Hello and welcome to another week of the SLF. Well what an event the reunion was, superbly organised, everything went according to plan and what about the turn up, I recon there had to be around 400 in attendance.
Following are some of the observation that came from the night.
Former Marnoo tough guy Trevor “Arms and legs” Dempsey attended with his family and as expected turned up in his trademark moccasins. “I always where them and always will” the proud Western suburbs resident said.
The event wouldn’t have gone ahead without the financial contribution by Sandy “The know all” McGregor, he provided the seed capital to pay for some of the big ticket items and the organisers thank him for his contribution.
It was an unfortunate day for the know all with his horse Some are Bent running 3rd in the Hiskins Steeple, he and connections missed out on the $300,000 booty they would have received. But knowing the know all he wouldn’t of been to flustered and would have went to the bar as if the horse had won. After all the horse has won nearly $1 million dollar this time in.
Another interesting observation came out of the media lead up to Some are Bents record breaking feat, the syndicate manager indicted in the press that all the owners had golf handicaps between 4 and 13. Well either they don’t rate the know alls contribution to the syndicate or they haven’t seen him play golf. You could double the 13 and then add some and you would be somewhere around the mark.
Living Marnoo legend Ged “Father” Ryan was remembering his illustrious football career. The famous number 6 decided to bunk down in the equally famous room 6 at Marnoo’s leading motel with his lovely new girlfriend Belinda. Plenty of famous celebrities have bunked down in room 6 and it’s good to see that the legend still lives on.
You would think that buddies John “Jack” Cameron and Graeme “Old Maaaaaate” McNolty where joined at the hip. They certainly had a good time and celebrated the event with a few frothies and many darts.
The two Bobs, Bob Barham and Bob Anderson spoke of the great era the Marnoo football club had in the 50’s, a famous Marnoo name kept popping up in despatches, Weir Cameron has been rated by these two as arguably the best ever footballer to grace the hallowed MCG turf. If the following generations of Cameron’s are any indication then they have no argument from me.
There was one such attendee at the event who holds the MCG close to his heart, he said “if I’m not kicking goals I’m taking wickets out there” was the statement made by Colin “Big Cods” Whiting. If you didn’t know he was any good you only had to spend a minute or two with him and he would let you know.
The band were fantastic and very funny especially the old fella who chimed in every now and then one they got his pacemaker revved up to the required level. They provided some funny entertainment and at one point I heard them tell a patron to “Go mount a Merino”. However they where somewhat over shadowed by one Gary “Larry” Cameron who belted out the famous we are the navy blues…….
The scoreboard was unveiled at the start of the day and was renamed the “Don Murphy 50 years at Landmark” Scoreboard. It was unfortunate that the great man couldn’t attend to open the scoreboard the depicted his name but he was holidaying in sunny Queensland.
Steven “Ute doors” Bryce is a wonderful footballing name which commenced his career at Marnoo, he went on to play at many places both in WA and Vic and believe it or not after 3 years in retirement he has decided to pull the boots on again at the tender age of 36.
One of the characters the attended the event was Simon “Oggy” Ogden, Oggy used to be a navy boy and used to dress in white, now he has decided his colour is black and wouldn’t look out of place dining at the Kent hotel in Carlton beside Tony Mocbel and friends. But he isn’t anything like that at all and holds down a high position at the Victorian Racing Club. Apparently he entertained the masses that attended the Sunday session.
The night went late for some as I heard a report of patrons still wandering the streets of Marnoo at 7am on Sunday morning, when they turned the beer off a couple of enterprising natives managed to find another place to consume, I’ll give you two guesses as the where that was.
Rueben “Rostron” Cheeseman won the belt at the event according to my spies, I’m told that he had the patrons in stiches with his antics that resembled his behaviour BM (Before Marriage), I guess it’s a case of “you had to be there”, but I have in the past witnessed the behaviour of Rueben and friends BM and it is entertaining.
John “Coach” Drum was right in his element and his memory of the time is unprecedented, he can certainly recall everything that happened back then and he can even pass on some of the eccentric tactics he used to employ. He truly did a wonderful job to get that team over the line in 1987.
The record of the netballers didn’t go unnoticed and they certainly put the footballers to shame having played in 13 straight grand finals and won 8 or 9. They really did have a core group of talented netballers and there was non better than Kaye “Darky” Ellen.
As mentioned a great time was had by all and I could ramble on further about many a former natives who attended the event but I can only ramble on so much. But I’m sure I speak on behalf of all those that attended in saying well done to the organisers on a great event. It would have to be one of the biggest events ever in Marnoo.
That’s all folks
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Welcome to another week of the SLF. News hasn’t been plentiful this week so we’ll see how we go.
The reunion is this weekend and I hear on the vine that everyone is looking forward to it. I have it on good authority that the band Clip Clop Club are fantastic and should provide great entertainment. They will be on from 6:30 until 10:30.
For the kids the authorities have organised Slim Tim the Cowboy Clown to entertain the masses from half time in the seniors until 6:30 in the evening. So the kids can look forward to that one.
Let me tell you its tough being a Tigers man at the moment, just watching them make skill error after skill error is enough for even the most committed supporter to turn off. I also spare a thought for my mate Richo, boy does he try hard and what could he have been in a side that could deliver it properly.
I’m told the Wallaloo brigade at the Landsborough four ball event were a hit. They recon it’s been a long time since they have had golfers stay that late. “Just like the old days” was one members reply. Apparently the young crew which consisted of Armand “Lids” Duxson, Stuart “Smacka” MacPherson, Trent “Irons” Carter and Sam “Slammin” Reading stayed behind and entertained the locals. They even topped the night off with the Hill Billy’s in the Landsborough pub and yes they had a designated sober driver.
I heard on the vine that Smacka had a little trouble in Melbourne on Saturday night. You see he went to a football club ball with “Sibbo” Norton and his wife, they went early, Smacka stayed late and when he arrived back to Sibbo’s home he couldn’t wake them to get in. He could see Sibbo sounda on the couch through the window but do you think he could wake him. About an hour later with several mobile calls (the phone was in his pocket) and plenty of banging he managed to wake him. Apparently the first message on the phone went like this “Sibbo just at the front door can you let us in” and the twelfth message went like this “ Sibbo it’s _ _ _ _ in freezing out here would you _ _ _ _ in wake up and _ _ _ _in let me in.
The new smoking rules in pubs are hard to take for smokers at least, one such smoker is our SLF favourite John “Jack” Cameron mentioned that “It’ll be a bloody café next”
I attended a luncheon at Yarra football on the weekend and the great Ron Barassi spoke, at 71 he looks and sounds fit and he entertained over 200 hundred at the event. The Yarra boys are back in form after dropping a couple during the middle of the year. Former Marnoo coach Damien “Walshy” Walsh is starring in the twos.
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That’s all for this week.
The reunion is this weekend and I hear on the vine that everyone is looking forward to it. I have it on good authority that the band Clip Clop Club are fantastic and should provide great entertainment. They will be on from 6:30 until 10:30.
For the kids the authorities have organised Slim Tim the Cowboy Clown to entertain the masses from half time in the seniors until 6:30 in the evening. So the kids can look forward to that one.
Let me tell you its tough being a Tigers man at the moment, just watching them make skill error after skill error is enough for even the most committed supporter to turn off. I also spare a thought for my mate Richo, boy does he try hard and what could he have been in a side that could deliver it properly.
I’m told the Wallaloo brigade at the Landsborough four ball event were a hit. They recon it’s been a long time since they have had golfers stay that late. “Just like the old days” was one members reply. Apparently the young crew which consisted of Armand “Lids” Duxson, Stuart “Smacka” MacPherson, Trent “Irons” Carter and Sam “Slammin” Reading stayed behind and entertained the locals. They even topped the night off with the Hill Billy’s in the Landsborough pub and yes they had a designated sober driver.
I heard on the vine that Smacka had a little trouble in Melbourne on Saturday night. You see he went to a football club ball with “Sibbo” Norton and his wife, they went early, Smacka stayed late and when he arrived back to Sibbo’s home he couldn’t wake them to get in. He could see Sibbo sounda on the couch through the window but do you think he could wake him. About an hour later with several mobile calls (the phone was in his pocket) and plenty of banging he managed to wake him. Apparently the first message on the phone went like this “Sibbo just at the front door can you let us in” and the twelfth message went like this “ Sibbo it’s _ _ _ _ in freezing out here would you _ _ _ _ in wake up and _ _ _ _in let me in.
The new smoking rules in pubs are hard to take for smokers at least, one such smoker is our SLF favourite John “Jack” Cameron mentioned that “It’ll be a bloody café next”
I attended a luncheon at Yarra football on the weekend and the great Ron Barassi spoke, at 71 he looks and sounds fit and he entertained over 200 hundred at the event. The Yarra boys are back in form after dropping a couple during the middle of the year. Former Marnoo coach Damien “Walshy” Walsh is starring in the twos.
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That’s all for this week.
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Hello and welcome to another week of the SLF. Things are going along pretty well and boy has it been cold, so much for global warming. I have to admit I am not yet sold on global warming, I think we are just going through a cycle but I do agree that we have to change our ways a little if the population of the world is going to continue to grow at such a rate. Anyway enough of the worldly stuff, lets get on with the more important stuff, like what’s happening around the district.
This week we have the much awaited Stewart “Smacka” MacPhersons profile, without further introduction here it is:
Name: Stew MacPherson SLF Name: Smacka How would you describe your personality: Vague & Forgetful What would your friends say about you: See Above Late or Early: Late, but I have been known to turn up to things a week early, must buy myself a diary one day. Wildest place you have been: Evening out with Hayden McLennan in a underground Bosnian nightclub or touring around the back streets of Derry with a colourful local we met at the hot dog stand with Ben Duxson rolling around the back seat drinking warm beer. A place you would like to go: Middle East, Marnoo Football reunion. Most admired local farmer: Guru Norm Beef or Lamb: They both have a very dear spot in my belly
Drink: Beer, coffee, What or who makes you laugh: Peter Helliar, Bob Franklin, Andy Healy. What frustrates you: Negative people, going out in cricket. Favourite SLF Personality: To hard to pick, had a lot of fun with Herbie, Benny the bear, Winebar and Square Leg. Best thing about living in Marnoo: Don't no, I don't live there but I very much enjoy my visits and playing sport there. Marnoo has a very good community thanks to a lot of hard work from locals.
Most embarrassing moment: Having a allergic reaction to malaria tablets whilst in Bulgaria which affected a very sensitive part of the male body & having to go to a female doctor who didn’t speak any English. Two dream dinner guests: PINK and Darren Lehmann.
It’s amazing what two and a half inches can do, no it doesn’t relate to the lost and found pornography, I’m talking about the rain in the Yarra district. It has been a lot dryer here than in the Marnoo district so when they had the big rain two weekends ago it has turned the district around. Fair dinkum the crops grew a couple of inches in a week.
Former native of Callawadda Sandy “The Know All” McGregor is really enjoying the limelight that has been created by his (what some are calling) champion jumper Some are Bent. In a couple of weeks the horse will be going for his ninth straight jumping win in a row in the Hiskens Steeple. If the jumper manages to win that race he will be joint holder of the Australian successive jumps record and he will have amassed in those nine straight wins approximately $900,000 in prize money.
“The Know All” will surely have to miss the MFC reunion he instigated in favour of the horse race. I know for sure he won’t get a cheque for $300,000 at the reunion.
If you think “The Know All” is lucky well you are probably right, but take it from me he is no one horse wonder, he’s ploughed “plenty” into the horse game over the last decade or so.
I’m very much looking forward to the reunion and to have local footy back at the MCG will be special (Bruce). What I am really looking forward to though is the unveiling of the upgraded scoreboard. I have been tipped off as to what will happen but I’m not sure if my source is telling the truth.
I’m into quotes lately and one I saw from the late great Peter Brock tickled the proverbial. His motto was: “Bite off more than you can chew and then chew like buggery”
Please note that this column has been done under the influence of alcohol and I wouldn’t recommend it as it takes twice as long to correct all the spelling mistakes (that’ the ones the spell check will fix) and it’s not a good look for the kids. However I am heading off for a couple of days and the natives that came around for Sunday lunch don’t mind a few.
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That’s will do
This week we have the much awaited Stewart “Smacka” MacPhersons profile, without further introduction here it is:
Name: Stew MacPherson SLF Name: Smacka How would you describe your personality: Vague & Forgetful What would your friends say about you: See Above Late or Early: Late, but I have been known to turn up to things a week early, must buy myself a diary one day. Wildest place you have been: Evening out with Hayden McLennan in a underground Bosnian nightclub or touring around the back streets of Derry with a colourful local we met at the hot dog stand with Ben Duxson rolling around the back seat drinking warm beer. A place you would like to go: Middle East, Marnoo Football reunion. Most admired local farmer: Guru Norm Beef or Lamb: They both have a very dear spot in my belly
Drink: Beer, coffee, What or who makes you laugh: Peter Helliar, Bob Franklin, Andy Healy. What frustrates you: Negative people, going out in cricket. Favourite SLF Personality: To hard to pick, had a lot of fun with Herbie, Benny the bear, Winebar and Square Leg. Best thing about living in Marnoo: Don't no, I don't live there but I very much enjoy my visits and playing sport there. Marnoo has a very good community thanks to a lot of hard work from locals.
Most embarrassing moment: Having a allergic reaction to malaria tablets whilst in Bulgaria which affected a very sensitive part of the male body & having to go to a female doctor who didn’t speak any English. Two dream dinner guests: PINK and Darren Lehmann.
It’s amazing what two and a half inches can do, no it doesn’t relate to the lost and found pornography, I’m talking about the rain in the Yarra district. It has been a lot dryer here than in the Marnoo district so when they had the big rain two weekends ago it has turned the district around. Fair dinkum the crops grew a couple of inches in a week.
Former native of Callawadda Sandy “The Know All” McGregor is really enjoying the limelight that has been created by his (what some are calling) champion jumper Some are Bent. In a couple of weeks the horse will be going for his ninth straight jumping win in a row in the Hiskens Steeple. If the jumper manages to win that race he will be joint holder of the Australian successive jumps record and he will have amassed in those nine straight wins approximately $900,000 in prize money.
“The Know All” will surely have to miss the MFC reunion he instigated in favour of the horse race. I know for sure he won’t get a cheque for $300,000 at the reunion.
If you think “The Know All” is lucky well you are probably right, but take it from me he is no one horse wonder, he’s ploughed “plenty” into the horse game over the last decade or so.
I’m very much looking forward to the reunion and to have local footy back at the MCG will be special (Bruce). What I am really looking forward to though is the unveiling of the upgraded scoreboard. I have been tipped off as to what will happen but I’m not sure if my source is telling the truth.
I’m into quotes lately and one I saw from the late great Peter Brock tickled the proverbial. His motto was: “Bite off more than you can chew and then chew like buggery”
Please note that this column has been done under the influence of alcohol and I wouldn’t recommend it as it takes twice as long to correct all the spelling mistakes (that’ the ones the spell check will fix) and it’s not a good look for the kids. However I am heading off for a couple of days and the natives that came around for Sunday lunch don’t mind a few.
Remember to tell your friends about the blog, you can also add your comments if you like, go to http://thesquarelegfiles.blogspot.com
That’s will do
Monday, July 9, 2007
Hello and welcome to another week of the SLF. What a great rain we enjoyed over a four or five day period last week. Could this be the perfect season that is unfolding in front of us, it has certainly got off on the right note, early start with follow up, a dryish winter. All we need now is a wet spring to fill all the dams and the creeks and also to finish off crops and pasture.
I had-a-hit on men’s day at the “Royal” last Saturday, I certainly didn’t set any records but thoroughly enjoyed the outing. The Wallaloo number crunchers reported that they had an acceptable tournament with the weather probably keeping a few away.
There are some strange animals creeping into the district as I found out on Saturday. I spotted a Peter the Panther, Gary the Goanna, Shane the Shark and Don the Dinosaur. I’m told the creatures are the creation of a bloke called John “Be My” Guest. They are works of art made from spray drums and anyone passing by should have a look.
The lads from Hamburgers (Harbergers) took a bus down to the footy on Friday night to watch the Cats and Bombers. You wouldn’t guess (or you probably would) who won the pooled prize of $250 for the first goal scored. Yes it was SLF favourite Norm “Guru” Duxson. Doesn’t miss much the old Guru.
I’m told the bus returned at 3am with Guru and Chris “Entanglement” Webb looking a bit bleary eyed at golf on Saturday. I’m positive it was lack of sleep.
Sam “Slammin” Reading and his wife Lauren are the latest members of the public to move to the thriving metropolis of Callawadda, he moved into Ray Walter’s old house a couple of weeks ago. He mentioned that he will now be able to stay a little later after golf, which would music to Laurens ears!!
Speaking of Callawadda, I see where Balquidder Station in SA sold for a reported $25 million to leading media owner Kerry Stokes. The McGregor family was the seller, I’m just wondering if Murray “Muzza” McGregor has been hiding something form us for all those years!!
The excitement is building for the footy reunion as reported by Gary “Larry” Cameron with plenty of people indicating that they are going to attend. I’m wondering if premiership coach John “Duck and Weave” Drum will rekindle the “Leroy” story. You will have to be there to find out.
Speaking of Larry, he cleaned up at the golf on Saturday with his overly generous handicap of 15, he is defiantly a single figure golfer and I think he ought to enjoy his moment in the sun as chief handicapper “Golfer” Reading is about to slash that number down to a more realistic figure.
Good to see Trent “Irons” Carter with a new 1 wood, he like many of the younger brigade can give it a real rip but he mentioned he is having trouble controlling it. I will still call him irons just in case he throws the new stick into the Wallaloo creek.
The person who owns the pornos hasn’t come forward yet, the finder told me that he has read them all and would be willing to return them to the rightful owner. So if you own them come forward, I sure this little struggling journo won’t report it, not!!
A quote for this week: There are a terrible lot of lies going around the world, and the worst of it is half of them are true.
Sir Winston Churchill
Remember to tell your friends about the blog, you can also add your comments if you like, go to http://thesquarelegfiles.blogspot.com
That’s will do
I had-a-hit on men’s day at the “Royal” last Saturday, I certainly didn’t set any records but thoroughly enjoyed the outing. The Wallaloo number crunchers reported that they had an acceptable tournament with the weather probably keeping a few away.
There are some strange animals creeping into the district as I found out on Saturday. I spotted a Peter the Panther, Gary the Goanna, Shane the Shark and Don the Dinosaur. I’m told the creatures are the creation of a bloke called John “Be My” Guest. They are works of art made from spray drums and anyone passing by should have a look.
The lads from Hamburgers (Harbergers) took a bus down to the footy on Friday night to watch the Cats and Bombers. You wouldn’t guess (or you probably would) who won the pooled prize of $250 for the first goal scored. Yes it was SLF favourite Norm “Guru” Duxson. Doesn’t miss much the old Guru.
I’m told the bus returned at 3am with Guru and Chris “Entanglement” Webb looking a bit bleary eyed at golf on Saturday. I’m positive it was lack of sleep.
Sam “Slammin” Reading and his wife Lauren are the latest members of the public to move to the thriving metropolis of Callawadda, he moved into Ray Walter’s old house a couple of weeks ago. He mentioned that he will now be able to stay a little later after golf, which would music to Laurens ears!!
Speaking of Callawadda, I see where Balquidder Station in SA sold for a reported $25 million to leading media owner Kerry Stokes. The McGregor family was the seller, I’m just wondering if Murray “Muzza” McGregor has been hiding something form us for all those years!!
The excitement is building for the footy reunion as reported by Gary “Larry” Cameron with plenty of people indicating that they are going to attend. I’m wondering if premiership coach John “Duck and Weave” Drum will rekindle the “Leroy” story. You will have to be there to find out.
Speaking of Larry, he cleaned up at the golf on Saturday with his overly generous handicap of 15, he is defiantly a single figure golfer and I think he ought to enjoy his moment in the sun as chief handicapper “Golfer” Reading is about to slash that number down to a more realistic figure.
Good to see Trent “Irons” Carter with a new 1 wood, he like many of the younger brigade can give it a real rip but he mentioned he is having trouble controlling it. I will still call him irons just in case he throws the new stick into the Wallaloo creek.
The person who owns the pornos hasn’t come forward yet, the finder told me that he has read them all and would be willing to return them to the rightful owner. So if you own them come forward, I sure this little struggling journo won’t report it, not!!
A quote for this week: There are a terrible lot of lies going around the world, and the worst of it is half of them are true.
Sir Winston Churchill
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That’s will do
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Welcome again to another week and happy new financial year. I’m sure most would like to put 06/07 behind them and hope for a much better 07/08. Even though it’s probably catch up football I’m sure most of the budgets look pretty good providing we get a good spring.
I spent the week in Tassie at a (how to be a better journalist) conference, one of the speakers mentioned that if you don’t think you can cut it as a journalist then you can earn better money joining the paparazzi. I’m pretty happy with that, I recon I’m fairly annoying, I’m always hunting around for a good story and nobody want to speak to me!
I was in Launceston and I haven’t been there for ages, quite a nice place I thought until I rang my mate who farms on the East coast, he said “nu mate there all bogans in Loney, Hobarts a much better place”. It seems that the rivalry in Tassie is even bigger than the NSW/Vic rivalry. There is an imaginary line somewhere in the middle and below that line they drink Cascade and above it the drink James Boag.
I liked Loney anyway because my favourite two cricketers come from there, Boony and Punter.
Whilst on the plane home former Aussie captain AB was sitting in front of me, I’m told he was playing a bit of golf with a few mates and didn’t have a very good round. He had a pretty serious look on his face and I can see why they named him “Captain Grumpy”
This just hit my desk. Found: two plastic bags of Porno books, 59 in total found under a bush between Marnoo and Callawadda on the Stawell road. In the fax I received it says “If he or she wants them back they have to place an ad in the community news so the finder can return them. I, the finder, is not admitting I have found them publicly until the owner is found and answers some questions to prove ownership”. Strange one this one, sounds like the finder wants a bit of time to read them!
This week is the “Royal” annual tournament, this is always a well patronised event even though they don’t get the crowds of the halcyon days back in the 70’s and 80’. Back when Ken “Faulty” Newall and Andy “Shiiiddt” Healy were in charge. Those were the days.
I’m told a few of the Royal faithful ventured to McBeal on Saturday with no such luck. Consumers Gary “Larry” Cameron, Stewart “Smacka” MacPherson and Trent “Irons” Carter managed to keep up a widely recognised Wallaloo tradition by stumping it until about 9:30, a late night at McBeal. They then went back Smacka’s cooked up a storm, called a taxi and ended up in some sleazy Stawell nightclub. Not a bad way to spend a Saturday!
Smacka is tipping that Armand “Herbie” Duxson will be out of action for some time as his lovely Partner Marcia returns from her year long overseas adventure. “I’ve probably lost Herbie as a drinking mate but I think Trent and Larry are still keen”
This weeks profile is from former native Tim “Pie Guts” Nisbet, thanks Pie:
SLF Name: Pie Guts. How would you describe your personality? Easy going, good sense of humour. What would your friends say about you? To be honest they would say I talk to much and that is fine with me, I work in sales so you have to be able to talk Bullshit! Late or Early? Early. Wildest place you have been? Perth was wild (especially Freo)and with Nicky “Burger” Healy as our tour guide we got to see most of the local drinking establishments! A place you would love to go? UK. Most admired local Farmer? Derek “The Mayor” Cameron and The Farmer himself, Brian “Farmer” Healy. Beef or Lamb? A roast lamb man. Drink? Coffee in the morning, Coke for lunch or sometimes tea, beer on the weekends and occasionally a nice glass of red. What or who makes you laugh? Andy “Shiiiiddt” Healy and Herbie, Benny and Macka. What frustrates you? People who are late to work. Favourite SLF Personality? Armand “Herbie” Duxson. Best thing about living in the Marnoo district? The friendships you make, even know I no longer live in the district, I still call it home.
Remember to tell your friends about the blog, you can also add your comments if you like, go to http://thesquarelegfiles.blogspot.com
That’s about enough
I spent the week in Tassie at a (how to be a better journalist) conference, one of the speakers mentioned that if you don’t think you can cut it as a journalist then you can earn better money joining the paparazzi. I’m pretty happy with that, I recon I’m fairly annoying, I’m always hunting around for a good story and nobody want to speak to me!
I was in Launceston and I haven’t been there for ages, quite a nice place I thought until I rang my mate who farms on the East coast, he said “nu mate there all bogans in Loney, Hobarts a much better place”. It seems that the rivalry in Tassie is even bigger than the NSW/Vic rivalry. There is an imaginary line somewhere in the middle and below that line they drink Cascade and above it the drink James Boag.
I liked Loney anyway because my favourite two cricketers come from there, Boony and Punter.
Whilst on the plane home former Aussie captain AB was sitting in front of me, I’m told he was playing a bit of golf with a few mates and didn’t have a very good round. He had a pretty serious look on his face and I can see why they named him “Captain Grumpy”
This just hit my desk. Found: two plastic bags of Porno books, 59 in total found under a bush between Marnoo and Callawadda on the Stawell road. In the fax I received it says “If he or she wants them back they have to place an ad in the community news so the finder can return them. I, the finder, is not admitting I have found them publicly until the owner is found and answers some questions to prove ownership”. Strange one this one, sounds like the finder wants a bit of time to read them!
This week is the “Royal” annual tournament, this is always a well patronised event even though they don’t get the crowds of the halcyon days back in the 70’s and 80’. Back when Ken “Faulty” Newall and Andy “Shiiiddt” Healy were in charge. Those were the days.
I’m told a few of the Royal faithful ventured to McBeal on Saturday with no such luck. Consumers Gary “Larry” Cameron, Stewart “Smacka” MacPherson and Trent “Irons” Carter managed to keep up a widely recognised Wallaloo tradition by stumping it until about 9:30, a late night at McBeal. They then went back Smacka’s cooked up a storm, called a taxi and ended up in some sleazy Stawell nightclub. Not a bad way to spend a Saturday!
Smacka is tipping that Armand “Herbie” Duxson will be out of action for some time as his lovely Partner Marcia returns from her year long overseas adventure. “I’ve probably lost Herbie as a drinking mate but I think Trent and Larry are still keen”
This weeks profile is from former native Tim “Pie Guts” Nisbet, thanks Pie:
SLF Name: Pie Guts. How would you describe your personality? Easy going, good sense of humour. What would your friends say about you? To be honest they would say I talk to much and that is fine with me, I work in sales so you have to be able to talk Bullshit! Late or Early? Early. Wildest place you have been? Perth was wild (especially Freo)and with Nicky “Burger” Healy as our tour guide we got to see most of the local drinking establishments! A place you would love to go? UK. Most admired local Farmer? Derek “The Mayor” Cameron and The Farmer himself, Brian “Farmer” Healy. Beef or Lamb? A roast lamb man. Drink? Coffee in the morning, Coke for lunch or sometimes tea, beer on the weekends and occasionally a nice glass of red. What or who makes you laugh? Andy “Shiiiiddt” Healy and Herbie, Benny and Macka. What frustrates you? People who are late to work. Favourite SLF Personality? Armand “Herbie” Duxson. Best thing about living in the Marnoo district? The friendships you make, even know I no longer live in the district, I still call it home.
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