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Title: South West March nets
Post by: edge on February 11, 2017, 01:33:36 PM: Hello gents, after we had a small net last winter and another impromptu one this week it seems there's plenty of us in agreement that a bigger southwest forum net would be a good plan. SO - I propose a 2/3 hour net sometime in March, say the weekends 11/12th or 18/19th? Could also do a weeknight around the same time if the consensus goes that way. For venue, I'll suggest either the Gloucestershire ground we've used previously, Merchant's Academy in South Bristol, or Warminster which has been mentioned on here before - @DorsetDan did you ever net there?

Anyone is welcome who I'll either miss tagging or indeed who doesn't live in the southwest but wants to come along anyway!
@mcgill123 @spoonbed @d7bow @jamesisapayne @t2ylo @Ayrtek Cricket @neoncricket @frooper11 etc etc
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: mcgill123 on February 11, 2017, 01:47:07 PM: Count me in mate, I've not heard of Merchants before, that could be a decent option especially if we are having one lane bowling one lane machine.
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: t2ylo on February 11, 2017, 02:30:11 PM: Sounds good to me.

My gentle off breaks can get everyone into form before the season starts!!!

Can bring big son too if you fancy some quicker stuff, but he considers all bats are the same & that looking at pictures of strangers willow is a bit "weird"
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: spoonbed on February 11, 2017, 03:27:25 PM: Yep up for that( pretty sure can do any date, but we net on a Sunday 5-6)
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on February 11, 2017, 03:43:06 PM: I'll have to check my shifts on these, definitely cant do 18-19th
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: Gurujames on February 11, 2017, 05:41:15 PM: Watching this. I'm in Taunton, if others are from the area and fancy sharing a lift etc, I may be in. I play hockey most Saturdays, but I think I will be done by then.
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: jamesisapayne on February 12, 2017, 02:39:33 PM: Sounds great, count me in too
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: Neon Cricket on February 13, 2017, 08:21:57 AM: Yep count me in! Warminster works best for me personally but can probably do any of the above.

@DorsetDan - Warminster ey? Might be seeing you on the field at some point in the season then!
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: edge on February 14, 2017, 08:41:36 PM: Shaping up well by the looks of things! Subject to change let's pencil it in for the 11th-12th weekend if that suits everyone?

8 people interested so far so two nets, one with bowling machine would probably work well if the numbers are around that, so Merchant's or Warminster are probably the best bet due to easy bowling machine availability. I'm open to either, does it make a big difference for the Somerset members' driving time? Merchant's is here https://goo.gl/maps/UeGRYPD1vKt
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on February 14, 2017, 08:46:14 PM: Oohh, close to bedminster.. I do love playing at Bedminster
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: t2ylo on February 14, 2017, 09:35:14 PM: That weekend good for me too
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: spoonbed on February 15, 2017, 12:55:15 PM: Can do the 12th
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: mcgill123 on February 15, 2017, 04:50:57 PM: I'm good with either
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: edge on February 21, 2017, 07:48:37 AM: Right then, I've got club nets afternoon of the 12th as I'm guessing others will too, so 12th AM or 11th early PM.
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: Neon Cricket on February 21, 2017, 08:21:28 AM: 12th AM would be good for me if possible! Got to drive up to Derby on the Saturday so only free Sunday
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: edge on February 21, 2017, 08:51:17 AM: Quote from: DorsetDan on February 21, 2017, 08:46:11 AM
Off the top of my head I think Warminster may be booked out Sunday morning. Sat afternoons are usually free I think. @edge can you check Brizzle availability and I check the same for Warminster?
That'd be good cheers @DorsetDan , I'll check today
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: Neon Cricket on February 22, 2017, 12:15:56 PM: I'd be keen for Warminster @ 9-11 on the 12th - how does that work for everyone?
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: mcgill123 on February 22, 2017, 06:22:47 PM: Good for me also
Dan do you know if they have a bowling machine available?
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: edge on February 22, 2017, 10:50:10 PM: Suits me as well tbh, @jamesisapayne @spoonbed @t2ylo @d7bow ?
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: jamesisapayne on February 22, 2017, 11:10:00 PM: Sounds ok to me. Another fair old drive but will be a good chance for a road trip!
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: spoonbed on February 22, 2017, 11:11:00 PM: Yep, pretty sure that's ok.
Can arrange transport/car share nearer the time?
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on February 23, 2017, 01:25:40 AM: I'm working nights that weekend :(
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: Neon Cricket on February 23, 2017, 07:37:52 AM: Quote from: d7bow on February 23, 2017, 01:25:40 AM
I'm working nights that weekend :(

Easy, pull an all-nighter! I'll bring a few cans of Red Bull to power you through haha
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: t2ylo on February 23, 2017, 02:23:19 PM: I've got club race night on the Saturday... that's very a early start.

I shall consult my driver
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: jamesisapayne on February 23, 2017, 02:55:38 PM: Quote from: t2ylo on February 23, 2017, 02:23:19 PM
I've got club race night on the Saturday... that's very a early start.

I shall consult my driver

Stop being an old fart.

I don't mind driving as long as you don't try putting any music on ;)
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: procricket on February 23, 2017, 06:50:57 PM: I fancy coming
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: edge on February 23, 2017, 06:56:37 PM: Looks like it's a goer then, book it in @DorsetDan ?

@procricket you'd be more than welcome, make sure you bring some silly Chases for us to look at ha. I make that 8 of us, @Gurujames still interested? @d7bow you'll be fine without sleep ;)
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: t2ylo on February 23, 2017, 07:11:35 PM: Me too.
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: Gurujames on February 23, 2017, 08:42:02 PM: Quote from: edge on February 23, 2017, 06:56:37 PM
Looks like it's a goer then, book it in @DorsetDan ?

@procricket you'd be more than welcome, make sure you bring some silly Chases for us to look at ha. I make that 8 of us, @Gurujames still interested? @d7bow you'll be fine without sleep ;)
Yeah ok. Why not.
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: Neon Cricket on February 24, 2017, 08:05:46 AM: Quote from: DorsetDan on February 23, 2017, 08:07:29 PM
Numbers look good, will be great to see new faces and old alike!

I've tried to book it in online but apparently don't have permission despite booking a session before...does anyone else have better luck if they try from new?

Cost should be ~£70 all in so £10 or less each I guess...

If no-one else is able to book either I will phone up and get it sorted

You need to be a club member to book online wierdly - although as I understand club members can get the hall dirt cheap (I've netted with a few of the Trowbridge lads that are friends with the Warminster lot and it was pittance then from memory).
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: Gurujames on February 27, 2017, 01:32:14 PM: That's fine with me.
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: edge on February 27, 2017, 03:09:39 PM: Sounds good to me Danno, top work mate.
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on February 27, 2017, 04:14:16 PM: @DorsetDan , I'm on nights that weekend so I'm out but hopefully I'll get involved with the next one 👍
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: Gurujames on February 27, 2017, 04:35:32 PM: Money sent via PayPal.

If anyone is coming from the Taunton area and wants to share a lift let me know.
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: mcgill123 on February 27, 2017, 05:05:34 PM: Hi Dan, I'm in, I've sent you the money via PayPal
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: edge on February 27, 2017, 05:20:51 PM: Good man, sent the monies your way.
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: Neon Cricket on February 27, 2017, 05:22:49 PM: @DorsetDan - paid bud, cheers for booking!! See you all on the 12th
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: t2ylo on February 27, 2017, 07:58:08 PM: I'm good too - thanks for sorting have paid through PayPal
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: spoonbed on February 27, 2017, 08:20:55 PM: Paid money, thanks for sorting👍
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: procricket on February 27, 2017, 08:46:32 PM: I'll fire the cash over this evening pal
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: Neon Cricket on March 09, 2017, 06:31:10 PM: I presume we're all set for Sunday??

@DorsetDan - heard a rumour Monday that the bowling machine is (No Swearing Please), more exercise for the rest of us now ha!
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: edge on March 09, 2017, 07:11:00 PM: Looking forward to it! Shame about the bowling machine if we can't use it but never mind. I'll bring a sidearm in case two hours is too much to bowl, I've got 3 more hours of nets scheduled for later in the day 🙈
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: Gurujames on March 09, 2017, 07:16:07 PM: Looking forward to it. Though nets Friday, hockey Saturday then nets Sunday may play havoc on the arthritic knees. I'll bring my sidearm.
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: mcgill123 on March 09, 2017, 07:27:21 PM: I have a bowling machine that I don't mind bringing as long it's ok with the venue?
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: mcgill123 on March 11, 2017, 03:04:59 PM: Hi Dan, do you want me to bring the bowling machine along?
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: mcgill123 on March 11, 2017, 03:35:33 PM: It's not too much hassle to bring as long as it's OK with the venue?
Would the other guys prefer 2 lanes of bowling or 1 bowling/1 machine?
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: spoonbed on March 11, 2017, 04:02:50 PM: Deffo m/c for me.
I'll be blowing out my ar** after 10mins
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: t2ylo on March 11, 2017, 07:15:42 PM: I have plenty of balls (as they say) & if u can put up with filthy off breaks also happy to bowl plenty.
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: procricket on March 11, 2017, 08:41:49 PM: is it ok to bring down my spare kit got a bag full legends pads and all kind of stuff bats helmets all sorts!!!
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: t2ylo on March 11, 2017, 08:44:21 PM: Why do I think I will be going home with more kit than I took...???
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: procricket on March 11, 2017, 08:46:19 PM: (https://s27.postimg.org/anfrit2s3/IMG_1035.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/y1nquqkpb/)online photo sharing (https://postimage.org/)

sorting the stuff out even my remfry are finished for me I prefer MOONIES
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: procricket on March 12, 2017, 01:07:34 PM: good session lads good to me you guys,

good set of guys would love to come over Bristol way to have a net over that way...
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: Neon Cricket on March 12, 2017, 01:23:59 PM: Yeah cheers for today lads, good to meet you all - definitely keen for any future nets!
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 12, 2017, 01:28:36 PM: Quote from: procricket on March 12, 2017, 01:07:34 PM
good session lads good to me you guys,

good set of guys would love to come over Bristol way to have a net over that way...

Get down here and it'll be easier for me to get a pass 👍
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: edge on March 12, 2017, 01:41:02 PM: Yeah very enjoyable today, good to see people and meet some new faces. Plenty of good bat chat, @procricket gave the bowling machine a good belting, Warminster locals thought we were a bit weird having so many bats, @DorsetDan tried telling everyone he hasn't played cricket for years again - noone believed him again ;) We were all pretty impressed by @jamesisapayne 's bat crafting skills and a good net had by all, always be up for more! Cheers to Dan for getting it booked and getting them to find the keys and let us in ha.
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: procricket on March 12, 2017, 01:46:04 PM: James has certainly a eye for it his match bat was brilliant I thought
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: ppccopener on March 12, 2017, 01:49:41 PM: Dorset is one of the best strikers of a ball for someone who has not played for 'years' :)

God knows what he would be like if he actually practised regularly. A sort of mini trescothick.
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: mcgill123 on March 12, 2017, 02:02:53 PM: Thanks guys, really enjoyed myself and I'm keen for any future gatherings.
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: t2ylo on March 12, 2017, 02:51:50 PM: Loved it guys. Thanks for sorting it for us all
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: Gurujames on March 12, 2017, 04:18:41 PM: Had a great time so cheers ed/dan for sorting it. Look forward to next time.
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: jamesisapayne on March 12, 2017, 06:37:15 PM: Thanks a lot everyone I had a thoroughly enjoyable morning! Not enough time to have a good net and look through all of the quality willow on display properly though - next time we should make it 2 hours nets and 2 hours bat talk over a pint!

Thanks very much for sorting @edge and 'I haven't payed for years but bowl nippy outswingers on the spot and middle everything' @DorsetDan, that's a great setup at Warminster.

Quote from: procricket on March 12, 2017, 01:46:04 PM
James has certainly a eye for it his match bat was brilliant I thought

Thanks for the kind words @procricket, much appreciated. Would love to have a bowl at you next time too ;)
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: procricket on March 12, 2017, 07:19:54 PM: Quote from: jamesisapayne on March 12, 2017, 06:37:15 PM
Thanks a lot everyone I had a thoroughly enjoyable morning! Not enough time to have a good net and look through all of the quality willow on display properly though - next time we should make it 2 hours nets and 2 hours bat talk over a pint!

Thanks very much for sorting @edge and 'I haven't payed for years but bowl nippy outswingers on the spot and middle everything' @DorsetDan, that's a great setup at Warminster.

Thanks for the kind words @procricket, much appreciated. Would love to have a bowl at you next time too ;)

good craftsmanship pal really impressed with the main bat you showed me.

Anytime pal I only get brave on a machine!!!!

ps get a picture of the bat up
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: edge on March 12, 2017, 08:18:06 PM: Well, I've completed my net day - 5 hours over 3 nets, god I'm stiff! Sitting on an icepack with a cold beer - always watch the net when you're at the non strikers end kids 🙈 Absolutely flew by this morning, look forward to the next one!
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: spoonbed on March 12, 2017, 08:46:48 PM: Great session lads, but by christ, I'm stiff now!

Thanks for sorting Ed & Dan
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: jamesisapayne on March 16, 2017, 05:20:47 PM: Finally got round to uploading the images I took on Saturday's net. They're not amazing quality as the lighting wasn't great at the end of the nets and I've got an older iPhone but it should give you a bit of a clue about the setup and bats on show.

@edge and @Gurujames comparing sizes ;)

(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jamesisapayne/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1319_zpsrsjtanjw.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/jamesisapayne/media/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1319_zpsrsjtanjw.jpg.html)

@neoncricket about to bowl to @spoonbed

(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jamesisapayne/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1320_zpswxfsszfx.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/jamesisapayne/media/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1320_zpswxfsszfx.jpg.html)

@mcgill123 feeding 'Haven't played in donkey's years' @DorsetDan on the machine

(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jamesisapayne/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1321_zpsco3m7zsj.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/jamesisapayne/media/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1321_zpsco3m7zsj.jpg.html)

@mcgill123 feeding 'Haven't played in donkey's years' @DorsetDan on the machine

(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jamesisapayne/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1322_zpsjk5yfjvs.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/jamesisapayne/media/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1322_zpsjk5yfjvs.jpg.html)

@mcgill123 feeding 'Haven't played in donkey's years' @DorsetDan on the machine

(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jamesisapayne/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1323_zps8kppbkg7.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/jamesisapayne/media/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1323_zps8kppbkg7.jpg.html)

@mcgill123 feeding 'Haven't played in donkey's years' @DorsetDan on the machine

(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jamesisapayne/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1324_zpslwq3qdu5.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/jamesisapayne/media/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1324_zpslwq3qdu5.jpg.html)

@mcgill123 feeding 'Haven't played in donkey's years' @DorsetDan on the machine

(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jamesisapayne/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1326_zpsphhscvcc.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/jamesisapayne/media/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1326_zpsphhscvcc.jpg.html)

@Gurujames, @edge, @neoncricket and @procricket

(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jamesisapayne/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1325_zpstwtqxkrw.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/jamesisapayne/media/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1325_zpstwtqxkrw.jpg.html)

Some of @procricket's arsenal - some serious sticks amongst them!

(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jamesisapayne/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1327_zpswu6dkuzo.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/jamesisapayne/media/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1327_zpswu6dkuzo.jpg.html)

@neoncricket bowling so quick everything blurred trying to keep up ;)

(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jamesisapayne/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1328_zpszcqbez8b.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/jamesisapayne/media/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1328_zpszcqbez8b.jpg.html)

@neoncricket bowling so quick everything blurred trying to keep up ;)

(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jamesisapayne/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1329_zps1y0vq0uj.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/jamesisapayne/media/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1329_zps1y0vq0uj.jpg.html)

@edge, @Gurujames and @t2ylo

(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jamesisapayne/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1330_zpse2alwvst.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/jamesisapayne/media/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1330_zpse2alwvst.jpg.html)

Some more great bats just hanging around waiting to be picked up and smelt ;)

(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jamesisapayne/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1331_zps6jcz1v0e.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/jamesisapayne/media/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1331_zps6jcz1v0e.jpg.html)

@t2ylo getting the ball back from @spoonbed - no doubt having just been carted to the rope again!

(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jamesisapayne/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1333_zpse02nondr.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/jamesisapayne/media/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1333_zpse02nondr.jpg.html)

Packing up time :(

(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jamesisapayne/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1334_zpsemcnahse.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/jamesisapayne/media/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1334_zpsemcnahse.jpg.html)

The usual suspects - @DorsetDan - @spoonbed - @t2ylo - @jamesisapayne (looking like I have way less hair than normal, honest) - @Gurujames - @mcgill123 - @edge - @neoncricket with @procricket on camera duties.

(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jamesisapayne/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1336_zpsxf6umzj1.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/jamesisapayne/media/Warminster%20Net/IMG_1336_zpsxf6umzj1.jpg.html)

A great time was had by all, and everyone certainly knows which end of a bat to hold and how to bowl straight that's for sure - next time we'll have to get some evidence on video to prove it!
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: mcgill123 on March 17, 2017, 12:12:18 AM: What focus mode did you have the camera on for the group shot Dave, stump cam?
Title: Re: South West March nets
Post by: FattusCattus on March 17, 2017, 12:11:51 PM: Quote from: mcgill123 on March 17, 2017, 12:12:18 AM
What focus mode did you have the camera on for the group shot Dave, stump cam?

Looks like he was on tip-toes!