Saturday, December 31, 2022

Does anyone really want Darren as a partner?

 Iron Man Darren Miles odd man out?  First he is partnered with Mark Litton, then he is partnered with Fricking Peters and finally with Bedlam himself Mr. Richard Bellm.

Both Darren and Richard have what is best described as unorthodox shots.  Good luck to both. 

Here are thoughts from first Richard and then Iron Man.

How do you think your team will do in this year’s Calcutta?  Who do you think will win it all?

Jonas and Philp look tough to beat. 

What is one team you really want to beat in this year’s Calcutta and why?

Jonas and Philp because if we can do that ……

Who is your favourite and least favourite hockey team and why?

The Leafs on both counts for the endless comic relief I get from their fans

Where did you grow up?

In Southern England

Describe something that happened during Covid that left you scratching your head?

People driving alone wearing a mask

 

Who will you miss most from this year’s Calcutta and why?

  1. Gary Long

  2. Brent Hurtubise

  3. Mike Donnelly

  4. Norm Crook

None of the above _ Ray Pozzo would make things interesting

 

Provide a name and brief description of a series you enjoyed watching on Prime or Netflix?

Really Liked the 4 part Monty Python retrospective and the new release of “Glass Onion” is brilliant.Both non Netflix

 

What are you looking forward to most in 2023?

Figuring out retirement

How do you think your team will do in this year’s Calcutta?  Who do you think will win it all?

Richard will carry us in the first couple of matches but will wear out from the burden in the third round. 

 

Bob Parsons and whoever his partner is will take the day.

 

What is one team you really want to beat in this year’s Calcutta and why?

Although I love the guy – I can’t lose to Andreas – he just picked up the doubles racquet!

 

Who is your favourite and least favourite hockey team and why?

Favourite – Leafs as I am a masochist. 

Least Favourite - Montreal – see my team above…..

 

Where did you grow up?

I never did…….

 

Describe something that happened during Covid that left you scratching your head?

Everything that happened during Covid left me scratching my head.

 

Who will you miss most from this year’s Calcutta and why?

a.      Gary Long

b.     Brent Hurtubise

c.      Mike Donnelly

d.     Norm Crook

 

Gary – as I feel bad for all the lonely chairs in the restaurant that will go without a dance partner. 

 

Provide a name and brief description of a series you enjoyed watching on Prime or Netflix?

Gary (never wrong) Long and his Majestic Adventures in Far Away Places.  Basically, Gary with a GoPro strapped to his head in various locations around the world allowing the viewer a window into the never dull Gary World.  I have only seen the live action trailer to date – it was very strange but you can’t stop watching.  Can’t wait for the first episode being released in late January.  I believe the title is “Gary Checks the Plumbing in Thailand”.

 

What are you looking forward to most in 2023?

The Leafs winning the Cup!!

 Nice shoes

Here's a pic of Richard trying to make a shot from outside the court.


Iron Man in happier days.  Lots of gas required to cover 80% of the court.  


First in First Out

Well you have to get in to get out.  The first post features a Habnot fan and a Bruins fan.  Certainly the Bruins will make the playoffs in 23.  The same cannot be said for Les Habitants.  

Brian and Doug, you can only advance in Calcutta if you are cohesive.  Agreeing on not liking Marchand is a start.  

                                       Brian Maynard - Happy now



                                                            Doug Walton 

Here are Brian's responses:

How do you think your team will do in this year’s Calcutta?  Who do you think will win it all?

Mike & Jonas

What is one team you really want to beat in this year’s Calcutta and why?

Jeff Morton – so he has to blog about his loss 😊

Who is your favourite and least favourite hockey team and why?

Go Habs.  Down with Bruins!  Born in Lachine, QC

Where did you grow up?

Beaconsfield outside Montreal

Describe something that happened during Covid that left you scratching your head?

Squash pods

Who will you miss most from this year’s Calcutta and why?


Gary Long who is always underrated

Provide a name and brief description of a series you enjoyed watching on Prime or Netflix?

Netflix Longmire – great writing

What are you looking forward to most in 2023?

Good Health


Monday, December 5, 2022

Free Agents

 Good day everyone.  Hanging out at the club Saturday and came across these three former Calcutta stalwarts:

          Never Wrong, a very relaxed Brent and Derek getting back into the swing again. 


  


Monday, November 28, 2022

2023 Calcutta

Good day Calcutta participants!  The handicapping committee met behind closed doors with beers in hand to create team handicaps for the 23 event.  Committee members may or may not have included Nate, Fricking Peters, Josh by proxy Chartrand, Ivan, Dianne and Mr. Mallon.

Here are the Handicaps

    1. Reiko Peter and Bob Parsons -5
    2. Mike Green and Paul Grootendorst -4
    3. Darren Miles and Dave Peters -4
    4. Mike Philp and Jonas Daehler -3
    5. Mark Schroeder and Nate Drew -2
    6. Dave Hamber and Dan Coutts -2
    7. Jim Mallon and Jay Hilliard -2
    8. Jay Lewin and Sean McDonough -2
    9. Ces Rainusso and Ed Corbett -2
    10. Paul Kelly and Sally Philp -1
    11. Colin Chisholm and Paul Kretz 0
    12. Doug Walton and Brian Maynard 0
    13. Mark Litton and Jeff Morton 0
    14. Doug Trumper and Josh Chartrand 0
    15. Karl Konietzko and Al Cool 1
    16. Paul Susi and Ivan Hunt 1
    17. Andreas Gill and Byron Goodwin 1
    18. Alex Falconer and Scott Austin 1
    19. Dianne Naughton and Joel Clark -2
    20. Sean Kretz and Ian Camacho 3

Cheers