Kim Fletcher's famous weekly pub diaries at Jameson's started with the first publication Wednesday, January 26th, 2005.  Each Thursday night, local time, a new diary will be uploaded for your viewing pleasure.
Diary No. 105 Week of 22nd January 2007 - 28th January 2007 Updated 1st February 2007

Rugby, Rugby, Rugby, Rugby, Rugby

February arrives and so does the rugby season, Saturday 3rd February sees the start of what should be the start of great rugby season (actually Friday 2nd if you include the Super 14). The schedule is all here on our website all with the Thailand times worked out. Thanks to Simon Quigley. The football and other such games will continue to be played in Jameson's, but rugby will always take precedent. Although of course New Zealanders and Australians might find that a bit unfair as they are getting quite used to seeing the poor old English gets thrashed time and time again by the Southern Hemisphere teams. But we are all looking forward to a good rugby year with most teams holding great hopes for their home nations. We will of course be showing the World Cup Cricket when it starts although I think the amount of games played by the English team might be quite limited. Whilst we are on sport well done to Stevie's boys who mostly play in blue getting through another round of the F.A Cup (how much good that will do them I have no idea, as the reward is a game away against Manchester United still never say die eh!) Plus another glorious victory in their Premier League, only a few more points now and the Reading Football Club, Supporters Brigade Pattaya Division North and South, can throw a huge party (well a pint of Strongbow with 13 straws and some crisps) as we will have avoided relegation, but lets not count our chickens before they have hatched long way to go yet. Also where is our official ratification of being a recognized Supporters club coming through?
We have actually recruited two new members this week in Kimo and Nid Price to the fold, so we could say we now have a Welsh section to our Reading Football Club, Supporters Brigade, Pattaya North and South.

Kim & Nid Price with their little & very lovely granddaughter Jessica.

Landlord Kim Fletcher from The Jameson’s Malaka’s Cricket team with Paul the Pom member of the Diletants Jameson’s Cricket team. It took Paul six months to catch up with us but when he did, he did so with avenge nonce.

Nova Table on Saturday with the Root turning his back to plan some cunning move, Phil Dunn drinking as he is on holiday, Simon Philbrook hiding behind Phil. The Font of all Knowledge dishing out more valuable advice, & Simon Quigley presuming nobody can see him in his very unique can of loge.

Tattoo John without one tattoo showing comes to dinner at Jameson’s.
Unfortunately Kim and Nid are off back to the Valleys this weekend, I am sure after a riotous send off on Friday, and double alas Kim and Mark, Andy's daughter and boyfriend have gone too leaving the Landlord as the only Kim in the house. The new T & G Golf Tournament has started off this year with no clear outright winner this year so far although the cup does seem to be leaning more towards Terry Schofield of North Shore Real Estate at the moment. The mighty Scud has also gone back to Blighty but not before nearly drinking us out of Kilkennys on Saturday night, along with Danny Poole (got to think of a nickname for this guy). Of course no weekend would be complete with Graham MacDonald "The Font of All Knowledge”, Simon with his beautiful fiancé Debbie, My Junior Deputy, Trainee, Assistant Manager Ian Harrington, who also double up as hare of the Monday Hash house Harriers run with Fini, even to their shame that the Landlord, Mini Ha Ha (Tracy), Tonto (Ray) and Pathfinder (Tom could not actually find the A site). Bob Brown was in to see if we could rustle up a cricket team to play on Sunday afternoon when there will be a small sixes competition, anybody interested please get in touch with the Landlord. Great to see Colin Duggan with Mellisa and Tim, especially as he bought the Landlord a present of a signed copy of Lemmy's autobiography. Eat your hear out Mark Winslade. Johnnie Live has been dashing around the bar as usual the man must have coiled spring wrapped up inside him. Jason has also left the shores of Jameson's bar, back to South Africa to meet up with Jenny again. Moo and Stuart are still proving very useful propping up the bar. Motorbike Shaun was in on Sunday filling up the library area making up for whilst Sam Peebles in away.

Showing the utmost patience Goy keeps on playing pool no matter how many games she loses. Eventually somebody will have pity on her and lose.

It certainly will not be Nid Price, who has now beaten Goy twenty games, but their friendship survives….. for now.

Scouse Frank, Ray (Party Boy) Matti, Stuart Daly & Ray all share a joke.

Goy & Curly with minders Moe & Malcolm in the background.

Goy & Curly Wurly

Girl’s corner Goy, Jenny, & Curly Wurly.

The Root and Moe

Danny Poole (must find him a nickname), Peter & the infamous Scud.
Rick Bryant finally got back from yet more journeys of around the world Rick fly's so much that I think one more flight and he will actually be able to see himself arriving back before he is taking off. Talking of taking off Biggles, (Eoin Quirke) and his trustee companion Ginger (Simon Quigley). Tried yet again to get their model airplane into the air this time with must greater success than the last time as after seven months of building the airplane, the flight time lasted nearly seven seconds and what was left of the aero plane was actually retrieved, which was better than last time as the plane buried itself so far into the ground upon crashing never to be seen again. Shelley has to wait back in the Jameson's hanger waiting for her intrepid heroes to return.

MBMG in full force, Simon Philbrook, Graham Macdonald, and Debbie Lightley. That will be one san miq light, one vodka with lots of soda and a squeeze of lemon plus water please.
Ray Matti and Curly Wurly have been stalwarts around the bar, Ray desperately trying to recover from the departure of Rudi to the imminent arrival of Uncle Matt, neither of us knows which is worse! Nice to see our little chocolate soldier Stuart Daly checking in before Mum and Dad arrive also Ray and Frank. Paul the Pom gave us an evening’s entertainment last Tuesday. Dennis and Lek, Rob and Wit, Graham, Ian, Nick, and Joules. Mark Stubbs the computer whiz has been quietly for a change solving every bodies computer problems, nice to see Simon Parkes. Excellent to see Paul Jackson, and share more than one or two late drinks with Stuart and Ritchie and Saturday night. Spoke to Big Dave on the phone he seems very happy in Jools and living 81/2 hours drive away, we had a good old chinwag special regards go out to Iris and Tony Ritchie, and also Lisa Lurve and David Foden. Had a good time with the Ponters Steve and Bill. Kevin Fisher keeps on blasting in through the door as quiet as a mouse as ever. Superman and wife Graham and Ung Watkins have been seen a lot, but one feels we might see rather more of them now that rugby season is upon us. Of course on Monday the On-In for the Hash House Harriers was led by the Flying Frog Patrick and a jolly good time was had by all.
Nothing much changes, Landlord, being ignored by Simon as he watches football Graham chinks glasses with Dez Tarrant and the Root of all Evil makes plans in the background.
Saturday night turned into proper confusion with the arrival of 'The Root of All Evil' Malcolm Clare who arrived destroyed and left what more can be said about this man of mystery. Paul Jackson was down for the weekend for a break away from the madness of Bangkok. The World of Wines continue to supply us with their magnificent wines, all thanks to Richard and Maggie Waller and Buster Williamson. Iain Corness gave us the pleasure of his company on Sunday and very pleasant it was too. The more the England cricket team humiliate them selves in Australia the more and more text messages I get from our good friend Ian Dickson, and there is still the World Cup to go. Always bringing fun and laughter to the bar are Jason, Nui, Leo Payne, Rich Wibrow and Nok (Happy Birthday), Moe Deverende, Mike and Banjob Franklin, as well as being in touch with Keith Mullholand by e-mail I also got a phone call from Mick Devonport on Saturday, which means that I am going to have to get up and do something about getting them over here.
Saturday night was burst asunder by the arrival of Mike Axford, who as usual made lots of plans and then disappeared into the dark. Peter Mewes came in and solved the problems of the world on his computer. The arrival of Phil Dunn always causes more pandemonium than one person has the right to cause, Tattoo John came in for dinner on Saturday with his sister. Welsh Nigel has been holding court in the afternoon whilst unfortunately Big Irish Tom has gone back. Rony Fineman has been starting up more and more projects than one man should be able to do on his own, I keep on telling him to slow down, but what can a poor Landlord do against the force of a hurricane. Sid Silk has of course graced the table with witticisms and funny jokes keeping the whole of Nova Table in stiches.
Nice to see all the guys back from the Jesters Charity Drive ready to start another year's hard work . Every year gets better and better, so every year more and more hard work has to go in. Good luck to all of Woody's workers, and I hope you have a successful year.
See you at the bar, Kim, Moo, and Rony.
Half Pint, Curly Wurly and Bam Bam.
J ohn said he would be back and he was, joined by Chris & Jenny.

Cricket talk with the Landlord, Mike Axford and Rudi.
Scud and Peter still working on a nickname for the guy in the white T-Shirt member of the British Chamber, oh… his name escapes me just for the minute, everybody knows his name… but…. It’s on the tip of my tongue.

Clair and Tarrant, a dangerous combination.

Bit unfair really “Half Pint”, “The Full Gallon” & Peter

Only comfort in the library room at Jameson’s.

Phil Dunn advises Shelley & Graham (Superman) Watkins to stay away from the dangerous Nova drinking table with the Landlord, Simon, Graham, & Malcolm all laying in wait.

Landlord Kim, Memm lead guitarist with the Madona band, Colin Duggan, ex lead guitarist with 70’s cult rock band Hobo, Mellissa lead vocalist of the Madona Band, & Tim, who in the dark and distant past used to be personal assistant to Noddy Holder of Slade fame.

Happy Birthday Lee.

This is why “The World of Wines” wines get drunk by the gallon here in Jameson’s.
Cheers, see you at the Bar.
Kim

landlord@jamesons-pattaya.com

Consisting of three questions (a) Hard, (b) Very Hard, & (c) Genius level.

All answers must be sent in by e-mail to info@jamesons-pattaya.com

and will be drawn the following Wednesday and announced the next Friday.

Prizes two free Carvery that weekend or two free drinks.

1. Who won the Women's Long Jump Gold in the 1964 Olympic Games?

2. Who was Celtic's goalkeeper in the 1967 European Cup Final?

3. In Rugby Union, who captained Scotland to the 1984 Grand Slam in the Five Nations Championships?

The Answers for Quiz Last Week

1. In golf, who won the 1988 US Masters?

A. Sandy Lyle

2. Who scored a century in his last match in 1957 v Worcestershire?

A. Dennis Compton

3. Which horse was second to Aldaniti in the 1981 Grand National?

A. Spartan Missile
SPECIAL NOTICES
3 - Feb 19.30 Italy   France  
23.00 England   Scotland  
4 - Feb 22.00 Wales   Ireland  
10 - Feb 20.30 England   Italy  
22.30 Scotland   Wales  
11 - Feb 22.00 Ireland   France  
24 - Feb 22.00 Scotland   Italy  
00.30 Ireland   England  
02.00 France   Wales  
10 - Mar 20.30 Scotland   Ireland  
22.30 Italy   Wales  
11 - Mar 22.00 England   France  
17 - Mar 19.30 Italy   Ireland  
22.30 France   Scotland  
00.30 Wales   England  

Friday 2nd February

Cricket - 10th ODI

11:00 - Australia vs England

Rugby - Super 14

13:00 - Blues vs Crusaders

16:30 - Western Force vs Highlanders

23:40 - Lions vs Waratahs

Cycling - Tour of Qatar Day 6

18:50 - Cycling - Tour of Qatar Day 6

Cricket - Pro 20

22:30 - SA vs Pakistan

Saturday 3rd February

Rugby - Super 14

13:00 - Chiefs vs Brumbies

16:00 - Reds vs Hurricanes

21:30 - Sharks vs Bulls

Rugby - 6 Nations

19:30 - Italy vs France

23:00 - England vs Scotland

Premier League Soccer

19:40 - Liverpool vs Everton

21:55 - Charlton vs Chelsea

21:55 - Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd.

Athletics - Indoor GP

23:45 - Stuttgart, Germany

Rugby - Super 14

00:00 - Cheetahs vs Stormers

Sunday 4th February

Cricket - MTN ODI Series: 1st ODI

14:30 - SA vs Pakistan

Golf Euro PGA - Dubai Desert Classic Day 4

16:00 - Golf Euro PGA - Dubai Desert Classic Day 4

Athletics - Indoor GP

20:45 - Gent, Belgium

Rugby - 6 Nations

22:00 - Wales vs Ireland

Premier League Soccer

22:30 - Tottenham vs Man Utd.
And let's not forget........