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General Cricket => Cricket Training, Fitness and Injuries => Topic started by: DorsetDan on October 24, 2017, 09:26:28 PM
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Count me in. Preferably Sundays. I am available whenever and wherever, I will clear any prior commitments.
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Sounds good bud! Would also prefer a Sunday and preferably Bristol, Bath or Warminster for location but I'm easy (Just not Dec 10th!)
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If not Taunton/Bridgwater/Weston, then Bristol/bath would be best for me.
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I'm dead keen subject to availability, should be moving house around this time though so can't commit to any dates at the moment unfortunately. If in Bristol shouldn't be a problem though! Sundays would be better.
Best Bristol option would probably be Merchant's Academy (http://"https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Merchants+Academy+Sports+Centre/@51.4082137,-2.6159271,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xef93af0f45e2f25c!8m2!3d51.4082137!4d-2.6159271") which is about the only place I know you can definitely hire a bowling machine. Reasonable facility and decent prices, other locals may be able to suggest different options though.
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that sounds good to me. You get my vote for 'net planner'. Let me know when and how much and I'll PayPal the cash. Cheers ed.
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Proud to still be included despite my total lack of forum activity!
+1 for Bristol, should be around most weekends
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I’m there already.....where are you all?
Sunday would be best for me any date is fine
Warminster would be best as it’s the closest lol but I’d be happy wherever the majority wish to go.
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I'll drive if it's Bristol/Bath mate - probably better facilities in Bristol anyway
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Ah many thanks for that yes your probably right lol and somewhere new to try for me
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http://www.masportscentre.co.uk/ (http://www.masportscentre.co.uk/)
I'll drop them an email about both dates mate - add a poll on here and we'll go with the majority?
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If you are looking for an establishment to have a quiet drink in afterwards can I recommend a place called Mbargo. They do a cracking range of Jäger Bombs
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Sunday 19th prob better for me and merchants academy is only 10 mins away so the heavily pregnant wife might be ok with me dissapearing for a couple of hours.
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Ok mate, once I get a reply I'll let you all know but the 19th works fine for me!
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Trying to figure out if I can arange a long weekend in the U.K. for this.
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No good this winter as the wee bugger is in NY for a year, but my brother's based in Bristol usually so anything from April 2018 onwards I would be keen for if i can double it up with visiting him. Might even be able to wrangle a special guest apperance for someone if it's during summer :)
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Count me in if it's a Sunday, looking after kids on a Saturday.
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Any work for me
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Either date good for me
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I’m in - loved the last one.
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in the unlikely event i have the day off i'll pop down and make an apperance
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Count me in!
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Will let you know once they reply mate - would be surprised if it's an issue though!
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I'm keen Taunton ideally but Bristol isn't that far from me either
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And I'm easy on Saturday or Sunday apart from 11/12th I'm up North then stopping at B3 on the way :). hopefully pick out my Christmas present to myself :)
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Right, they've responded and the 19th is available (12th unavail) - I've gone back to them about the 26th as otherwise we won't be able to face the delights of "I haven't played cricket for 5 years" @DorsetDan #Hustler
Price wise, it'll be £35 per hour for 2 lanes with the bowling machine included for free - will update once I get a response RE the 26th.
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Haha I do apologise!
Obviously I'm good for the 26th :D
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Yep I’m good
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Right chaps, we're provisionally booked in for Sunday Nov 26th from 11am to 1pm for 2 lanes with access to the bowling machine. If we could all confirm then I'll get it paid for on Tuesday (Boozy long weekend in London coming up!). The cost is £70 for the 2 hours, so the more attendees the better!
Don't worry about paying me for now, let's just get the numbers up and we can sort it closer to the time - I've added a list below and will amend as and when people confirm.
Me (Neon)
@DorsetDan
@velvetsky01
@edge
@Gurujames
@spoonbed
@t2ylo
@Davehugh
@jamesisapayne
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Top work mate, count me in provisionally.
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Great thanks Adam can’t wait
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Count me in 100%. Top job organising it.
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Bit late on this as I've been off with tonsilitis - is this the same place we went to before?
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Nah not Warminster again, Bristol this time mate - http://www.masportscentre.co.uk/ (http://www.masportscentre.co.uk/)
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Nah not Warminster again, Bristol this time mate - [url]http://www.masportscentre.co.uk/[/url] ([url]http://www.masportscentre.co.uk/[/url])
Aah thanks mate, looks a bit less of a trek for us wurzels down here!
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Haha just a bit! Round up the troops and let me know if you're keen bud
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Put me down please
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Yes please for me
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Count me in provisionally! trying to resist netting until the new year but my will power is failing!
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No idea how a net in Bristol can be classed as a "proper southern net". It's virtually up North!
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I'm good for the 26th. @t2ylo and myself can probably pickup a wurzle or two en route as well.
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Just giving this one a little bump - any more takers for the 26th?
Current provisional list of attendees:
@Neon Cricket
@DorsetDan
@velvetsky01
@edge
@Gurujames
@spoonbed
@t2ylo
@Davehugh
@jamesisapayne
@Ayrtek Cricket
@AlRidd
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Sorry chaps just seen this, put me down and ill work on getting a pass stamped by the wife.
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Cracking, will add you in mate
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Just giving this one a little bump - any more takers for the 26th?
Current provisional list of attendees:
@Neon Cricket
@DorsetDan
@velvetsky01
@edge
@Gurujames
@spoonbed
@t2ylo
@Davehugh
@jamesisapayne
@Ayrtek Cricket
I'm available and keen also!
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@Ayrtek Cricket I don't want to detract from the inevitable cricket action, but would you be able to bring along a RawAYR or other air liner helmet to take a look at please?
Great work putting this together @Neon Cricket , thanks!
Ill chuck a couple in the boot :D
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I'm available and keen also!
Done!
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Pass stamped so all good
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Hows this coming along @Neon Cricket ?
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i might be able to make the 26th. im traveling down to somerset that weekend. once i have more details i'll let you know
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Right chaps, just spoken to the centre again and we're all sorted for the 26th as discussed (11am-1pm) - they've said we can pay on the day so we'll just split it out then depending on who attends. Total cost is £70 for the two hours so shouldn't be much per person!
Address is;
Merchants Academy Sport & Fitness
Molesworth Drive
Withywood
Bristol
BS13 9BJ
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Great work Adam! Cant wait!
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Are we heading for a well event cider apres nets?
Just trying to think of a suitable place that’s nearby.
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Are we heading for a well event cider apres nets?
Just trying to think of a suitable place that’s nearby.
MBargo? ;)
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Post #13 mr edge :)
Thump him, Edge.
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He hasn't got the bottle ;) :)
Where's Alex Hales when you need some backup!
More topically, I would be interested in a post-net tipple, not sure on the quality of establishment available around there though!
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Yeh might have to high tail it over to north street and Tobacco factory perhaps 👍
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Stay safe lads you could get get mistaken for pro's especially the Mark Lathwell look a likey Dorset Dan !
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IM very excite for this. I haven't run this in by the missus because I'm a grown man and can do what I want. (If I don't show assume I have been dragged around the supermarket against my will)
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If I don't show assume I've had a major crash on the way up or I have died between Now and Sunday.
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As long as I don’t have to bowl too much we will be fine!
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Should have the bowling machine so that'll cover most the bowling for us all ha
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Good job lol
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Phew, I’d already started my warm up in case I had to turn my arm over
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I have a dog stick but I'm terrible at using it!
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I have a dog stick but I'm terrible at using it!
best £25 I ever spent. Club mates hate it as it shows up their weaknesses. Fortunately/unfortunately none of them can use it so I've never faced it. I found it took about 10mins to get used to then you can bowl everything from bouncers, yorkers and slower balls at will.
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Looking through the attendees... this must be the most batsman heavy forum net yet! :)
The offer for wakefield is still there @DorsetDan as we don't have that issue up in this neck of the woods 😁
Just the lack of numbers mean it's a Lengthy spell
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If anyone wants a lift from the capital (Taunton) let me know. Can pick up anywhere on the way too.
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best £25 I ever spent. Club mates hate it as it shows up their weaknesses. Fortunately/unfortunately none of them can use it so I've never faced it. I found it took about 10mins to get used to then you can bowl everything from bouncers, yorkers and slower balls at will.
You will have to teach me the technique! I've had to resort to bowling off spin in the nets post knee dislocation a few years ago!
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Looking through the attendees... this must be the most batsman heavy forum net yet! :)
Best get loose Dan!
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11am start indeed!
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Looking through the attendees... this must be the most batsman heavy forum net yet! :)
I wouldn't class myself as a batsman.
Probably not a bowler either.
I'm coming along as a gun fielder ;)
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Shed loads of white ones but no black I’m afraid 😟
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I'll take 5 white one's Tom if you're able to bring some with you please :)
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I'll take 5 white one's Tom if you're able to bring some with you please :)
No worries, I’ll chuck some in my boot/Bag
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No worries, I’ll chuck some in my boot/Bag
Thanks a lot, see you tomorrow
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I’m broken....not even 2 pints of cider have helped me!
Great session and good to meet up with everyone, lots of clobber on show and enough kit to kit out a club let alone 10 blokes on a Sunday morning in the depths of bristol.
Look forward to the next one, I might just be warmed up to bowl by then. 😲
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Yep, good to meet up and have a net.
Will have to take an extra Tramadol tonight !
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Cheers lads, good day's cricketing - will get another set-up in the new year!
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Hopefully they will have more than 8 bola balls by then too.
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Really enjoyed it guys - thanks @Neon Cricket for organising the morning
Some serious bats and batsmen on display
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I'll stick to the dibbly dobblies in future. Cheers all. Never been less stiff after a 2hr net. I must be getting younger.
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Thanks a lot guys had great fun, some seriously good willow on display too.
Sorry I had to dash off and not go for a drink, definitely next time.
Have a great time in OC @spoonbed
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Cheers all! Good to blow a bit of rust off only took me 2 hours to find a line and length. Any sore bodies yet or is that going to be tomorrow morning?
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I hope ur all in as much pain as I am currently, didn’t see anyone fronting up to take one in their new box tho 😂
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Cracking net and chat, and only moderate stiffness this morning, all win! More than up for a repeat in the new year.
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Yep i feel fine after my net - tho only slight arm ache from feeding the bowling machine for the duration lol
Enjoyed beer and chat afterwards
Thanks again
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Alright gents, we never did arrange that next net we were all talking about. Could be a bit late now but anyone keen for another net before the season starts?
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If we can slot one in I’d be keen mate
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Depends when as I’d be keen but will need to organise babysitting cover now
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Keen. Just depends on dates as I have front loaded holidays ahead of season.
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Yep as long as I can match the date il be up for this for sure
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Id be keen feeling a little rusty at present. Haven't had a hit in nearly a month..