E-mails & Letters 2009
From France
----- Original Message -----
From: yesterday
To:paul@oldcollegiansrugby.org.au
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 6:08 AM
Subject: Brock James news
Dear Paul,
Surfing on the web I found your website and was just happy to see how Brock James is well appreciated.
here :http://www.oldcollegiansrugby.org.au/history/gallery/brockjames.shtml
Do you know that Brock has just got the new record for consecutive successful kicks ? he got 39 with not a single missed !!! and not yet finished the series.
He is currently the top scorer in the French championship, far away from the 2nd. Just yesterday, he kicked 10 times from various positions, left, right, far, close and always the same result : 3 or 2 more points have a look on 3 of them.
When we talk about Brock and ASMCA rugby team we say that ASM is "Brock Dependance" which we can translate by "Brock addicted".
I would just say to Australia, that Brock James is the best gift they gave to France ;-)
One million thanks for that !
Best regards from France
----- Original Message -----
From: paul horne
To: yesterday
Cc:
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 6:58 PM
Subject: Re: Brock James news
Hi,
I think we're as appreciative of Brock as you are. It's great to hear that you all think so highly of him and that France seems to be good for him. There are also some videos on our website of Brock & of ASM (http://www.oldcollegiansrugby.org.au/videos/oc-videos.shtml).
We're impressed he (seems to) speak good French.
If you're ever in Adelaide, look us up.
Regards,
Paul Horne
Old Collegians' RFC
David Quodling
----- Original Message -----
From: david quodling
To: Paul
Cc: Richard Chalmers ; Peter Goodwin ; kevin whelpton ; john booth ; bernie dirikis
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 11:50 AM
Subject: Rugby Reunion
Hi Paul,
Just a follow up note re our proposed 69er reunion.
We will all be staying at the Hilton and attending the (assuming there is one) match at Tregenza on Saturday April 25th, with, of course the mandatory post match swilling .
If any of the really old Old Colls would like to revisit past debauchery in the name of reminiscence we would be excited to catch up.
Perhaps you would like to let the people know that Dirikis, Booth, Goodwin, Whelpton, Chalmers and Quodling will be available at this date?
Names such as Burgess, Allen and Wilson come readily to mind.
Regards
David Quodling
----- Original Message -----
From: Bernie Dirikis
To:
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 10:33 PM
Subject: Re: Rugby Reunion
According to SA Rugby website 25th April is Round 1 of 2009 comp -- at least I bloody hope so!!!!
Bernie
----- Original Message -----
From: Sue Thewlis
To:
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 11:38 PM
Subject: Re: Rugby Reunion
Hi Paul
Kim o/s at the moment...
SARU still debating.. First match will probably be 18th March, haven't had the draw yet... will know later next week. Will keep you informed.. (We'll be away, of course for the first match - always are...)
Sue
----- Original Message -----
From: Kevin Whelpton
To:
Cc:
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 8:12 AM
Subject: Rugby Reunion
Hi All,
Sorry for the late response, Margo & I will also be staying at the Hilton, we will be arriving mid afternoon Friday, returning late afternoon Sunday.
Choice of restaurant, Hilton sounds great, I haven't been there but my Adelaide clients use the Hilton to accommodate their visitors & have confirmed the private room should be considered.
Leave the rest of the planning to the locals.
Look forward to catching up.
How about circulating mobile phone numbers for contact purposes, mine is below.
Regards,
Kevin
Phone: 02 9909 2999
Mobile: 0418 444 944
Email: krw@ffapb.com.au
----- Original Message -----
From: david quodling
To:
Cc:
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 8:56 AM
Subject: Re: Rugby Reunion
my mobile # is 0400271572 quod
----- Original Message -----
From: Dorothy Chalmers
To:
Cc:
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 9:49 AM
Subject: RE: Rugby Reunion
Richard's mobile: 0412 338 466
----- Original Message -----
From: Bernie Dirikis
To:
Cc:
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 9:51 AM
Subject: Re: Rugby Reunion
Thanks Paul --it does not sound too good. We based our dates for Adelaide around watching a game and catching up with old OC mates in the Clubhouse!!
Bernie
----- Original Message -----
From: Kim Evans
To:
Cc:
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 11:01 AM
Subject: Re: Rugby Reunion
The first few draft draws certainly had April 25 as our first game of 09.
I heard a rumour to the effect that the season might be starting a week earlier instead and skipping ANZAC day, but it was just a rumour. We shall have to cross our fingers.
In the potential absence of an actual game, I could offer any visiting ex-OCs a free shot at Cranna instead if that helps?
I'll even get him to hold a ball so it feels official...
----- Original Message -----
From: david quodling
To:
Cc:
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 11:30 AM
Subject: Re: Rugby Reunion
Oh dear! Oh dear! Significant Dates!
I recall playing for SA against Vic on Anzac Day '63. Has the National conscience moved to reverence rather than celebration? And what about the Evans brothers Crucifixion kegs on Good Friday? Probably gone the way of the Botanic Hotel! Bloody younger generation! Etc. etc.
For those of you not in the know, Cranna is an ex prop of Scottish extraction, therefore more to be pitied than censured, who will. I'm sure, be prepared to join any celebration involving the amber stuff!
Anyways, thanks Kim for your response (and won't my fellow reunioners be shocked to find you to be the first female president of Old Cols?)
We wait with crossed breath and baited fingers
Quod
PS Nicci's second child has not yet made the scheduled kickoff ......yet!
----- Original Message -----
From: Richard Chalmers
To:
Cc:
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 11:41 PM
Subject: RE: Rugby Reunion
Also fine by me Paul, Kim & Sue. My mobile number is 0412 338 466.
By the way I was a co worker/ Manager in CSR with Bob Burgess and Ted Apted in the 60's & 70's.
Made contact with Ted early in January trying to find out the 2009 season start date and hoping to catch up with him/them sometime during our visit.
Richard Chalmers
----- Original Message -----
From: Bernie Dirikis
To:
Cc:
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 8:50 AM
Subject: Re: Rugby Reunion
Ok by me Paul -- I don't have a good relationship with my mobile so home is (03) 5979 1795 but in rare case can use 0417 305953. Rgds Bernie
----- Original Message -----
From: Peter Goodwin
To:
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 9:38 AM
Subject: RE: Rugby Reunion
Yes mine is 0414 314753
----- Original Message -----
From: Bernie Dirikis
To:
Cc:
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 10:16 AM
Subject: Re: Rugby Reunion
Thanks Kim,
I did ring the SARU and was told that the season would be announced on 1st March with start probably on 18th April in lieu of 25th but even that was not confirmed.
They blamed the confusion on the Clubs.
Regards
Bernie
----- Original Message -----
From: david quodling
To: Paul
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 3:35 PM
Subject: recruiting
Hi Paul
Another lightning fast 3/4 has arrived on the scene. Oscar Jameson Lynch arrived at 8.30 am 20/02/09. Weighing in at 8lb 8oz, Oscar is the second son of Tony and Nicole Lynch and apart from being exceptionally handsome has inherited the obvious Rugby talents of his Grandpo, David.
regards
Quod
Cairns Old Crocs
----- Original Message -----
From: Cairns Old Crocs Rugby Club Tournament
To:tournament@cairnsoldcrocs.com.au
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 5:37 PM
Subject: Over 35's Rugby Cairns Australia
Hi all
Attached is an invitation to our rugby festival we hold each year. If you have any queries please let me know
Regards
Gail Russell
Tournament Co-ordinator
Cairns Old Crocs RUC Inc
tournament@cairnsoldcrocs.com.au
0431 352 850
Rod Sullivan
----- Original Message -----
From: rodney sullivan
To:paul@oldcollegiansrugby.org.au
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 10:57 AM
Subject: BOXHILL REVISIT
Paul,
My name is Rodney Sullivan I have organised rugby games for the over 40's in Dimboola for many years, playing against a team from Boxhill called The Unquenchables. I would like to get in contact with Hamish Cranna .
Please ask him to phone around some of the boys who came on tour with us to Dimboola a few years ago and to find out if they would like to go to Boxhill (play or watch - ONLY the old buggers who came along last time)
I must get Trevor 'Turbo' Kenny to go to come along just for him to do Eskimo Nell .
It's their club's 50th anniversary (we will be looked after).
We fly to Melbourne Thursday morning the 1st of October , Game on the Saturday, returning home on Monday the 5th.
Many thanks
Rod
Tel-82940805 Mob-0431525664
----- Original Message -----
From: PaulTo: rodney sullivan
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 2:04 PM
Subject: Re: BOXHILL REVISIT
Rod, Yep, I'll pass it on. Hopefully you'll not expect Hamish to PLAY??
That would be worth a few photos
.... Paul
----- Original Message -----
From: rodney sullivan
To: Paul Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 5:31 PM
Subject: Re: BOXHILL REVISIT add this little storey to your news letter.
I will try to get a photo or two of Hamish from one of our trips to Dimboola some eight -ten years ago. He was fined at a Kangaroo Court for spilling beer. NOT ON.
For his punishment, we bandaged him around his head, mouth and nose preventing him from smoking or drinking on the way back to Adelaide.
It all started from a drinking completion, in one of the hotels In Dimboola. (not pints but jugs). Yes Hamish won, but won UNFAIRLY, he just tipped the whole jug over his head and said, I WIN.
Regards Rod
----- Original Message -----
From: Paul
To: rodney sullivan
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 6:39 PM
Subject: Re: BOXHILL REVISIT add this little storey to your news letter.
Sounds like Hamish. He just returned my call so I gave him your number.
He mentioned some small matter of being banned or something but I'm sure you'll get by that one.
Paul
