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Overcoming the loss of a loved one (cricket bat)
« on: April 09, 2013, 10:02:33 PM »
So, due to finding some devastating cracks on my hattori, the inevitable is going to happen soon, where I will have to let me loved one go, and move onto wood new.
I think I will more than likely look for a new bat. To try and replace the hole left by this true gem of a piece of willow.
But any advice?

Few pictures of the poor girl


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Re: Overcoming the loss of a loved one (cricket bat)
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2013, 10:03:56 PM »
Ooof, she looks a dry old gal!
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Re: Overcoming the loss of a loved one (cricket bat)
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2013, 10:05:30 PM »
It's been oiled and looked after mate, I guess it's just the amount of runs it's scored ;)
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Re: Overcoming the loss of a loved one (cricket bat)
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2013, 10:06:36 PM »
Must be mate, the only thing it can be
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Re: Overcoming the loss of a loved one (cricket bat)
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2013, 10:08:26 PM »
Just throw yourself into another purchase. That always seems to help!
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Re: Overcoming the loss of a loved one (cricket bat)
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2013, 10:08:50 PM »
Buy another bat my loved pb is now my museum piece mate and the current crop are just as good to be honest
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Re: Overcoming the loss of a loved one (cricket bat)
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2013, 10:10:39 PM »
Make sure you always have at least a few bats spare , and make sure you buy a few more for every bat you break , just in case , seems the general consensus on here  :)?
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Re: Overcoming the loss of a loved one (cricket bat)
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2013, 10:12:56 PM »
Replace it with an exact replica.
Send it down to Matt and get him to make you a new one! Im sure he will love the challenge!
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Re: Overcoming the loss of a loved one (cricket bat)
« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2013, 10:13:48 PM »
Did she have a scuff sheet on?
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Re: Overcoming the loss of a loved one (cricket bat)
« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2013, 10:15:28 PM »
Mine is ready for you when you want it Tommo, have ordered my tempo today  :D
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Re: Overcoming the loss of a loved one (cricket bat)
« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2013, 10:15:39 PM »
Quote from: The_Bird on April 09, 2013, 10:13:48 PM
Did she have a scuff sheet on?

Took it off when I noticed that mate, and had a look, just doing to tape over the two cracks, and then oil it up again
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Re: Overcoming the loss of a loved one (cricket bat)
« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2013, 11:52:29 PM »
Isn't it obvious? Get a budget drawn up and start shopping for her replacement!
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Re: Overcoming the loss of a loved one (cricket bat)
« Reply #12 on: April 10, 2013, 07:26:31 AM »
dunno what ur moaning at! ryan sent u that rk the other day if thats not good enough for u send it back and ill have it it was a lovely stick!
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Re: Overcoming the loss of a loved one (cricket bat)
« Reply #13 on: April 10, 2013, 07:45:40 AM »
Quote from: Simmy on April 10, 2013, 07:26:31 AM
dunno what ur moaning at! ryan sent u that rk the other day if thats not good enough for u send it back and ill have it it was a lovely stick!

Ha ha well said mate. Wilkie is turning into a mini bat who re ;)

If you loved the hattori mate why not just get Matt to sort you another? It may not be as good, it may be ten tines better. , you won't know until you try. Every bat has its own persona and none are ever exactly the same. If you adored this one as much as it appears then show the man some faith and get it made again. The closest you'll get to the original will be from matt. Look at me not trying to sell you a BR. I must be off my game today ;)
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Re: Overcoming the loss of a loved one (cricket bat)
« Reply #14 on: April 10, 2013, 07:50:03 AM »
Quote from: Rob Pack Cricket on April 10, 2013, 07:45:40 AM
Every bat has its own persona and none are ever exactly the same.

Anyone else think
"The wand bat choses the wizard batsman, Mr Potter"
While reading that??
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