM
@Mpt7  sounds good to me, I'll sort out some dosh tonight.

Not relishing bowling against @SOULMAN1012 @neoncricket  @Northern monkey  - although @WalkingWicket37, our duel of pure cricketing excellence between bat and ball looks set to continue!!!

I shall bring the healthy fruitbowl!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on September 14, 2016, 10:00:48 AM
top effort for organising Matt payment coming thru this evening for you.

Looking forward to seeing Batbuddy99 giving Cattus the charge down the wicket again.   aaaaahhhhh the exuberance of youth !!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 14, 2016, 10:24:22 AM
top effort for organising Matt payment coming thru this evening for you.

Looking forward to seeing Batbuddy99 giving Cattus the charge down the wicket again.   aaaaahhhhh the exuberance foolishness of youth !!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Neon Cricket on September 14, 2016, 10:27:38 AM
Cheers @Mpt7 - will send the money over now! Should hopefully have a few new sticks to play with by then too ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on September 14, 2016, 10:43:05 AM
Cheers @Mpt7 - will send the money over now! Should hopefully have a few new sticks to play with by then too ;)

money received. many thanks

this could be some serious bats!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on September 14, 2016, 10:47:13 AM
Thanks for sorting I sort the money out tonight thanks again
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on September 14, 2016, 10:51:25 AM
@Mpt7  sounds good to me, I'll sort out some dosh tonight.

Not relishing bowling against @SOULMAN1012 @neoncricket  @Northern monkey  - although @WalkingWicket37, our duel of pure cricketing excellence between bat and ball looks set to continue!!!

I shall bring the healthy fruitbowl!





If ther is some space I bring Tom I sure he can give them something to think about when batting after winning the bowling trophy for the club I am sure he can help giving them some practice
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 14, 2016, 11:08:46 AM
money received. many thanks

this could be some serious bats!!

Matt - as discussed, I should be able to make that date but should be able to confirm this weekend.
If so, will sort the money out on Sunday fella.

And with some of the people going, there will be some serious willow floating around!  ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on September 14, 2016, 11:32:39 AM
@simonmay5 bring him along. more the merrier. I'm happy to stand there and give him a target to aim at. ;-)
@petehosk  sure no worries you're spot is provisionally reserved.

we should probably get a photo, no photo = no existence ;-)

Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 14, 2016, 11:48:58 AM
we should probably get a photo, no photo = no existence ;-)


Here's a few shots from the last time we were down there - click to make bigger (if you dare!)

(http://r48t.imgup.net/20160710_1db90.jpg) (http://r48i.imgup.net/20160710_1db90.jpg)
(http://w70t.imgup.net/20160710_1a9ed.jpg) (http://w70i.imgup.net/20160710_1a9ed.jpg)
(http://h32t.imgup.net/20160710_1a48e.jpg) (http://h32i.imgup.net/20160710_1a48e.jpg)
(http://p14t.imgup.net/20160710_11d69.jpg) (http://p14i.imgup.net/20160710_11d69.jpg)
(http://m45t.imgup.net/20160710_1ec17.jpg) (http://m45i.imgup.net/20160710_1ec17.jpg)
(http://c74t.imgup.net/20160710_11f8f.jpg) (http://c74i.imgup.net/20160710_11f8f.jpg)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on September 14, 2016, 11:51:12 AM
love it !!

 :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 14, 2016, 11:59:16 AM
For those of you interested -

(http://w70t.imgup.net/20160710_1a9ed.jpg) (http://w70i.imgup.net/20160710_1a9ed.jpg)

Left to right:

Mpt07 -                 aka 'Chuckles'
Batbuddy -            aka 'The Benjatron'
Hanky Dad -          aka 'Hanky Panky'
Northern Monkey - aka 'dimples'
ppcOpener -          "ahhh Daniel-San"
Walkingwicket -      aka 'The Missing Mitchell Brother'
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on September 14, 2016, 12:19:33 PM
Missing Mitchell Brother? ???
I have far too much hair for that (for now!)

That does give me an idea for when we next net though, Brucie...  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on September 14, 2016, 12:27:15 PM
no tank tops but you can bring a pub ;-)

That does give me an idea for when we next net though, Brucie...  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on September 14, 2016, 12:30:42 PM
no tank tops but you can bring a pub ;-)

I was thinking we could recreate the Kung Fu Fighting video  ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on September 14, 2016, 12:34:08 PM
I was thinking we could recreate the Kung Fu Fighting video  ;)

everybody was kung fu fighting? those bats were fast as lighting?

am i thinking of the same song??
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 14, 2016, 01:38:33 PM
I was thinking more of a Right Said Fred tribute act!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: GoodLeave on September 14, 2016, 02:10:03 PM
I was thinking more of a Right Said Fred tribute act!

If any man is too sexy for his shirt, it's you Bruce  ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on September 14, 2016, 05:04:28 PM
not sure what the weather forecast is, hopefully the temps dropped a bit by the weekend!

Northern monkey Jnr has just popped in, cleared off with my super spesh match bat and spare bat
And robbed my slazenger spare gloves.
Ready for his trip to New Zealand

Will be eyeing everyone's kit up enviously  :(
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: edge on September 14, 2016, 06:06:19 PM
Work/missus dependent I could be very keen for this, would there be room for late callups?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on September 14, 2016, 06:16:39 PM
Edge u legend!! Look at the photos of the last group outing...jesus do we need someone photogenic!!
 :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: edge on September 14, 2016, 06:19:15 PM
Edge u legend!! Look at the photos of the last group outing...jesus do we need someone photogenic!!
 :)
Ha not sure I can help in that department!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on September 14, 2016, 09:16:19 PM
Edge u legend!! Look at the photos of the last group outing...jesus do we need someone photogenic!!
 :)

You had me there, and Bruce was hiding behind the camera. Had news had got out we were in the same place, all the women in the local area would have been falling over each other to get to us!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on September 15, 2016, 08:19:14 AM
Work/missus dependent I could be very keen for this, would there be room for late callups?

more thank welcome - payment details are included in the thread and if we have enough I will book the third net!!

I've already started negotiating this ;-)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on September 15, 2016, 08:45:21 AM
Can I pay on the day?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on September 15, 2016, 08:55:57 AM
Can I pay on the day?

Ditto
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Chalkie on September 17, 2016, 08:50:07 AM
@Mpt7  looks like this date and time will work for me as well if there is room?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on September 17, 2016, 11:55:27 AM
Ditto


I pay you tomorrow mate is that OK with you
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Sivlar13 on September 17, 2016, 02:23:35 PM
hopefully not working because I'm definitely keen for a hit!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on September 17, 2016, 04:23:51 PM
Just checking I don't have my daughter this date and then I'll settle up mate
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on September 17, 2016, 04:56:33 PM
Just checking I don't have my daughter this date and then I'll settle up mate

I'm assuming that's checking if you have to pay for one prison or two?  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: felix on September 18, 2016, 09:39:37 AM
A bit belated I know, but I've added myself to @Mpt7 's form. Only using kitty as an excuse this weekend  :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on September 18, 2016, 09:52:50 AM
This thread is morphing into one well attended session.top effort everyone.
We are not only going to need brucie's bowling markers(!) but name tags!  :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: uknsaunders on September 18, 2016, 10:04:46 AM
@Mpt7  sounds good to me, I'll sort out some dosh tonight.

Not relishing bowling against @SOULMAN1012 @neoncricket  @Northern monkey  - although @WalkingWicket37, our duel of pure cricketing excellence between bat and ball looks set to continue!!!

I shall bring the healthy fruitbowl!

Just seen this thread,  certainly interested in coming.  Fattus I've seen @SOULMAN1012 block out an entire spell in a t20 you'll have no nightmares bowling to him.  I'm more worried about his bowling to be honest -  he took out my off stump playing no shot last time we netted together.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on September 18, 2016, 01:46:58 PM
@uknsaunders from memory still scored a 50 at less than run a ball😎 T20 isn't my strongest point normally only bat in top order if we have lost a few wickets but managed to avg 44 in our T20 comp win this season with 300 runs. You can still play properly in T20
As for bowling don't do much of that these days but I'll turn my arm over when your batting, skids on from a great height. To be honest not looking forward to @FattusCattus bowling all these I swinging Yorkers that he bowled last time
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 18, 2016, 05:32:02 PM
he took out my off stump playing no shot last time we netted together.

We've all done that Nick  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 18, 2016, 05:38:45 PM
- although @WalkingWicket37, our duel of pure cricketing excellence between bat and ball looks set to continue!!!

Although I may have justed nosed ahead here Cam!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on September 18, 2016, 05:52:55 PM
Although I may have justed nosed ahead here Cam!!

Was it 2-1 to you in the castle game today?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on September 18, 2016, 06:14:46 PM
A cracking net today
Absolutely knackered now tho!ha
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 18, 2016, 06:22:18 PM
A cracking net today
Absolutely knackered now tho!ha

Ditto!!  :(
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 19, 2016, 10:01:05 AM
I am officially an old man - I am walking around like a tin man!

It must have been my sustained spell of hostile fast-medium bowling!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on September 19, 2016, 10:29:38 AM
northern/Pete/Cat total legends.

stiffer than a 16 year old schoolboy on work experience backstage at an underwear modelling show.

oh to be 21 again !!   :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 19, 2016, 12:33:43 PM
northern/Pete/Cat total legends.

stiffer than a 16 year old schoolboy on work experience backstage at an underwear modelling show.

oh to be 21 again !!   :)


We were fine at the pub - see below when we were putting the World to rights! Northern is obviously on the left sporting his latest cap!

(http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii471/petehosk/EversleyNetsSept2016/FattusNorthernHoskPic_zpsb5gjdavr.jpg)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on September 19, 2016, 12:48:02 PM
Haha thats quality!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Batbuddy99 on October 23, 2016, 09:14:32 PM
Hello Batmen,

Thank you to all who have filled out their availability. if you haven't done it yet get in quick!!( [url]http://doodle.com/poll/qr2q7fb6gf6ypevf[/url] ([url]http://doodle.com/poll/qr2q7fb6gf6ypevf[/url]))  I have gone for the time slot with the most people available, Apologies if this doesn't fit for everyone but I've tried to fit the most people in based on availability and what eversley have available

currently we have @FattusCattus @neoncricket @SOULMAN1012 @WalkingWicket37 @simonmay5 @Batbuddy99 +1 and @ppccopener confirmed

@RoCo Da Pixie @Woodyspin +1 sorry i couldn't fit your dates however if you can make it let me know, you're more than welcome.

We currently have between 8-10 so I will go for initially 2 nets - which could be expanded if we have more numbers

I spoke to Eversley today, they have fairly limited availability, I have provisionally booked 10-1 on SUNDAY 27TH NOVEMBER which I will confirm at the weekend.

Cost wise it's £22 per hour per lane so the total is £132 plus the bowling machine (£15) total is £147 . Eversley require it to be paid up front in full. I can stick it on my card but if people can send me £15 and any difference I can give it back on they day/buy the first round ;-)

My paypal is Townson50@hotmail.com

Looking forward to to the net something to look forward to after the sun has gone

cheers

Matt

Considering the success of the net today, I'm looking forward to this one now!
just need to remember to paypal you @Mpt7 somepoint beforehand
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Chalkie on October 25, 2016, 10:27:02 AM
@Mpt7

Do you still have space for this one on the 27th Nov, if so can you put me down for it. Cheers.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: edge on October 25, 2016, 05:54:50 PM
I can now confirm I'm definitely in, what's the attending list looking like?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on October 28, 2016, 02:48:26 PM
I will tot it all up on monday and send out an official who's who. let the last few start the final negotations

we are looking at having quite a group so I will need to check if we need another net.

however we are paid up for the first two
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on October 28, 2016, 02:53:35 PM
let's get hitting some more balls ! :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: edge on October 28, 2016, 03:52:58 PM
I will tot it all up on monday and send out an official who's who. let the last few start the final negotations

we are looking at having quite a group so I will need to check if we need another net.

however we are paid up for the first two
Top work, thanks bud. Let us know what needs paying etc on Monday then 👍
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on October 28, 2016, 05:11:44 PM
Where is the net? Place, town, county, best train station 🚉😍
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Batbuddy99 on October 28, 2016, 05:13:38 PM
Where is the net? Place, town, county, best train station 🚉😍
Same place as last week mate
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on October 28, 2016, 05:21:37 PM
 :( @Woodyspin or @simonmay5 going?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: tom line on October 28, 2016, 05:35:33 PM
Simon is i think mate
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on October 28, 2016, 05:39:49 PM
Simon is i think mate

The begging commences 🏏
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 28, 2016, 05:43:28 PM
I am 95% I think. If so then I will be gathering some rather nice willow together - not that there won't already be some amazing willow on show already!!  :o
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on October 28, 2016, 05:46:16 PM
:( @Woodyspin or @simonmay5 going?

What date?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on October 28, 2016, 05:47:36 PM
What date?

28th nov from what I've seen.... May be wrong
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 28, 2016, 05:50:48 PM
Isn't it Sunday 27th Nov??
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on October 28, 2016, 08:39:30 PM
Isn't it Sunday 27th Nov??

I said I may be wrong!

BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND!;!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on October 31, 2016, 10:50:25 AM
Hello fellow Wood Enthusiasts,

Thank you to all who have confirmed. I appear to have missed the 50/50 H4L session, rightful punishment for a poorly organised holiday schedule ;-)

We are booked for for Sunday the 27th November at Eversley cricket center 10am -1pm with 2 nets and 1 bowling machine

7 have confirmed and paid

@simonmay5
@FattusCattus
@ppccopener
@neoncricket
@Mpt7
@WalkingWicket37
@Northern monkey

9 have confirmed and are yet to pay  -

@SOULMAN1012 
@Batbuddy99  + Hanky Dad
@felix
@Chalkie
@edge
@jblowe
@tom line
@petehosk

6 To be confirmed just let me know through here - perhaps you have confirmed and i missed it in the thread, if so appologies

@Vulcan Cricket
@Buzz
@GoodLeave
@uknsaunders
@Churchy1989
@Sivlar13

Total costs are still the same £147. If we get a full group we will get an extra net

My paypal is Townson50@hotmail.com and to confirm attendance please send £15. If we get a full 21 people attending I will bring a bat cover full of crisp plastic £5 notes and distribute accordingly :-D

Also thinking as there is a pub opposite we could go for a Social lunch as it will still be relatively early and after hard morning dodging induckers, I will need some food!

cheers all

Matt



Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 31, 2016, 10:53:51 AM
21 people???????????  I think we may need another net, that's going to be pretty congested.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: edge on October 31, 2016, 11:00:50 AM
21 people???????????  I think we may need another net, that's going to be pretty congested.
Even with just the 16 confirmed attendees only 2 nets is going to be a bit cramped isn't it, esp. with one net being bowling machine? Or do you mean 2 nets + 1 net with bowling machine @Mpt7 ?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on October 31, 2016, 11:06:53 AM
yeah you're right. 16 would be pretty cramped.

I will book on more net. if we get the full 21 then we may just require the whole hall and all 4 lanes!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Neon Cricket on October 31, 2016, 11:08:44 AM
Sounds good to me, the more lanes the better really (happy to pay extra if needs be!)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Neon Cricket on October 31, 2016, 11:18:23 AM
Also on a side note, I'll be driving from Trowbridge over to Eversley if anyone wants to car share at all
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 31, 2016, 12:20:11 PM
Paid fella
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on October 31, 2016, 12:41:03 PM
@Mpt7 I recommend you contact the centre pretty quickly as they have a fair few juniors and that who higher the extra lane and make sure you tell them it's custom bat forum as we get a better rate as we been going every couple of weeks lately
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on October 31, 2016, 02:10:01 PM
21 people???????????  I think we may need another net, that's going to be pretty congested.

I think the modern phrase is 'this has gone viral'

we need one net just for the bats...well  other peoples bats.  :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on October 31, 2016, 02:13:11 PM
****UPDATE - TIME CHANGE!!****

ok so after a quick chat and explanation of our slightly larger group I got the following kind offer from the gents at Eversley crickets center.

11am start - 2 lanes and bowling machines and then the whole hall from 12-2:45. no real change in cost

I think this is better for everyone especially as we have such a large group this time so everyone can join and get a trudle and a hit

if this works let me know below by either a "YES" or "NO"
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: edge on October 31, 2016, 02:23:25 PM
YES - sounds alright to me.

@neoncricket @DorsetDan I'm coming from Bristol so would seem sensible to figure something out?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 31, 2016, 02:24:46 PM
YES - fine for me.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: GoodLeave on October 31, 2016, 02:45:22 PM
Thanks for the invite gents.

As much as I'd love to come to my first CBF net session, the 300 mile round trip is a bit of a stumbling block!

Sounds like you've got plenty anyway.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on October 31, 2016, 02:46:28 PM
Spot on matt
Bringing a mate too
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Sivlar13 on October 31, 2016, 03:35:26 PM
I'm keen! Will just check I'm not working that weekend and I'll send the dollar across @Mpt7
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on October 31, 2016, 06:37:32 PM
Money sent.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on October 31, 2016, 06:43:19 PM
Yes mate spot on and bringing @tom line and if there is any room my good friend tom Roberts
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Batbuddy99 on October 31, 2016, 06:51:56 PM
YES Good work Matt!
Will get Hanky Dad on money-sending duty soon!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 31, 2016, 08:21:15 PM
We're gonna need a bigger net!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on October 31, 2016, 08:38:47 PM
This is morphing into a bigger event than Brexit !
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 31, 2016, 08:44:19 PM
It may need some directional signage!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on October 31, 2016, 08:45:32 PM
Yes

P.s - why only 45 minutes? I thought they operated in whole hours ???
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 31, 2016, 08:53:45 PM
Indoor cricket league I think.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on October 31, 2016, 08:58:06 PM
Indoor cricket league I think.

That starts at 3 but they usually let use net till 3 so should not be a issue and if the heaters are on we all be dead on our feet by then anyway
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 31, 2016, 09:02:56 PM
Heaters on?   Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeexcellent :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on October 31, 2016, 09:25:13 PM
Sorry all but it's a 300mile trip and 5.5hours driving so
I'm not going to be in unless anyone wants to car share from Suffolk
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Vulcan Cricket on October 31, 2016, 11:11:54 PM
When is the net mate
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on October 31, 2016, 11:16:21 PM
When is the net mate

Sunday 27th Nov
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on November 01, 2016, 06:51:20 PM
****UPDATE - TIME CHANGE!!****

ok so after a quick chat and explanation of our slightly larger group I got the following kind offer from the gents at Eversley crickets center.

11am start - 2 lanes and bowling machines and then the whole hall from 12-2:45. no real change in cost

I think this is better for everyone especially as we have such a large group this time so everyone can join and get a trudle and a hit

if this works let me know below by either a "YES" or "NO"

Any room still mate? Could possibly bring myself and 1 more?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Vulcan Cricket on November 01, 2016, 09:04:05 PM
Sunday 27th Nov
are you going if so happy to tag a long
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on November 01, 2016, 09:13:04 PM
are you going if so happy to tag a long

Possibly mate if your happy to tag along and share diesel costs, I'll work on the mrs while were on holiday. I'll ask about the net too :D :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Vulcan Cricket on November 01, 2016, 09:38:00 PM
Happy to share fuel money get old linseed oil treatment on her works every time 🙈
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on November 02, 2016, 11:46:18 AM
@Woodyspin more the merrier!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on November 02, 2016, 01:10:33 PM
@Woodyspin more the merrier!

Count me and and friend in, @Churchy1989 we will organise picking you up closer the time
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on November 02, 2016, 01:24:33 PM
Oh joy, I get to face @Woodyspin's medium pace again!

Can anyone lend me a chest guard, I'm still bruised from last time...
Can't wait to hit him round the park again!  ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on November 02, 2016, 01:27:25 PM
not sure if anyone else noticed but I lip read last net 'take that beanpole' after the angry pull shot.

Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on November 02, 2016, 01:50:44 PM
more the merrier!

Could we have another role call please?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on November 02, 2016, 06:20:45 PM
not sure if anyone else noticed but I lip read last net 'take that beanpole' after the angry pull shot.

haha! probably! he did also say to me when i pinned him "bowl faster and it might hurt!" lucky for him, i have a new target!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Batbuddy99 on November 02, 2016, 06:35:22 PM
lucky for him, i have a new target!
Oh yeah?
It's not me after I charged you is it?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on November 02, 2016, 06:36:49 PM
Oh yeah?
It's not me after I charged you is it?

haha now you mentioned it... I don't want to break those toothpick legs though ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Batbuddy99 on November 02, 2016, 06:37:50 PM
That's what the stumps are for ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Sivlar13 on November 02, 2016, 06:42:45 PM
Unfortunately chaps I won't be able to attend. Playing drums in the school musical and have to rehearse on that Sunday - it's an awful excuse but such is the life of a teacher!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on November 02, 2016, 06:43:29 PM
You clearly forgot i'm a bowler... when grumpy stumps don't matter :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Batbuddy99 on November 02, 2016, 07:08:11 PM
It's not a problem for me though, I need to work on my back foot game apparently :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on November 02, 2016, 11:16:12 PM
Do we need to sort deposit?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on November 03, 2016, 08:31:39 AM
So do we have a confirmed list of attendees please:

@Mpt7
@FattusCattus
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on November 03, 2016, 08:35:53 AM
@ppccopener

!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on November 03, 2016, 10:08:17 AM
Will be there plus one
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: edge on November 03, 2016, 10:23:44 AM
@Mpt7
@FattusCattus
@ppccopener
@Northern monkey +1
@edge
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on November 03, 2016, 10:24:41 AM
Matt said he will provide a role call in the next day or so.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on November 03, 2016, 10:55:42 AM
****UPDATE****

We are booked for for Sunday the 27th November at Eversley cricket center 11-12am with 2 lanes total and then 12-2:45pm (really 3pm) with the whole hall!! (4 lanes total)

17 have confirmed and paid

@Mpt7 +1
@simonmay5
@FattusCattus
@ppccopener
@neoncricket
@WalkingWicket37
@Northern monkey + 1
@petehosk
@jblowe
@DorsetDan
@Churchy1989
@edge
@tom line
@Woodyspin +1

5 have confirmed and are yet to pay

@Batbuddy99  + Hanky Dad
@felix
@Chalkie
@uknsaunders

2 To be confirmed
@SOULMAN1012 - working on his misses
@Vulcan Cricket - waiting to see how successful @SOULMAN1012 is


3 Out
@Sivlar13
@GoodLeave
@Buzz

As the numbers have increased we have saved some money on the hall so I will reduce the confirmation fee. If you have already paid prepare your palm for a crisp winston churhill on the day!!

Again if we are over cost wise I will return on the day to the individuals.

My paypal is Townson50@hotmail.com to confirm attendance please send �10

cheers Matt
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on November 03, 2016, 11:09:37 AM
top effort organising this Matt
It's a big one this !!

 :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on November 03, 2016, 11:15:24 AM
@Mpt7 hi mate will send money tonight i have a +1 also that i mentioned..
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: edge on November 03, 2016, 11:29:09 AM
Sent the money over @Mpt7 👍
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on November 03, 2016, 11:35:16 AM
Sent the money over @Mpt7 👍

I got a vaping buddy.... :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Buzz on November 03, 2016, 03:20:41 PM
I am out. Thanks for thinking of me.

Have a great session and take lots of pictures/videos etc
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on November 03, 2016, 03:49:44 PM
I am out. Thanks for thinking of me.

Have a great session and take lots of pictures/videos etc

no worries - always thought of

Unfortunately chaps I won't be able to attend. Playing drums in the school musical and have to rehearse on that Sunday - it's an awful excuse but such is the life of a teacher!

this makes me sad :-( at least you'll be hitting something with wood
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: tom line on November 03, 2016, 04:56:04 PM
Simon did you still want a plus 1 of Tom? @simonmay5
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on November 03, 2016, 06:29:03 PM
@Mpt7 Sent you money for both of us mate
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: uknsaunders on November 03, 2016, 06:32:25 PM
Im in
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Neon Cricket on November 04, 2016, 12:12:54 PM
If we keep this up then there's got to be the possibility of an inter-CB game come the summer... if we can get 22 for a net then it should be a doddle!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on November 04, 2016, 12:23:26 PM
If we keep this up then there's got to be the possibility of an inter-CB game come the summer... if we can get 22 for a net then it should be a doddle!

it is remarkable how popular these are. Big shout to Matt organising this one it will be the most people ever

but also the original guys Simon M, Cam(walking wicket) Fattus the legend and Pete H who started it all off.

we do have a laugh and there are some seriously nice bats on show.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Batbuddy99 on November 04, 2016, 07:26:36 PM
When was the first one?
When did this become a thing?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on November 21, 2016, 09:57:07 AM
****UPDATE ****

I WILL PROVIDE A FINAL COSTS ONCE WE HAVE EVERYONE'S AVAILABILITY CONFIRMED

Given the timing you will need refreshments and also we will probably need some scales - just remember it's winter all the bats will be heavier :-P

We are booked for for Sunday the 27th November at Eversley cricket center 11-12am with 2 lanes total and then 12-2:45pm (really 3pm) with the whole hall!! (4 lanes total)

3 To be confirmed
@SOULMAN1012 - working on his misses
@Vulcan Cricket - waiting to see how successful @SOULMAN1012 is
@felix

19 have confirmed and paid

@uknsaunders
@Batbuddy99  + Hanky Dad
@Mpt7
@simonmay5
@FattusCattus
@ppccopener
@neoncricket
@WalkingWicket37
@Northern monkey + 1
@petehosk
@jblowe
@DorsetDan
@Churchy1989
@edge
@tom line
@Woodyspin +1

out - @Chalkie

As the numbers have increased we have saved some money on the hall so I will reduce the confirmation fee. If you have already paid prepare your palm for a crisp winston churhill on the day!!

Again if we are over cost wise I will return on the day to the individuals.

My paypal is Townson50@hotmail.com to confirm attendance please send �10

cheers Matt
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on November 21, 2016, 10:34:14 AM
Looking forward to the net I sure there going to be some stunning bats on show
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on November 21, 2016, 10:39:50 AM
yeah loads to look at, pick up and give the flick test too, vaping big clouds with my new mate Edge, standing around chatting about what bat @WalkingWicket37 is not going to sell me this time  :)
some us will only just be able to squeeze in some actual practice

hard work these nets

 :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Chalkie on November 21, 2016, 11:22:47 AM
Sorry guys but the change in time is causing me problems. My daughter has a hockey game in the afternoon which I need to take her to, and the start has been brought forward so I just can't make the timings work.  :(

Bit disappointed to miss what will surely be a great session - have fun.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Neon Cricket on November 21, 2016, 11:41:16 AM
@Mpt7

Sorry chaps, just been booked in by the doctor for a scan on my knee so not going to be able to attend now :( (suspected ligament damage, potentially putting me out for most of 2017 too)

What's more annoying is I've got a lovely fresh piece of willow arriving Thursday and it'll likely be sat gathering dust for the foreseeable future now - typical!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on November 21, 2016, 11:53:22 AM
Really sorry to hear that Adam, wishing you a speedy recovery mate.

If the willow needs reviewing and playing in I'm always happy to help a mate out... ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Neon Cricket on November 21, 2016, 12:09:42 PM
Really sorry to hear that Adam, wishing you a speedy recovery mate.

If the willow needs reviewing and playing in I'm always happy to help a mate out... ;)

Cheers mate - it was actually at the Dorset net that I did it, didn't think much of it when I left as it didn't really hurt at the time but got steadily worse over the past few weeks!

Haha I'm sure! This one is likely destined for the new website now - although after it's had it's picture taken then it'd be rude to leave it locked away in the cupboard ;)!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on November 21, 2016, 10:12:16 PM
might be a little late, have to go into work then walk the dog, hopefully I will be on the road by 10.30
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Batbuddy99 on November 21, 2016, 10:22:54 PM
Just sending the money over now @Mpt7
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: uknsaunders on November 21, 2016, 11:08:09 PM
Just sending the money over now @Mpt7

Will do the same tonight
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on November 22, 2016, 09:40:16 AM
Cripes, this is a whole lot of people!!  I'm going to bring a whole bunch of bananas!!!!

(Has anyone informed Sky Sports - they may want to get some footage of this)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on November 22, 2016, 09:59:16 AM
Well I'm planning on only taking a small duffle bag with me and (at most) 2 bats.  :o

Will I be refused entry at the door for such crimes?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on November 22, 2016, 10:05:10 AM
Cripes, this is a whole lot of people!!  I'm going to bring a whole bunch of bananas!!!!

(Has anyone informed Sky Sports - they may want to get some footage of this)

I would pay to see you bowling at Charles Coalville
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on November 22, 2016, 10:11:04 AM
Well I'm planning on only taking a small duffle bag with me and (at most) 2 bats.  :o


Coming on your moped again Cam?

(http://u04t.imgup.net/riding_mopdbec.jpg) (http://u04i.imgup.net/riding_mopdbec.jpg)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on November 22, 2016, 10:17:38 AM
Coming on your moped again Cam?

([url]http://u04t.imgup.net/riding_mopdbec.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://u04i.imgup.net/riding_mopdbec.jpg[/url])


Going up the M3 would be a right laugh on that!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on November 22, 2016, 10:47:46 AM
Well I'm planning on only taking a small duffle bag with me and (at most) 2 bats.  :o

Will I be refused entry at the door for such crimes?

who are you and what have you done with Cam
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on November 22, 2016, 10:48:39 AM
I reckon he has found himself a bird
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on November 22, 2016, 11:01:06 AM
Yup - one covered in the Colonels special blend of herbs and spices!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: tom line on November 22, 2016, 11:05:40 AM
Funny way of describing honey g Brucey
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on November 22, 2016, 12:45:25 PM
I reckon he has found himself a bird

I wish! :-[
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on November 22, 2016, 12:48:36 PM
Funny way of describing honey g Brucey


Phwoar!
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/2013-12/HoneyG_zpsqipcqz3v.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/2013-12/HoneyG_zpsqipcqz3v.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on November 22, 2016, 12:53:32 PM
GET A JOCK STRAP ON THAT AND AN HOUR ON THE BOWLING MACHINE
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on November 22, 2016, 01:48:37 PM
([url]http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/2013-12/HoneyG_zpsqipcqz3v.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/2013-12/HoneyG_zpsqipcqz3v.jpg.html[/url])


That's David Cameron right?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on November 22, 2016, 02:26:15 PM
we should re start the look-a-likey thread.

def one of the more interesting subjects on the forum in recent years  :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on November 23, 2016, 10:14:11 AM
Just sending the money over now @Mpt7

Will do the same tonight

Money received chaps many thanks
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on November 23, 2016, 08:25:38 PM
Sorry all to far for me this time
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on November 23, 2016, 08:46:53 PM
Sorry all to far for me this time

In other words, his missus won't let him.  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: tom line on November 23, 2016, 08:56:58 PM
@Woodyspin did you want me to bring the chest guard along bud?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on November 23, 2016, 09:49:58 PM
Anyone bringing anything interesting for swapsies / sale?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on November 23, 2016, 11:09:46 PM
@Woodyspin did you want me to bring the chest guard along bud?

Yeah could i just try it please mate, possible i may be put of pocket after Sunday!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on November 23, 2016, 11:44:59 PM
Yeah could i just try it please mate, possible i may be put of pocket after Sunday!


What do you need that for mate you feeding the bowling machine to @Northern monkey again😉
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on November 24, 2016, 06:32:50 AM

What do you need that for mate you feeding the bowling machine to @Northern monkey again😉

I was hoping me and @WalkingWicket37 would have a jousting session
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: tom line on November 24, 2016, 07:01:07 AM
Is that a euphemism? @Woodyspin
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on November 24, 2016, 09:43:43 AM
Sorry all to far for me this time

till next time Mr Soulman
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on November 24, 2016, 09:45:43 AM
Anyone bringing anything interesting for swapsies / sale?

I will be bringing my H4Ls and I'm always keen for something new
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on November 24, 2016, 09:52:47 AM
I will be bringing my H4Ls and I'm always keen for something new

You will be popular!!  :)
Im bringing a big bag of sweets...no no no funny ball polishing to eat!!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on November 24, 2016, 10:03:53 AM
You will be popular!!  :)
Im bringing a big bag of sweets...no no no funny ball polishing to eat!!!

Bruce doesn't need any more "help"!! it's already going round corners!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on November 24, 2016, 10:04:28 AM
Perhaps everyone could bring some sort of snacks or baked goods and we could have a large buffet table at the back (as well as buffet in the nets!!)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on November 24, 2016, 10:15:17 AM
I'm game for that

I can bring the mars bars
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on November 24, 2016, 10:27:03 AM
Perhaps everyone could bring some sort of snacks or baked goods and we could have a large buffet table at the back (as well as buffet in the nets!!)

No room for food mate we all know it's all about the bats  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on November 24, 2016, 10:49:47 AM
Speak for yourself!!! For me , it's a close run thing between a new H4L and a Jamaican Ginger Cake!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on November 24, 2016, 12:51:11 PM
Is that a euphemism? @Woodyspin

Aren't you too young to be learning about the birds and the bees?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: tom line on November 24, 2016, 01:07:29 PM
Aren't you too young to be learning about the birds and the bees?
Year 6 SATs are comprehensive these days
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: edge on November 24, 2016, 07:41:03 PM
I'd be in the market for a h4l, will bring along a few sticks that could find a new home.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Chalkie on November 24, 2016, 08:11:57 PM
@Mpt7  things have changed again, and I can now come along for a couple of hours, so will sort out my payment tonight. May be tempted by a H4L if I can find something you like the look of, what weight do you use?

If I can get my act together I will be posting some softs (Ayrtek and VKS) and a bat in the sale thread before the weekend, and can bring along on Sunday if anyone is interested.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on November 24, 2016, 08:19:15 PM
Everyone seems to be bringing possible bats to swap, sell or trade!
Therefore I think I will bring along some willow for people to stroke! Maybe Laver Sig, Original SAF, Scat Prof, Hick and Adam Gilly match bats?
Anyway, should be a damn good day! :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on November 24, 2016, 08:25:00 PM
Bats to swap? I feel I'm letting everyone down with my plan on taking two (at most!) :-[
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on November 24, 2016, 08:31:04 PM
Everyone seems to be bringing possible bats to swap, sell or trade!
Therefore I think I will bring along some willow for people to stroke! Maybe Laver Sig, Original SAF, Scat Prof, Hick and Adam Gilly match bats?
Anyway, should be a damn good day! :)

Pete you still got Andrew Straus match bat if so can you bring it along please
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on November 24, 2016, 08:43:13 PM
Think we're gonna need some security!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on November 24, 2016, 10:19:32 PM
Everyone seems to be bringing possible bats to swap, sell or trade!
Therefore I think I will bring along some willow for people to stroke! Maybe Laver Sig, Original SAF, Scat Prof, Hick and Adam Gilly match bats?
Anyway, should be a damn good day! :)

@petehosk - bring the light stuff!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on November 26, 2016, 06:02:05 PM
I've got the sweets and a bottle top and some used balls if one of the bowlers can show me how to get it off gun barrel straight I'd appreciate it.

Let's hope there's no undercover ICC officials in the group.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on November 26, 2016, 06:35:57 PM
Got three bags full of kit having to take my van instead of the car just so I can fit it in there going to be some serious willow on show
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on November 26, 2016, 07:09:28 PM
The missus has done some brownies and flapjacks
But, it's a bit of a drive down , so not sure if there will be any left when I get there!ha
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on November 26, 2016, 07:13:47 PM
I've bought some biscuits, that's us set food wise!

I feel I'm letting myself and the forum down bringing just one small duffle bag of "essential only" kit now though :-[
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Batbuddy99 on November 26, 2016, 07:20:11 PM
I thought essential only kit was your definition of a small shop tho cam?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on November 26, 2016, 07:44:03 PM
I thought essential only kit was your definition of a small shop tho cam?


(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/2013-12/20161126_191125_zpslelo0szm.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/2013-12/20161126_191125_zpslelo0szm.jpg.html)

Still better stocked than some shops... ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Ams4287 on November 26, 2016, 07:48:51 PM
A few pics of the action (face to names) & willow on display would be good to see from us fellow forum members up country chaps
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on November 26, 2016, 07:56:07 PM
A few pics of the action (face to names) & willow on display would be good to see from us fellow forum members up country chaps

Might be hard as there will be over 100 bats on show tomorrow and that's just between me and @petehosk 😉
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Ams4287 on November 26, 2016, 08:00:54 PM
Might be hard as there will be over 100 bats on show tomorrow and that's just between me and @petehosk 😉

Lol nice Simon, skip the Van and just go for a 7.5t
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on November 26, 2016, 08:04:11 PM
Years ago, I would have looked at that post Simon, and said yeah yeah whatever
But knowing you guys now, I know there will literally be hundreds of world class one off bats there!
Just wait until people see your new one mate, gonna cause a stir that one!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: tom line on November 26, 2016, 08:11:40 PM
Im a fan of the NV myself @Northern monkey
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on November 26, 2016, 08:17:26 PM
Ha ha me too mate
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on November 26, 2016, 08:53:13 PM
Ok - managed to get bats down to 22 but will try to stream it down to a few less.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on November 27, 2016, 09:02:36 AM
Morning chaps

Final role call complete. so we are going for a flat rate of £10 per head

21 people so the first hour will be a test in variation for the batsmen but once we get in to the whole hall we will get 4 nets going.

So if you paid £15 then you will be returned £5 these are below

@Simon May
@Fattus
@PPCCOperner
@Pete Hosk
@jblowe
@Dorset Dan

@neoncricket - I owe you £15 as you are unable to make it

This leaves us with a little extra (£25) which I planned to use for a future session or put behind the bar for the first round, I don't mind either way

see you all @ 11


Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on November 27, 2016, 04:18:14 PM
big thanks to Matt. really enjoyable day
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Batbuddy99 on November 27, 2016, 04:28:27 PM
I echo the sentiments above, really fun day out!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on November 27, 2016, 04:55:31 PM
Thanks for organising Matt, another good session and even a bat or two for sale

Top stuff  :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: felix on November 27, 2016, 05:13:50 PM
Second all that, thanks Matt. Tremendous turnout and something for everyone, whether you wanted a bowler vs batsman contest, earnest dissection of technique one on of the two bowling machines, or just wanted to stroke the vast quantities of wood on display.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: edge on November 27, 2016, 05:54:18 PM
Cracking day, thanks to all and particularly Matt! Nursing my aches and pains with a cold beer at home.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on November 27, 2016, 06:54:25 PM
Oh, so much to discuss!! But folks - WE HAVE A NEW FORUM BROMANCE!!!! A certain pair spent many hours together in one net, with their heads together furtively discussing tips and techniques. In fact, it took a bucket of cold water and some flapjacks to seperate them!

Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you - KING GEORGE & HENRY:

(http://h04t.imgup.net/georgec3c1.jpg) (http://h04i.imgup.net/georgec3c1.jpg)  (http://v62t.imgup.net/henry950f.jpg) (http://v62i.imgup.net/henry950f.jpg)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on November 27, 2016, 07:03:21 PM
I hope there is plenty of pics of today on the way shortly.

Also nicest bat of the day goes to????
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on November 27, 2016, 07:06:02 PM
Simon has a 50/50 monster which is the biggest 'useable weight' bat certainly I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: uknsaunders on November 27, 2016, 07:07:19 PM
Oh, so much to discuss!! But folks - WE HAVE A NEW FORUM BROMANCE!!!! A certain pair spent many hours together in one net, with their heads together furtively discussing tips and techniques. In fact, it took a bucket of cold water and some flapjacks to seperate them!

Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you - KING GEORGE & HENRY:

([url]http://h04t.imgup.net/georgec3c1.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://h04i.imgup.net/georgec3c1.jpg[/url])  ([url]http://v62t.imgup.net/henry950f.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://v62i.imgup.net/henry950f.jpg[/url])


Jealous lol

Nobody else seemed interested in using the bowling machine so we just kept using it...
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on November 27, 2016, 07:12:47 PM
I am jealous! Who wouldn't want to lose themselves in that beard!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on November 27, 2016, 07:24:02 PM
Well done matt! I havn't moved since i got in...
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on November 27, 2016, 07:26:13 PM
So, for those of you who follow the soap-opera that is the Southern Nets (a bit like The Kardashians but with more polishing of balls), there are many things to report:

New chums arrived;

Dorset Dan - a ruddy-cheeked West-countryman who made sure everyone knew he hadn't played for many years. Total bandit, he bowled slingy away-swingers that were not filth, and smacked the ball about with gusto. Do not play this man at golf for money!

Jordan - not the large-breasted tabloid whore, but in fact @Woodyspin 's special friend that he bought along. Didn't see him bat, but he bowled late outswingers at a jaunty pace, and pinned @Northern monkey on his poppadum fingers.

Edge the Ledge - our own little 'gert lush' Bristolian, lanky and long of limb (a bit like an orangutan) he propelled the ball down from an energetic run, all arms and legs flailing and tested out the middle of the pitch. I found he was best played from square-leg with attempted slaps through the covers. Thoroughly decent fellow, although I suspect he ate all the flapjacks!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on November 27, 2016, 07:34:41 PM
I did fancy a slap of some 50mph half volleys on the bowling machine, but felt a bit of a gooseberry, and didn't feel comfortable interrupting .

Cracking day as always, many thanks for Matt for sorting
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on November 27, 2016, 07:44:59 PM
Jealous lol
Nobody else seemed interested in using the bowling machine so we just kept using it...

I thought the same as Northern! You two looked so cozy and intimate in your net that I didn't want to intrude either!
But was a great net although I was disappointed to miss out on those scrummy looking brownies!

Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on November 27, 2016, 07:45:48 PM
In other news, Del Boy May and Rodney Line set up shop at the back of the net, frequently trying to set up passers-by with genuine Swiss Waches and Nylons.

Simons new H4L 50/50 is enormous and ridiculous



@WalkingWicket37 was wearing a very tight pair of hot-pants, think: (http://j88t.imgup.net/hot_pants7561.jpg) (http://j88i.imgup.net/hot_pants7561.jpg)

@tom line  bats better with a middling bat than a normal bat

@Batbuddy99  looked like a million dollars with a Mongoose MMi thingy, in fact intimidating the bowling machine.

Brownies are more popular than flapjack, which is in turn more popular than bananas

Everyone is quite casual about when they want to bat, until then end of the net, when we end up with 3.5 bowlers for 2 nets, and 7 people ask if they can have 'a bit of a hit?'

Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: edge on November 27, 2016, 08:27:46 PM
I found he was best played from square-leg with attempted slaps through the covers.
For this read Fattus applied the Jumbo with extreme prejudice! Was glad to be on the receiving end of what I believe is referred to as proper batting.

I think you could cut Simon's h4l in half and it still wouldn't pass the new MCC size regulations.

Hoping for some snaps from paparazzi @WalkingWicket37 to come?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Chalkie on November 27, 2016, 08:29:32 PM
Another great forum net, thanks to Matt for organising.

Missed out on the brownies but the flapjack was good  :)



Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on November 27, 2016, 08:32:08 PM
IT WAS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on November 27, 2016, 08:45:19 PM
I didn't do a great job of taking pictures, as I only got a few and missed most people attending!

I think @mp07 spotted the camera...
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20161127_131949_zpsnescgruf.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20161127_131949_zpsnescgruf.jpg.html)

@Woodyspin putting a shift in!
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20161127_131642_zps48bqhtta.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20161127_131642_zps48bqhtta.jpg.html)

@Northern monkey showing @tom line which end of the bat to hold
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/2013-12/20161127_131651_zps464dod1p.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/2013-12/20161127_131651_zps464dod1p.jpg.html)

Fattus teaching Benji (@Batbuddy99) how to be a bender
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20161127_131931_zpslhwec0zz.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20161127_131931_zpslhwec0zz.jpg.html)

And from left to right (I hope I tag the tight people here, I'm crap with names...)
@edge @Chalkie @FattusCattus @simonmay5
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20161127_131936_zpstmzyfodd.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20161127_131936_zpstmzyfodd.jpg.html)

And lastly, @uknsaunders climbing on a chair so he could see over the stumps
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20161127_203201_zpsmsira8ip.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20161127_203201_zpsmsira8ip.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on November 27, 2016, 08:57:52 PM
Fattus teaching Benji (@Batbuddy99) how to be a bender
([url]http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/20161127_131931_zpslhwec0zz.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/20161127_131931_zpslhwec0zz.jpg.html[/url])


Oh my God!! Look how slim and muscular (and bald and clueless!) I look!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on November 27, 2016, 09:02:23 PM
Benji listening with interest when told back-in-the-day you got a bus to the cricket matches and had to do three paper rounds just to afford the match fee!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on November 27, 2016, 09:02:50 PM
Oh, so much to discuss!! But folks - WE HAVE A NEW FORUM BROMANCE!!!! A certain pair spent many hours together in one net, with their heads together furtively discussing tips and techniques. In fact, it took a bucket of cold water and some flapjacks to seperate them!

Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you - KING GEORGE & HENRY:

([url]http://h04t.imgup.net/georgec3c1.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://h04i.imgup.net/georgec3c1.jpg[/url])  ([url]http://v62t.imgup.net/henry950f.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://v62i.imgup.net/henry950f.jpg[/url])


I had to ask Nick to put the balls in the machine as both my Butler and Footman have Sundays off.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: uknsaunders on November 27, 2016, 09:02:57 PM
Brucie woke up today and said "which of the dozen cricket shirts shall I wear,  I know I'll come as a cyclist.

Whether Cam will ever be able to have children after wearing those skin tight bright green shorts I'm not sure.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on November 27, 2016, 09:03:16 PM
Bruce! Your wasting away!
Will bring more brownies next time
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: tom line on November 27, 2016, 09:09:48 PM
Thank you @DorsetDan I am confused how I manage to hit better with a middling bat than an actual one though
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: edge on November 27, 2016, 09:29:13 PM
Second that - hanky dad is a net bowling hero!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: 19reading87 on November 27, 2016, 10:13:44 PM
Look slim @FattusCattus
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on November 27, 2016, 10:27:29 PM
Well done for all for bringing lots of goodies and treats!
Was a great day although some of us "real men" were butch and manly enough to go to the pub after for a burger and pint!
Although we do understand that you "modern men" types had to tootle back to your Bosses wives.

And Fattuscattus may need to be renamed slimmuscattus at this rate! Was like having Jason Statham bowling at you but without the stubble!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on November 27, 2016, 10:30:01 PM
Will join for a beer next time, i was knackered and still am though!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on November 27, 2016, 11:01:29 PM
Gutted I didn't make it, poisoned by my mother!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on November 28, 2016, 05:08:46 PM
you missed a good session, some fabulous bat collections

but you didn't miss 4 days of aching limbs  :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: procricket on November 28, 2016, 05:15:43 PM
One of these days I may come down if invited and be good to meet up with the ones I have not meet and have a look at some of the bats on offer...
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: tom line on November 28, 2016, 05:21:12 PM
Really was a very good net yesterday nice to see some new faces and some familiar ones, big thanks to Matt for organising and Pete and Simon for bringing a shop with them to look through.
Also got to face an 11 year old who was getting some coaching down there, he's a serious talent that lad going to be some player
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on November 28, 2016, 05:27:20 PM
Aha yes!!  How did I forget the 11 year old that bounced @petehosk  - cricketing gold that was!!

A really good net, however, I am now a great big stiffy!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on November 28, 2016, 06:34:22 PM

) His batting was the second most majestic style on display after @jblowe too I'd say :)

Ah when you can only play one shot, there is no point in leaving it a home!!!  Next season I am going to have the Royal Imperial Guard enforce a "Pitch it up Rule".  Any bowler found bowling short to a good length will be taken to the tower and given a damn good thrashing.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on November 28, 2016, 11:32:42 PM
Aha yes!!  How did I forget the 11 year old that bounced @petehosk  - cricketing gold that was!!

That kid was quite quick and it was a surprise that he had the pace. I still had enough time to do my Matrix sway in plenty of time.
His best ball was beautiful line and length just outside of off stump - was a peach of a ball. Wouldn't like to face him in 2 or 3 years!!

The older youngster who joined our net at the end was a bit of a bugger to face too! Never seen anything so fast especially off about 2 yards run up. I think after getting lucky and driving one ok all bets were off and he was after my head! I tried my tried and tested "I haven't played cricket for... blah blah blah" but I think he though I was taking the pi.. biscuit. Still got a swollen, purple finger from a bouncer I only partially managed to defend!

Does lack the comedy gold of the younger chap completely unexpectedly whistling one past Pete's ears with all eyes on the net though :) His batting was the second most majestic style on display after @jblowe too I'd say :)

I saw that youth! He barely ran in and then launched the ball down at you at twice the pace I would expect from that tiny run up!
And how could I get close to comparing to the pure regal majestic style of Jason! His beard alone deserves a National Day off to celebrate it's brilliance!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on November 29, 2016, 08:58:57 AM
Gents,

A cracking effort to all attending. some serious willow on show!! Pete, Simon. you two never fail to disappoint and Nick those were some seriously large bits of Wood!
I've transferred cash back to those that paid 15 early and to those with dicky tummies (church) and dodgy knees (Neon)

You all make the event and I always learn so much! @tom line you're teaching me how to clean a bat up one day soon!!

may Santa bring you some good wood!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Neon Cricket on November 29, 2016, 12:32:14 PM
Cheers @Mpt7 - didn't even give the cash a thought so really appreciate that.

Hopefully I'll be back on my feet in time for a net soon!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: tom line on November 30, 2016, 09:20:08 AM
Happy to answer any questions any you have @Mpt7
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on August 27, 2017, 09:46:06 PM
So here's the thing - I only played half a season this year through work and family commitments. I thought I'd reached the end of the line and that the interest was finally waning.

However, I'm only 46 and I have a nagging feel I've still got 3 or 4 years of league cricket left in me (I still can't seem to quite give it up).

So with this in mind I'm in the process of working out how to bowl one that goes away and also the smack-it / block-it method of batting.

So it is with much surprise I am wondering if my usual Southern Net chums are all up for multiple nets in the off season at Eversley?

CMON YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on August 27, 2017, 09:47:49 PM
DAH......YES!!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Sivlar13 on August 27, 2017, 09:51:07 PM
I'm there!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on August 27, 2017, 09:56:41 PM
Going on a couple of conversations with them, I would say that Si, Tom and Cam would be pretty keen as well
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on August 27, 2017, 10:56:51 PM
In
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Chalkie on August 27, 2017, 11:25:15 PM
Absolutely up for this. Hardly had a bat this year so need something to justify the quality willow I've been stockpiling.

@FattusCattus how about you show me how to bowl the inswinger and I will show you the away swinger.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: felix on August 28, 2017, 05:47:33 AM
Count me in Brucie!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Neon Cricket on August 28, 2017, 06:22:41 AM
Yep, count me in mate!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on August 28, 2017, 06:37:00 AM
Yup, bring it on gents
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on August 28, 2017, 08:57:21 AM
Yep and im sure i can drag someone else with me
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on August 28, 2017, 09:50:56 AM
Sounds awesome lads, I'm sure I'll be able to come along for a few.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: IWTUK on August 28, 2017, 11:07:37 AM
Haven't played all season due to injury, but definitely up for some of these Bruce!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: LEACHY48 on August 28, 2017, 11:29:47 AM
great idea Bruce, id definitely be up for it.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on August 28, 2017, 01:43:00 PM
I'm keen

I prefer the CBF winter nets to the actual season...
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on August 28, 2017, 02:07:38 PM
I'll be in, complete convert to indoor practice in the last year -helps if you want to work on technique.good bunch of blokes no egos we are all just trying to improve

Stuart law said 'at 30 you need to practice twice as hard just to stay the same'

Lets do it  :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 07, 2017, 08:16:55 AM
So - how soon is too soon?

November?

End of October!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

End of September!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


...and any special requests,  bananas?  brownies?  samosas?  straight bowling?  a vaping lounge?   a fart-free environment?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on September 07, 2017, 08:34:56 AM
Next week is too soon but keen for end of sept/start or oct time

I did enjoy the brownies also. I can bring useless knowledge and and extra person.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on September 07, 2017, 08:36:33 AM
Where are the southern nets held lads?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 07, 2017, 08:43:49 AM
http://www.eversleyindoorcricket.co.uk/contact.html (http://www.eversleyindoorcricket.co.uk/contact.html)

However you are not allowed to come if you are any good. @Woodyspin is a borderline entrant, but @WalkingWicket37  can come any time :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on September 07, 2017, 08:50:47 AM
thank you @FattusCattus my batting i like to think i am ok bowling - NOPE lol pies all day long lol

its around an 1hr and a half from me - so wont be able to attend too often but i would like to
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on September 07, 2017, 08:59:01 AM
@velvetsky01  It's very worth it just to touch some of the magic wood on show!

End of September, works. just after my birthday would be ideal :-D

and don't worry nothing is pieyier than my leg spin!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 07, 2017, 09:18:48 AM
and don't worry nothing is pieyier than my leg spin!

My legspin contains more pies than Tesco! But beware, there is always a decent ball coming within the next dozen deliveries and the batsman will not know when this peach of a ball will be bowled! The problem is that i never know when it will be bowled either  ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on September 07, 2017, 09:27:21 AM
Always oop for a net and a drool at some lovely willow
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on September 07, 2017, 09:40:07 AM
@FattusCattus it's been too long my old friend so I'll try and make an appearance at one in Oct or Nov if arranged for those months.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 07, 2017, 09:52:13 AM
I'm sorry @SOULMAN1012  you clearly fail the talent criteria for these nets - you are simply too good and this may cause a problem.

You clearly need to be able to do at least one of the following:

A) Miss a slow straight one  ( @WalkingWicket37)

B) Run aggressively straight past one ( @ppccopener )

C) Turn a really funny colour and go and have a 'nice sit down' ( @Churchy1989 )

D) Bowl a few decent leggies then quit whilst your ahead by announcing your arm has dropped off ( @Mpt7 )

E) Make sweet love to the bowling machine instead of bowling ( @uknsaunders )

Do you bake at all?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: uknsaunders on September 07, 2017, 09:59:04 AM
How wrong can you be Mr FC.

I have witnessed Chris playing out 4 maidens in a t20 game. If that doesn't scream a deficiency of some sort I don't know what does.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: edge on September 07, 2017, 10:06:49 AM
I'll definitely be up for making the journey over from the west, top fun last time!

@DorsetDan noone believed you anyway, don't worry about it ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: richyreed on September 07, 2017, 10:08:22 AM
I'm only 10 mins down the road from Eversley so definitely up for some nets.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on September 07, 2017, 10:10:34 AM
@DorsetDan 'sorry if I'm completley rubbish ' and then timing it like a right handed tresco thick from the wesssscountry just one of the highlights then bowling inswing  and outswing at will.

But nothing tops the 9 year old whose dad asked if he could have a bowl and proceeded to bowl with serious wheels and injure a fully grown man

He was about 5 ft tall

Priceless.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on September 07, 2017, 10:22:18 AM
@FattusCattus you'll be glad to know ive not really bowled all year, only 60 odd overs and not batted either. Its been fun -_-
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on September 07, 2017, 12:43:28 PM
[url]http://www.eversleyindoorcricket.co.uk/contact.html[/url] ([url]http://www.eversleyindoorcricket.co.uk/contact.html[/url])

However you are not allowed to come if you are any good. @Woodyspin is a borderline entrant, but @WalkingWicket37  can come any time :)


I'll print this analysis off and put it on the mantlepiece next to my premier league winners medal...  ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Neon Cricket on September 07, 2017, 01:12:10 PM
thank you @FattusCattus my batting i like to think i am ok bowling - NOPE lol pies all day long lol

its around an 1hr and a half from me - so wont be able to attend too often but i would like to

Happy to offer a lift mate! I'm sure @DorsetDan will be keen too
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 07, 2017, 01:33:46 PM
I'll print this analysis off and put it on the mantlepiece next to my premier league winners medal...  ;)

Tiddlywinks is not a sport!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on September 07, 2017, 02:51:53 PM
I'm sorry @SOULMAN1012  you clearly fail the talent criteria for these nets - you are simply too good and this may cause a problem.

You clearly need to be able to do at least one of the following:

A) Miss a slow straight one  ( @WalkingWicket37)

B) Run aggressively straight past one ( @ppccopener )

C) Turn a really funny colour and go and have a 'nice sit down' ( @Churchy1989 )

D) Bowl a few decent leggies then quit whilst your ahead by announcing your arm has dropped off ( @Mpt7 )

E) Make sweet love to the bowling machine instead of bowling ( @uknsaunders )

Do you bake at all?

I've been know to do all the above before @FattusCattus before taking guard I'll have you know.

And @uknsaunders I think it was 2 maidens and a couple of singles. I knew you were bowling you see
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 07, 2017, 03:33:11 PM
Pete, are you over the trauma :)

I felt like the guy from Matrix! It was funny to have to sway away to a 12 year old!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on September 07, 2017, 05:00:32 PM
I felt like the guy from Matrix! It was funny to have to sway away to a 12 year old!

Don't lie about his age Pete, the lad was 8!  ;) :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on September 07, 2017, 07:23:35 PM
I am keen on attending a few nets over the winter.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 11, 2017, 12:10:19 PM
Anyway...enough about being bounced by 5 year olds!  :(

How about we put a couple of date suggestions out there?

I was thinking either of the following:

1. Saturday 7th October
2. Sunday 8th October
3. Saturday 21st October
4. Sunday 22nd October

That is less than 4 weeks away! Would everyone be ok with one of the above dates?
Please reply ASAP and once I have a few replies, I will call them and check availability on the dates above?
Also need to confirm numbers by the end of this week so we will know how many lanes?

 
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on September 11, 2017, 12:19:53 PM
In for all
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: uknsaunders on September 11, 2017, 12:21:59 PM
I think the 7th October is my club or league dinner, so ok apart from that one.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 11, 2017, 12:24:06 PM
Ok - on feedback, the possible guest list:

Up for it: (in no particular order)
Me
@roco
@RoCo Da Pixie
@FattusCattus
@Sivlar13
@Mpt7
@WalkingWicket37
@Chalkie
@felix
@neoncricket
@DorsetDan
@Northern monkey
@Woodyspin (+1)
@Churchy1989
@IWTUK
@LEACHY48
@ppccopener
@SOULMAN1012
@edge
@richyreed

Possibles:
@jblowe
@simonmay5
@tom line
@uknsaunders
@velvetsky01
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: LEACHY48 on September 11, 2017, 12:25:23 PM
Yeah I'm good for any of those dates
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on September 11, 2017, 12:27:54 PM
Sat 21 oct is perfect or 22nd sunday
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on September 11, 2017, 12:30:04 PM
Free both Saturdays or Sunday 8th
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: roco on September 11, 2017, 12:34:06 PM
prefer a sunday but can do sat if needed

long old list hope there is plenty of bowlers
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Vitas Cricket on September 11, 2017, 12:42:27 PM
I could probably do Sunday the 8th.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Neon Cricket on September 11, 2017, 12:49:34 PM
The 8th is best for me too

@velvetsky01 fancy it? I know @DorsetDan will be keen to join us!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on September 11, 2017, 12:51:45 PM
Sunday is my preferred choice please as Sats is a bit tough
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: RhysH on September 11, 2017, 12:54:02 PM
Is anyone going from or through Northampton?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 11, 2017, 01:00:25 PM
Is anyone going from or through Northampton?

Dear God No!!!

That's positively Northern!  :o
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: edge on September 11, 2017, 01:00:31 PM
May be able to do the 22nd but that's as good as it gets on those dates for me I'm afraid.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 11, 2017, 01:01:20 PM
21st or 22nd for me I'm afraid
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: roco on September 11, 2017, 01:08:14 PM
22nd seems to be the preferred for most

couldn't be a net without brucie
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on September 11, 2017, 01:15:55 PM
The 8th is best for me too

@velvetsky01 fancy it? I know @DorsetDan will be keen to join us!

I am keen - il just need to double check what we are doing on those dates as i know we are going away (but I cant remember which weekend that is) but with any luck it'll be a yes :-)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: TheDoc on September 11, 2017, 01:21:37 PM
New here  :)

Either 8th/22nd would prob work if there is still availability. Anyone from Yeovil/Sherborne area?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on September 11, 2017, 01:22:55 PM
22nd seems to be the preferred for most

couldn't be a net without brucie

Me neither it's not the same without being told 'Oi you got the bat the right way round?'
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 11, 2017, 01:32:22 PM
Ok - let's put it another way.....

Looks as though most faves are Sunday 22nd! Who CAN'T make it on 22nd?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Vitas Cricket on September 11, 2017, 01:44:49 PM
(https://i.makeagif.com/media/6-06-2014/P3ptm5.gif) (http://custombats.co.uk/gif/dragons-den-im-out-P3ptm5)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on September 11, 2017, 01:45:59 PM
@petehosk, I might be able to come down on the 22nd. But just as a spectator, as my knee is still (No Swearing Please)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on September 11, 2017, 01:46:59 PM
(http://m.quickmeme.com/img/14/14def6977c06e4809a755b76948dafb5e47432fa55ca9cca931a99f73b1c9e1a.jpg)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on September 11, 2017, 02:31:37 PM
I'm oreet fer any er them dates
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 11, 2017, 03:27:40 PM
what?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: roco on September 11, 2017, 03:58:24 PM
Southern translation

That would be splendid sir I'm free
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 11, 2017, 04:28:37 PM
Southern translation

That would be splendid sir I'm free


Got It!
(http://i67.tinypic.com/57cyr.jpg)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Neon Cricket on September 11, 2017, 06:17:26 PM
I'm out for the 22nd I'm afraid, NFL London season! :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on September 11, 2017, 06:38:47 PM
I should be about, let me check my plus 1 too
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on September 11, 2017, 06:40:41 PM
I should be about with a plus one for the 22nd
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on September 11, 2017, 06:52:08 PM
I'm out for the 22nd I'm afraid, NFL London season! :D

Ah bugger I had permission to go too lol
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 11, 2017, 06:53:09 PM
You two can't fool us, you'll be travelling together!

Ahhhh, 'cricket friends!'
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Neon Cricket on September 11, 2017, 07:14:26 PM
You two can't fool us, you'll be travelling together!

Ahhhh, 'cricket friends!'

Don't get jealous now Brucie ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on September 11, 2017, 07:32:45 PM
My missus has started doing cup cakes, so will bring a few as well as the brownies

Unless your all on diets??
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on September 11, 2017, 07:33:40 PM
My missus has started doing cup cakes, so will bring a few as well as the brownies

Unless your all on diets??

 Nope. Legend.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on September 11, 2017, 10:40:18 PM
Unless your all on diets??

On a what?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 11, 2017, 10:41:43 PM
My missus has started doing cup cakes, so will bring a few as well as the brownies

Unless your all on diets??

Fancy car-sharing mate? Promise not to partake in more than 10 5 2 cakes on the way to Eversley.....unless they are as yummy as those brownies were last time you brought them with you!
And have lost 4lb so there is room for a cake or two in my life right now!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on September 12, 2017, 06:03:33 AM
You've lost 4lb???
There was nothing on you before
It's me that needs to lose 4 stone, never mind pounds

Yeah of course for a lift mate
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 12, 2017, 08:10:48 AM
Don't get jealous now Brucie ;)

I'm not jealous - I have no cricket friends, simply wickets waiting to be taken
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on September 12, 2017, 10:28:25 AM
Sorry can't do 22nd Oct just got talked into going to Mexico and fly on 21st Nov and Dec look free so hopefully be another arranged soon
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Neon Cricket on September 12, 2017, 11:34:11 AM
Sorry can't do 22nd Oct just got talked into going to Mexico and fly on 21st

Haha you make it sound like a hardship! Sure there'll be more in Nov/Dec (need to see @FattusCattus in a Santa suit pre-Xmas that's for sure)!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on September 12, 2017, 12:20:36 PM
Haha you make it sound like a hardship! Sure there'll be more in Nov/Dec (need to see @FattusCattus in a Santa suit pre-Xmas that's for sure)!

It's a hardship with that money I could have bought 6/7 end of season bargain bats
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Chalkie on September 12, 2017, 12:21:54 PM
Sun 22nd looks promising for me.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on September 12, 2017, 01:29:26 PM
Lovers of big GN's rejoice :)

Yes i must request people bring all theie big GNs so i can drool over them and spend some alone time with them
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 12, 2017, 01:33:31 PM
I was defo planning on another in November and one in December too.
The way I look at it, even if there are only 2 people then still always worth a net!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on September 12, 2017, 01:45:16 PM
Great stuff Pete.

Looks like this one will be well attended.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on September 12, 2017, 03:49:53 PM
Hopefully I can bring Ram along Pete, be nice to face him in the nets again
And he's desperate for a look at bats again, don't think he could quite believe it last time
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 12, 2017, 04:16:56 PM
He's a very consistent and high quality bowler mate!
I prefer to watch him bowl against other teams rather than face him, but all good practice. Plus he is a smashing bloke too!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 12, 2017, 04:33:22 PM
I can tell you one thing - he doesn't like the dibbly-dobblies when he's batting. They right proper confused him!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: richthekeeper on September 12, 2017, 05:37:05 PM
I'd love to come if there's space!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on September 12, 2017, 05:51:46 PM
If anyone has any SSH bats their looking to part with, please bring 😍
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: edge on September 12, 2017, 06:04:26 PM
If anyone has any SSH bats their looking to part with, please bring 😍
Got some SHs and a hacksaw? ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on September 12, 2017, 07:00:40 PM
Got some SHs and a hacksaw? ;)
They won't be balance well lol
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on September 12, 2017, 07:03:15 PM
They won't be balanced well lol

Remake the knob you've cut off with lead tape.
Job done!  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: felix on September 13, 2017, 11:26:22 AM
I hope I'm not too late to say I'm up for the 22nd @petehosk ?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 13, 2017, 01:42:20 PM
I hope I'm not too late to say I'm up for the 22nd @petehosk ?

Yes!!  The Wounded Bison rides again!  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on September 13, 2017, 01:58:05 PM
dates work for me. i like cricket
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: felix on September 13, 2017, 02:19:35 PM
Yes!!  The Wounded Bison rides again!  :D

thought it was a Rhino not a Bison but that would be splitting hairs.  I hope the floor at Eversley doesn't collapse under the strain of my run up  :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Jaffa on September 13, 2017, 03:33:03 PM
I have to be in the UK later on in the year. Aberdeen to be precise.

I wonder if I can make it possible to swing by a southern winter net.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 13, 2017, 03:41:23 PM
thought it was a Rhino not a Bison but that would be splitting hairs.  I hope the floor at Eversley doesn't collapse under the strain of my run up  :)

Definately a Bison - it's marginally more lithe than a Rhino.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 14, 2017, 07:43:52 AM
Ok all - as far as I can make out from replies, the below is latest update:

So please read the following and if your name is in the YES section then that means you are coming (I will be after a small paypal payment to confirm your place soon) Also please confirm whether you have a "plus 1" so we can plan numbers asap.
For those in the TO CONFIRM section, please check and confirm asap so I can move you to the YES (or NO) section  :)
For those in the NOT THIS TIME section, we will try to work on the best dates for you guys next net (hopefully Nov/Dec)

YES
Myself
@roco
@FattusCattus
@Mpt7
@Chalkie
@felix
@DorsetDan
@Northern monkey (plus 1?)
@Woodyspin (plus 1?)
@Churchy1989 (plus 1?)
@LEACHY48
@ppccopener
@richthekeeper
@jblowe (batting only as is recovering from injury)

TO CONFIRM
@Sivlar13
@tom line
@simonmay5
@IWTUK
@uknsaunders
@edge
@richyreed
@RoCo Da Pixie
@TheDoc
@RhysH

NOT THIS TIME
@WalkingWicket37
@neoncricket
@velvetsky01
@SOULMAN1012
@Vitas Cricket

Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on September 14, 2017, 07:49:49 AM
@petehosk was it the 22nd in the end?

count me in
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 14, 2017, 07:51:33 AM
@petehosk was it the 22nd in the end?

count me in

Yes was the 22nd - will put you on the YES section  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: richyreed on September 14, 2017, 08:03:34 AM
Yeah I should be able to make it, pencil me in please!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: RhysH on September 14, 2017, 08:04:17 AM
Dont think I can make that date Pete - sorry!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 14, 2017, 08:18:04 AM
Keep the updates coming - I will message Si and Tom directly.

So just need to hear from the following as to whether they are a YES or NO....

@Sivlar13
@IWTUK
@uknsaunders
@edge
@TheDoc


Plus need to know about any PLUS 1 numbers
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: roco on September 14, 2017, 08:23:42 AM
do some of us count as plus 1?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 14, 2017, 09:15:54 AM
You don't anymore mate!! You have lost weight!  ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 14, 2017, 09:20:30 AM
So Eversley called me back and they only had up until 2pm free.
I have therefore booked from 10am-2pm on the 22nd. Managed to get the entire hall (4 lanes) plus a Bola bowling machine PLUS the Merlin bowling machine (likey!!) for a very good price!
So depending on numbers, there is lots of opportunity for people to use the Merlin bowling machine which will be novel!  :)

Current updated attendance list is.....

YES
Myself
@roco
@FattusCattus
@Mpt7
@Chalkie
@felix
@DorsetDan
@Northern monkey (plus 1?)
@Woodyspin (plus 1?)
@Churchy1989 (plus 1?)
@LEACHY48
@ppccopener
@richthekeeper
@jblowe (batting only as is recovering from injury)
@RoCo Da Pixie
@richyreed

TO CONFIRM
@Sivlar13
@tom line
@simonmay5
@IWTUK
@uknsaunders
@edge
@TheDoc

NOT THIS TIME
@WalkingWicket37
@neoncricket
@velvetsky01
@SOULMAN1012
@Vitas Cricket
@RhysH
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: RhysH on September 14, 2017, 09:37:25 AM
Still really hardly debating this. 1hr 40 mins drive for me from Northampton which is a fair haul.
Ill stay where I am on the list for now & decide.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 14, 2017, 09:46:35 AM
Still really hardly debating this. 1hr 40 mins drive for me from Northampton which is a fair haul.
Ill stay where I am on the list for now & decide.

As well as the 4 hours of nets, Merlin bowling machine, willow admiring and stroking, there is likely to be the most awesome choc brownies, possibly some flapjacks, bananas, plus if we are really lucky some samosas!! Plus there is the experience of dealing with the nature-defying swing bowling of Fattus!
And if that's not enough, you have enough willow geek chat to last you until 2018 plus there is a local pub some of us go to after which serves a very decent burger!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: roco on September 14, 2017, 10:02:22 AM
3 1/2 hours drive for me but I'd drive more to watch the elegance of bruce swishing his blade

and me and hosk have business
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Jaffa on September 14, 2017, 10:02:59 AM
Still really hardly debating this. 1hr 40 mins drive for me from Northampton which is a fair haul.
Ill stay where I am on the list for now & decide.

I'm thinking of driving from Holland for this. I have some bats for Tom to refurb so why not drop them off?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 14, 2017, 10:12:38 AM
I am obviously a yes - and you are all my prey!  (unless I am batting, then I am your bunny)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 14, 2017, 10:16:23 AM
3 1/2 hours drive for me but I'd drive more to watch the elegance of bruce swishing his blade

and me and hosk have business

It will work out at no more than £15 each for nets! So that has to be cheaper than sending a bag via courier! Or around the same! You know it makes sense Rodney!
 ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: roco on September 14, 2017, 10:18:39 AM
ok del boy i'll trust ya
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: alexhilly1492 on September 14, 2017, 11:44:12 AM
2 hours for me and I'm in @petehosk
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: RhysH on September 14, 2017, 11:46:51 AM
You know what pencil me in @petehosk , 22nd Oct sounds good :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 14, 2017, 12:03:52 PM
Thanks for confirming @alexhilly1492 and @RhysH - will add you chaps in
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on September 14, 2017, 12:05:27 PM
I may have a +1 if that's ok?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 14, 2017, 12:09:44 PM
Currently........

YES
Myself
@roco
@FattusCattus
@Mpt7 (plus 1)
@Chalkie
@felix
@DorsetDan
@Northern monkey (plus 1?)
@Woodyspin (plus 1?)
@Churchy1989 (plus 1?)
@LEACHY48
@ppccopener
@richthekeeper
@jblowe (batting only as is recovering from injury)
@RoCo Da Pixie
@richyreed
@alexhilly1492
@RhysH

TO CONFIRM
@Sivlar13
@IWTUK
@uknsaunders
@edge
@TheDoc

NOT THIS TIME
@WalkingWicket37
@neoncricket
@velvetsky01
@SOULMAN1012
@Vitas Cricket
@tom line
@simonmay5
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on September 14, 2017, 12:53:49 PM
Rams confirmed Pete
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 14, 2017, 02:28:03 PM
Cheers Mark - thanks for confirming  :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 15, 2017, 09:04:53 AM
Right, I'm getting up for this now - I've just realised I've batted 3 times this season, so I think I might need a little time on the old bowling machine to remember which end of the stick to hold! any non-bowlers up for some feeding?

Does anyone actually know how to work the Merlin Machine - it's not going to fly out backwards or something?



Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Chalkie on September 15, 2017, 09:25:19 AM
Right, I'm getting up for this now - I've just realised I've batted 3 times this season, so I think I might need a little time on the old bowling machine to remember which end of the stick to hold! any non-bowlers up for some feeding?

Does anyone actually know how to work the Merlin Machine - it's not going to fly out backwards or something?


I assume this is what we are talking about

http://www.bola.co.uk/Merlyn.html (http://www.bola.co.uk/Merlyn.html)



Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on September 15, 2017, 09:27:26 AM
Yeah - it's auto feed and you just load it up, set it on "warne mode" and away we go!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 15, 2017, 09:36:18 AM
Can we set it to 'non-turning fat 60 year old club 3XI off-spinner' mode, so I can smash it around and look like a God?

Seriously though, I'd love to set it up to loopy lobs and practice dancing down the track (I'd even let someone keep to me to make their day :))
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: alexhilly1492 on September 15, 2017, 09:49:45 AM
Can we set it to 'non-turning fat 60 year old club 3XI off-spinner' mode, so I can smash it around and look like a God?

I can provide, "fat 25 year old off spinner who doesn't turn it much" if any use?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 15, 2017, 09:51:50 AM
I will chat to Eversley and see if there is easy instruction. Although it does sound like @Mpt7 may me a technical guru on it?
~Can anyone confirm for sure that they are familiar with how to use the Merlin machine?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on September 15, 2017, 10:07:56 AM
I expect I will have net with it before the CBF net so will make sure I know how to use it
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Jaffa on September 15, 2017, 10:24:09 AM
Can we set it to 'non-turning fat 60 year old club 3XI off-spinner' mode, so I can smash it around and look like a God?

Seriously though, I'd love to set it up to loopy lobs and practice dancing down the track (I'd even let someone keep to me to make their day :))

I'm your man for those deliveries if you like Bruce.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on September 15, 2017, 11:45:25 AM
I can provide, "fat 25 year old off spinner who doesn't turn it much" if any use?

You sound like you'll fill the void of fat non turning off spinner I have left by not attending!  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 16, 2017, 08:45:34 AM
You sound like you'll fill the void of fat non turning off spinner I have left by not attending!  :D

Which has now changed  ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 16, 2017, 08:50:12 AM
Latest update...

YES
Myself
Roco
FattusCattus
Mpt7
Mpt7’s plus 1
Chalkie
felix
DorsetDan
Northern monkey
Ram
@Woodyspin (plus 1?)
@Churchy1989 (plus 1?)
LEACHY48
ppccopener
richthekeeper
jblowe (batting only as is recovering from injury)
RoCo Da Pixie
Richyreed
alexhilly1492
RhysH
@WalkingWicket37

TO CONFIRM
@Sivlar13
@IWTUK
@uknsaunders
@edge
@TheDoc

NOT THIS TIME
neoncricket
velvetsky01
SOULMAN1012
Vitas Cricket
tom line
simonmay5


Need to get the following:
@Woodyspin Please confirm whether there is a plus 1?
@Churchy1989 Please confirm whether there is a plus 1?
@Sivlar13 Please confirm whether you are attending?
@IWTUK Please confirm whether you are attending?
@uknsaunders Please confirm whether you are attending?
@edge Please confirm whether you are attending?
@TheDoc Please confirm whether you are attending?

Plus any other person definitely up for it, please let me now asap?

If you guys could please confirm either way the end of the weekend, that would be perfect.


Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on September 16, 2017, 09:11:38 AM
Brilliant stuff Pete thanks for organising do we need to start transferring money this weekend? If so we will get moving on that
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 16, 2017, 09:34:29 AM
Will do £10 paypal deposit next week from all the people attending - to be fair it should only be around £12 per person in total anyway!
Just want to nail down the numbers early if possible.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on September 16, 2017, 09:44:47 AM
Ok

Good to see @WalkingWicket37 has dumped his date on the 22nd as is now coming

Plenty more fish in the sea, only so many legendary CBF nets to attend

Top stuff Camelot !
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: edge on September 16, 2017, 11:33:10 AM
Sorry Pete I'm a probable yes but still pending for the moment! Will let you know for sure asap?   Can confirm I'm in @petehosk ! May also have a plus 1 if there's space for one extra.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: uknsaunders on September 16, 2017, 03:40:05 PM
I should be ok for the 22nd
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: IWTUK on September 16, 2017, 04:07:39 PM
Hi @petehosk

Apologies for the delayed reply; I'm not around that weekend now sadly, but please keep me informed of other dates throughout the off season, definitely find time for one of them!

Go well all those attending,
Ian
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 17, 2017, 05:51:41 PM
YES
Myself
Roco
FattusCattus
Mpt7
Mpt7’s plus 1
Chalkie
felix
DorsetDan
Northern monkey
Ram
@Woodyspin (plus 1?)
@Churchy1989 (plus 1?)
LEACHY48
ppccopener
richthekeeper
jblowe (Coach, Bowling machine feeder and owner of a rather splendid beard!)
RoCo Da Pixie
Richyreed
alexhilly1492
RhysH
@WalkingWicket37
@edge
Edge’s +1
@uknsaunders


TO CONFIRM
@Sivlar13
@TheDoc

NOT THIS TIME
neoncricket
velvetsky01
SOULMAN1012
Vitas Cricket
tom line
simonmay5
@IWTUK

Need to get the following:
@Churchy1989 Please confirm whether there is a plus 1?
@Sivlar13 Please confirm whether you are attending?
@TheDoc Please confirm whether you are attending?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on September 17, 2017, 06:05:39 PM
My plus one will have to confirm later as he's not sure what he is working yet
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on September 17, 2017, 06:59:58 PM
@petehosk Please change my statues to "Suffering from a knee injury".  Not sure if I will be able to take part, but I am willing to feed the bowling machine if required.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 17, 2017, 07:12:42 PM
@petehosk Please change my statues to "Suffering from a knee injury".  Not sure if I will be able to take part, but I am willing to feed the bowling machine if required.

Ok - I will change your status to bowling machine feeder, Coach and general man about town!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 17, 2017, 08:56:17 PM
Excellent @jblowe , you are now my new batting buddy and trainer of the inept!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: TheDoc on September 18, 2017, 08:31:46 AM
Hi @petehosk - definitely a 'yes' now. Look forward to meeting everyone
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on September 18, 2017, 08:49:33 AM

I am thinking I may just pop along on me tod now

Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 18, 2017, 08:54:11 AM
This is the FINAL list chaps going on replies and info provided.

YES
Myself
Roco
FattusCattus
Mpt7
Mpt7’s plus 1
Chalkie
felix
DorsetDan
Northern monkey
Ram
Woodyspin
Woodyspin +1
Churchy1989
LEACHY48
ppccopener
richthekeeper
jblowe (batting only as is recovering from injury)
RoCo Da Pixie
Richyreed
alexhilly1492
RhysH
WalkingWicket37
edge
Edge’s +1
uknsaunders
@TheDoc


NOT THIS TIME
neoncricket
velvetsky01
SOULMAN1012
Vitas Cricket
tom line
simonmay5
IWTUK
@Sivlar13

I will soon be in touch about putting deposit down in next day or two.
Thanks and something to look forward to now that season is ending!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 18, 2017, 09:24:10 AM
Excellent work @petehosk  - do we need to start a separate thread for the list of snacks people will be bringing?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 18, 2017, 09:52:04 AM
Excellent work @petehosk  - do we need to start a separate thread for the list of snacks people will be bringing?

I think we should use this thread  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 18, 2017, 09:53:44 AM
I am thinking I may just pop along on me tod now

@velvetsky01     Can you confirm for sure today?

I want to try and avoid chopping and changing numbers.

Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on September 18, 2017, 09:54:32 AM
Yep no problem il check with the better half this evening
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on September 18, 2017, 02:57:27 PM
Excellent work @petehosk  - do we need to start a separate thread for the list of snacks people will be bringing?


I'll do a few brownies,(with extra for the drive down ho hum) and a few cup cakes
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 18, 2017, 03:02:21 PM

.....(with extra for the drive down ho hum)

OH YEH!  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 18, 2017, 04:07:37 PM
I'd better look into what else I can put a banana in to.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: alexhilly1492 on September 18, 2017, 04:10:47 PM
I'd better look into what else I can put a banana in to.

Steady on!!

im sure i can manage to bring some sort of cake (possibly chocolate orange)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on September 18, 2017, 04:58:59 PM
Ill bring some chocolate brownies.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 18, 2017, 05:04:26 PM
Not sure if I will be able to take part, but I am willing to feed the bowling machine if required.

@jblowe Great that you are willing to feed the bowling machine, but just as important...are you also willing to feed the hungry your FABULOUS samosas?  ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on September 18, 2017, 08:45:39 PM
@velvetsky01     Can you confirm for sure today?

I want to try and avoid chopping and changing numbers.

Hi @petehosk I am pleased to say I can attend - looking forward to it
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 22, 2017, 11:53:44 AM
Firstly Jaffa and his magical XL wand are attending (full list to follow once payments are out of the way)

And time will be 10am-2pm. Sorry about the early start but I wanted to get the entire hall to ourselves and all the machines too!! 
We can't have just any riff-raff being able to attend! ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: GoodLeave on September 22, 2017, 12:20:01 PM
Firstly Jaffa and his magical XL wand are attending (full list to follow once payments are out of the way)

This brings a new meaning to "Have bat, will travel"
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on September 23, 2017, 05:42:25 PM
Why does this have to be 4 weeks away?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Jaffa on September 23, 2017, 06:07:45 PM
This brings a new meaning to "Have bat, will travel"

Can't let you guys have all the fun. I'm making a long London weekend of it.

A late starter with cricket and I've only really focused on my bowling. I've never-ever faced a bowling machine.

Just thought I'd get the excuses out the way first.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on September 23, 2017, 06:36:58 PM
The bowling machines easy, it's Brucies bowling that kills me!ha
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on September 23, 2017, 06:39:10 PM
The bowling machines easy, it's Brucies bowling that kills me!ha

I find it skids on when you use it! Brucies easy if you play it straight ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 23, 2017, 08:11:35 PM
I find it skids on when you use it! Brucies easy if you play it straight ;)

Depends on how much patience you've got though Woodster - sooner or later you're going to want to smack it  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 23, 2017, 08:15:56 PM
Can't let you guys have all the fun. I'm making a long London weekend of it.

A late starter with cricket and I've only really focused on my bowling. I've never-ever faced a bowling machine.

Just thought I'd get the excuses out the way first.

Rog, don't want to play to any stereotypes, but can you bring some really far out space-cakes with you?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on September 23, 2017, 09:43:52 PM
Rog, don't want to play to any stereotypes, but can you bring some really far out space-cakes with you?

 :D :D :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Batbuddy99 on September 24, 2017, 08:48:43 PM
Hello, I'm back for the first time in a while
Don't suppose Hank and I could get an invite Pete?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on September 25, 2017, 03:30:08 PM
The child prodigy returns
Hope so I need someone to show me the reserve sweep properly-who better....

 Not the ramp thou that's just a silly shot
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on September 29, 2017, 08:44:26 PM
Can someone bring a grip cone or a p*nis pump to the Southern Net please.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: tom line on September 29, 2017, 08:56:00 PM
Can someone bring a grip cone or a p*nis pump to the Southern Net please.

Got you covered Brucie
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 01, 2017, 09:01:46 PM
@petehosk

What's the update on this - at last posting there were about 26 people slated to attend, I wondered if that was still looking likely as I need to know how many bunches to cut down from my trees.

@Chalkie
@jblowe

Will you be bringing your XP's for people to admire?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on October 01, 2017, 09:06:25 PM
@FattusCattus my plus one had gone walkies...but bought the chocolate brownie mix!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 01, 2017, 09:11:03 PM
around 30 attending - 12 yet to pay  :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Chalkie on October 01, 2017, 09:27:33 PM
@petehosk

@Chalkie
@jblowe

Will you be bringing your XP's for people to admire?

Yep, plus something else a bit special....

@petehosk apologies for the delay, just paid.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on October 01, 2017, 09:45:40 PM
@petehosk


@Chalkie
@jblowe

Will you be bringing your XP's for people to admire?

I only got the runt of the litter left, all the rest have been re-homed (as has my Laver)
Planning to bring Samosas
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 01, 2017, 09:55:15 PM
Ok chaps - waiting on payment from:
@LEACHY48
@richthekeeper
@RoCo Da Pixie
@richyreed
@RhysH
@uknsaunders
@TheDoc
@Batbuddy99 (plus hankydad)

It is only a tenner each so let's get it paid up if you please!
If you cannot pay within the next day, please let me know ASAP as we need to know final numbers!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on October 02, 2017, 09:56:25 AM
Ok chaps - waiting on payment from:
@LEACHY48
@richthekeeper
@RoCo Da Pixie
@richyreed
@RhysH
@uknsaunders
@TheDoc
@Batbuddy99 (plus hankydad)

It is only a tenner each so let's get it paid up if you please!
If you cannot pay within the next day, please let me know ASAP as we need to know final numbers!

@petehosk and me!!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: procricket on October 04, 2017, 04:51:02 PM
i may pop down if that's ok got a car full of kit to sell/give away!!!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 04, 2017, 04:53:54 PM
i may pop down if that's ok got a car full of kit to sell/give away!!!!

Have messaged you Dave
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on October 04, 2017, 04:58:45 PM
i may pop down if that's ok got a car full of kit to sell/give away!!!!

Now you've made me more excited!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on October 04, 2017, 05:46:26 PM
oh great - i didnt know that was allowed lol I may bring some bits to sell too then
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: alexhilly1492 on October 04, 2017, 06:05:21 PM
i may pop down if that's ok got a car full of kit to sell/give away!!!!

How much of this is bats?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: procricket on October 04, 2017, 06:10:22 PM
How much of this is bats?
think I have 5-10 but I don't want to tuern your guys nets into a jumble sale I ll get a topic on here and see what people want I can bring It down.

Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on October 04, 2017, 06:23:51 PM
@procricket

Dave. that short Chase please
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on October 04, 2017, 06:32:00 PM
Someone say bat giveaways?
This net just got even more interesting (if that's possible)

 :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on October 04, 2017, 06:34:40 PM
Any sh full blade under 2.9'5 in your man
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on October 04, 2017, 07:18:20 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Neon Cricket on October 04, 2017, 07:31:01 PM
Having held that bat after a visit from @DorsetDan, I still can't believe the weight of it - ridiculous piece of wood.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 04, 2017, 08:14:32 PM
Dave is clearly filling the void left by the absence of Simon ‘Arfur Daley’ May & Tom ‘Terrence McCann’ Line 😁
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: roco on October 04, 2017, 09:28:11 PM
I didn’t know hobbits we’re allowed?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: tom line on October 04, 2017, 09:40:35 PM
Dave is clearly filling the void left by the absence of Simon ‘Arfur Daley’ May & Tom ‘Terrence McCann’ Line 😁

No need to fill a non existent void Brucie
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 04, 2017, 10:14:28 PM
Si and Tom are attending.
I would put the complete list but STILL waiting on a few people to pay!
Do I name and shame or do we simply close the event if someone hasn't either paid up or made arrangement to pay by Friday?

I will provide list of people who have either paid or have arranged to pay in next post (in 10 mins)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 04, 2017, 10:27:59 PM
This is the list of people who have paid in full, or have contacted me and arranged to pay - if you are not on this list (and want to come) you need to either pay up or message me and let me know ASAP!

@roco
@FattusCattus
@Mpt7
@Chalkie
@felix
@DorsetDan
@Northern monkey
Ram (outside forum)
@Woodyspin  (plus 1)
@Churchy1989
@LEACHY48
@ppccopener
@jblowe
@richyreed
@alexhilly1492
@RhysH
@WalkingWicket37
@edge
@uknsaunders
@velvetsky01
@Jaffa
@simonmay5
@tom line
@procricket

If I have left anyone out who has paid, I apologise - please let me know!

If your name is NOT on this list and you wanted to attend, LET ME KNOW STRAIGHT AWAY!

The list has to be closed off by Friday chaps!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 04, 2017, 10:32:12 PM
By the way - apologies if I sound stroppy. I am not....honestly!  :D
I just need to ensure that we avoid things changing at the last minute as everything needs to be booked and organised in advance, so that I can sit back on the day and eat samosas and brownies   ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 05, 2017, 08:09:55 AM
@petehosk  - you don't sound stroppy mate, you've put a load of effort in to organise this, so I think it's totally fair to have a cut off point of Friday for people to have paid you or contacted you about it.

Can't have any old 'Johnny Big Potatoes' turning up if they like it. This is an exclusive event for all the big forum stars (with apologies to @uknsaunders  and @procricket) - that would be a tall order (sh*t, there I go again! :))
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: RhysH on October 05, 2017, 09:56:09 AM
dont know if its a good or bad thing that I get paid mid-way through the month & people are bringing kit to potentially sell.
Could be a good or bad combination :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 05, 2017, 09:58:05 AM
dont know if its a good or bad thing that I get paid mid-way through the month & people are bringing kit to potentially sell.
Could be a good or bad combination :D

I suspect good, if you fancy some more kit! Bad if you were planning to have much money left on the 23rd!!  :(
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: alexhilly1492 on October 05, 2017, 11:12:10 AM
i must resist buying anything! saving and forum events don't normally live harmoniously!

although i may have a bat I'm willing to swap if something can be agreed!

Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 06, 2017, 07:36:17 AM
Final numbers as of this morning are 27 attending.
I have sent messages out this morning to the other people who showed interest but I have heard nothing from.
Closing it at midnight tonight - so last chance chaps.

@TheDoc you have been added  :D

Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on October 06, 2017, 07:57:46 AM
27!!!
Not a bad turnout for a net!
One off chance to see some lovely cricket bats,(especially now Simon and Tom are are going)

Better get my order in with the missus for brownies and cupcakes 🍰🍩🏏
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on October 06, 2017, 07:57:54 AM
Awesome stuff PH that is massive turnout
So many bats to pick up and fiddle about with where can we find time to actually practice?
 :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on October 06, 2017, 07:58:34 AM
And thanks for organising
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: roco on October 06, 2017, 08:10:41 AM
There better be a nice place for lunch close is all I can say forget the cricket stuff
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 06, 2017, 08:13:19 AM
Awesome stuff PH that is massive turnout
So many bats to pick up and fiddle about with where can we find time to actually practice?
 :)

The biggest challenge will be trying to stop everyone heading straight for the net with the Merlyn bowling machine!!  :(
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 06, 2017, 08:17:20 AM
There better be a nice place for lunch close is all I can say forget the cricket stuff


http://www.thefrogandwicket.co.uk/ (http://www.thefrogandwicket.co.uk/)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: roco on October 06, 2017, 08:27:59 AM
How many are lunching afterwards or are we just being athletes and netting then home to the wives?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on October 06, 2017, 08:45:33 AM
I'll stop for a burger if Petes ok with that?
Cracking little pub that
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on October 06, 2017, 08:47:47 AM
I will have to get the lay of the land on the day lol sorry @DorsetDan
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: roco on October 06, 2017, 08:49:49 AM
I'll stop for a burger if Petes ok with that?
Cracking little pub that

Pete never turns down a beer and a burger

He's the boss at home
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 06, 2017, 08:50:19 AM
I'll stop for a burger if Petes ok with that?
Cracking little pub that

I will be hungry, as long as I don't fill myself up with all the awesome somasas, brownies and heaven knows what else!
I'm up for a burger!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on October 06, 2017, 08:50:59 AM
I'll be going to the pub afterwards.
The burgers in there are crackin'!

I also feel I'll be letting the side down as I only plan on bringing the bare minimum amount of kit I need... :-[
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 06, 2017, 08:53:10 AM
He's the boss at home

Too right! After the missus, the daughter, the son, both dogs, and the pet rabbit...I AM THE BOSS!  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: alexhilly1492 on October 06, 2017, 09:07:24 AM
I'll be going to the pub afterwards.
The burgers in there are crackin'!

I also feel I'll be letting the side down as I only plan on bringing the bare minimum amount of kit I need... :-[

I'll stay

Don't worry mate I'm sure he rest of us will be bringing excessive kit! I know I will be!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on October 06, 2017, 09:27:48 AM
I will stay I expect.

@WalkingWicket37 - one items of each brand, right Cam ;-)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on October 10, 2017, 06:56:43 PM
Just saw this as must have missed it due to be on holiday when it came up. Sadly cant make 22nd as im golfing or trying too in Tenby that weekend.

Def keen to try and make future ones if possible
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on October 10, 2017, 07:17:03 PM
I will be bringing 24 bottles of water for everyone to help with some very hard practice/bat picking up/vaping.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on October 10, 2017, 07:17:14 PM
Yes I am sure i will be too but like you say see on the day
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on October 10, 2017, 07:18:40 PM
Anyone got any prefences of what to bring. Or are bananas/samosas/brownies/water enough?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on October 10, 2017, 08:28:38 PM
I'm bringing cup cakes too

Unless your all on diets????
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on October 10, 2017, 08:31:44 PM
Nooo of course not! I'll bring a few supplies of the even healthier bull sperm supplements.. If they dont get drunk then, they will eventually.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on October 10, 2017, 08:33:11 PM
Can we change this thread to 'The Great Southern Eat Off'
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on October 10, 2017, 08:44:59 PM
This is going to be like a £10 entry fee to an all you can eat buffet, with the bonus of an optional cricket net! :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 11, 2017, 08:50:59 AM
I'm bringing cup cakes too

Unless your all on diets????

Hahahahahahahahahah!!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 11, 2017, 08:53:16 AM
I'm doing some work for a Tanzanian energy drink called 'Strangler', I'll see if I can bring some along.....

..............or not
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on October 11, 2017, 09:26:07 AM
@DorsetDan is that a UK made Hunts, and imported Hunts or one of each?

I may have one or two to bring along...  :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on October 11, 2017, 12:35:32 PM
For those that are attending 'The Frog & Wicket' afterwards - go on their site http://www.thefrogandwicket.co.uk/food (http://www.thefrogandwicket.co.uk/food) there is a link for a free drink!

Although its not working for me...
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on October 11, 2017, 12:37:07 PM
Thanks for that - I have signed up just in case!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on October 11, 2017, 01:36:40 PM
Trying to book the monday after off so I can have a drink after and no have to worry about working that night.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: roco on October 11, 2017, 02:28:13 PM
For those that are attending 'The Frog & Wicket' afterwards - go on their site [url]http://www.thefrogandwicket.co.uk/food[/url] ([url]http://www.thefrogandwicket.co.uk/food[/url]) there is a link for a free drink!

Although its not working for me...


We don't need all that

@petehosk  is buying
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 12, 2017, 09:15:44 AM
We don't need all that

@petehosk  is buying

I reckon after organising this and trying to get everyone to commit and confirm (which is damn hard work with some!) I deserve to be treated to a drink and burger!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on October 12, 2017, 09:30:34 AM
I reckon after organising this and trying to get everyone to commit and confirm (which is damn hard work with some!) I deserve to be treated to a drink and burger!!

You do indeed @petehosk
You can treat yourself to those when you get the first round in!  ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: roco on October 12, 2017, 09:37:51 AM
I reckon after organising this and trying to get everyone to commit and confirm (which is damn hard work with some!) I deserve to be treated to a drink and burger!!

event organiser sorts first drinks

its the rule
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Jaffa on October 12, 2017, 07:54:48 PM
A hopeful request.

Is there anyone that is coming to the southern nets able to pick up some cricket gear in Birmingham and can bring down for the 22nd for me please? Preferably pick up this weekend? I'm willing to pay for your time and trouble.

If so can you pm me?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: alexhilly1492 on October 12, 2017, 08:11:52 PM
A hopeful request.

Is there anyone that is coming to the southern nets able to pick up some cricket gear in Birmingham and can bring down for the 22nd for me please? Preferably pick up this weekend? I'm willing to pay for your time and trouble.

If so can you pm me?

Pm’d Mate
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 12, 2017, 08:21:12 PM
Final list tomorrow chaps.
All paid for and looks like there will be a mass of food and goodies, not to mention a mountain of kit!!
And we have the hall to ourselves!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on October 12, 2017, 08:24:34 PM
Cannot wait to see everyone again and meet a few new people.

I genuinely think I prefer CBF winter nets to actually playing in the summer!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on October 12, 2017, 08:26:35 PM
Happy days really looking forward to it had we better pre book the pub mate as I think a fair few will want a burger and a pint
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: tom line on October 12, 2017, 08:31:40 PM
Bruce @FattusCattus
If you are still wanting to face the Merlin bowling spin, can I volunteer to keep whilst you're doing so? 
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 12, 2017, 08:32:51 PM
Si - do you reckon you could speak to them?
Maybe we should see who is interested in staying? But there are 27 or 28 of us going. So could well be 18 or so pubbing?

Is there anyone who definitely HAS to rush off home at 2pm so CAN'T make it to the pub?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Jaffa on October 12, 2017, 08:43:28 PM
Si - do you reckon you could speak to them?
Maybe we should see who is interested in staying? But there are 27 or 28 of us going. So could well be 18 or so pubbing?

Is there anyone who definitely HAS to rush off home at 2pm so CAN'T make it to the pub?

Unfortunately I might be one of those who has to dash off. I've got a chunnel to catch later.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 12, 2017, 08:55:43 PM
Bruce @FattusCattus
If you are still wanting to face the Merlin bowling spin, can I volunteer to keep whilst you're doing so?

You may if you wish, however you will have nothing to do, as I shall be tearing Merlin a new one!! 😁
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: tom line on October 12, 2017, 08:57:19 PM
You may if you wish, however you will have nothing to do, as I shall be tearing Merlin a new one!! 😁

Then I shall indeed have the best seat to watch pwopa batman to smack Merlin to all parts 😉
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 13, 2017, 11:09:26 AM
If your name's not on the list, you're not coming in!  ;)

@roco
@FattusCattus
@Mpt7
@Chalkie
@felix
@DorsetDan
@Northern monkey
Ram (outside forum)
@Woodyspin  (plus 1)
@Churchy1989
@LEACHY48
@ppccopener
@jblowe
@richyreed
@alexhilly1492
@RhysH
@WalkingWicket37
@edge
@uknsaunders
@velvetsky01
@Jaffa
@simonmay5
@tom line
@procricket
@TheDoc
@Dooey__
@wilkie113
And me (otherwise I won't be allowed in!  :(

I believe that's 29 including woodyspin's plus 1
27 will be batting/bowling, jblowe will probably be batting at least if his knee is holding up ok - that's 28 playing with procricket distracting everyone with his kit!!
With food, drink, some comfy sofas and more kit to look at than an average cricket shop has, I reckon it'll be a good day!

Please let me know if I have left anyone off the list ASAP!
Thanks
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Kulli on October 13, 2017, 11:38:36 AM
Might make an apperance at one of these now foreign guests seem to be welcomed ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Jaffa on October 13, 2017, 11:41:00 AM
Might make an apperance at one of these now foreign guests seem to be welcomed ;)

Only if you bring along the Danish (sorry) Norwegian variant of Space cakes. 
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Kulli on October 13, 2017, 11:47:38 AM
Only if you bring along the Danish variant of Space cakes.
Norwegian  ;)

I will arrange a bag of tørrfisk for @FattusCattus to chew on.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Dooey__ on October 13, 2017, 12:15:40 PM
Hi guys,

As a new member to the forum I thought no better way to make all your acquaintances by coming down to a net.

Look forward to meeting you all, having a (below par) bat and generally gawking at good kit!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 13, 2017, 12:17:57 PM
@wilkie113  - Thomas!!! Is this true? I haven't seen you for ages, I hear you're half the man you used to be!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 13, 2017, 12:37:43 PM
Hi guys,

As a new member to the forum I thought no better way to make all your acquaintances by coming down to a net.

Look forward to meeting you all, having a (below par) bat and generally gawking at good kit!

What do you look like - how will we know it's you?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 13, 2017, 12:39:37 PM
What do you look like - how will we know it's you?

He'll be the fresh-faced looking chap who looks lost and is only carrying a small kitbag with a solitary bat in!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Dooey__ on October 13, 2017, 12:42:29 PM
I'm going to wear a Visitor's badge which says "Dooey__"


What do you look like - how will we know it's you?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 13, 2017, 12:43:39 PM

@LEACHY48
@richyreed
@alexhilly1492
@RhysH
@velvetsky01
@Jaffa
@TheDoc
@Dooey__


These people are 'noobs' - we won't know who they are. They should be forced to post pictures of themselves before attending, so that we can recognise them!!

I'll give you an example - for any of you who haven't netted with @roco  before, here is a teaser:

(http://i64.tinypic.com/2ngaqmv.jpg)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on October 13, 2017, 01:24:46 PM
Hi guys can we have a show of hands who is attending the pub after please
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on October 13, 2017, 01:31:10 PM
Hi guys can we have a show of hands who is attending the pub after please

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/2011/05/110512150229_1_540x360.jpg)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: roco on October 13, 2017, 01:31:32 PM
They got my good side at least

I’ll be there Simon and so will Tom Wilkie
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on October 13, 2017, 01:35:36 PM
Pub? Yes please, we will need a pint after 4 hours of very hard socialising, er sorry,practice
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Jaffa on October 13, 2017, 01:40:10 PM
These people are 'noobs' - we won't know who they are. They should be forced to post pictures of themselves before attending, so that we can recognise them!!

I'll give you an example - for any of you who haven't netted with @roco  before, here is a teaser:

([url]http://i64.tinypic.com/2ngaqmv.jpg[/url])


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4460/37414246520_d2f24b1c89.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Z1aMZS)i-m-a-jaffa-t-shirt-homme (https://flic.kr/p/Z1aMZS) by RB2345 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156022169@N08/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on October 13, 2017, 01:46:26 PM
Count me churchy and +1 in
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on October 13, 2017, 01:52:32 PM
@simonmay5 I’ll be there for a beer and a burger
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 13, 2017, 01:55:32 PM
Myself, @jblowe and @Northern monkey will also be pubbing (burger and pint) after as well Si  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on October 14, 2017, 01:12:56 PM
@roco, @FattusCattus, @Mpt7, @Chalkie, @felix, @DorsetDan, @Northern monkey, @Woodyspin, @Churchy1989, @ppccopener, @richyreed, @alexhilly1492, @RhysH, @WalkingWicket37, @edge, @uknsaunders, @velvetsky01,@Jaffa, @simonmay5, @tom line, @procricket, @TheDoc, @Dooey__, @wilkie113

Dear Gentleman
I am in need of you help to fulfill my latest mission/mild obsession, which will require a small donation from you.  For the past two months I have been preoccupied in the collection of USED CRICKET BALLS.  These are not for my own personal use, but for our own forum brethren @LEACHY48.  Please dig deep in your many cricket bags and find just ONE ball to add to the EU Cricket ball mountain I have amassed in my garage.  I will be bringing with me receptacle where anonymous cricket ball donations can be made.  In return I will spend the morning frying 40 Veggie Samosas (made by the old women at my Mother-in-Laws temple in Neasden)

Blessings, good will and Knighthoods to you all. Thanks
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on October 14, 2017, 02:54:48 PM
I have placed a ball in my kitbag so I don't forget, no problem @jblowe .

Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 14, 2017, 02:56:46 PM
My balls are yours
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: tom line on October 14, 2017, 03:02:20 PM
I too have a spare ball for those in need
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: alexhilly1492 on October 14, 2017, 04:09:39 PM
Hi guys can we have a show of hands who is attending the pub after please

Me
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: alexhilly1492 on October 14, 2017, 04:13:01 PM
These people are 'noobs' - we won't know who they are. They should be forced to post pictures of themselves before attending, so that we can recognise them!!

I'll give you an example - for any of you who haven't netted with @roco  before, here is a teaser:

([url]http://i64.tinypic.com/2ngaqmv.jpg[/url])


I’m the one turning up with no Bats :o
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on October 17, 2017, 11:25:52 AM
It's tuesday.....anyone getting excited yet?!.........
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on October 17, 2017, 11:52:58 AM
It's tuesday.....anyone getting excited yet?!.........

Indeed got a few nice Robison bats to show as well 😁
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on October 17, 2017, 12:22:31 PM
If anyone wAnts a pair of Slazenger right hand youth size gloves see me
Not high end but new

Jackal.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on October 17, 2017, 12:23:04 PM
No money changing hands
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on October 17, 2017, 12:28:18 PM
It's tuesday.....anyone getting excited yet?!.........

I've been salivating non-stop since the first mention of the word Samosa...
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on October 17, 2017, 06:22:16 PM
I have a few bats including a Uzi test and 50/50 softs to sell and swap. But stupidly sold ask my gloves, so have to use them when netting
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 17, 2017, 06:41:40 PM
@petehosk  - 10am start right?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on October 17, 2017, 07:19:29 PM
@petehosk  - 10am start right?

Early start for me and @DorsetDan then
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 17, 2017, 07:31:35 PM
@petehosk  - 10am start right?

Yes 10am I'm afraid!
I am normally awake by 8 anyway. But that's not why I made it an early start!
The time slot was the only way I could grab the entire hall and all 4 nets! May as well make it exclusively ours as we are special!  ;)
Plus we need the room for all the kit that'll be strewn around the place!!  :o
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: hit4six on October 17, 2017, 07:41:22 PM
I hope you guys have a great net session. Living down in Bournemouth, I would definitely be keen for the next get together!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: roco on October 17, 2017, 08:06:09 PM
6am start for me but got skittle buddy along for ride so should be ok

Beers on Hosk as well so makes it worth while
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: tom line on October 17, 2017, 08:32:07 PM
Early start for Si and me too, though it is worrying how much willow we'll have on board bearing in mind I've got double figures of bats just to give back 😂😂
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on October 17, 2017, 08:38:15 PM
Yeah same here will probably leave at 7:30 and do a stop off and the shop on the way
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Jaffa on October 17, 2017, 08:45:03 PM
Early start for Si and me too, though it is worrying how much willow we'll have on board bearing in mind I've got double figures of bats just to give back 😂😂

And there's four from me coming your way too.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on October 17, 2017, 09:22:42 PM
@jblowe do you still have the xp70 that you chopped the toe off? I'd be curious to see how it feels if it is possible to bring it along?

Sort of, it is on its way to a new home on Sunday.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on October 17, 2017, 09:27:29 PM
Really early start for me.  I have to drop off all the stock at work and cash up. then back home and fry 40 samosas. followed by a 1.30 hour drive, which will be torture as I try really hard not to eat them all on the way dow.


PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO BRING A SPARE OLD BALL FOR DEAR @LEACHY48
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: alexhilly1492 on October 17, 2017, 09:29:58 PM
And there's four from me coming your way too.

THat only replaces the four he has of mine!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on October 17, 2017, 09:33:04 PM
Really early start for me.  I have to drop off all the stock at work and cash up. then back home and fry 40 samosas. followed by a 1.30 hour drive, which will be torture as I try really hard not to eat them all on the way dow.


PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO BRING A SPARE OLD BALL FOR DEAR @LEACHY48

You are a wondeful man! I should have a couple spare old and new.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Chalkie on October 17, 2017, 09:38:33 PM
Really early start for me.  I have to drop off all the stock at work and cash up. then back home and fry 40 samosas. followed by a 1.30 hour drive, which will be torture as I try really hard not to eat them all on the way dow.


PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO BRING A SPARE OLD BALL FOR DEAR @LEACHY48

Looking forward to the samosas 😋, have packed a couple of old balls in exchange
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on October 17, 2017, 09:54:27 PM
My brownies will be amazing, fyi. No hash tho...
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on October 17, 2017, 09:57:55 PM
My brownies will be amazing, fyi. No hash tho...

Make extra... Haha
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on October 17, 2017, 09:59:12 PM
Around 50 + with the ingredients I bought
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on October 18, 2017, 06:03:18 AM
I'll get the missus to bake something different if you're bringing so many brownies.

Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on October 18, 2017, 06:40:17 AM
I'll get the missus to bake something different if you're bringing so many brownies.
 

I can take left overs into work!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on October 18, 2017, 07:40:14 AM
 

I can take left overs into work!

No no I'll eat them all! Lol
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on October 18, 2017, 07:45:52 AM
I can take left overs into work!

What are leftovers? ???
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 18, 2017, 08:30:24 AM
Excellent - 10 out of the last 12 posts referencing food!! :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on October 18, 2017, 08:43:52 AM
So will there be a trade stand as well as a food stand? :)

Thinking of bringing some bits along
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Chalkie on October 18, 2017, 09:31:08 AM
Sounds like Sunday will be a bit like 'swap shop'.

Would it make sense to have some structure around this with a separate - what are you bringing to sell thread? otherwise we could have kit strewn everywhere with no one having any idea what they can take away with them.

@petehosk as an admin any ideas on how we could do this without contravening forum rules and requiring lots of individual posts - I was thinking maybe people listing in a special thread what they may be up for selling with a ballpark price, possibly only viewable by those going to the net?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on October 18, 2017, 09:52:40 AM
Great idea
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 18, 2017, 10:08:19 AM
I’m there to bowl. There’s not an item of kit out there that can tempt me!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Neon Cricket on October 18, 2017, 10:11:28 AM
We've all heard that one before Brucey!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 18, 2017, 10:26:02 AM
@petehosk as an admin any ideas on how we could do this without contravening forum rules and requiring lots of individual posts - I was thinking maybe people listing in a special thread what they may be up for selling with a ballpark price, possibly only viewable by those going to the net?

No - it is first and foremost a net, not a swap meet.
But as we do these regularly, they do often turn out to include some swaps and some cash changing hands.
And often people who wanted to sell kit do not. Whilst people who have no intention of selling or swapping end up doing just that!

The first rule of Net Club is: You do not talk about Net Club. The second rule of Net Club is: You DO NOT TALK ABOUT NET CLUB! Third rule of Net Club: Someone yells it's not for swaps, goes limp, starts crying, the swap is over. Fourth rule: only two guys to a swap.

Seriously, there is normally lots of time to admire willow! Some willow will obviously be there to stroke but not use and not sell or swap.
And there is always kit available to buy and swap! So lets keep some mystery for Sunday!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on October 18, 2017, 12:01:25 PM
@WalkingWicket37 at one of the early nets:


‘Hello mate, I came here to hopefully offload 5 bats,sold none but bought 6 and a pro sized coffin to take them home in’

Priceless  :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on October 18, 2017, 01:16:54 PM
I've not heard that story!! amazing!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on October 18, 2017, 07:34:01 PM
Cleaned up my bats (bar one) ready for Sunday all looking very nice - re scuffed a couple of them to use too lol
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Jaffa on October 18, 2017, 08:21:43 PM
Excuse number 34.

I have actually done my back in. I'm trying to get fit enough so I can at least carry the cricket gear from the car to the nets.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on October 20, 2017, 08:36:57 AM
1. Ice
2.Stretch
3. man up ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Jaffa on October 20, 2017, 08:44:22 AM
1. Ice
2.Stretch
3. man up ;)

1. Ice (in a glass)

That'll do for now.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: edge on October 20, 2017, 08:46:33 AM
Excuse number 35.

I have crocked my calf so will be on ball feeding duties I think :( Before you say it, no I do not need to just mooove it to get better and no I am not milking a niggle- it bloody hurts

http://www.boots.com/boots-pharmaceuticals-tubular-support-bandage-size-d (http://www.boots.com/boots-pharmaceuticals-tubular-support-bandage-size-d)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 20, 2017, 09:15:19 AM
1. Ice (in a glass)

Then just as important, add contents of your choice with reasonably high alcohol content!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 20, 2017, 09:17:06 AM
Is anyone bringing any lightweight bats for swap or sale that I; definitely don't need / definitely can't afford / definitely won't make me better?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Jaffa on October 20, 2017, 09:22:11 AM
Is anyone bringing any lightweight bats for swap or sale that I; definitely don't need / definitely can't afford / definitely won't make me better?

Ex-Brucie Aura 404. 
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: alexhilly1492 on October 20, 2017, 10:12:57 AM
Is anyone bringing any lightweight bats for swap or sale that I; definitely don't need / definitely can't afford / definitely won't make me better?

I might be bringing something you’ll be interest in :) currently being refurbed by @tom line too!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on October 20, 2017, 10:13:08 AM
Hmm

Might have a couple of recent purchases that I may be persuaded to let go??
Ones 2.8, the others 2.6, both blooming lovely
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 20, 2017, 10:27:56 AM
Right I'll work out the current exchange rate between bananas and sterling
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: roco on October 20, 2017, 10:31:04 AM
surely just offer them some of your coaching tips brucie

that's worth a bat or 2

I have some used osm gm le pads if anyone wants them for nothing as loving my legends so not getting used
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 20, 2017, 10:37:00 AM
I have some used osm gm le pads if anyone wants them for nothing as loving my legends so not getting used

Very kind offer. Tall people only need apply!
I have enough so I will pass - but sounds like a bargain!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 20, 2017, 10:38:30 AM
Although I could pass them on to a tall teammate if nobody else is in need?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on October 20, 2017, 10:39:58 AM
surely just offer them some of your coaching tips brucie

that's worth a bat or 2

I have some used osm gm le pads if anyone wants them for nothing as loving my legends so not getting used

I think i might pass, tempting though
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Canners on October 20, 2017, 10:49:09 AM
Right I'll work out the current exchange rate between bananas and sterling

brucie have you seen my bat for sell in the for sale thread, right up your street although probably a bit chunky for you :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on October 20, 2017, 11:00:16 AM
just been through my kit...

I may or may not have some bits
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: RhysH on October 20, 2017, 11:08:31 AM
Will be looking at kit to swap/buy.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on October 20, 2017, 11:21:49 AM
I have plenty of spare gear looking to swap etc so should be a good day out
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on October 20, 2017, 11:24:31 AM
I have plenty of spare gear looking to swap etc so should be a good day out

That goes without saying!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 20, 2017, 11:38:35 AM
brucie have you seen my bat for sell in the for sale thread, right up your street although probably a bit chunky for you :)

I have, but I don't like your prices - they're a bit 'Sugar Hut'  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: tom line on October 20, 2017, 11:48:00 AM
Brucie I may have a bat to suit, also got some more of those blue spirals I can bring along?

Have a few sets of youths gloves some unused and a set of both youth and men's pads if anyone wants them for nothing, juniors stuff would be perfect for a club bag
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Gurujames on October 20, 2017, 01:23:16 PM
Brucie I may have a bat to suit, also got some more of those blue spirals I can bring along?

Have a few sets of youths gloves some unused and a set of both youth and men's pads if anyone wants them for nothing, juniors stuff would be perfect for a club bag
Got any puma YRH gloves?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 20, 2017, 01:35:22 PM
Brucie I may have a bat to suit, also got some more of those blue spirals I can bring along?

Have a few sets of youths gloves some unused and a set of both youth and men's pads if anyone wants them for nothing, juniors stuff would be perfect for a club bag

Yes, bring a blue spiral, I need a rubber!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Canners on October 20, 2017, 01:52:36 PM
I have, but I don't like your prices - they're a bit 'Sugar Hut'  :D

I'l put something up a bit later that will suit the chertsey east side massive prices :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 20, 2017, 01:56:55 PM
Excellent - I'm all about the cheap and nasty!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: tom line on October 20, 2017, 02:38:26 PM
Yes, bring a blue spiral, I need a rubber!

No worries, got royal blue and sky blue

Got any puma YRH gloves?

Sorry no, they are piri ones
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on October 20, 2017, 04:05:20 PM
I want a rubber! Please bring a selection :-)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on October 20, 2017, 04:08:35 PM
I want a rubber! Please bring a selection :-)

Ribbed, thin or flavoured?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on October 20, 2017, 04:14:20 PM
If you have that impressive selection bring it!

Also, If anyone has any professional player rubbers I’m sure I can find a use for them!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Chalkie on October 20, 2017, 04:24:27 PM
Got any puma YRH gloves?

I have some brand new NB Achieve gloves in youth size that I’m looking to sell cheaply if that is any good for you? Will be bringing them to the nets
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on October 20, 2017, 04:25:15 PM
Just dug out my net bat and shaved a coupla ounces off in anticipation for the hostile quick bowling I'm likely to encounter!!
Might even get one of those thigh pad thingies just in case?

Oh and the missus is just doing the first batch of cup cakes, for those not doing any silly diets
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on October 20, 2017, 04:31:13 PM
Ribbed, thin or flavoured?

You'll only reveal after the event you lied about putting it on anyway...
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on October 20, 2017, 04:36:34 PM
You'll only reveal after the event you lied about putting it on anyway...

shhhhhhhhh
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on October 20, 2017, 04:58:10 PM
On a serious note - if anyone has any white kit or OLS unbranded softs, my arm could be twisted.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 20, 2017, 07:46:29 PM
Just dug out my net bat and shaved a coupla ounces off in anticipation for the hostile quick bowling I'm likely to encounter!!
Might even get one of those thigh pad thingies just in case?

Oh and the missus is just doing the first batch of cup cakes, for those not doing any silly diets

I'll give you hostile bowling!  I'll stick one on yer snot-box (on the way down :D)!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: wilkie113 on October 20, 2017, 09:07:16 PM
I'll give you hostile bowling!  I'll stick one on yer snot-box (on the way down :D)!!


Can you reach 25mph these days mate 😉
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 21, 2017, 10:25:15 AM
Not even close - 25kph is more like it!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: wilkie113 on October 21, 2017, 11:08:36 AM
Not even close - 25kph is more like it!


Haha! Still hoop it both ways
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: uknsaunders on October 21, 2017, 03:13:35 PM
Might have to duck out of tomorrow. According to the wife I have a prior engagement - parents in law :-( . I'll see if I can get out of it but it's not looking good.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: alexhilly1492 on October 21, 2017, 03:18:21 PM
Might have to duck out of tomorrow. According to the wife I have a prior engagement - parents in law :-( . I'll see if I can get out of it but it's not looking good.
we might all get a bat then mate ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 21, 2017, 04:03:56 PM
Might have to duck out of tomorrow. According to the wife I have a prior engagement - parents in law :-( . I'll see if I can get out of it but it's not looking good.

Don't women realise that cricket comes first! Jeeez!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 21, 2017, 04:22:39 PM
Estimate that 4 people have dropped out (2 almost definitely, 1 sick note and 1 under the thumb prior arrangements)
This leaves 28 people (29 if you count Procricket, who is unlikely to bat due to injury)
So just over 34 minutes batting for each, spread over 4 nets! I guess that will even out to 30 minutes each!
Add to that a mountain of cakes and goodies, more willow your average cricket shop, plus option to grab a rather nice burger and pint after and it should add up to a fine day!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: edge on October 21, 2017, 04:57:10 PM
Can't bloody wait! 2 months of no cricket at all is too long, dying for a net and some willowgazing.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 21, 2017, 05:38:43 PM
Anyone volunteering to run each net to give everyone a bat - I’d rather not drone on again this time! (Someone handy with a stopwatch perhaps?)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on October 21, 2017, 05:52:43 PM
You love a bit of droning!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: felix on October 21, 2017, 06:21:07 PM
Anyone volunteering to run each net to give everyone a bat - I’d rather not drone on again this time! (Someone handy with a stopwatch perhaps?)

I don't mind doing one if we're short of volunteers.  Don't think the wounded rhino will be bowling much tomorrow, got a ropey ankle.  Would be good if we could set up a bit of filming too. Don't mind using my phone but got no stand of any kind. Has anyone else?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: uknsaunders on October 21, 2017, 06:23:28 PM
Don't women realise that cricket comes first! Jeeez!

Less the wife, more what the mother in law will say lol. Can't get of that one!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on October 21, 2017, 07:26:39 PM
please remember to bring a spare ball to add to the @LEACHY48 ball mountain.  thanks
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Batbuddy99 on October 21, 2017, 07:46:05 PM
I'm glad for the numbers considering I have an indoor game at the same venue later tomorrow! Don't want to be too knackered
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Jaffa on October 21, 2017, 07:56:56 PM
Can someone please confirm the extact time and place?

I know it was mentioned here before but I can't seem to find it.
 

Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on October 21, 2017, 08:07:26 PM
@Jaffa

10.00am start

EVERSLEY INDOOR CRICKET CENTRE

Bob Schofield Way
Fox Lane
Eversley Cross
Hampshire
RG27 0NQ

Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Sivlar13 on October 21, 2017, 08:20:04 PM
Enjoy chaps, will be there in spirit. If we can arrange another one before Christmas I’ll be there!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on October 21, 2017, 08:41:13 PM
I must confess, there are 2 less brownies from when I baked then....
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on October 21, 2017, 09:05:48 PM
If you're using google maps search for eversley & california FC
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: alexhilly1492 on October 22, 2017, 05:33:46 AM
Not been up this early on a sunday! Must mean net day!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 22, 2017, 07:11:13 AM
WOOHOO!  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Ams4287 on October 22, 2017, 07:14:21 AM
Enjoy, can we have some pics of the vast array of willow please
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: alexhilly1492 on October 22, 2017, 03:03:39 PM
Cracking net chaps! Some lovely willow on show too!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on October 22, 2017, 03:26:30 PM
Yes thanks to he organisers Pete and Brucie. Good hard practice and no hard feelings to our new member 'Merlin' who hit me straight in the bollax at 50 mph.

Hope fully Dorset is still chuckling away to himself  :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 22, 2017, 03:39:54 PM
Was a really enjoyable net - I felt so rusty already as I'm sure others did. But even though I didn't enjoy batting today, the company was great!
Loads of willow and cakes on display. And was great to have a get together that big!
i didn't have the chance to take pics but I'm sure that others did?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on October 22, 2017, 03:43:21 PM
Thanks for organising pete, and Brucie well managed
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 22, 2017, 03:50:33 PM
And thanks to everyone for turning up and making it an enjoyable day, even though Si and Tom seemed to take up far too much room with the refurbs Tom was bringing back and the amazing willow Si always seems to bring with him! There was still room for the countless bats others brought with them though as we did have the entire center.
Special thanks to @FattusCattus for helping to organise this, to @jblowe, @Northern monkey and a few others for the fantastic samosas, cupcakes and mass of other wonderful treats and water - you know who you are and deserve a pat on the back for bringing those! Unfortunately I wasn't sure who brought which other goodies so apologies for not mentioning others.   
From my point of view, big thanks to @roco and @alexhilly1492 for sorting out two phones for me (my son is over the moon and I know Jess will love her present!)
Will be looking at hopefully sorting another Net before Xmas if there is interest.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on October 22, 2017, 03:57:55 PM
@petehosk,
Thanks Pete, great Day with an amazing turn out.

a big thanks to Bruce for Droning on!!! would be chaos with out you.

And thank you to all that added to the Used cricket ball mountain.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on October 22, 2017, 04:19:15 PM
@jblowe great to get your tips too mate, if you still have the link to that video too that would be great!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on October 22, 2017, 04:32:59 PM
Really enjoyable day thank you for arranging it @petehosk great to put some faces to names and some lovely bats on show!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on October 22, 2017, 04:33:58 PM
Great day as always, good to catch up chaps.
Some mental bats to drool over and good to have a net with plenty of bowlers.
Not convinced about the merlin thingy tho

Well done Pete for arranging and Brucie for his droning.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on October 22, 2017, 04:58:36 PM


@Woodyspin, try this
Custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php

about 53 seconds in
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on October 22, 2017, 05:00:02 PM
Bruce the Duke of Drone
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 22, 2017, 05:02:44 PM
To be fair, Bruce did a brilliant job of ensuring that the batting rotated and ticked along nicely!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on October 22, 2017, 05:09:23 PM
He did, and it left you plenty of time to drool over all the bats.

I liked the XP80 of Jaffa's (I think)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Jaffa on October 22, 2017, 05:10:09 PM
Just a quick thank you to all before go into the Chunnel.

It was great to meet you guys.

Looking forward to when I can make over for the next one.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on October 22, 2017, 05:13:06 PM
To be fair, Bruce did a brilliant job of ensuring that the batting rotated and ticked along nicely!

Certainly did well done Bruce and thank you
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 22, 2017, 05:13:41 PM
Oooh yeh, and thanks to jaffa for those stroopwafels - have already had several with a cuppa once I got home!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on October 22, 2017, 05:34:51 PM
Wonderful afternoon. Get set of sticks

Massive props to Bruce for orcastrating the rabble.

See you all again soon. Keen for the next session
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: alexhilly1492 on October 22, 2017, 05:45:01 PM
Yeah definitely up for another net! Hopefully another chance in take on merlyn!

Also those samosas and brownies were amazing whoever was responsible for those?!??
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on October 22, 2017, 05:50:18 PM
Thanks Pete great net and thanks Bruce for keeping us all in check
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on October 22, 2017, 05:59:47 PM

@Woodyspin, try this
Custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php

about 53 seconds in

Can you try again?  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Buzz on October 22, 2017, 07:12:52 PM
As far as I can tell this net never happened.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on October 22, 2017, 07:40:27 PM
@Buzz when are you going to attend and give use a batting master class against the new Merlin bowling machine would love to watch you bat as even when I seen you bat in the barn you look like you got so much time with your shots
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on October 22, 2017, 07:53:41 PM
Can you try again?  :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrC9H0VDtRg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrC9H0VDtRg)

sorry
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Buzz on October 22, 2017, 08:05:46 PM
@Buzz when are you going to attend and give use a batting master class against the new Merlin bowling machine would love to watch you bat as even when I seen you bat in the barn you look like you got so much time with your shots

Weekends are hard for me as I have to look after the kids. However I may be having a pitchvison session on Wednesday...
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on October 23, 2017, 07:45:51 AM
If there is anyone else struggling to move any limbs today please post i can’t be the only one
 :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on October 23, 2017, 08:01:25 AM
I think I may have strained my arms carrying in the samosas
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on October 23, 2017, 08:36:21 AM
My whole thigh has turned purple, that B Owla fella is a right knob!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on October 23, 2017, 08:51:51 AM
Hmmm I'm walking like I've sh't myself
Even my shins are sore??

Can't wait for another net net tho
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Jaffa on October 23, 2017, 08:58:26 AM
Funny thing is, last Friday I visited the physio for my back and he advised stretching backwards right and forwards left.

So after bowling for a few hours yesterday I'm actually feeling better. Thanks lads.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 23, 2017, 09:26:36 AM
No aches or soreness. But that may have something to do with not bowling a lot!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on October 23, 2017, 08:35:02 PM
Who took pictures?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 23, 2017, 08:53:29 PM
 No f*cker! They were all too busy battling or buying something from @simonmay5 !
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on October 23, 2017, 08:57:11 PM
No f*cker! They were all too busy battling or buying something from @simonmay5 !

Next time he should set up a gazebo outside for afterwards!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 23, 2017, 09:06:04 PM
Woody- if you laid all the bats at that net end to end, I wouldn’t be surprised 😁
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on October 23, 2017, 09:12:23 PM
I've got 3 on my phone but no idea how to get them on here.

Quite pleased there is no video evidence of a certain forumite sizing up Merlin and saying 'FOR GODS SAKE YOU HAVE TO USE YOUR FEET TO GET TO THE PITCH'

Only to find it was much harder than it looked and then get hit  right in the nuts when it was 'his' turn on the thing.

Really poor effort  :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: tom line on October 23, 2017, 09:50:55 PM
Carlo could you whatsapp them to me? And I'll stick them up?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: tom line on October 23, 2017, 09:53:46 PM
To clarify the pictures of the net

Not your nuts after the Merlin had given them a whack
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on October 23, 2017, 10:06:55 PM
Ok coming over
Thanks
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Neon Cricket on October 24, 2017, 06:13:10 AM
Right, lets stop messing about - my FOMO levels have hit maximum.

November net anyone? :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on October 24, 2017, 07:35:48 AM
I've got 3 on my phone but no idea how to get them on here.

Quite pleased there is no video evidence of a certain forumite sizing up Merlin and saying 'FOR GODS SAKE YOU HAVE TO USE YOUR FEET TO GET TO THE PITCH'

Only to find it was much harder than it looked and then get hit  right in the nuts when it was 'his' turn on the thing.

Really poor effort  :)

I quite liked the Merlin, @Woodyspin and I had a good net with that spin thing.  Hardest part was getting use to the ball feed.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on October 24, 2017, 09:25:08 AM
Right, lets stop messing about - my FOMO levels have hit maximum.

November net anyone? :D

I’m game (if your driving this time haha)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on October 24, 2017, 09:30:21 AM
I quite liked the Merlin, @Woodyspin and I had a good net with that spin thing.  Hardest part was getting use to the ball feed.

I enjoyed facing merlin too. The only issue was trying to play a scoring shot off him haha
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on October 24, 2017, 09:34:58 AM
should we target a date?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 24, 2017, 09:51:33 AM
I will put together a few dates in Nov/Dec if you want?
Did have a couple of requests for a Saturday next net? Any preference or objections for a Saturday?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on October 24, 2017, 09:52:55 AM
A Sunday would suit me better but will still make a Saturday work lol
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Neon Cricket on October 24, 2017, 10:03:03 AM
Best weekends for me are either the 18th/19th, 25th/26th of Nov & 2nd/3rd Dec. Sunday preferable (quite frankly just to keep the missus happy), but could do the Saturday too.

If anyone fancies another Warminster net in the meantime then I'd be up for that too! Started knocking my new stick in yesterday and now fully have the bug again.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Gurujames on October 24, 2017, 10:08:09 AM

If anyone fancies another Warminster net in the meantime then I'd be up for that too! Started knocking my new stick in yesterday and now fully have the bug again.
I would be up for another south-west net. Would be happy to go anywhere though the nearer to Taunton the better.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on October 24, 2017, 10:18:36 AM
Probably best to start a separate thread

Indeed  ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on October 24, 2017, 10:19:19 AM
How about a net where everyone only brings 2 bats each?

Aaaaaaaaaaaaarghh!! Run away, run away - burn him! Heretic!!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: alexhilly1492 on October 24, 2017, 11:05:02 AM
How about a net where everyone only brings 2 bats each?

Aaaaaaaaaaaaarghh!! Run away, run away - burn him! Heretic!!!

That would be 2/3 of all of my bats  :o

Can we make it in the middle of the month (as far away from my payday as possible)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on October 24, 2017, 11:50:40 AM
How about a net where everyone only brings 2 bats each?

Aaaaaaaaaaaaarghh!! Run away, run away - burn him! Heretic!!!

I’m in. Bring it on slim
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Davehugh on October 24, 2017, 07:33:14 PM
I would be up for another south-west net. Would be happy to go anywhere though the nearer to Taunton the better.

I'd been keen for a net in the South West. Be good to put some names to faces!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Jaffa on October 27, 2017, 11:59:54 AM
Seems a long time ago already but was there any digital format of this? I did see a GoPro on a Tripod.

Anyway, just want to share towards the end what I thought was the shot of the day. I think it was Churchy plus 1 bowling (quick all day) against Chalkie. Another quick angled one comes in and Chalkie steps across and while wide on the crease calmly gets down on one knee to play it over the top towards fine leg. Very AB like.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Chalkie on October 28, 2017, 09:17:46 AM
Seems a long time ago already but was there any digital format of this? I did see a GoPro on a Tripod.

Anyway, just want to share towards the end what I thought was the shot of the day. I think it was Churchy plus 1 bowling (quick all day) against Chalkie. Another quick angled one comes in and Chalkie steps across and while wide on the crease calmly gets down on one knee to play it over the top towards fine leg. Very AB like.

Really, I did that????    It almost sounds like I know what I’m doing.

Thanks mate, and loved your big GNs, that Atomic felt so light

Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Bwcc on October 28, 2017, 09:27:34 AM
Sounds like I missed out on this I’m keen for the next one
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: edge on October 28, 2017, 10:55:38 AM
Seems a long time ago already but was there any digital format of this? I did see a GoPro on a Tripod.

Anyway, just want to share towards the end what I thought was the shot of the day. I think it was Churchy plus 1 bowling (quick all day) against Chalkie. Another quick angled one comes in and Chalkie steps across and while wide on the crease calmly gets down on one knee to play it over the top towards fine leg. Very AB like.
Churchy's mate was great craic to face, had a good battle with him! Got a very good bouncer.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on October 28, 2017, 11:31:21 AM
 :D :D you just reminded me of @Churchy1989's face when i bounced him... Haha
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: tom line on October 28, 2017, 11:32:12 AM
:D :D you just reminded me of @Churchy1989's face when i bounced him... Haha

Wonder who gave you that idea 🤔😂😂
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on October 28, 2017, 02:20:28 PM
How about a net where everyone only brings 2 bats each?

Aaaaaaaaaaaaarghh!! Run away, run away - burn him! Heretic!!!

I actually turned up the the last net with only 2 bats. I did go home with more than that, however... :-[
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: tom line on October 28, 2017, 02:24:02 PM
I turned up with 17 that weren't mine
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on October 28, 2017, 05:50:07 PM
Any proposed dates for the next one guys?

If not can I put forward 25th Nov?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on October 28, 2017, 07:57:22 PM
The “proper” southern nets are meeting on the 26th Nov so this may mean a few might not be able to make the 25th - perhaps I would do my best tho lol
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ScottyH118 on October 29, 2017, 07:05:31 AM
I'd definitely be interested in coming along if there's space? I've only recently signed up and coming along to a net and getting to know most of you and see all the different types of kit at the same time would be awesome. I know a mate of mine that's on here too that would probably be interested as well.  :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on October 29, 2017, 08:03:47 AM
:D :D you just reminded me of @Churchy1989's face when i bounced him... Haha

(No Swearing Please)

Wonder who gave you that idea 🤔😂😂

(No Swearing Please)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: uknsaunders on October 29, 2017, 09:40:45 AM
I'm up for the 26th Nov, assuming I can actually pay the right amount and turn up this time.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on November 19, 2017, 08:13:45 AM
We having a net???
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on November 19, 2017, 12:43:57 PM
I think we need to have a Santa net! I will look into times  ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on November 19, 2017, 12:51:04 PM
Awesome!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on November 19, 2017, 01:18:11 PM
I’f Be keen
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on November 19, 2017, 01:31:31 PM
I reckon the days between Boxing Day and new year day would be good and that way don’t have to spend to much time with the mothering law :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on November 19, 2017, 01:57:18 PM
I finish work on the 8th Dec so will be chomping at the bit to get out the house.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on November 19, 2017, 02:42:39 PM
I reckon the days between Boxing Day and new year day would be good and that way don’t have to spend to much time with the mothering law :)
@simonmay5 hopefully your be fit enough to bring your collection of Oz GN
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Dooey__ on November 19, 2017, 06:39:39 PM
Very keen again :)
Title: Re: Southern Santa Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on November 24, 2017, 10:04:23 AM
Ok guys - I have a date for everyone for our Santa Net!
The date I have is Friday 29th December at 4pm. There is one other single lane booked at 5pm-6pm, which leaves us with 3 lanes for the hour. The rest of the time the entire hall is available. They have a cricket day up until 4pm which is why it is a late start.

First things first, I need an idea of initial numbers who could make it?
If possible, please let me know ASAP?

Cheers  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Chalkie on November 24, 2017, 10:26:46 AM
@petehosk

I'm keen, will check with the boss. Is this Eversley or are we going to try Reeds?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Neon Cricket on November 24, 2017, 10:29:35 AM
It's a no from me I'm afraid, will be up in Worcester by that point.

Will be all over a January date however!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on November 24, 2017, 10:39:42 AM
Yes - Eversley on this occasion.
And I'm sure there will be a January net!  ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: richyreed on November 24, 2017, 10:56:06 AM
Yes - Eversley on this occasion.
And I'm sure there will be a January net!  ;)

Should hopefully be able to make it Pete, will have to run it past the gf though  :(
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: alexhilly1492 on November 24, 2017, 11:07:45 AM
damn ill be in Belfast! definitely up for January though!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on November 24, 2017, 11:29:59 AM
I think il be struggling for that time and distance. So il have to give this one a miss. :(
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on November 24, 2017, 12:38:49 PM
So far there is:

Me
@simonmay5
@tom line
@Northern monkey
@jblowe
@WalkingWicket37

Possibles:
@FattusCattus
@Chalkie
@richyreed

Possibles who have not seen the date yet:
@ppccopener
@Mpt7
@Dooey__

Please confirm as soon as you can so I can let Eversley know how many lanes and how long.
Defo looking to book 1 lane for bowlers, 1 lane with Bola machine and 1 lane with Merlin machine  :o ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on November 24, 2017, 01:14:44 PM
Ooh just seen this, I’m working that day this is very tricky

I can pay but can I get down as a possible only
I might be able to knock off a bit early
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on November 24, 2017, 01:21:09 PM
Of course - I was thinking that as it is a Friday before NY eve, that even the few who may be working could knock off a little early and get there?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on November 24, 2017, 07:33:11 PM
Just to.confirm its a 1 hour slot?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on November 24, 2017, 08:39:57 PM
No
Let me explain:

          Lane 1     Lane 2     Lane 3     Lane 4       
4pm     Free         Free        Free         Free
5pm     Free         Free        Free         Taken by someone
6pm     Free         Free        Free         Free
7pm     Free         Free        Free         Free
8pm     Free         Free        Free         Free

So I will see how many people are able to make it, then decide how many lanes and how long.
Aiming to have the Merlin in one lane for the duration. Bola in another lane plus bowlers in a third lane. That could be enough for 2-3 hours, depending on numbers?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on November 25, 2017, 08:25:24 AM
Thanks @petehosk , I'll see if can. Will let you know.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on November 25, 2017, 03:59:02 PM
In
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on November 27, 2017, 11:15:40 AM
Ok chaps - need to get an update from the possibles plus anyone else who can make Friday 29th December at 4pm so I can reserve whatever needs reserving. Today if possible?
At the moment am thinking just 1 net plus 1 net with Merlin for 2 hours?

Me
@simonmay5
@tom line
@Northern monkey
@jblowe
@WalkingWicket37
@ppccopener (in but not 100% how long for)
@Mpt7


Possibles:
@FattusCattus
@Chalkie
@richyreed
@Churchy1989
@Dooey__
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on November 27, 2017, 11:34:01 AM
Hi Pete - its a no from me sadly :(
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Chalkie on November 27, 2017, 11:56:05 AM
looking unlikely, had hoped I may escape for a few hours but apparently we have friends coming round that day... :-( 

couple of names I cant see on the list who may have missed this thread - @felix @Batbuddy99
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: felix on November 27, 2017, 01:43:24 PM
looking unlikely, had hoped I may escape for a few hours but apparently we have friends coming round that day... :-( 

couple of names I cant see on the list who may have missed this thread - @felix @Batbuddy99

Unfortunately probably can't make it to this one, would involve me leaving Mrs Felix alone with my parents which would be grossly unfair on her...
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on November 27, 2017, 02:36:02 PM
@petehosk  I can't make this one unfortunately.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on November 27, 2017, 03:23:50 PM
@petehosk  I can't make this one unfortunately.

NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

who is going to run the nets?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on November 27, 2017, 03:57:28 PM
I'm not going if Bruce is not going!!!!
Cmon fattus make it happen
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Batbuddy99 on November 28, 2017, 05:01:42 PM
Hank and I are possibles, will let you know ASAP
(this time ASAP hopefully doesn't mean the day before)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Dooey__ on November 28, 2017, 05:06:59 PM
Just started a new job - no idea if I’ll be working or not, I can’t imagine I am! However, can I remain a maybe because I’d love to come.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on November 28, 2017, 05:23:15 PM
I've got a couple of bats I've just shaped, to show off,have a hit with
Ones got 50mm edges and a 70mm spine,
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Chalkie on November 28, 2017, 08:25:55 PM
I've got a couple of bats I've just shaped, to show off,have a hit with
Ones got 50mm edges and a 70mm spine,

Sounds great mate, did you manage to get it down to a manageable weight, and what shape did you go for - warner or lower middle?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on November 28, 2017, 09:14:22 PM
It's more a hybrid
I'm not gonna shave a toe, or duckbill it, it's gotta have a lot of wood down there.

It was so hard to leave the edges at 50mm, my old lavers spine is that, and that's one of the best bats I've ever used.
I like the pick up, so far
Still got at least 3 ounce to come off in cleaning it up,( it's just under 3lb now)
I might also taper the blade a little
I'm still struggling with toes
Need to work on a bench really, it's hard work sat in a deckchair, holding the bat between my legs!

Petes  got a pic of it, if he doesn't mind posting it?ha
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on December 08, 2017, 03:20:08 PM
Ok chaps - net update for the 29th.

Confirmed are
Myself
@simonmay5
@Northern monkey
@tom line
@jblowe
@WalkingWicket37
@Mpt7
@ppccopener


Possibles:
@Batbuddy99 +Hank
@Dooey__

As far as I know, that is all currently?

I have reserved 1 normal net (so everyone can bowl) for 2 hours and the Merlyn bowling machine lane for 2 hours
This will be from 4pm-6pm on Friday 29th - I do have an option to add 1 more lane if the "possibles" come? But am getting discount price so please let me know pretty soon if there is anyone else, all are welcome!

Paypal deposit will follow this weekend to book it at £10 per head.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Batbuddy99 on December 08, 2017, 03:22:44 PM
Yes hank and I will be there
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on December 08, 2017, 03:31:14 PM
Yes hank and I will be there

Excellent!

Ok - just @Dooey__ to confirm.
And if anyone else is interested, please let me know by Sunday as I will need to consider another lane  :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on December 26, 2017, 02:53:09 PM
I need a net!!
Eaten wayyyy too much

And desperate to see simons monster Aussie gn,s
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on December 26, 2017, 03:20:01 PM
I need a net!!
Eaten wayyyy too much

And desperate to see simons monster Aussie gn,s

Looking forward to the net should be a good day out again
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Percy_Grainger on December 26, 2017, 05:03:59 PM
Is it too late to ask if I can join this?  And is it at the Oval? 
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Dooey__ on December 26, 2017, 05:04:52 PM
If there’s still space - I’m in! Could do with some exercise.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on December 26, 2017, 05:10:36 PM
Eversley
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Percy_Grainger on December 26, 2017, 05:19:27 PM
Eversley

Ah no problems - too far away for me but thanks for letting me know.  will wait for my club's winter nets or when I get back to Sydney later in Jan.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Chalkie on December 26, 2017, 06:15:50 PM
Looks like I may have earnt enough brownie points over xmas to come along to this, that and the people who were coming round have cancelled  :)

@petehosk is there room for a small one?

Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on December 26, 2017, 06:38:09 PM
What time is this?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on December 26, 2017, 08:14:18 PM
@FattusCattus I think Pete said 16.00

Always in need of a net coordinator
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on December 26, 2017, 09:26:58 PM
Pete I've paid a deposit just now, not back in the country till the 28th and back at work 29th-will try to get out of the office early

All the best
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Batbuddy99 on December 27, 2017, 12:43:06 AM
What's your email for PayPal @petehosk?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on December 27, 2017, 11:53:14 AM
Paid
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on December 27, 2017, 12:39:37 PM
Hi chaps. deposit is 10 notes to petehosk@yahoo.co.uk

I did reserve 2 lanes from 4pm-6pm on 29th. But was unable to get hold of them to confirm.
Left a message to confirm that we wanted these lanes. So will try again in next half hour to confirm!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on December 27, 2017, 12:52:04 PM
Managed to get hold of them!
Looks as though they screwed up their bookings!

They have 2 lanes at 4pm with normal Bola machine BUT no Merlyn for only ONE HOUR! That is no good as we would get very little batting!

But they can do Merlyn and other lanes from 7pm?
Would anyone be up for 2 hours from 7pm  9pm on Friday? (With total choice of bowling machines)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on December 27, 2017, 01:18:02 PM
I'm oreet with that Pete
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on December 27, 2017, 01:47:28 PM
later is ok with me
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Batbuddy99 on December 27, 2017, 02:01:53 PM
7-9 sounds good, sent money over to you now
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on December 27, 2017, 05:36:12 PM
I won't be able to make it now it's later...  :(
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on December 27, 2017, 06:29:59 PM
Ok  looks as though 7pm-9pm on Friday is the only way to fit it!!
Annoying but at lest we get a net in chaps.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Chalkie on December 28, 2017, 10:07:08 AM
Unfortunately I can’t make the new time, pity as was looking forward to a net and to see Si’s latest imports
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on December 28, 2017, 11:10:01 AM
@petehosk any idea who is coming tomorrow?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on December 28, 2017, 12:10:19 PM
@petehosk any idea who is coming tomorrow?

This could be a good time for role call!
Who is coming chaps? Please add names below.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on December 28, 2017, 12:41:07 PM
This could be a good time for role call!
Who is coming chaps? Please add names below.

Hi Pete new time is to late for me unfortunately as I got a two hour drive back but happy to net the following weekend mate
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Number4 on December 28, 2017, 12:42:37 PM
Good work Simon... Keep that Aussie booty under wraps lol
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on December 28, 2017, 12:50:37 PM
Good work Simon... Keep that Aussie booty under wraps lol

Just waiting on the black atomic now and that’s my Australian bats done for the season
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on December 28, 2017, 12:54:57 PM
Just waiting on the black atomic now and that’s my Australian bats done for the season

@simonmay5

bagsy first dibs on the XXX11
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on December 28, 2017, 01:08:56 PM
@simonmay5

bagsy first dibs on the XXX11


Won’t be for sale mate really is a special bat ping on it is extremely good
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on December 28, 2017, 06:18:00 PM

Won’t be for sale mate really is a special bat ping on it is extremely good

can only dream
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on December 29, 2017, 09:41:05 AM
Hi chaps

As far as I can see, we have the following:

Me
@Northern monkey
@jblowe
@Batbuddy99 plus Hanky
@ppccopener
@Mpt7 (plus 1 possibly)

Are there any more likely to make it this evening?
Booked Merlyn machine in 1 lane for 2 hours.
Plus another lane (probably have option for Bola machine if bowlers too few or get tired after an hour)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Dooey__ on December 29, 2017, 10:11:06 AM
Hello Pete - I’ll be coming - I may have a friend who’s interested as well to add to the numbers I’ll send over the money now
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on December 29, 2017, 10:14:34 AM
Hello Pete - I’ll be coming - I may have a friend who’s interested as well to add to the numbers I’ll send over the money now

Cheers - be good to see new members who haven't been to a forum net before......as long as you're not too good!
Actually, no worries if you are a decent cricketer but just take it easy on us village level players!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Dooey__ on December 29, 2017, 10:19:04 AM
Paid for myself and my friend. I’m aggressively average so no worries on that front. See you all later
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on December 29, 2017, 10:24:31 AM
We can look at numbers this evening then - only saying that as I suspect that there maybe another lane plus Bola machine free for a bit extra?
But we need to balance the bowling too. Also want to ensure that everyone gets as much batting time as possible!!  ;)

Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on December 29, 2017, 11:27:10 PM
I'm gonna be sore tomorrow

Great net as always chaps
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on December 29, 2017, 11:33:23 PM
Good to see you all gents. I too will be sore tomorrow. Have a top new year. Enjoy!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Bwcc on December 30, 2017, 10:08:24 AM
Had a lot of fun last night boys thanks for organising @petehosk
Particularly enjoyed Merlyn  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on December 30, 2017, 11:23:19 AM
Thanks to all for organising last night hope there can be one in Jan

Can't beat a bit of net practice  :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on December 30, 2017, 02:09:00 PM
Any thoughts on the bats I showed off chaps?, (you don't need to be polite)
 :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Sivlar13 on December 30, 2017, 02:24:54 PM
Any thoughts on the bats I showed off chaps?, (you don't need to be polite)
 :)

Pictures, pictures, pictures.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on December 30, 2017, 02:33:57 PM
Lovely, I will take 1 ;-)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Dooey__ on December 30, 2017, 02:34:27 PM
Great evening chaps! Suitably sore as imagined.

@Northern monkey the one bat I did pick up was lovely, and the attention to detail of the spine running through the toe was a delight. Also, picked up remarkably for a 2.13!
You didn't seem to struggle with it either!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Dooey__ on December 30, 2017, 02:34:55 PM
Lovely, I will take 1 ;-)

Agreed - when are they for sale?!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on December 30, 2017, 02:37:06 PM
I can just about make a cheese sandwich myself how some of the forum turn up having made their own bats I find very impressive

Top effort from northern, not far off what you could buy in the shops.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on December 30, 2017, 03:10:30 PM
Pictures, pictures, pictures.

I struggled before putting pics up! Now I've no idea

Agreed - when are they for sale?!

I may do a run of the big uns, if I can get similar clefts
I love that shape, and the pick up is unreal for 2.13

Petes got first refusal on that one, and my mate Ram wants one, and I've promised Simon May one too
So I'll see how it goes with decent clefts

My missus has suggested doing a few bats for a charity we support, so I may do that once I've finished a few more


The bigger bats are easy to do, as there's not much to remove from a cleft in shaping them
I find the real skill in getting a bat down to 2.9 finished, and making a real world usable bat at that weight
It's very hard trying to remove an ounce without killing performance
I've gotta have confidence in it being able to hit a ball
So no duck bills, etc

Thanks for the feedback chaps
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on December 30, 2017, 03:16:03 PM
Great evening chaps! Suitably sore as imagined.

@Northern monkey the one bat I did pick up was lovely, and the attention to detail of the spine running through the toe was a delight. Also, picked up remarkably for a 2.13!
You didn't seem to struggle with it either!

The bat I was using is 2.7!!!!
No way I can wield a 2.13 bat these days ha

Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Bwcc on December 30, 2017, 03:58:50 PM
You hit it hard enough with a light one @Northern monkey you don’t deserve the advantage of a big bat
It was a beautiful bit of wood and very well shaped I was impressed
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on December 30, 2017, 04:48:12 PM
I suppose I'm at an advantage in that I don't have to conform to specific shapes etc
And doing it purely as a hobby, it doesn't matter how long I spend on a cleft.
Appreciate the comments guys
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Sivlar13 on December 30, 2017, 04:50:56 PM
The 2.13:

(https://s14.postimg.org/p6icil041/EC0_FF461-79_A9-4684-8213-_B38_A83_EA031_E.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/tsegqxln1/)

(https://s14.postimg.org/wmhm4dg3l/12_F25_AFB-759_C-49_D7-814_F-8265_DFF93151.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ogzk67rul/)

(https://s14.postimg.org/5onp2mg0x/D83_F665_F-_FD15-402_E-89_D3-_FF204_DB22_F66.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/p6icikcyl/)

(https://s14.postimg.org/73p9rdjox/B4_D5_AC17-3057-4_FBC-8730-347_F7_FF091_D5.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/lznsyyv3h/)

(https://s14.postimg.org/qybbdhr6p/85_A2008_A-_C7_C4-4_BD9-_A649-055_A780_C7_D5_F.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/bctztjf8d/)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Sivlar13 on December 30, 2017, 04:58:15 PM
(https://s14.postimg.org/e8730goe9/1_DBB1162-7_A1_B-4582-_A166-_D04_E84593179.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/klw63pta5/)

(https://s14.postimg.org/fah9j1hi9/23_FACF69-_F396-460_B-9_CC0-08_A2_A8_C418_C1.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/j6ulf12hp/)

(https://s14.postimg.org/h2a8dxdpt/36_DBF28_B-8_C63-454_D-_AF92-6871_D69_A8_D6_B.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4nngdlm7h/)

(https://s14.postimg.org/iu378thn5/8_F4_E69_F8-5_DCF-45_D6-_AA43-0_CD0_AEADE8_B4.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/klw63q0zx/)

(https://s14.postimg.org/qmtv0svc1/B8_DD4770-529_D-4807-96_C2-30_EEECF1_FF63.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/n37xazsm5/)

(https://s14.postimg.org/abtr4ilf5/D5_B95017-_E1_E1-46_A6-8_A90-2_A498_B730242.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6s7tepip9/)

(https://s14.postimg.org/oi9hzqgup/D7_AB5_D54-3499-4457-9666-_D3_E7_C7_A15_E49.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/uj76wt3gt/)

(https://s14.postimg.org/v8pz94m01/DE1627_A6-3460-496_A-9287-_C6_C71_B79_BCCC.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/m0xqsfexp/)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Sivlar13 on December 30, 2017, 05:02:51 PM
(https://s14.postimg.org/n37xb60dt/1_B7_E659_D-_FB9_E-4_A51-8722-12_F8_CEF65_F88.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4aw27l3zh/)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on December 30, 2017, 05:11:23 PM
I know it's not huge or anything but I love that shape
50mm max spine, but very convex shape, big spread of wood across the profile

And the 2.13 bat is a long blade
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Sivlar13 on December 30, 2017, 05:18:20 PM
When’s the next net chaps?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on December 30, 2017, 05:30:52 PM
Probably January sometime
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on December 30, 2017, 05:32:31 PM
Probably January sometime
But that's not until next year!  :o
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on December 30, 2017, 05:34:36 PM
Make it happen big fella
I enjoyed abusing that merlin thing
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Sivlar13 on December 30, 2017, 05:37:26 PM
(https://s14.postimg.org/m7bfv7iu9/0_B7_CDFF3-5_AD0-42_D6-_AD2_D-627674_E8984_C.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/a5g2129lp/)

One for @ppccopener; bit of patio work!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on December 30, 2017, 08:02:50 PM
Probably January sometime

I should be delighted to attend a January Beano if it happens.

I'm sure you were barely organised without me!  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on December 30, 2017, 08:12:56 PM
Make it happen big fella
I enjoyed abusing that merlin thing

Great fun aren’t they.. I’ve got one now 👍 hours on it today
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on December 30, 2017, 08:14:51 PM
I should be delighted to attend a January Beano if it happens.

I'm sure you were barely organised without me!  :D

Luckily there were only 10 or so of us, with 2 lanes! Therefore there wasn't too much to organise. And what there was I duely deligated to Jason who did a sparkling job!
If there had been 4 lanes and 20-30 of us (such is commonplace these days) I would have been flapping around crying and pulling my hair out Brucie!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on December 30, 2017, 08:20:47 PM
Great fun aren’t they.. I’ve got one now 👍 hours on it today

I enjoyed it this time,,,set on juicy half volleys, got a right sweat on trying to hit it through the roof of the net

And while I'm commenting on your post, a bloke at my old club used your bats, absolute cannons
Drove one straight that was a good twenty metres further than I've ever seen one hit on that ground
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Dooey__ on December 31, 2017, 03:59:30 PM
The bat I was using is 2.7!!!!
No way I can wield a 2.13 bat these days ha

Ah I didn’t realise! That’s one hell of a 2.7!

Keep up the good work - looking forward to the next net
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on January 01, 2018, 10:01:27 PM
Guys if you had one tip for getting the ball up and over the infield for someone who generally was taught to keep it on the deck what would it be?

 45 overs a side beckons in 2018  :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: edge on January 01, 2018, 10:32:00 PM
Guys if you had one tip for getting the ball up and over the infield for someone who generally was taught to keep it on the deck what would it be?

 45 overs a side beckons in 2018  :)
Only 30 balls less per innings, if you're scoring runs hitting it on the floor I wouldn't worry about it! Plus not walking off feeling like a (No Swearing Please) after you've been caught at cover is always good ha.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on January 01, 2018, 10:33:18 PM
Only 30 balls less per innings, if you're scoring runs hitting it on the floor I wouldn't worry about it! Plus not walking off feeling like a (No Swearing Please) after you've been caught at cover is always good ha.

What's cover?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: edge on January 01, 2018, 10:37:26 PM
What's cover?
Where left handers hit it instead of midwicket
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on January 01, 2018, 10:42:51 PM
Where left handers hit it instead of midwicket

Oh, it's one of those posh side things coaches bang on about.
Don't worry about that, there's a whole leg side to try and agriculturally bludgeon everything into...
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: alexhilly1492 on January 04, 2018, 08:59:38 PM
Any more eversley nets planned?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on January 04, 2018, 09:46:56 PM
I will call them tomorrow and see what is available on a Saturday or Sunday.
Is last weekend in January or the first weekend in February of any intertest to anyone?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Neon Cricket on January 05, 2018, 06:50:41 AM
2nd weekend in Feb (10th/11th)? :D I'm busy last week Jan/first week Feb so would be great if possible!

Preference would be for the Sunday too, but could likely do either.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on January 05, 2018, 08:07:02 AM
February would be best for me
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Sivlar13 on January 05, 2018, 08:22:16 AM
This weekend? I’m free.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on January 05, 2018, 09:47:13 AM
2nd weekend in Feb (10th/11th)? :D I'm busy last week Jan/first week Feb so would be great if possible!

Preference would be for the Sunday too, but could likely do either.

SNAP
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on January 05, 2018, 09:51:12 AM
I'm up for this - itching for a net when I can get out of work. Itching for a bowl really!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on January 05, 2018, 09:53:43 AM
I can't do the first weekend in February, weekend of 10th/11th works for me as well though
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on January 05, 2018, 02:18:39 PM
I can't do the 11th but 10th is good? Or the weekend after?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on January 05, 2018, 08:00:01 PM
10th good, weekend after good, weekend after that good.

Commitment!!  :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: alexhilly1492 on January 05, 2018, 09:28:04 PM
Should be ok for tenth
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on January 09, 2018, 06:44:15 PM
When we netting again boys?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: DiscoStu on January 09, 2018, 07:41:43 PM
Alright fellas,

Any Saturday in Jan/Feb at Eversley would be great. Sunday less good.

Cheers.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on January 09, 2018, 07:52:56 PM
Would love another net before I have surgery at the end of February I might even bring a large collection of Australian made gn bats
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on January 09, 2018, 08:14:11 PM
Ok, all we need is a volunteer to organise this one!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on January 09, 2018, 08:19:39 PM
Ok, Ok! I will speak to Steve in the morning and see what he has available!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on January 09, 2018, 08:20:36 PM
Mwah darling!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on January 09, 2018, 08:32:52 PM
What kind of numbers are interested? I assume that we are talking about 30 odd and all 4 lanes for a few hours?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on January 10, 2018, 01:54:25 PM
Yep I would be Pete - 4 lanes and Merlin would be ace if it could be done again - certainly worth the trip!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on January 10, 2018, 03:09:57 PM
Yep I would be Pete - 4 lanes and Merlin would be ace if it could be done again - certainly worth the trip!

Gone off that Merlin, much prefer the old bola machines, however Eversley do need a new set of bola balls
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on January 15, 2018, 02:33:12 PM
Have spoken to Eversley Nets and they are somewhat busy and pretty booked up!! There is nothing in February except for the odd single lane for an hour here or there.
So I have managed to book the following:

Sunday March 11th
7pm - 10pm
Lanes 1, 2, 3 and 4 (whole hall in other words)
Bowling machines available: 2x Bola machines
                                        1x Merlyn machine

Please confirm if interested - YES! or erm, maybe if my wife allows it will be a good start so we can look at numbers?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on January 15, 2018, 02:34:13 PM
There will also be a date in April which I have reserved but let's work on March first  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Neon Cricket on January 15, 2018, 02:58:08 PM
It's a no from me I'm afraid - too late to travel that far on a school night!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on January 15, 2018, 03:04:22 PM
Yes please!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on January 15, 2018, 03:08:16 PM
Yes
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Chalkie on January 15, 2018, 03:19:51 PM
Will check.

If we cant get Eversley until March, how about Reeds before then - think @Buzz said he could get us a discount, and then maybe he will some along to make sure we behave  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on January 15, 2018, 03:25:24 PM
Will check.

If we cant get Eversley until March, how about Reeds before then - think @Buzz said he could get us a discount, and then maybe he will some along to make sure we behave  :D

I can message Buzz this evening and try to get details of costs and booking and facilities.
Dummer always has availability but it means full payment when booking for the person who books it!  :(
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Buzz on January 15, 2018, 04:43:41 PM
Happy to organise something at Reeds, if they have availability.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on January 15, 2018, 04:48:25 PM
Eversley is booked March and April - so if they have any availability in February, that could be ideal @Buzz

Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on January 15, 2018, 06:08:27 PM
Would anymore of you southern guys fancy a net over in Essex then at the end of this month on Sat 27th at Writtle cricket centre?? About 35mins from Dartford Bridge??

Just looking at getting a few more than the 3 confirmed at the moment before I confirm length of our net??
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: DiscoStu on January 15, 2018, 08:09:49 PM
Yes Please! (about Eversley in March)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on January 15, 2018, 09:31:00 PM
Sadly a no from me @petehosk at that time on a school night - it’s a 1 and half journey from here
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on January 21, 2018, 04:55:49 PM
Right guys I going to book dummer on the 10 of February I need to know who would want to attend they have 12 till 3 at the moment but need to book fast so need yes or no Sunday the 11 is booked will require a 5 pounds deposit as we have to pay up front
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on January 21, 2018, 05:18:35 PM
Yes
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on January 21, 2018, 05:44:21 PM
Where is the net @simonmay5
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on January 21, 2018, 05:47:35 PM
Dummer basically serious cricket centre just off the m3
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on January 21, 2018, 05:52:48 PM
Ah ok thank you il have a look on google to see how far it is from me
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on January 21, 2018, 05:55:05 PM
Just had a nose not to bad just over an hour - il check with the boss to see what she has planned for us that day lol
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on January 21, 2018, 05:57:38 PM
I coming up from Kent so not to bad of a journey really
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on January 21, 2018, 06:15:47 PM
Would love to but I'll be getting up close and personal with Australian willow over Feb

You going back to Australia mate
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on January 21, 2018, 07:42:10 PM
You might just be the most popular bloke on here @DorsetDan 😁
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on January 21, 2018, 09:28:18 PM
I’ll have a light XP80 and an SS Mumbo please!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Dooey__ on January 21, 2018, 10:21:21 PM
Keen for Dummer!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Jaffa on January 21, 2018, 11:37:32 PM
I’ll have a light XP80 and an SS Mumbo please!

Bruce, have you had the chance to have a XP80 in your hands? Chalkies used one for example. With a thickened up handle they do pickup very well for the weight.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on January 22, 2018, 06:36:53 AM
It’s a yes from me :-) possible +1 if that’s ok
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on January 22, 2018, 11:15:54 AM
Hi guys sorry to disappoint just went to book and it’s got booked up straight away unfortunately really sorry
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on January 23, 2018, 09:25:04 AM
Darn! thanks for trying @simonmay5
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on March 08, 2018, 09:58:12 PM
Hey chaps

There are a few of us venturing to Eversley Nets on Sunday evening from 7pm (until no later than 10pm) for some cheeky nets! There are unlikely to be music and dancing girls.
But we have plenty of space and a couple of bowling machines thrown in, plus a large number of rather large Australian made cricket bats deemed highly illegal by the Pros these days!

I need an idea of numbers very quickly as it is short notice.
Please raise hands and say "HELL YEH!" if you are up for nets?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on March 09, 2018, 03:27:50 PM
No intertest?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: uknsaunders on March 09, 2018, 11:46:04 PM
Bit earlier might of worked, will have a think.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on March 26, 2018, 10:13:56 AM
OK CHAPS! Last chance to be social with other forumites and chats lots, stroke lots of outstanding willow, and get some serious bowling and batting in before the season starts!

SATURDAY 7th APRIL

9am - 12:30

Eversley Cricket Center RG27 0NQ

We have the entire hall booked plus the Merlyn bowling machine and 2 Bola machines if need be!
I know that there are normally bags and bags of insanely good bats to admire. But I am also hoping that a few will also bring some nice morsels of delicables to nibble on.

As this is a couple of short weeks away, it would be great to start a roll call so that I can get an idea of numbers?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on March 26, 2018, 10:31:06 AM
I would love this - I shall check with my better half and let you know. @Neon Cricket @DorsetDan you going?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on March 26, 2018, 10:39:11 AM
boooo lol ok you are a busy chap :-)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on March 26, 2018, 10:42:06 AM
Banging let’s do it
I’ll bring the sandpaper
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on March 26, 2018, 10:49:07 AM
Have had confirmation - I am good to go :-)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: simonmay5 on March 26, 2018, 10:58:37 AM
I can attend this one happy days
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on March 26, 2018, 11:17:00 AM
in
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Neon Cricket on March 26, 2018, 11:27:58 AM
I would love this - I shall check with my better half and let you know. @Neon Cricket @DorsetDan you going?

It's a no from me mate, 21 weeks of glorious cricket begins April 14th so naturally it's a "keep the missus happy" weekend.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on March 26, 2018, 11:34:04 AM
Pencil me in Pete - someone needs to show Merlin who's boss!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on March 26, 2018, 11:40:42 AM
It's a no from me mate, 21 weeks of glorious cricket begins April 14th so naturally it's a "keep the missus happy" weekend.

Haha yea good shout I did ask permission first haha 😆
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on March 26, 2018, 11:49:04 AM
9.00am, you're having a giraffe aren't you!

I like to catch up on the sleep I've missed out on of a Saturday, not leave the house earlier than I do through the week!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Buzz on March 26, 2018, 12:13:16 PM
Pencil me in Pete - someone needs to show Merlin who's boss!!
I will see if my son is available then...
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on March 26, 2018, 12:50:55 PM
I will see if my son is available then...

He's more likely to net than you are!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on April 01, 2018, 06:15:08 AM
How are we doing with this? Does it seem a goer?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on April 01, 2018, 08:31:22 AM
How are we doing with this? Does it seem a goer?

I have reserved the entire hall - but I need numbers today so that I confirm tomorrow what we need.
Will see who else is interested so please let me know today if possible?
At the moment it is likely to be 2 lanes with 1 Bola machine (or the Merlyn) but that may change if numbers are enough.

So last chance to get a decent net and willow stroking session in before season starts?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Batbuddy99 on April 01, 2018, 09:42:26 AM
Sorry Pete at twickenham for the rugby on 7th so no can do
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: golders on April 01, 2018, 12:49:34 PM
Is this open to all?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Chalkie on April 01, 2018, 01:09:21 PM
I have reserved the entire hall - but I need numbers today so that I confirm tomorrow what we need.
Will see who else is interested so please let me know today if possible?
At the moment it is likely to be 2 lanes with 1 Bola machine (or the Merlyn) but that may change if numbers are enough.

So last chance to get a decent net and willow stroking session in before season starts?

Cant do Saturday as down in Devon this week - Sunday would have been Ok though.

Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on April 01, 2018, 01:16:58 PM
Is this open to all?

Open to anyone - any standard, any age, as long as they have a love for cricket and everything willow!
One condition though....if you are particularly decent at bowling you have to bowl dollies to me, so that I can actually look as though I can bat!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: golders on April 01, 2018, 01:26:28 PM
Hahaha,when and where?next sat at Eversley?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on April 04, 2018, 06:38:06 PM
I have reserved the entire hall - but I need numbers today so that I confirm tomorrow what we need.
Will see who else is interested so please let me know today if possible?
At the moment it is likely to be 2 lanes with 1 Bola machine (or the Merlyn) but that may change if numbers are enough.

So last chance to get a decent net and willow stroking session in before season starts?

Hi Pete how are numbers going?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on April 04, 2018, 06:49:08 PM
It's a bit disappointing but I think it is a little too close to season start!
We have enough for 2 lanes (1 with bowling machine)
So I will message you guys this evening for small deposit.  :D

We still have to try to deal with Brucies awesome swingers but that's life  ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on April 04, 2018, 06:59:37 PM
Ok thank you for your work with this

I must say I am traveling abit to get there so I just wanted to make sure that the session was happening. Also gives me an excuse to get out of the clubs cricket force day ha
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on April 04, 2018, 07:15:47 PM
It will be a 3.5 hour net too so plenty of time to put the World to rights! Also willow stoking and swinging, and the possibility of a burger and pint after?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: uknsaunders on April 05, 2018, 10:38:24 PM
How much is it @petehosk?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on April 06, 2018, 05:19:08 PM
Looking forward to tomorrow

Just confirming all is well? Times and cost etc?

Thanks again @petehosk
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on April 07, 2018, 01:05:44 PM
Top net as always chaps
I’ll be suffering tomorrow
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on April 07, 2018, 03:42:52 PM
Yeah really good fun
Lots of lovely kit on show too

Nice to get a chance to speak to some of you properly too
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on April 07, 2018, 04:02:48 PM
Top sesh! Cheers to Pete and Bruce for keeping us all rotating.

Cracking way to start the weekend!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: golders on April 07, 2018, 04:20:03 PM
Thanks to Pete for organising-and the thigh pad! Was nice to meet some fellow bat/cricket nerds via cyberspace and still be alive! Good prep for the new season,Fattus I hope your shoulder gets sorted ASAP
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on April 07, 2018, 05:14:49 PM
Thanks Pete good to have a hit and some good tips on batting which is always nice to get pre season

Thanks guys
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on September 12, 2018, 10:17:44 PM
Ok peeps. I was organising a quiet net (just 2 lanes and 1 bola machine) but a couple have had to postpone.
Still a few of us going. But happy if anyone is up for it?
This Sunday (yes the 16th) from 11am at Eversley.
Message me if anyone interested?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on March 18, 2019, 12:00:32 PM
Ok All,

With the weather getting better and the sun beginning to shine - I thought it time to revive this thread. My suggested date is Sunday 28th April or 5th May 2019 - this should give us all time to get our attendance slips signed from our partners, cats, jailers or significant others

My next suggestion is to go outside - however I know we can check with Eversley too - i have a venue in mind, similar location. so let see what interest levels are and then, we can go from there.

Obviously everyone is welcome - I simply nabbed the list from the last Eversley net, kindly organised by @gpun22 

A simple - Yes/No on each date is enough at this point. I will update accordingly

let me know your thoughts

In

@FattusCattus
@Mpt7

Bar

@Woodyspin

Out

@edge

To Be confirmed
@petehosk
@Northern monkey
@Neon Cricket
@Churchy1989
@DorsetDan
@Batbuddy99
@ppccopener
@RoCo Da Pixie
@Chalkie
@felix
@velvetsky01
@Buzz
@jblowe


Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Woodyspin on March 18, 2019, 12:08:54 PM
I'll have to see what my knee is like, as i've just had it operated on! and don't want to rush back into everything
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on March 18, 2019, 12:27:51 PM
I'll have to see what my knee is like, as i've just had it operated on! and don't want to rush back into everything

@Woodyspin you can always come for a beer - wise old head orchestrating from the bar :-)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on March 18, 2019, 12:30:03 PM
I'd be up for it.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: edge on March 18, 2019, 12:43:21 PM
Sadly those two dates are both taken for me, as good as a CBF outdoor net sounds!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on March 18, 2019, 01:07:21 PM
I haven't made the guest list?  :(

I'm sure I was at the net yesterday, too!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ppccopener on March 18, 2019, 01:48:23 PM
great idea

im out until im fit enough to practice again which is tentatively August at present.

enjoy  :)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on March 18, 2019, 02:34:06 PM
I haven't made the guest list?  :(

I'm sure I was at the net yesterday, too!

completely accidental...my sincere apologies...you are formally invited. will you be able to join?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on March 18, 2019, 02:35:06 PM
great idea

im out until im fit enough to practice again which is tentatively August at present.

enjoy  :)

again - the bar will be available for "the openers tales" would be good to see you
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Batbuddy99 on March 18, 2019, 04:21:59 PM
Unavailable for either of those dates I’m afraid, seems University is getting in the way of my cricket 😡
I’m around the weekend before however if that helps
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Northern monkey on March 18, 2019, 05:19:09 PM
Yeah well up for that, great idea Matt
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Churchy1989 on March 18, 2019, 06:55:47 PM
April one for me mate (prefered?)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Kulli on March 19, 2019, 08:21:52 AM
My brothers living in London at the moment, would love to fly over for a weekend and join some fellow custom batters for a hit.

Got a 6 month old and a house to refurbish though so pencil me in for 2030!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on March 19, 2019, 08:50:12 AM
Already have plans on 28th April.
And probably can't make it on  5th May as playing cricket all day on the 4th!

14th April would be better for me...but I guess that date isn't on the table?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on March 19, 2019, 10:53:28 AM
I am playing in the village knock out on the 28th and wont be able to make the 5th after playing on the 4th.

let us know if there are any further dates
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on March 19, 2019, 11:05:40 AM
14th April the entire center is free from 9am-11am......
That is 4 lanes plus all bowling machines.....
Just saying!  ;)

The only downside is that the pubs are closed until 12noon!!  :(
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: gpun22 on March 19, 2019, 05:23:52 PM
pete I can make it on 14th . that's already 2 of us. others please respond to check if we can make enough numbers
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on March 19, 2019, 11:46:56 PM
I can't do the 14th.
Got our first pre-season fixture that day!  :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: LEACHY48 on March 20, 2019, 06:38:43 AM
I can do the 14th I think
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: LEACHY48 on March 20, 2019, 06:39:58 AM
Ok All,

With the weather getting better and the sun beginning to shine - I thought it time to revive this thread. My suggested date is Sunday 28th April or 5th May 2019 - this should give us all time to get our attendance slips signed from our partners, cats, jailers or significant others

My next suggestion is to go outside - however I know we can check with Eversley too - i have a venue in mind, similar location. so let see what interest levels are and then, we can go from there.

Obviously everyone is welcome - I simply nabbed the list from the last Eversley net, kindly organised by @gpun22 

A simple - Yes/No on each date is enough at this point. I will update accordingly

let me know your thoughts

In

@FattusCattus
@Mpt7

Bar

@Woodyspin

Out

@edge

To Be confirmed
@petehosk
@Northern monkey
@Neon Cricket
@Churchy1989
@DorsetDan
@Batbuddy99
@ppccopener
@RoCo Da Pixie
@Chalkie
@felix
@velvetsky01
@Buzz
@jblowe

I would also be game for either of these dates
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Chalkie on March 20, 2019, 07:36:31 AM
14th April looks ok for me
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Batbuddy99 on March 22, 2019, 11:59:05 PM
Think i'm around for the 14th...
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: mohawks94 on March 23, 2019, 08:36:08 AM
My brother is doing the Brighton marathon on 13th April (I think) but I'd be keen if the dates don't clash. Our first league game is 4th May so any time between me landing (3rd April) and then I would be keen.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on March 24, 2019, 02:32:44 PM
@golders @Majik

The next one is in planning
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: golders on March 24, 2019, 08:02:12 PM
Good stuff thanks
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on March 28, 2019, 10:31:44 AM
After Pete's recommendation of going for the 14th lets go with that date. I'm sure it won't work for everyone, sorry Cam, but we seem to be getting a good response to that date and appears to be ahead of the preseason madness :-) apologies for those that have responded already to the other dates - please let us know if you can do the 14th :-) Pete can you sort the hall please - I believe you have a running account!

If you haven't responded yet please do, no need to quote, just a simply yes/no is perfect  - it really helps to organise for everyone and only take 5 seconds :-D

thanks

update below

In

@FattusCattus
@Mpt7
@petehosk
@Northern monkey
@gpun22
@LEACHY48
@Chalkie

Bar/feeder

@Woodyspin
@ppccopener

Out

@Batbuddy99
@WalkingWicket37
@Majik
@jblowe
@mohawks94

To Be confirmed
@edge
@DorsetDan
@Neon Cricket
@Churchy1989
@RoCo Da Pixie
@Chalkie
@felix
@velvetsky01
@Buzz
@golders


Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Majik on March 28, 2019, 11:08:04 AM
Hi! Can't make that date unfortunately - hope you all have a great session!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on March 28, 2019, 11:42:24 AM
I'm in you big, hairy loveboat.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jblowe on March 28, 2019, 12:11:02 PM
sorry can't go
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: mohawks94 on March 29, 2019, 02:55:04 AM
Checked dates, clashes with the marathon unfortunately.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: uknsaunders on March 30, 2019, 10:11:17 PM
Im in and so is @golders
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: golders on March 31, 2019, 11:26:25 AM
@uknsaunders and I keen as mustard if there is space for us...I’ll bring electrolytes...
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Batbuddy99 on March 31, 2019, 06:12:57 PM
Yep, i can do the 14th, Hank is out however
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on March 31, 2019, 06:25:04 PM
By the way - I am an excellent Bola bowler.

#Batter beware
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on March 31, 2019, 07:03:53 PM
Ok - I will take a role call tomorrow and start to put a list together.
And Cattus is certainly a Guru on the Bola!!  ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on April 01, 2019, 07:38:09 AM
Ok - I will take a role call tomorrow and start to put a list together.
And Cattus is certainly a Guru on the Bola!!  ;)

here's our current status

In

@FattusCattus
@Mpt7
@petehosk
@Northern monkey
@gpun22
@LEACHY48
@Chalkie
@Batbuddy99
@golders
@uknsaunders
@Chalkie

Bar/feeder

@Woodyspin
@ppccopener

Out


@WalkingWicket37
@Majik
@jblowe
@mohawks94
@Buzz

To Be confirmed
@edge
@DorsetDan
@Neon Cricket
@Churchy1989
@RoCo Da Pixie
@felix
@velvetsky01
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on April 09, 2019, 10:53:53 AM
Lanes are booked, I hope you're all dusting off your bats, look forward to seeing you all Sunday 9-11 for a bit of cricketing fun!

still space left for those who have yet to respond and those just seeing this thread

@edge
@DorsetDan
@Neon Cricket
@Churchy1989
@RoCo Da Pixie
@felix
@velvetsky01
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on April 09, 2019, 11:09:13 AM
I shall confirm abit later on if that’s ok
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: richyreed on April 09, 2019, 01:30:30 PM
I should be able to make it if there's space? @Mpt7
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on April 09, 2019, 01:31:16 PM
You’re in!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: felix on April 09, 2019, 05:21:57 PM
Can I give it another day or 2 to confirm? I’m hoping to have a game but if not I’d love to join you all.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: jayralh on April 09, 2019, 06:43:14 PM
Too too far for me...would love to otherwise
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on April 10, 2019, 07:17:37 AM
************LATEST NEW UPDATE************

Right chaps - Looks as though we can have 3 lanes from 9am for 3.5 hours! So until 12:30, which means the pubs will be open for a pint, butgers, and other hot and cold snacks!
So we could actually do 9-12 or 9-12:30?
And we can have 1 lane for bowling, 1 lane for Bola machine plus the 3rd lane for Merlyn or other Bola machine (whichever is available)
Or we can have 2 lanes for bowlig and 1 lane for bowling machine if there are enough people to bowl 2 lanes?
But it gives us longer is we want plus the option of 2 bowling machines!!

I am personally up for 9-12:30 if anyone else fancies it? Any more takers?
And thoughts on extending until 12 or 12:30?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: LEACHY48 on April 10, 2019, 07:23:49 AM
I personally can only make it till 11-11:30ish
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on April 10, 2019, 07:28:51 AM
Thanks Jake - no dramas. Stay as long as you want!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: velvetsky01 on April 10, 2019, 07:40:25 AM
This is amazing @petehosk with a game Saturday I certainly would be in the dog house coming along - but a 3 hour session may well be worth the visit

I’m still working hard this end lol

@Neon Cricket does this help you?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on April 10, 2019, 04:04:36 PM
Booked 9-12 on Sunday - 3 lanes...
Also have 2 bowling machines - our choice if we just use the 2 Bola machines, or if we feel daring we can use 1 Bola and the dreaded "spin-king" Merlyn?
I guess we can decide on Sunday.

Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: uknsaunders on April 13, 2019, 08:44:56 AM
Booked 9-12 on Sunday - 3 lanes...
Also have 2 bowling machines - our choice if we just use the 2 Bola machines, or if we feel daring we can use 1 Bola and the dreaded "spin-king" Merlyn?
I guess we can decide on Sunday.

Sounds great, I might of missed a post but what's the damage to our wallets?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on April 13, 2019, 09:46:48 AM
Numbers are around 12/13 at the moment.
So thaqt means around 40+ minutes batting each (spread across the 3 lanes)
Plus some bowling too.
Will be around £17.50 each.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on April 13, 2019, 10:46:41 AM
Numbers are around 12/13 at the moment.
So thaqt means around 40+ minutes batting each (spread across the 3 lanes)
Plus some bowling too.
Will be around £17.50 each.

Or £75 if you want to hog the bowling machine for the whole 3 hours... @uknsaunders
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on April 13, 2019, 12:36:33 PM
Or £75 if you want to hog the bowling machine for the whole 3 hours... @uknsaunders

Plus VAT I reckon and inconvenience charges - call it a nice even £150  ;) :D
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: golders on April 13, 2019, 02:39:20 PM
17.50 is steep I’m out
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on April 13, 2019, 05:22:45 PM
17.50 is steep I’m out

Which in turn increases the price for everyone else
 
Back to the calculator @petehosk
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: uknsaunders on April 13, 2019, 06:27:30 PM
Which in turn increases the price for everyone else
 
Back to the calculator @petehosk

40 minutes batting does sound quite a stint, I don't tend to last that long all season!

Probably too late now but 2 lanes might be enough given how many people tend to chat rather than net.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: golders on April 13, 2019, 06:32:05 PM
Numbers are around 12/13 at the moment.
So thaqt means around 40+ minutes batting each (spread across the 3 lanes)
Plus some bowling too.
Will be around £17.50 each.

So to hire the hall with merlin is over 200 quid?!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on April 13, 2019, 06:49:53 PM
Oh no, it’s much cheaper than that, it’s just that someone is clearly ripping us of!!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Chalkie on April 13, 2019, 07:02:14 PM
I thought it was just £2.50 each for the hall, the other £15 is for for the top level 1-2-1 coaching and bowling machine session with the one and only @FattusCattus
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: golders on April 13, 2019, 08:17:23 PM
Oh no, it’s much cheaper than that, it’s just that someone is clearly ripping us of!!!

Exactly!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: LEACHY48 on April 13, 2019, 08:19:57 PM
Exactly!

A quick Google search shows the price. 80 per hour for the entire hall. Or 74 for 2 lanes and 2 machines Failing that. Book it and organise it all yourself if you think you could do it cheaper
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: uknsaunders on April 13, 2019, 08:42:40 PM
I thought it was just £2.50 each for the hall, the other £15 is for for the top level 1-2-1 coaching and bowling machine session with the one and only @FattusCattus

Its his appearance fee only. Coaching is extra  ;)
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: golders on April 13, 2019, 08:52:37 PM
I’ll pay 2.50 I’ll leave the coaching!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: uknsaunders on April 13, 2019, 09:07:36 PM
I’ll pay 2.50 I’ll leave the coaching!

Can't get out of the Mr FC appearance fee - it's compulsory.

Just imagine the joy you have will bring to Pete's little face if he doesn't have to use his calculator again.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: LEACHY48 on April 13, 2019, 09:19:28 PM
 Struggling to know if any of this is sarcasm over tinternet 🤔🤔 ha
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: uknsaunders on April 13, 2019, 09:32:24 PM
Struggling to know if any of this is sarcasm over tinternet 🤔🤔 ha

That's going to bother you all night 😃
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: golders on April 13, 2019, 09:46:13 PM
Struggling to know if any of this is sarcasm over tinternet 🤔🤔 ha

Over 200 quid? Bowling machine balls must be made of gold!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on April 13, 2019, 09:59:15 PM
Over 200 quid? Bowling machine balls must be made of gold!

How much would you think is reasonable to hire a lane and a bowling machine for an hour?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: golders on April 13, 2019, 10:09:07 PM
It’s 35 per hour for merlin
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: golders on April 13, 2019, 10:09:35 PM
How many people are going?
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on April 13, 2019, 10:17:56 PM
It’s 35 per hour for merlin

That's one lane. Times that by 2 and you get £70
£70 times 3 is £210. Suddenly you can see why it costs over £200 for 3 hours!

Factor in the fact you're getting 3 lanes, two bowling machines and a guarantee of 40 minutes batting £17.50 is a bargain. It works out £6 an hour per person.

Most people I've spoken to have said club nets are £5 an hour, where you don't get a machine and you're lucky if you get 10 minutes of batting.
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: golders on April 13, 2019, 10:36:58 PM
Fair Enough mate if that’s what it costs I’m just a bit taken aback that’s all!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on April 13, 2019, 10:41:05 PM
How many people are going?

12 people.
And thanks for making this such a joyous occasion!!
Organise another net? Unsure whether i'll bother after this rather enjoyable experience!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Mpt7 on April 13, 2019, 10:42:00 PM
excellent, wait till you’ve had a tangle with Merlyn. Then you’ll be confused!!
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 13, 2019, 10:44:25 PM
Over 200 quid? Bowling machine balls must be made of gold!

You should look up the cost of Bola balls... they are darn expensive !!

Marlins are 11k
Pros are 2.5k

Add in feeders, stands etc... it’s not cheap to buy or continue to run
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: Chalkie on April 13, 2019, 11:21:15 PM
12 people.
And thanks for making this such a joyous occasion!!
Organise another net? Unsure whether i'll bother after this rather enjoyable experience!

I (and I’m sure a few others) appreciate you organising the net session Pete.

C u tomorrow
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: FattusCattus on April 14, 2019, 07:02:58 PM
Well, a fine time was had by all - a little light on attendance, but as we had the whole hall we were able to work it so it suited everyone.

Despite a fearsome 6-pronged spin attack, plus @Chalkie  (I've wiped you from my mind @LEACHY48 ) batting was tricky (as @uknsaunders man-plums found out), but most people got a decent hit.

Many thanks to @Mpt7 and @petehosk for organisng, and me for being generally awesome.

High points of the session were:

Leachy's 'raw pace'

@gpun22  camera gear getting cleaned up again by Pete Hosk

Nick Saunders cleaning himself up by edging the ball onto his left testicle and then the stumps

A phalanx of pink dog-throwers

Merlyn repeatedly spitting 2 balls out at a time (it's a fiend I tell you!)



A few pics will follow.

Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: LEACHY48 on April 14, 2019, 07:17:05 PM
Well, a fine time was had by all - a little light on attendance, but as we had the whole hall we were able to work it so it suited everyone.

Despite a fearsome 6-pronged spin attack, plus @Chalkie  (I've wiped you from my mind @LEACHY48 ) batting was tricky (as @uknsaunders man-plums found out), but most people got a decent hit.

Many thanks to @Mpt7 and @petehosk for organisng, and me for being generally awesome.

High points of the session were:

Leachy's 'raw pace'

@gpun22  camera gear getting cleaned up again by Pete Hosk

Nick Saunders cleaning himself up by edging the ball onto his left testicle and then the stumps

A phalanx of pink dog-throwers

Merlyn repeatedly spitting 2 balls out at a time (it's a fiend I tell you!)



A few pics will follow.

Ouch, my seam bowling was fabulous 😂 but I'm all seriousness. A very good day and a shame I couldn't stay for nick hitting himself in the plums!! Hopefully we will do it all again soon
Title: Re: Southern Nets over the winter
Post by: petehosk on April 14, 2019, 07:33:47 PM
I had both Leachy AND Churchy trying to bounce me!!
And promise nicks left manplumb was not my bowling - it was the bola!!