Another good day at the square! Well maybe not for the first team? However I’m of the belief that what doesn’t kill you is only making you better. So let’s just say that the first team will be better in the future? The girls on the other hand were having a very high spirited game of their own; in fact I thought it was a Chilean bus tour when I started watching, with our ladies giving no quarter. Well 
done girls!
The alumni had a good turn out considering it was vacation time etc. The club had laid on some great nosh after the game, Geoff Ash (who was maybe eating for two) and I, made sure that the alumni were well represented at the table. Malcolm was there after driving down from way up north with a very attractive lady (I hear real estate agents calling) but he had to be there because Owen would be giving him stick if he didn’t show. Speaking of Owen he got twenty bucks each from all the alumni for the raffle of a Texas Mickey that Chris Bembrose won and because he (Chris) had already left, Owen gave it back to the club so they could drink it on the bus during their pub crawl that night. When I told Chris at the golf day of his win he was pissed off because he says he never wins anything, which is not entirely true because he did win the hand of the fair Jo!!!
done girls!The alumni had a good turn out considering it was vacation time etc. The club had laid on some great nosh after the game, Geoff Ash (who was maybe eating for two) and I, made sure that the alumni were well represented at the table. Malcolm was there after driving down from way up north with a very attractive lady (I hear real estate agents calling) but he had to be there because Owen would be giving him stick if he didn’t show. Speaking of Owen he got twenty bucks each from all the alumni for the raffle of a Texas Mickey that Chris Bembrose won and because he (Chris) had already left, Owen gave it back to the club so they could drink it on the bus during their pub crawl that night. When I told Chris at the golf day of his win he was pissed off because he says he never wins anything, which is not entirely true because he did win the hand of the fair Jo!!!
Speaking of the golf day what a great day for the Saracens. First of all the club had arranged the day and did a great job. So thanks to Geoff, Shannon, Alex and Chris (Great shirts also)
The golf was actually OK for some people but Paul Loader and I brought the course to its knees. We were on the same cart and we might as well have been driving a plough judging by the divots we took. I had an excuse because Paul’s hair was getting in my eyes.
The golf was actually OK for some people but Paul Loader and I brought the course to its knees. We were on the same cart and we might as well have been driving a plough judging by the divots we took. I had an excuse because Paul’s hair was getting in my eyes.
However the best part of the day was put on by 
Mr. MC himself James Trainor who ran an auction. One of the coolest things he did was to have everyone stand up and as the year you joined the Saracens was called you sat down. (A Wayne Maddever idea). I got down to the final four and had to sit at 1973 leaving Jim Trainor, Ian Macreath and Mel James. Ian ended up last man standing so he got a prize, but what was really good was that looking around the room you couldn’t help but notice that there were many very good players from different eras. The three (Jim, Mel and Ian) left standing were all very good players. Guys like Mark Rad, Bill Sommerville, Andy Wright, Paul Loader and John Gibson just to name a few. There were too many to name, many of them had also worked on the executive committee as well over the years and are apparently still helping out the club. So well done to all that were there.
Mr. MC himself James Trainor who ran an auction. One of the coolest things he did was to have everyone stand up and as the year you joined the Saracens was called you sat down. (A Wayne Maddever idea). I got down to the final four and had to sit at 1973 leaving Jim Trainor, Ian Macreath and Mel James. Ian ended up last man standing so he got a prize, but what was really good was that looking around the room you couldn’t help but notice that there were many very good players from different eras. The three (Jim, Mel and Ian) left standing were all very good players. Guys like Mark Rad, Bill Sommerville, Andy Wright, Paul Loader and John Gibson just to name a few. There were too many to name, many of them had also worked on the executive committee as well over the years and are apparently still helping out the club. So well done to all that were there.The main event of the day however was Jim Trainors auction. Paul Loader (Mr. Saracen) who doesn’t even like golf but plays every year, agreed to let his long hair be auctioned off. It was Owens idea and I did know about it because we had discussed it the week earlier at the game. I was one of the people, along with Paul,
(who was unaware at the time) called to the front so that we could model our hair styles. Mine is short with lots of pink in it. Owen quietly made the suggestion to Paul and surprise…… he was also carrying scissors. No surprise from Paul he agreed without hesitation. (What a great sport he is!) and the bidding began.
It was brutal at first, it seemed like everybody wanted a piece of Loader. The genius Trainor had the price up over $500 when he craftily split the item (Hair) and sold half each to the two highest bidders, Messrs. Gibson and Wright. What a hoot! He got over a $1,000 for the hair. What generosity from three great Saracens Paul, John and Andy and the big winner was the club.
(who was unaware at the time) called to the front so that we could model our hair styles. Mine is short with lots of pink in it. Owen quietly made the suggestion to Paul and surprise…… he was also carrying scissors. No surprise from Paul he agreed without hesitation. (What a great sport he is!) and the bidding began.It was brutal at first, it seemed like everybody wanted a piece of Loader. The genius Trainor had the price up over $500 when he craftily split the item (Hair) and sold half each to the two highest bidders, Messrs. Gibson and Wright. What a hoot! He got over a $1,000 for the hair. What generosity from three great Saracens Paul, John and Andy and the big winner was the club.
In closing, I must say that we do have some very generous members who always come forward like Bill and Mark etc. and I know that the club does appreciate it. But let’s see how much Jim can get for Paul’s pubic hair next year!
But before you go please read the letter below.
August 31, 2007
Fellow Saracens young and old,
Chris Hoskins and I want to take a moment of your time to bring to your attention some disturbing news. Alex Faux a stalwart Saracen and a man with a generous and great heart have been stricken with health issues as of late. Alex has contracted a very nasty infection that has located itself in his lower back. Alex recent had surgery to remove the infection but remains hospitalized until the infection is gone. The path the infection has taken has left Alex with little ability to move his legs. It is hopeful that this stubborn SOB will have a full recovery. However, the nature of the infection and ensuing rehab will take some time.
This brings me to the issue at hand. Chris and I would like to solicit your help to reach out and help Alex, Joan and the boys at this very difficult time. We are looking for a fundraising opportunity to help the Faux’s through the next few months. Alex is self employed so if he doesn’t work, he doesn’t get paid. It seems like decades ago; actually it was decades ago that some misguided financial institution gave Alex his first credit card. Alex proceeded to drop it down on the bar at the Unicorn and proceed to max it out.
We will be looking for a timely opportunity to have this chance for the Saracen faithful to step up and show their support. We would like to to cover three months of expenses to take some stress off the Faux family and let Alex focus on beating the infection and getting on the road to recovery.
Please contact either Chris or myself if you want to help in any way and we hope that you will find the opportunity to share in helping Alex and his family at this difficult time.
Chris Hoskins and Mike Purdy
Fellow Saracens young and old,
Chris Hoskins and I want to take a moment of your time to bring to your attention some disturbing news. Alex Faux a stalwart Saracen and a man with a generous and great heart have been stricken with health issues as of late. Alex has contracted a very nasty infection that has located itself in his lower back. Alex recent had surgery to remove the infection but remains hospitalized until the infection is gone. The path the infection has taken has left Alex with little ability to move his legs. It is hopeful that this stubborn SOB will have a full recovery. However, the nature of the infection and ensuing rehab will take some time.
This brings me to the issue at hand. Chris and I would like to solicit your help to reach out and help Alex, Joan and the boys at this very difficult time. We are looking for a fundraising opportunity to help the Faux’s through the next few months. Alex is self employed so if he doesn’t work, he doesn’t get paid. It seems like decades ago; actually it was decades ago that some misguided financial institution gave Alex his first credit card. Alex proceeded to drop it down on the bar at the Unicorn and proceed to max it out.
We will be looking for a timely opportunity to have this chance for the Saracen faithful to step up and show their support. We would like to to cover three months of expenses to take some stress off the Faux family and let Alex focus on beating the infection and getting on the road to recovery.
Please contact either Chris or myself if you want to help in any way and we hope that you will find the opportunity to share in helping Alex and his family at this difficult time.
Chris Hoskins and Mike Purdy
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