Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Neil Cawse and Ed Corbett

Neil and Ed are definitely a team to look out for in this year's Calcutta.  Ed, a member of the  Gary Long school of squash for the past 12 months, has become oblivious to distractions on the court.  Consequently this twosome could do well if they advance from the first round.  


Neil Cawse

Ed "the blur" Corbett




Neil Cawse
1.      What is Mike Donnelly doing right now?
a.      Trying to predict what shirt Norm Crook is wearing to his next party
b.      Giving lessons to Alex
c.       Training for a triathlon
d.      Mike who?
e.      Other - Figuring out how to be funny without getting punched

2.      Why is Nate’s parents RV really not making the trip to the Smitty next year?
Still being decontaminated from last years trip

3.      Which team will win the Calcutta this year and predict one or two teams that will be out in the first round.

Mike D because everyone will feel sorry for him because he was punched by someone (Neil, always a student of the game, broke it here first - Mike is back!)

4.      Who is least likely to venture above the red line?
a.      Cass Quinn
b.      Norm Gaudette
c.       Norm Crook
d.      Mark Braden
e.      Ted Charuk
Norm because at the police lineup after a bender he was told to not step over the red line *ever*

5.      In this year’s Calcutta Brent is most likely to:
a.      Throw a racquet
b.      Call himself stupid
c.       Lose his squash bag
d.      Forget his house keys and get locked out
e.      Not be able to see straight on Sunday morning
f.        All of the above plus --- insert answer

b because he is not hard enough on himself



6.      Who will get hit most in the Calcutta
a.      Byron
b.      Jeff
c.       Rick Jury
d.      Whoever is playing Nate
e.      Whoever is playing Dave Peters
d. Nate over hits the ball so even if he doesn't hit you you have a good chance of being hit on the rebound.

7.      Which of the following is the World’s sexiest woman? (pictures on blog)
a.      Kate Upton
b.      Jennifer Anniston
c.       Jessica Hart
d.      Jhene Aiko

e. Changeroom girls really why the hell did I leave BRC. Wow I'm back tomorrow!

Ed Corbett

1.      What is Mike Donnelly doing right now?
a.      Trying to predict what shirt Norm Crook is wearing to his next party
b.      Giving lessons to Alex…he tried but gave up as you can’t teach an old dog new tricks
c.       Training for a triathlon
d.      Mike who?
e.      Other -- insert answer

2.      Why is Nate’s parents RV really not making the trip to the Smitty next year?
It’s hard to get the piss out of the gas tank after so many drunks got confused over where the toilet was

3.      Which team will win the Calcutta this year and predict one or two teams that will be out in the first round.
Nate as he cooked the books for the handicap in his favour

4.      Who is least likely to venture above the red line?
a.      Cass Quinn
b.      Norm Gaudette
c.       Norm Crook
d.      Mark Braden
e.      Ted Charuk
Norm since it takes him so long to get back…the game would be on the next point

5.      In this year’s Calcutta Brent is most likely to:
a.      Throw a racquet
b.      Call himself stupid
c.       Lose his squash bag
d.      Forget his house keys and get locked out
e.      Not be able to see straight on Sunday morning
f.        All of the above plus

f because that’s why we all like him so much



6.      Who will get hit most in the Calcutta
a.      Byron
b.      Jeff
c.       Rick Jury
d.      Whoever is playing Nate
e.      Whoever is playing Dave Peters
B Jeff because he is so super competitive that he would throw himself in front of a train to win, let alone a little harmless squash ball

7.      Which of the following is the World’s sexiest woman? (pictures on blog)
a.      Kate Upton
b.      Jennifer Anniston
c.       Jessica Hart
d.      Jhene Aiko

B I have always been drawn to Jenny…too bad not the other way too 

Jenny stalking Ed

Friday, December 26, 2014

Doug Walton and Greg Brechin

Doug and Greg  - here's a couple of ball players with considerable squash experience.  Unlike rookies Josh and Scott, these two veterans have seen or made any doubles shot in the book.  They'll need all that experience to persevere with their tough handicap. 

Doug and Greg
ignoring Doug's 14 Calcutta partner


Doug Walton

Greg Brechin


Greg Brechin

1.      What is Mike Donnelly doing right now?
a.      Trying to predict what shirt Norm Crook is wearing to his next party
b.      Giving lessons to Alex
c.       Training for a triathlon
d.      Mike who?
e.      Other -- "Mirror mirror on the wall"

2.      Why is Nate’s parents RV really not making the trip to the Smitty next year?
       Does Nate have biological parents?


3.      Which team will win the Calcutta this year and predict one or two teams that will be out in the first round.
     Winner - - least expensive team  --- Losers - most expensive teams
    
4.      Who is least likely to venture above the red line?
a.      Cass Quinn
b.      Norm Gaudette
c.       Norm Crook
d.      Mark Braden
e.      Ted Charuk

What is the red line? (veteran move - act inept)

5.      In this year’s Calcutta Brent is most likely to:
a.      Throw a racquet
b.      Call himself stupid
c.       Lose his squash bag
d.      Forget his house keys and get locked out
e.      Not be able to see straight on Sunday morning
f.        All of the above plus --- none of the above - he is a kind and caring person according to his past three wives (Greg what ever happened to client confidentiality )


6.      Who will get hit most in the Calcutta
a.      Byron
b.      Jeff
c.       Rick Jury
d.      Whoever is playing Nate
e.      Whoever is playing Dave Peters

I don't know who will get hit the most but I assure you Cass will hit the most people including his partner the young Chisholm.

7.      Which of the following is the World’s sexiest woman? (pictures on blog)
a.      Kate Upton
b.      Jennifer Anniston
c.       Jessica Hart
d.      Jhene Aiko
You must see the blog for e option http://bfrccalcutta.blogspot.com/2014/12/back-by-popular-demand-pick-your.html

I need to see these ladies close up in order to form an opinion (below is picture of Jessica Hart after trying to drink Greg under the table at Jake's Boathouse)



Doug Walton

1.     What is Mike Donnelly doing right now?

a.    Trying to predict what shirt Norm Crook is wearing to his next party

b.    Giving lessons to Alex

c.     Training for a triathlon

d.    Mike who?

e.    Other -- insert answer
E - GIVEN HIS INJURIES HE HAS APPLIED TO BECOME NEW SQUASH PRO AT CEDAR.  (a good choice as most Cedar guys need to start with the basics)


2.     Why is Nate’s parents RV really not making the trip to the Smitty next year?

REMINDS US OF SPICOLLI'S VAN IN "FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMOUNT HIGH


3.     Which team will win the Calcutta this year and predict one or two teams that will be out in the first round.

BRECHIN AND WALTON HAVE NEVER LOST (of course they have never played together either)………WITHOUT JURY AND GRAHAM PLAYING IT IS TOUGH TO PREDICT A FIRST ROUND LOSER 

4.     Who is least likely to venture above the red line?
a.    Cass Quinn
b.    Norm Gaudette
c.     Norm Crook
d.    Mark Braden
e.    Ted Charuk
 THE PIRATE LOVES THE FEEL OF PLEXIGLASS

5.     In this year’s Calcutta Brent is most likely to:
a.    Throw a racquet
b.    Call himself stupid
c.     Lose his squash bag
d.    Forget his house keys and get locked out
e.    Not be able to see straight on Sunday morning
f.      All of the above plus --- insert answer


F - AND TAKE CARE OF THE MIGHTY Q - HIS PARTNER (perhaps a good strategy as many have tried and failed to take care of Brent)

6.     Who will get hit most in the Calcutta
a.    Byron
b.    Jeff
c.     Rick Jury
d.    Whoever is playing Nate
e.    Whoever is playing Dave Peters

B - JEFF…..SOMETIMES HE FORGETS HE DOESN'T GET A BASE ON BALLS IF HIT 

7.  Which of the following is the World’s sexiest woman? (pictures on blog)
a.    Kate Upton
b.    Jennifer Anniston
c.     Jessica Hart
d.    Jhene Aiko

Tieing it all together









 









Sunday, December 21, 2014

Scott Austin and Josh Chartrand

The team of Scott and Josh is also known as team unknown.  These two Calcutta rookies bring maturity and composure that belies their youth.  In many cases their combined age will be less than at least one of their opponents.  Good luck lads!

Scott "Male Model" Austin

Josh "The Poser" Chartrand

Scott Austin
1.      What is Mike Donnelly doing right now?
a.      Trying to predict what shirt Norm Crook is wearing to his next party
b.      Giving lessons to Alex
c.       Training for a triathlon
d.      Mike who?
e.      Other -- insert answer

2.      Why is Nate’s parents RV really not making the trip to the Smitty next year?
Nate who?
3.      Which team will win the Calcutta this year and predict one or two teams that will be out in the first round.

WIN: GREG BRECCHIN DOUG WALTON
FIRST OUT: RICK JURY AND MARK BRADEN


4.      Who is least likely to venture above the red line?
a.      Cass Quinn
b.      Norm Gaudette
c.       Norm Crook
d.      Mark Braden
e.      Ted Charuk
f.        Me – someone has to cover the back court for Josh

5.      In this year’s Calcutta Brent is most likely to:
a.      Throw a racquet
b.      Call himself stupid
c.       Lose his squash bag
d.      Forget his house keys and get locked out
e.      Not be able to see straight on Sunday morning
f.        All of the above plus – hit reverses on half his shots and make 5%





6.      Who will get hit most in the Calcutta
a.      Byron
b.      Jeff
c.       Rick Jury
d.      Whoever is playing Nate
e.      Whoever is playing Dave Peters

7.      Which of the following is the World’s sexiest woman? (pictures on blog)
a.      Kate Upton
b.      Jennifer Anniston
c.       Jessica Hart
d.      Jhene Aiko

f.        See below - my  fellow model


Josh Chartrand

1.      What is Mike Donnelly doing right now?
a.      Trying to predict what shirt Norm Crook is wearing to his next party
b.      Giving lessons to Alex (even though it is pointless, that old dog will NOT learn new tricks)
c.       Training for a triathlon
d.      Mike who?
e.      Other -- insert answer

2.      Why is Nate’s parents RV really not making the trip to the Smitty next year?
a.      It crashed and burned along with his squash game.

3.      Which team will win the Calcutta this year and predict one or two teams that will be out in the first round.
Winner: PLACE YOUR BETS - Scott Austin & Me (I have never seen or played with Scott, but I imagine he is comparable to El Shorbagy on the singles court)
First Round Exists: Rick Jury + Mark Braden &  Sean McDonough + Alex Falconer

4.      Who is least likely to venture above the red line?
a.      Cass Quinn
b.      Norm Gaudette
c.       Norm Crook
d.      Mark Braden
e.      Ted Charuk
f.        All of the Above - plus my partner

5.      In this year’s Calcutta Brent is most likely to:
a.      Throw a racquet
b.      Call himself stupid
c.       Lose his squash bag
d.      Forget his house keys and get locked out
e.      Not be able to see straight on Sunday morning
f.        All of the above plus --- Argue with the referee on a correct call(pretty good observation Josh)





6.      Who will get hit most in the Calcutta
a.      Byron
b.      Jeff
c.       Rick Jury
d.      Whoever is playing Nate
e.      Whoever is playing Dave Peters

7.      Which of the following is the World’s sexiest woman? (pictures on blog)
a.      Kate Upton
b.      Jennifer Anniston
c.       Jessica Hart
d.      Jhene Aiko
e.      You must see the blog for e option
                                                  i.      Didn’t know the BFRC hosted such talent