Mr. Nice Guy and your Blog author

 Here's a pairing that rarely stands still on the court.  

Serious Mark Litton

Applying baseball fundamentals of getting in front of the ball can have some unintended consequences.

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

Our Team will do well …. Morty confuses people - it is his strategy! 

 

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

Always a big Win to defeat Nate!

 

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

 

Leafs - plan the parade (Unfortunately it will probably be in 2038)

California Golden Seals ……. Super Bad Uni’s. You can’t even forgive that. 

Where did you grow up?

 Mostly in the K-W area, hold a special place in my heart for Octoberfest.

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

People walking down the street by themselves wearing a mask, what is with that?

 

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

a.      Gary Long

b.     Brent Hurtubise

c.      Mike Donnelly

d.     Norm Crook

Never Wrong Long …….. always in the mix late in a Tournament.

 

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

Austin Powers - Goldmember ….. still can’t believe it didn’t win an Academy Award.

 

What are you looking forward to most in 2023?

Getting back to regular squash games!!!

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

If we get a decent draw, we have a chance.  Lots of good teams besides those with the highest handicaps.  Jay/Sean, Paul/Sally, Jimmy/Jay, Andreas/Byron, Alex/Scott, Sean/Ian.  Hedging my bets on picking the winner.

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

Fricking Peters

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

I never miss a Leafs game.  Only time I will watch the Habnots is when they are playing Toronto. 

Where did you grow up?

Ancaster.  My Dad bought some property after WW2 and two uncles and my grandparents bought on the same country road.  Great memories growing up with close family.

 

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

Paying for Covid tests for travel and not being asked to show results

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

Brent always provides entertainment. 

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

Only Murders in the Building with Martin Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez.  Line of Duty on Netflix – 6 seasons 

What are you looking forward to most in 2023?

January – Buffalo and Calcutta, February – ball tourney in Florida and completing 1000 push up challenge, April – Doubles Nationals, May start of ball in Canada

Any last thoughts?

Good luck to everyone in this year’s Calcutta.

Nate the Great and Happy Mark

 

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

Me.  Well would we expect anything else from our fearless leader?  Nate, you do have a partner and if your team is to win, Mark will be the differentiator.  

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

Morty, no explanation needed.   Well if you think Mark and I are your biggest competition, you may be the only one who feels that way.

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

Leafs/ Habs nuff said   

Where did you grow up? 

Sudbury.  Sudbury is arguably the hard rock mining capital of the world.  Nice place to be from.

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

Nothing surprises me.   (Well get ready as I think there is going to be a surprise winner this year.)

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  and his invaluable bidding advice 

What are you looking forward to most in 2023? 

Buffalo - Might be the highlight of Nate's squash season

Go Nate Go!

 

 

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

As with all of us, hoping to make it at least through the 2nd round.

Who will win?  I’m hoping the team our consortium puts the most money on:)  Mark the ultimate team guy!

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

The first team we play. I don’t want us to go out in the first round.  (Nate notice us not me responses)

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

Favourite hockey team - Edmonton Oilers. Spent 9 years living in Edmonton and really enjoyed the team and city spirit.   City of Champions.

Where did you grow up?  

New Hamburg

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

Why did the networks keep showing close ups of needles going in to people’s arms. Who likes that ?

Who will you miss most from this year’s Calcutta and why? Norm Crook and his sense of humour.

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

Netflix - “My Next Guest”  David Letterman interviews influential people. My favourite is the Lewis Hamilton interview.  Mark the intellectual.  

What are you looking forward to most in 2023?

Travel without Covid type restrictions or airline service issues.  Editor Some would say there is no airline service so how can that be an issue.  Mark I  would have thought you'd have mentioned cycling. 

Mark - getting dressed to play or dressed after loss?  Here's hoping it's the former.

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

How do you think your team will do in this year’s Calcutta?  Who do you think will win it all? The Maynard Walton team has 6 Club Champ DBLs Belts from the 90’s…..time for a comeback  What is one team you really want to beat in this year’s Calcutta and why?  Mallon……he’s beating me too often in regular matches  Who is your favourite and least favourite hockey team and why? Bruins !!  Bobby Orr……..Hated Habs…..for the entire 70’s  Where did you grow up? Kenora / Richmond Hill / Burlington  Who will you miss most from this year’s Calcutta and why Normy and Mike….whomever they buy  in the Calcutta is always doomed  What are you looking forward to most in 2023? Playing uninjured    Describe something that happened during Covid that left you scratching your head? The whole two years ..... everything Who will you miss most from this year’s Calcutta and why? a.      Gary Long b.     Brent Hurtubise c.      Mike Donnelly d.     Norm Crook Normy and Mike - whomever they buy in the Calcutta is always doomed  Provide a name and brief description of a series you enjoyed watching on Prime or Netflix? Ozark (could you get a little briefer Doug?) What are you looking forward to most in 2023? Playing uninjured  Any last thoughts? Thanks Nate for bringing it back   Who will you miss most from this year’s Calcutta and why? a.      Gary Long b.     Brent Hurtubise c.      Mike Donnelly d.     Norm Crook Normy and Mike….whomever they buy  in the Calcutta is always doomed  Provide a name and brief description of a series you enjoyed watching on Prime or Netflix? Ozark  What are you looking forward to most in 2023? Playing uninjured  Any last thoughts? Thanks Nate for bringing it back

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.