Week of 7th - 13th May 2012 Jameson's Diary No. 367 New Diaries are uploaded around
midnight on Thursday, local time, here in Pattaya by the Landlord
Kim Fletcher.
Last Updated 17th May 2012
Nice Cricket report on Elfredo’s memorial game last Sunday at Horseshoe Point, by Captain Sensible
A FABULOUS FAREWELL TO ELFRADO FROM PATTAYA CRICKET CLUB
A marvelous day, in memory of Elfrado ‘Slasher’ Roberts, involved a Pattaya Cricket Club XI playing The British Club of Bangkok last Sunday at Horseshoe Point in a 30 over game.
Proceedings started at noon with a short address from Simon Philbrook, the club Chairman, to all the supporters and players that included references to the great man’s character, achievements and legendry storytelling from yesteryear.
After a swift rum and coke the captains for the day Earl Brown and Dale Lamb tossed the coin and PCC elected to bat first in a game to be played as two 15 over innings. The BC bowlers bowled a controlled line and length to restrict PCC to 100 for 4. The loudest roar of the day was heard from Rob above as Earl Brown edged his first delivery to depart for a hard fought golden duck! Jerome retired with 30 runs to his name, whilst Debdas and Usman each finished 22 no.
In reply, the PCC bowlers began aggressively as early wickets tumbled but a strong recovery ensured they had the smallest of leads after their 15 overs, scoring 102 for 5. Rahul retired with 30 runs and Sailesh was 27 no.
Second time around and with those who had not batted to continue the innings it was 13 year old Hamza who was the linchpin of the innings as he compiled an accomplished 30 not out. This would surely have brought a huge smile of satisfaction to Rob’s face as he was so passionate about the development of juniors within the club. Support was provided by Sunny (34 no) and Debdas (32 no) who were evidently invigorated by the half time pies supplied by Jamesons and PCC posted an impressive 258.
The BC batsmen never really threatened an upset as they were continually kept in check by the PCC bowlers with Hamza again demonstrating his potential and maturity finishing with figures of 2 for 14 and in doing so claiming the man of the match award. His and Rob’s smile could be seen all round the ground.
The result of the game was not important as both sides immediately indulged in a mammoth slammer session involving 3 litres of fine Thai rum, almost completely appropriate as Rob was West Indian.
A special thank you goes to The British Club, in particular Jack Dunford, for their participation in what was an extremely enjoyable and memorable occasion that Elfrado ‘Slasher’ Roberts would have been proud of.
Guys & Gals
A special thank you to all involved in yesterday’s activities, especially all the supporters, players, officials and of course Jameson’s for the pies.
A marvellous day that I am sure Rob would have been proud of.
Cheers
Simon
Photos from the Elfredo Roberts Cricket Game last Sunday
The beautiful Horseshoe Point Ground
Nets at Horseshoe Point. The British Club felt the need to practice before the game. It was so hot that probably gave Earl Brown and the Pattaya Cricket Club the edge
Some lovely freshly cooked food from the Horseshoe Point Staff
The Non Playing Pattaya Cricket Club Officials for the day
The British Club and The Pattaya Cricket Club celebrate a good fun game
Simon and Joe start dispensing the Penalty Rum Slammers. The Slammers session actually went on longer than the game of Cricket
Both teams prepare for The Elfredo Roberts Memorial Cricket game
The crowds start to flock in a very fit looking trio of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Campbell and Shaun Houlding
Brian Abbott, Ray Campbell, John Clayton, and Shaun Houlding enjoy the Cricket
The Officials Tent with the Scorers and a none too healthy looking Scoreboard for the British Club
Umpire Fletcher and his Mickey taking Fan Club. Shaun Houlding, Brian Abbott and Ae and Ray Campbell
Colin Hastings takes his Slammer in his stride
Captain Sensible Simon Philbrook gives a heart felt Opening Speech
The game gets underway
Shelter from the Sun
Essential requirements for a Cricket Game
For Thommo this is child’s play
Captain Earl did not escape the Slammers
Fun on the High seas with the Pattaya Panthers Pirates on Mike Meissner’s Icebreaker Boat with catering from
Duck Bar and Jameson’s.
It’s been a Fantastic Week, bookended by a wondrous weekend with games of Cricket between the British Club and the Pattaya Panthers, Grand Prix’s and an exciting end to the Premiership Football Season, and this one that comes with a air of expectoration with the Heineken Cup Final, The Final of the Division One Play Offs, and more great company.
Paul Strachan is slowly but surely getting better, I will let you all know when he is up for Visitors. I look forward to your company over the weekend, Kim, Rony and Moo.
Happy Birthday Young Brian
Ray Campbell and his lovely Wife Ae, drop in for a quick drink before going out
The Guardians of Nova Table Ray and Shaun
Friends in Arms The Root of All Evil, Malcolm Clare with Blowfly, Wayne Organoski
All is calm in Jameson’s for now
I knew it Chef’s Union
The Good Captain
As if by magic Chef Kai arrives
You can tell by the look on Chef Kai’s face he is up to no good
Chef Adrian O'Herlihy of the Dusit Thani Pattaya
Bruce Birchall
The only Golfer I know personally to score an Albatross
Chef Adrian, Chef Kai and Andy
Luxury in the Library
This is like having two worlds collide with the Landlord stuck in the middle. The Root of All Evil Malcolm Clare, and Chef Kai
Des the Duck with ‘Sandy’ Alexander Cullen of the U.N. Irish Pub in Chang Mai
The Rallying Driving Andy McTighe
Terry
Mitt and Ae
Bruce and Ron come to say Goodbyes
Dinner is always fun in Jameson’s
The Alcafrolics
Saturday Night with Ray, Bill, and Shaun
Come here Paul
Saturday Night with Nova Table in full flow, Stuart and Pla Daly, Kim, The Root and Graham
Dinner on Saturday Night
That’s big orange shirt
Tails not tucked in again
Back into the fray on Saturday Night
Kim with Earplugs
Mr. and Mrs. Chicken Nick with Nick’s lovely Parents
The Root and The Landlord check things out
Nick’s Mum and Dad sit down with Mrs. Nick for some Jameson’s Tucker
Saturday Night in Jameson’s the best place to be
Back where the Landlord belongs between, Geoff Evans and Malcolm Clare
That will be a photo of Graham and Malcolm timing the drinking of a Big Glass
Mitt and Pla
Shaun and Pagey
Nick and our Book Man Andy
Graham, Simon, and Joe
Stuart and Pla Daly
Bob and Stuart call a truce
Captain of Jameson’s Football Eleven Brian Abbott
Cruelly there is only one way out a Big Glass drink it
Jameson’s famous Non- Singing Duo Stuart and Brian
Nick’s Mum and Dad in the best seats in the House, Franklin’s Office
Sunday Dinner and Formula One. Perfect
A packed sports area for the Formula One
Miss Heineken brings us some much needed Beer Mats
Des The Duck, The Pattaya Panthers Rugby Coach in full regalia
Dr. Iain's Car Club settle in for their Natter, Noggin and Nosh Monthly get together
The Formula One Grand Prix last Sunday with on the front row of the grid Dr. Iain Corness, and Peter
Sunday Dinner in the Jameson’s Library
Jameson’s Sunday Night Rock ‘n’ Roll Table with Garfield
Mr. and Mrs. Unquenchable Andy
Sunday Night and after a full days Umpiring or life on the high seas Kim and Des enjoy the last games of the Football Premiership
Nova Table on Sunday Night
Cheers
The Norsemen from the Pattaya Hash House Harriers led by Olav arrive for their Monday ON-IN
I hope that is Rugby we were watching
Shaun and Ae
Mitt in the middle
My Mates Geoff Evans and Andy McTighe
Mitt takes care
Sunday Dinner at Jameson’s
Monday Dinner
Franklin’s Office always in good use
Happy at Jameson's
The Pattaya Hash House Harriers ON-IN at Jameson’s Pattaya
Executive Chef’s Night in full flow with Executive Chef Horst of the Montien his guest Executive Chef Frauchier Peter from the Grand Makadi The Red Seas Hotels, Egypt, Executive Chef Peter Held of the Centara, Executive Chef Kai, our dear friend Executive Chef Adrian O’Herlihy of the Dusit Thani, Pattaya and two other guests Des the Duck and Landlord Kim
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If life is a waste of time, and time is a waste of life, then let's all
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I do have my pride. I just can't remember where I put it.
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Being an optimist after you've got everything you want
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The meek shall inherit the earth, if that's OK with you...
Success is getting what you want. Happiness is liking what you get.
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Fools speak when they have to say something.
The best things in life are not fat free;
but they don't cost that much at Jameson's.
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I started out to be a sex fiend, but I couldn't pass the physical.
