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Karl C · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 1691 Location: Rayleigh

CLUB PRESENTATION NIGHT 2007

3rd March 2007

Hollywood Restuarant.

http://www.benfleetrunningclub.com/socials.htm

Mike Mason · Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 953 Location: Hockley

I can't wait for my prize, and have already started on a short (10,000 words) acceptance speech with lots of tears at the appropriate time....
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'sometimes I am running so fast it appears that rocks and trees are standing still......' 'I may be slow, but you are ugly and I can train harder.' '90% is mental, the other half is physical'it's going to get a lot worse, before it gets worse'.

jacklarge · Joined: 11 Aug 2006 Posts: 239 Location: Rayleigh, Essex

Mike M - if your acceptence speech is 10,000 words long I can see several people having tears in their eyes Crying or Very sad

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Anyone know if this resturant is Veggie-friendly? Among my many quirks I'm also a Vegetarian (not Vegan - I eat dairy).

Cheers,

John

Pat M · Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 215 Location: Canvey Island

Don't worry, John, there'll be plenty of vegetables to choose from among the guests. lol.

mikey · Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 2:03 pm Post subject:

Not to worry john .... You won't be the only veggie there

We always have a few people who opt for the vegetarian option.

Also as I'm compeer for the evening, Mike M's acceptance speech is the least of your worries !!

Lee O · Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 320 Location: Canvey Island

Can you take '' The Other Half '' on the night?

Stevie · Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 413 Location: Benfleet

Certainly can, if they get annoyed with you for going on about running all year then its great to bring them along Laughing

Lee O · Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 320 Location: Canvey Island

Best I bring her along then.

Lee O · Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 320 Location: Canvey Island

So Are WE all READY Folks?

For A Wild Night Out...

And Steffs Singing Shocked

Ps Drinks Are ON Lorri Cool

LOL

Lee
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My mind says I am still 19 and in My Prime......Body Suggests Otherwise!!!!!!

Steffan · Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 543 Location: Basildon

Trust me mate, I won't sing!

If you are brave, you can listen to the band I did vocals for a couple of years ago here...........

www.myspace.com/thisimearoundhc

Twisted Evil

Lorri · Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 48 Location: Hullbridge

Look Steff if ya ain't gonna sing, you'll have to do some break dancing instead as we need some entertainment for the night.

And as for you Lee, I'll do a deal, if you come dressed in drag, I'll buy you a Barcadi Breezer. You can't say fairer than that now can you.

Steffan · Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 543 Location: Basildon

Lorri,
I did my breakdancing on Thursdays club run thanks to a parking post that had been painted black!
Very Happy

Stevie · Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 413 Location: Benfleet

Steff, so singing it is then Smile

Steffan · Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 543 Location: Basildon

LOL!
No, not even if I get very drunk!!!!
Shocked

Lee O · Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 320 Location: Canvey Island

Ok Lorri just going through the Wifes Clothes now, mmm now what shall i wear? Shocked

Steff, you WILL get VERY DRUNK Mate Cool

Lee
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jacklarge · Joined: 11 Aug 2006 Posts: 239 Location: Rayleigh, Essex

This is going to be unmissable! Steff doing a punk-metal version of the Rock Steady Crew. Mikey on the mic. Lee in the ladies (Lee, will you have an frilly umbrella ala Little Britain?) Lorri buying drinks!

If MM is there too I might have to bring the smelling salts Wink

Cheers,

John.
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- Holly, ships computer, Red Dwarf

Mike Mason · Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 953 Location: Hockley

I ought to be there I bring yr attention to my earlier note:

I can't wait for my prize, and have already started on a short (10,000 words) acceptance speech with lots of tears at the appropriate time....

rgds

Mike
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'sometimes I am running so fast it appears that rocks and trees are standing still......' 'I may be slow, but you are ugly and I can train harder.' '90% is mental, the other half is physical'it's going to get a lot worse, before it gets worse'.

Lee O · Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 320 Location: Canvey Island

Dont forget some biscuits Mike for The Coffee ( With Whisky ) Cool

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My mind says I am still 19 and in My Prime......Body Suggests Otherwise!!!!!!

Mike Mason · Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 953 Location: Hockley

Lee, you Git!

rgds

Mike
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'sometimes I am running so fast it appears that rocks and trees are standing still......' 'I may be slow, but you are ugly and I can train harder.' '90% is mental, the other half is physical'it's going to get a lot worse, before it gets worse'.

Steffan · Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 543 Location: Basildon

Lee brought to my attention that my link won't work so if you open up myspace, click on music, enter this time around as the keyword, the band page is the third one in the list genre 'hardcore'!
Two tracks from our old 7" are on there.
Have a listen!!!!!!

Lucycat · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 5:54 pm Post subject:

Listens. Sounds loud but not entirely unfamiliar. Digs in storage box. Gets told off for nearly breaking a photo frame. Under dodgy 80s cds finds Sepultura cd. Exposes Jezs eardrums. Not quite right. Think there was Swedish band or are they swedish band? Not sure. Rummages further. Digs out Misery Loves Co cd. Puts on Computer and bounce on swiss ball to "DESTRUCTION de de der de du" loudly. Jez crumples up face in

.... Paddy dissapears downstairs.....

Yup Ive been deafened by worse Stef Very Happy

!!!! Wouldnt have called it hardcore though.
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Lucy and Paddy

Steffan · Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 543 Location: Basildon

Go Lucy! I was into Sepultura back in the day........... awesome!

Cool

(bangs head, holds up devil horns and shouts ROOTS, BLOODY ROOTS!)

admin · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 11:29 pm Post subject:

PRESENTATION NIGHT REPORT

The gillerati were out in force at Benfleet RC’s answer to the Oscars the Club Presentation Night. The prize for the best dressed man goes to the event organiser and Social Secretary Kevin Steed resplendent in DJ and red bow tie. He should also be very proud as the event was a resounding success. I’m sure the vote of thanks given by our Chairman to Kevin whilst he was in the mens room was not deliberate so that he was met with rapturous applause as he appeared through the door of the gents no doubt wondering which of his many talents had been spotted whilst in the smallest room. Thanks Kev and well done on great organisation (and even better comedy timing!).

Our inimitable compere Mikey presented the Oscar hopefuls with their trophies.

The battle of the fast boys was settled at Ingatestone in the Club Championships. Jez was the victor and took the mens trophy just pipping Graham Booty at the post. The ladies trophy was won by Julia Palmer. The VETS prizes went to Dave Spain (VET) Tom Dawson (O 50 VET) Vic McCloud (O 60 VET) for the men and Sue Nel (VET) Debbie G (Super VET) Bobby Oliver (Super duper VET) for the ladies - it’s not polite to mention a lady’s age. (I understand a PR lady is fair game though so mine was the over 45’s!)

The team prize went to Jez, Paula, Anna and Vic who for the first time in Presentation history were all present to receive their prize.

Unfortunately the satellite link to the Spain household was not working so Dave’s reaction to his fine victory could not be captured. However our esteemed host Mike did promise to give the other absentee Sue Nel a surprise at the Virgin gym. I hear the local police have already been alerted.

The red carpet was then rolled out for the Merit Table contenders. A hard fought contest saw the hard working Steve Dear just sneak in after his last race in 3rd place for a well deserved prize. Runner up was Steff who has undoubtedly had the most outstanding season of any of the fast boys rising from someone who ran his first couple of runs at the club with me (and I couldn’t stay with him then!) to becoming one of top male runners in the club. Awesome Steff well done.

But the victor was a late entrant into the Merit Table race Lorri Gibson who in the latter half of the season became the most prolific racer smashing huge chunks off her PB’s over all distances. Congratulations Lorri.

Then came the not so hotly contested Challenge Cup (in its last year). The little seen at the club but regular racer Sue Nel ran away with the ladies title. The mens title was taken by our esteemed captain Steve Des.

Mikey kindly pointed out to the nearly man Graham that had he turned up at all the Challenge Cup races he would probably have won it. Hard luck Graham but at least you had the pleasure of seeing Dessie walk off with the trophy must have brought a tear to the eye. (I realise at this point that the threatened crushing of my toes may be carried out by you Graham so I checked with Osama Bin Laden and he has a spare bunk in his cave for me to lay low in for a few days).

And whilst on the subject of our captain Mr Popularity also walked off with the Club Personality of the Year trophy. Congratulations Steve – well deserved.

However I know everyone was grateful that as you were about to respond to the cries of “speech speech” Steve, you took pity and respected the even louder cries of “no no”. I know we are all waiting with baited breath for Tuesday night though…

Bobby took the trophy as Clubman/person of the year and I think everyone agrees that it hard to think of anyone who does more for the club and club members. Thanks Bobby.

The evening also saw a presentation to Dom and Jenny who sadly are moving and will be leaving us for good. I for one will never forget how much Dom helped me to improve. We had many runs together where he helped pull me along to a better pace and 2 years ago we ran the Paddock Wood Half together which was probably a first for Benfleet as the men and ladies captains (as I was then) both crossed the line in identical times. Both Dom and Jen have done so much for Benfleet and they’ll be sorely missed. Not least Dom’s legs they are legendary I gather Swan Vesta have already approached him to recruit him as a model.

Once again the evening was a triumph. Most of us who normally treat our bodies as a temple (I’m not including you in this Graham) succumbed to the lure of the wicked alcohol. Much drinking and dancing was enjoyed by all and as I left almost crawling out at just after 1am I heard talk of an all night session at Kirste’s. My these runners can drink!

To all of my fellow marathon runners I hope you all felt as bad as I did on your long run Sunday. Mine was a run to be forgotten the only plus points being I was still alive at the end of it and managed not to throw up during the run.

I’m on the wagon now till 22nd April.

Debbie G
PR lady

jacklarge · Joined: 11 Aug 2006 Posts: 239 Location: Rayleigh, Essex

Well done Debbie; a fine appraisal of the winners and err... not winners (Graham). I'm in the process of writing a 'first-timers' version of this on my blog.

Obviously I'll let you know when I've posted it.

That said, as my organsational skills were up to par, I'd forgot to bring the camera so if any kind person has a photo of the night that they wouldn't mind being attached to such a report I'd be more than happy to oblige!

Cheers,

John (anti-PR man).

PS Found the lack of both Karl/MM and MM/Karl on the night a strange coincidence Wink

PPS Had a great night, thanks Kev.

PPPS After some contemplation (<1 second) I've decided not to join Debbie on the wagon (and anyway I owe Lee a drink).
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"As the days go by, we face the increasing inevitability that we are alone in a godless, uninhabited, hostile and meaningless universe. Still, you've got to laugh, haven't you?"

- Holly, ships computer, Red Dwarf

Mike Mason · Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 953 Location: Hockley

Where's my flaming prize for putting up with snide remarks....could have settled for a box of biscuits......

rgds

Mike....Karl....Mike.....Karl.......oh go on then.....Mike.......aaagh
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'sometimes I am running so fast it appears that rocks and trees are standing still......' 'I may be slow, but you are ugly and I can train harder.' '90% is mental, the other half is physical'it's going to get a lot worse, before it gets worse'.

mArKw · Joined: 15 May 2006 Posts: 255 Location: Benfleet

Seems that there was a prize of a box of biscuits, but someone nicked them before the prizegiving......
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Stevie · Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 413 Location: Benfleet

Good report Debbie Smile

A really good night had by all

I crawled out of bed at just after midday yesterday with a stinking headache - lol
No more alcohol for me for along while i think

mikey · Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 5:15 pm Post subject:

Hi John

Didn't notice anyone taking photos this year

Think we're going to have to really on our memories

Could be a problem for the majority of us !

Mikey

debbie g · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 299

Thanks Steve and John. Glad to hear someone surfaced after me Steve - I got up at 11.30 am just in time to run 18 miles in the wind and rain. If you can call it running!

So far I've stuck to the abstinence but it's a long time till 22nd April....

Lee O · Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 320 Location: Canvey Island

All I Can say is ' What Happened? ' My Memory got a bit! pickled in Guiness...And Wine..Err and Lager!

Lee
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My mind says I am still 19 and in My Prime......Body Suggests Otherwise!!!!!!

Karl C · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 1691 Location: Rayleigh

Yes, I know what you mean.

I can't remember much about it either.......

I remember dancing with Mike Mason for a bit...oh and DebG's red shoe shuffle, and Godfrey doing the handjive.....but the rest is a blur...

hang on....

debbie g · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 299

Excuse me but I can remember quite a lot about it but I am open to bribes.....

Your slow dance with MM was something to behold Karl I hear Simply Come Dancing are interested....

mikey · Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 5:28 pm Post subject:

All I know is we drank the Guiness dry

Had to go onto lager as well ....

Ended up with one of those hangover things

( Don't get them if you stick to pure Guiness )

Anna Spanner · Joined: 31 Jul 2006 Posts: 57 Location: Benfleet

I'm only just about feeling normal again!

Apologies to all involved if I trod, fell or bumped into you at any point.

Anna Spanner · Joined: 31 Jul 2006 Posts: 57 Location: Benfleet

on the subject of apologies...Phil, I have a big bruise on my knee where you dropped me then fell on me, and a big bruise on my right foot where your big foot stamped on me...was that you or someone else?

Mike Mason · Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 953 Location: Hockley

Flaming hell Karl....was it you?

rgds

Mike
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'sometimes I am running so fast it appears that rocks and trees are standing still......' 'I may be slow, but you are ugly and I can train harder.' '90% is mental, the other half is physical'it's going to get a lot worse, before it gets worse'.

Stevie · Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 413 Location: Benfleet

I'm still feeling dizzy after being spun round by Phil Smile

jacklarge · Joined: 11 Aug 2006 Posts: 239 Location: Rayleigh, Essex

I've finally posted my version of the Presentation Night report on my blog (see below).

http://www.jacklarge.me.uk/articl...woods-brc-presentation-night-3307

There are a couple of names that need expanding (I'm hopeless with names) and no doubt some inconsistancies (I was drinking too), so let me know here if it needs editing.

Cheers,

John.
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"As the days go by, we face the increasing inevitability that we are alone in a godless, uninhabited, hostile and meaningless universe. Still, you've got to laugh, haven't you?"

- Holly, ships computer, Red Dwarf