Bring it on home

A couple of trophies made their way home to Brixham , courtesy of David white and Will Denham . The handicap tournament held at The Newton Abbot leisure centre was a good day out for BTTC . Will reached the handicap doubles final with playing partner Martin Dilkes, alas they met strong opposition against Dennis Gibbs and co, and it was not their day . Top billing goes to David White who beat numerous competitors to reach the final against the Best player in the South Devon and Torbay table tennis league, Dennis Gibbs . David was brilliant on the day winning three straight and did not not let Dennis work off his handicap , Dennis did not know what hit him ! , David constantly attacked and produced a powerful display of backhand drives and Forehand winners , his power on the forehand was a source of amazement to the onlookers as his frame is so small ! . However he will grow . It was a courageous display against strong and consistant opposition , well done David ! .

Early Season Tournament 27th Nov

Don't forget - it's the Early Season Tournament at the Newton Abbot leisure centre (more commonly known as Dyrons) in Highweek Road. Play commences at 9.30 am, so it's best to get there at about 9.00 for a warm-up.
I've actually entered the Hard Bat competition (as well as the singles and doubles) for the first time, which should be fun because I've never played with a hard bat in my life. Do you think I've got a chance of winning ?
Hoping to see a few of the Brixham Mob down there !

Celebration day ( revisited )

At last a comment from somebody other than Steve , Alan and myself ! . Well done Gazelle ! you have single handedly saved countless fluffy kittens and restored my sanity , Mr Cuddles has had his dinner and is purring contentedly on my lap . Gazelle has also saved the Blog from certain extinction , and there is no need to banish me from the club either . ( apologies to those club members that have already had kittens posted through their letter boxes , please send them back and I will try to revive them !) .

Gallows pole !

To all the members of Brixham table tennis club . If you do not post a blog or leave a comment within three days then a fluffy kitten's lifeless form will be deposited through your letter box and you will have only yourselves to blame ! . I am busy ironing kittens in anticipation ! . I have an especially fluffy kitten mewing right in front of me now as I write this , Mr cuddles is looking forward to his dinner , if I receive no post or comment then Mr cuddles gets no din dins . It is down to you guys, act now and save the fluffy ones ! .

Down by the seaside !

I think we will have to offer a free holiday to anybody who posts a Blog or just leaves a comment ! . How about it , the first person to leave a comment wins a holiday . second prize two weeks in Brixham , first prize one week in Brixham !.

Sick Again (off Physical Graffiti)

A few of us are out on the town tonight intending to take in a few games of pool and throw some arrows at an appropriate round black thing. I'm going to try and get some practise in for the forthcoming BTTC Christmas Pub Crawl by taking a packet of Jaffa Cakes with me to dunk in my Guiness. This will be a new experience for me, and I have some trepidation as to how it's going to turn out . . . if it's OK then I might try for a 10 pointer by dunking Jammy Dodgers in to a Bacardi and Coke - now THAT will command respect !
Hopefully, I won't be feeling like the title of this Blog

Byeeeee

Friends (another Led Zep vol 3 title)

Mick and Alan, as you are the only other members of this Blog Site - I need your opinion.

Should we open the Blog to EVERYBODY, regardless of whether they're Registered or not ? We may get Spammers leaving nasty messages but if I open up your membership to also be Administrators - then between us we should be able to delete anything dodgy before others see it.

What do you think ? At least we might get more BTTC members being able to join in . . .

Celebration Day

Don't forget - it's the Early Season Tournament on 27th November with FREE entry.

The entry forms need to be submitted by 19th - so send them off TODAY

Please support the work done on our behalf by the volunteers who manage to stage this event for the likes of US to have a good day out.

Out on the Tiles (Led Zep volume 3)

Don't forget it's the BTTC pub crawl Christmas festivities on Saturday 3rd December, 7.30pm at the Bolton

You Shook Me

Mick asked me to give him a description of the BIG ONE - that's the Roller Coaster at the Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
I visited the BIG ONE when I went up to Blackpool to pick up my new car (now given the name of The Beast).
It's about 250ft high and is the highest and fastest coaster in Europe. It's also ridden in open cars, so you're just strapped in with a normal seat belt, unlike other extreme coasters that have full restraints. The initial crank up the steep slope seem to take forever, and it gives an opportunity to see the fantastic view across Blackpool. Then it reaches the top - and then it SLOWLY goes over the edge, straight into an almost vertical drop that just takes your breath away. This is where your knuckles try and poke through your skin because you're holding on so tight - a true white knuckle ride.
There follows plenty of twists and turns, all at high speed. Some of the bends pull at over 3G and everyone is shouting and screaming. Awesome. And when it's over, yes you guessed it, straight back on for another go . . . it's certainly better than Nemesis at Alton Towers.
But the Pleasure Beach isn't just about The Big One. There are other high adrenalin rides such as, Avalanche, the Big Dipper, Bling (absolutely amazing), Revolution (you do a full 360 inversion on a coaster and then it does it again, only backwards), Valhalla and Spin Doctor. There are lots of other things for the whole family and they also have live shows (really top quality) during the day. All in all, it's a great day out.
Blackpool itself was awful, full of hen and stag parties, and loads of clubs open all day - horrendous. And the only things to eat along the seafront were fish & chips or burgers. I certainly wouldn't want to go there for a holiday. But a day at the Pleasure Beach was great.

By the way - my favourite ride is Oblivion at Alton Towers. It's absolutely terrifying.

Presence

We feel you are much more with us now you have done your first Blog !. You are now not just a profile but a voice as well . Another Led Zeppelin title too ,you are entering in to the spirit of things . Come on the rest of you we need more voices ! .

Tea for one

At present there are only three contributors to our Blog , very disappointing really. Quite a few club players and family have had invitations and I would urge those that have considered joining to rethink and join us . This is your chance to tell us what you think of the comittee, and club, and air your opinions . If no one else joins,this facility may close as there won't be much point to it . So come on and join or we will assume no-body wants this service .

Custard pie

For those of you who are familiar with the term Google whacking , I have just done it !! . Modesty prevents me from telling you which words I used . If you require more details don't hesitate to ask me .

Over the hills and Far Away . .

Well, that's where I'm going to be this weekend - Far Away. No table tennis training on Sunday for me. I'm off to Blackpool to pick up my new motor. She's a real beauty and I can't wait to get my hands on her.
For those that don't know, she's a Toyota HiLux Surf 3 litre turbo diesel, just imported from Japan where she's been lovingly looked after by one careful Japanese owner.
Unfortunately, I've got the prospect of a 7 hour train journey to get there. Luckily, I've got my iPod fully loaded with plenty of MP3 music files to while away the time.
I've decided to stay in Blackpool (booked a cheap B&B on the internet) overnight, because it's the last night of the famous Blackpool Lights - so that should be worth taking the camera for - and then on Sunday, I just MIGHT go for a ride on the BIG ONE at the Pleasure Beach - well . . . you've got to havn't you . . if you're there ! I'll probably do it straight after I've eaten my huge full english brekkie . . .
Hopefully, I can work out how to add the photo . .