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General Cricket => Cricket Exchange => Net Buddies => Topic started by: FattusCattus on March 15, 2017, 01:50:50 PM
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Hullo chums!! I really, really need to feel a bat in my hands again and have a hit somewhere that isn't in front of my bedroom mirror, and with real people!!
I know availability is tight everywhere, but is anyone interested from the usual suspects? I'm thinking Eversley, the dreaded Dummer, George Abbot Guildford and if anyone knows of anywhere else in the Southeast?
I'll try to list as many as I can remember and let me know if you are interested:
@petehosk
@simonmay5
@tom line
@ppccopener
@WalkingWicket37
@Woodyspin
@Mpt7
@Batbuddy99
@Churchy1989
@jblowe
and all you other chums.......................
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Eversley has a merlyn..... and I'm pretty keen on this
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What Matt said particularly
But tbh I'm game for pretty much anything, and I no longer have to rely on others for transportation!
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Am busy this weekend and the following weekend.
But am free anytime after :)
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Depending on the date, I'd be keen to come along to Dummer or Eversley (Dummer is closest! ;))
@DorsetDan, fancy it?
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just spoke to Eversley
before the 14th April
Friday night - 8-10pm
sat 7-10pm
sun 6-7:30pm
from the 14th free rain (and if there is rain we are laughing)
thoughts????
p.s Congrats @Batbuddy99
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Thanks man
Saturday for 3 hours sounds good but might be quite a late night for those having to travel a bit further
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How about saying Saturday 15th April from around 11am?
Then everyone who is interested can add themselves to the list and we will soon know how many lanes/how long to book it for?
Would that date at Eversley suit?
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Suits me
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I would be up for Sat 15th (don't know if that is pre-season for a few?)
However, also keen to do one before this. Anyone who: has no social life / is sexually inactive / is desperately trying to stay off the booze, fancy a Friday night net in the next few weeks?
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How about saying Saturday 15th April from around 11am?
Then everyone who is interested can add themselves to the list and we will soon know how many lanes/how long to book it for?
Would that date at Eversley suit?
YES !!!!!!! let's get this show on the road :)
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Again, suits me
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Sunday is better but Saturday has potential
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I would be up for Sat 15th
@neoncricket , I would be grateful if I could tag along!
There may well be a club match then but if there is I'll only be getting in by virtue of others being away... and I'm sure it will rain anyway ;)
alright Dorset mini tresco it aint going to work this time ''hav'nt played since I were three years old sorry I could be embarrassing'' and then cream all the bowlers everywhere and then start swinging it round corners.
:)
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I know eversley was quite busy but happy go to any net had a net at dummer the other week and found it ok and the pub down the road was rather nice
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I would be up for Sat 15th (don't know if that is pre-season for a few?)
However, also keen to do one before this. Anyone who: has no social life / is sexually inactive / is desperately trying to stay off the booze, fancy a Friday night net in the next few weeks?
Bruce, friday evenings aren't the best for me, but midweek may be possible either at the Oval or Guildford, and may work for a few others such as @felix
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Ok - we will start a list tomorrow for Eversley on the 15th to see who is interested.
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@19reading87 keen for a road trip?
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Keen for 15th bit will have to let you know close the time as start a new job on 1st (saturdays were a rare occasion ive been told, we shall wait and see!)
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If 15th isn't possible I could make the trip down the following weekend.
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I'm up for it
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Ding dong, count me in for whenever (I think...)!
I won't be able to join you on a Friday though Bruce, as my club nets are that day!
@19reading87 keen for a road trip?
Do it, do it, do it!
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@19reading87 keen for a road trip?
Can't do that weekend I'm afraid mate
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Bruce, friday evenings aren't the best for me, but midweek may be possible either at the Oval or Guildford, and may work for a few others such as @felix
@Chalkie @felix - I would be up for a Surrey boys net one evening - even 3 of us would probably make it viable with a bowling machine. I'll find some time to talk to them.
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Can't do that weekend I'm afraid mate
We wouldn't recognise your new skinny frame anyway!
Last time I saw you, you were literally twice the man....or twice the size at least
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Can't do the 15th - pre-season! Would be keen for a Friday night if anyone fancies an additional night though (@FattusCattus ;))
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@Chalkie @felix - I would be up for a Surrey boys net one evening - even 3 of us would probably make it viable with a bowling machine. I'll find some time to talk to them.
Sounds good to me, count me in. Not sure about the 15th, I hope I might have a game.
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Not been on here for a while. I hope to be available for the 15th so if you don't mind a fat bloke bowling pies at you then count me in.
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Not been on here for a while. I hope to be available for the 15th so if you don't mind a fat bloke bowling pies at you then count me in.
Mate you would fit right in. Ego's parked at the door before entrance at the Southern nets. Fattus might do you a newbie name badge... 'Disco inferno' :)
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Okay boys, 15th April is a goer - 11am to 2pm (at the moment, this can be expanded) 2 x nets - 1 with bowling machine.
I need a definite commitment please, a £5 deposit via PAYPAL is the norm, my PAYPAL is b.raeside@yahoo.co.uk
@petehosk
@simonmay5
@tom line
@ppccopener
@WalkingWicket37
@Woodyspin
@Batbuddy99
@Churchy1989
@jblowe
@DorsetDan
@DiscoStu
plus anyone else who wishes to confirm?
At the moment I'm thinking 9-10 for the 2 nets. 3 with the bowling machine, 5 in the other nets and 2 sitting in their asses looking at Simon's stash.
LAST NET BEFORE THE SEASON? LAST CHANCE TO BOWL AT ME AND CAMERON!!!!
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Sounds good to me - count me in mate! All paid up.
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I'm in see you legends there!! More practice can only be good
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(No Swearing Please) just remembered its the little brothers birthday... Im now a no.
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(No Swearing Please) just remembered its the little brothers birthday... Im now a no.
He can net with us too...
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half of the worlds bats will be lost if someone takes down that place lol
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He can net with us too...
No be fair hed probavly show us all up and hes only 8
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@FattusCattus sorry mate I am on holiday
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Ok dudes, we will need to see if this achieves lift - off -
3 confirmed and deposits paid at the moment:
@FattusCattus
@ppccopener
@petehosk
any more for any more?
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Hi, count me in. Will paypal this afternoon.
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Groovy Stu!
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Stu....
forget practice let's all hit the dance floor
you old enough to remember Saturday Night Fever brother?
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Remember it?
I'm still living it!!!
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Remember it?
I'm still living it!!!
youre gonna fit right in Disco :)
@FattusCattus and @WalkingWicket37 can bust some moves
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Excellent - we are up to 4 confirmed:
@FattusCattus
@ppccopener
@petehosk
@DiscoStu
any more for any more?
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And then there were 6
@simonmay5
@tom line
@FattusCattus
@ppccopener
@petehosk
@DiscoStu
2 or 3 more and we've about cracked it.
@DiscoStu - i hope you are not super-good? I have (low) standards to maintain you know!!!
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Count me in Brucey baby!!
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Bring it on #shittingturtle !
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Where's the like button!!
Come on guys jump onboard ask yourself this question ' am I really that good I don't need more practice'
:)
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Turns out I can't commit yet as that is the day of the first preseason friendlies, but if I'm not required for them I'm in
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I may be able to make this, will be a week or two before I can confirm
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7up now -
@simonmay5
@tom line
@FattusCattus
@ppccopener
@petehosk
@DiscoStu
@WalkingWicket37
@Chalkie - get your people to talk to my people
@Batbuddy99 - man up and sort your priorities out
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I'm working on it.
Bruce are you still after turquoise grips? I sold my B3 recently and took the turquoise chevron off before I sold, so I have it in my kit bag.
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chalkie you legend
@Batbuddy99 it wont be raining indoors come on down youngster
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@Northern monkey I'm shocked to see I left you off the list!!!! I'm sure you wouldn't want to miss another opportunity to larrup me around the nets!!!!!!
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I'm easily forgotten
At least that's what my ex said
I'm busy up until the season starts mate,birthdays and work
And nobody larrups your bowling, it would be nice to get near one!
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I'm working on it.
Bruce are you still after turquoise grips? I sold my B3 recently and took the turquoise chevron off before I sold, so I have it in my kit bag.
Yes please @Chalkie
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Okay guys, just a reminder on this -
We currently have 7 people confirmed:
@simonmay5
@tom line
@FattusCattus
@ppccopener
@petehosk
@DiscoStu
@WalkingWicket37
however, I'm aware sometimes these things can change, and one or two more chums would be useful to support my marathon bowling stint!! Anyone else interested in getting a really decent hit before the season, or any of you want to bring along a mate (who isn't particularly good, or fast :))
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bangin
look forward to it :)
just found out the season actually starts 22nd April
it's been a long winter !!
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Hank and I will be in attendance this saturday
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Hank and I will be in attendance this saturday
Who's driving? 😉
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Top man batbuddy
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Have we got an updated list of attendees?
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Okay guys, just a reminder on this -
We currently have 7 people confirmed:
@simonmay5
@tom line
@FattusCattus
@ppccopener
@petehosk
@DiscoStu
@WalkingWicket37
however, I'm aware sometimes these things can change, and one or two more chums would be useful to support my marathon bowling stint!! Anyone else interested in getting a really decent hit before the season, or any of you want to bring along a mate (who isn't particularly good, or fast :))
Plus
Benji @Batbuddy99 and Hank
Mark were you up for this? @Northern monkey
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Mark were you up for this? @Northern monkey
Think Mark has got something we don't seem to have.....a life! ;)
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Who's driving? 😉
Rock Paper Scissors to find out 😉😂
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Plus
Benji @Batbuddy99 and Hank
Mark were you up for this? @Northern monkey
Looks like I can make this, 90% certain :)
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So here we go
@simonmay5
@tom line
@petehosk
@FattusCattus
@DiscoStu
@ppccopener
@WalkingWicket37
@Batbuddy99
@HonouraryMemberHank
@Chalkie
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Just got a 'play with the boys pass' from the missus
So will be there, might even fetch some brownies
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ALL IN
pack some protection for whoever feeds the bowling machine
we should be sponsored by Ayrtek :)
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@simonmay5
@tom line
@petehosk
@FattusCattus
@DiscoStu
@ppccopener
@WalkingWicket37
@Batbuddy99
@HonouraryMemberHank
@Chalkie
@Northern monkey
You're all fearful of Northern, don't forget Hosk @ppccopener he's fairly frightful against the machine too
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gutted I can't make this one - we start our season this Saturday!
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You're all fearful of Northern, don't forget Hosk @ppccopener he's fairly frightful against the machine too
stick them on the merlyn - evens the playing field ;-)
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Just got a 'play with the boys pass' from the missus
So will be there, might even fetch some brownies
Carshare fella?
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Yeah of course Pete
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gutted I can't make this one - we start our season this Saturday!
Likewise first friendly of the season this weekend
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Well, you go off in the evening for one awful net in Dr Buzz's barn of doom, and all this happens!!!
This is chum-tastic, 11 of us I think, which means a very overcrowded net for the first hour then just about enough bowlers to see us through the last half-hour!!
Points of order:
A) Bring a few light snacks and drinks to keep the energy levels up (Jelly Bunnies seem a good idea!)
B) As this may be the last time we all get to meet up for a while, feel free to try and have one quick drink in the pub afterwards
C) Everyone has to buy / swap at least one piece of kit (even you Hank, I'll bring some bat tape for you!)
C) It's Easter - so fancy dress is permissible
Now - I have set targets for you all -
@petehosk - try to land 5 leggies out of 6, some sucker will get out to them (that would be me :()
@simonmay5 - try to spend more time in the nets than lurking outside of them, accosting every stranger with the phrase "wanna buy some nylons?" and flashing your brown Mac at them.
@ppccopener - play one moo shot, go on, just one dirty moo with no foot movement!
@Batbuddy99 - become a pure spinner, ditch all this seam up nonsense, eat a few pies, get fat and bowl offies
@tom line - play back 6 perfect forward-defensives in a row and inform the bowlers "you'll not get past this!!!"
@Northern monkey - do not complain about any broken part of your body, and stop whacking it everywhere - you're from the dour North, and you're as young as the woman you feel!
@hankbuddy - open the batting like a pinch-hitting colossus and show your son how to 'bloody well get on with it!'
@WalkingWicket37 - bat left-handed - go on - nothing can look weirder than you do when you are bowling
@Chalkie - bowl an in-ducker, it might swing there on Saturday, and that will make you a nasty handful
@DiscoStu - you are an unknown quantity, tell everyone that you are really good at one type of bowling, then proceed to bowl something completely different
@FattusCattus - play a shot through the leg-side with looking like you are trying to hump the square leg umpire.
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@neoncricket , you still busy for this one on the 15th?
I'm not involved in our Sat game so am free if anyone is coming across from ciderland?
Sorry bud, burgled a spot in the 1s saturday!
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Might be available if there is space.
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Might be available if there is space.
I'm not sure if Jason will be there, are you still keen? 😉
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@simonmay5
@tom line
@petehosk
@FattusCattus
@DiscoStu
@ppccopener
@WalkingWicket37
@Batbuddy99
@HonouraryMemberHank
@Chalkie
@Northern monkey
seeing as we may be up to 12 bodies, how do people feel about extending it to 11am - 3pm if I can?
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4 hours works for me :)
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Yes magic if possible I normally run a bit late :)
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Yeah sure
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What times are they currently?
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2 nets from 11am - 2pm cutrently.
So would mean both nets from 11am - 3pm if both nets are available for the extra hour
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Checking now.
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If they don't answer/reply I can call them during the day tomorrow if that helps
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Ok dudes -
@simonmay5
@tom line
@petehosk
@FattusCattus
@DiscoStu
@ppccopener
@WalkingWicket37
@Batbuddy99
@HonouraryMemberHank
@Chalkie
@Northern monkey
@uknsaunders
We now have the nets from 11am to 3pm, so lots of batting for everyone.
@uknsaunders - you are welcome to join us on 2 conditions -
1) Stop doing your BB8 impressions
2) Stop humping the leg of the Bola - it will never love you back!
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what a bunch of legends that is
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@Chalkie - bowl an in-ducker, it might swing there on Saturday, and that will make you a nasty handful
TBH after last nights nets I'll be pleased just to bowl some straight ones in the channel, shocking session with the ball :(
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That's alright - you can be a batsman this season :)
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Looking forward to it. Never been to this place before, is it easy to find? Is Google my friend?
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Looking forward to it. Never been to this place before, is it easy to find? Is Google my friend?
Google will get you to the main road, it's on the left down a rather bumpy road, it's a tucked away turn in though, so keep an eye out for it as you'll end up driving another half a mile up the road if you do before having to turn round haha
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There you go Stuart - this should get you close - http://www.eversleyindoorcricket.co.uk/ (http://www.eversleyindoorcricket.co.uk/) use the contact page, or google map RG27 0NQ and look for Fox Lane.
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Don't go into the quarry tho
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google eversley & califonia FC. that will help
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Cheers fellas
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Well jealous of this net....
I'm assuming the Bat to player ratio will be similar to warners current strike rate in the IPL
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Well jealous of this net....
I'm assuming the Bat to player ratio will be similar to warners current strike rate in the IPL
ah...well......you may think that. Some of the legends have un believable bat collections.....and some of us.........don't.
if everyone turns up with their full arsenal it's a bit like a large sports shop.
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I think my wife went to some kind of dress party once... she took a dress she no longer wanted and came home with a another dress... that I doubt she even wanted...
Maybe everyone should be able to put one bat in the pile and take another one out....
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Maybe everyone should be able to put one bat in the pile and take another one out....
Like an away-swingers party.
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Bringing a mate if that's ok chaps
Very very good player and loves his bats,(he has a stunning special kudos from Asad)
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Bringing a mate if that's ok chaps
Very very good player and loves his bats,(he has a stunning special kudos from Asad)
Is it also wise to wear protection when feeding him on the bowling machine?
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No Tom, he's class to my brute!ha
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Thank goodness for that otherwise we'd be ducking for cover left right and centre aha
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Jnrs back from New Zealand so I've got my bats back now.
A nice afternoon sanding off the half ounce they've put on whilst over there?
And the trial? Batch of brownies has already disappeared
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Jnrs back from New Zealand so I've got my bats back now.
Tom is already getting nervous thinking that this net may be more dangerous than normal!!
And the trial? Batch of brownies has already disappeared
WHAT!!??!! Mark, unless those brownies are replaced ready for tomorrow, then there could be issues!!
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Ha ha
Jnrs back down in Somerset, there's no chance I'm facing him in an indoor net
And her who should be obeyed has just had a right go, because I've eaten the first batch whilst she was out shopping
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is there not some form of Facebook live stream of this net going on? @FattusCattus could tape his phone to his bat whilst he is batting and give us a weird kind of player cam..... just strap the bat to the middle.. the phone is in no danger!
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Strap it to my middle or the bat's middle?
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Strap it to my middle or the bat's middle?
lol... less tape required for he bat option I guess (not that I can talk)
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Yessssss, thank you slim! :)
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OKAY YOU SOUTHERN NERDS!!!
Kit is packed
Snacks are packed
2nd hand bats for sale packed
.......and a new addition for this net - The Forfeit Easter Bonnet - anyone who makes a dick of themselves, gets to bat or bowl in The Bonnet!!
Pictures will be available :)
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Packing as we speak, don't worry Brucey, the CA is in the bag for you
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OKAY YOU SOUTHERN NERDS!!!
Kit is packed
Snacks are packed
2nd hand bats for sale packed
.......and a new addition for this net - The Forfeit Easter Bonnet - anyone who makes a dick of themselves, gets to bat or bowl in The Bonnet!!
Pictures will be available :)
Does that mean you are coming as the Easter bunny?
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Fancy dress cricket???
Someone would think we're doing this to enjoy ourselves!
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I can't find my bunny ears!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thank god for that! :)
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I will find them - I'm sure Mrs Fattus has hidden them somewhere!
I am ridiculousky exciting for tomorrow - and have beed drinking!
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Thanks to Bruce for organising today's marathon session.
With the new season literally round the corner it's good to see 'butchers dog like' fitness displayed by all
Bring on the 2017 season.
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Yeah another great day out, cheers Bruce for sorting
My mate Ram had a great day too
Not the same without Si and Tom tho,
All the best for the season chaps
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Yeah get well soon @simonmay5
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Those brownies
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Ha ha brownies have just been finished off
Would have been nice with some of Jason's samosas too
My mate Rams just txtd me to say what a good day it was
I don't think he believed me though when I told him how many bats Pete has, ha
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My mate Rams just txtd me to say what a good day it was
I don't think he believed me though when I told him how many bats Pete has, ha
one for every day of the year!
How was Ram's bowling, is he ready for the start of our campaign?
Might be making Samosa when it is my turn to do the teas.
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Ram was ram
On the spot from the first ball, it's what he does.
He actually started bowling spin ? At one point, I'd no idea he could
Spun it both ways for fun!
Just watched Cams latest vid on you tube from yesterday, what a star!
Looked a different batter
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Just watched Cams latest vid on you tube from yesterday, what a star!
Looked a different batter
the bloke in the next lane looked a bit dodgy.
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no photos, didn't happen ;-)
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the bloke in the next lane looked a bit dodgy.
Ha ha , what do you mean looked? Dodgiest bloke I know
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Ha ha , what do you mean looked? Dodgiest bloke I know
He may have been the dodgiest bloke around, but he brought some blinding brownies with him!! :D
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Hmm
This is half my battle with trying to lose weight!
Loved that Salix of yours Pete, always been a big fan of Salix bats.
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Hmm
This is half my battle with trying to lose weight!
Loved that Salix of yours Pete, always been a big fan of Salix bats.
What Salix was that, he's got so many? Haha
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It is important to note that all of the brownies went and none of the bananas!