Clay Pigeon Shooting

Today's OneForTheDitch activity, clay pigeon shooting at Coniston Lodge, Coniston Hall, starting at 10.00 sharp (arrive 15 min before for induction) don't be late!!

2010 Big Ride

Gentlemen

Countdown to the big ride now standing at 2 hrs 20min, Mr Spenser to bring along 3 inner-tubes and a bike pump, you can utilise CT's butler if you like.
Make sure you bring along some food and the correct clothing as it is going to be challenging im sure don't forget the obligatory emergency fund as I am sure a refreshment stop will be compulsory.

See you all soon

Thank You to the Chef for this photo,  preparing to stuff the bird on Christmas morning.

Which kitchen utensil is the best to use!!! asked Chef 

22 riders turned up for the 2010 big ride, well done to Vince and Becky who where celebrating their 1st anniversary. good turn out of the fockers!

 

Happy Christmas Guys

Just a quick blog to wish you all a happy Christmas if I don't see you tomorrow, hope you have a great night tomorrow, I have sent a couple of games which you can take part in, all proceeds are going to the Yorkshire ambulance working on the theory that they will end up flying me off a hill sooner or later.

I was trying to get everybody a Christmas card printed off  as a place matt, however problems with my printer have stopped me doing this and the fact that I ran out of time,

Anyway here are a few of my cards, more to follow, Happy Christmas

OneForTheDitch Ski Bikes

Gentlemen


We set down the challenge for everybody to construct their own Ski bike in time for the next belt of snow sufficient to ride them.


I believe John Thumb is the first to finish his version, well done John


So lets have a big effort to see who can construct the best Ski bike, the rules are that it must have steering and a seat for the rider


please see picture below for inspiration

 first prize will go to the person who's bike goes the furthest, prize for the best design

Cartoon Christmas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3ltBBaMqP0

child catcher

the catcher looks like one of the hobbit s from the Game Cock!

but who is that in the cage?

Good Evans, That's another fine mess you got me into!!

Weekend News

Something strange happening here!

looks familiar, who do you think Willie looks like in this photo?

um

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let me think

looks like

yes

that fella in the goonies

and a mysterious noise/roar was first heard yesterday above Giggleswick

locals ran for safety, the roar could be heard across the dales! the picture above is an artists impression of what the beast could look like!

Gareth points the way, and Dr Tony puts him straight 

Merry Christmas from OneForTheDitch

Before you can reap the rewards of home cooked chips and a larger shandy, you have to get there!!


Ahh and I forgot to mention children that it is dangerous to place rubber coated biking gloves in the microwave to dry!! 

and finally, We need to build some Ski Bikes, looks fun, what do you think!!

The Sleeping Warrior Tour 2011

Gentlemen


Please find attached compulsory dress code for next years The Sleeping Warrior Tour 2011, you will see John Thumb sporting the McTwatty clan tartan and sporting a wee sporran.
I am in discussion with a possible sponsor from Scotland to enable us all to look as smart as John.
http://www.macgregorandmacduff.co.uk/ a gentleman named Gerald is looking at the possibility of     being able to help us, watch this space.
I have also managed to get Eric from the Game Cock Inn http://www.gamecockinnaustwick.co.uk/ to join next year with some sponsorship, unfortunately as you are all aware Martin from Kudu/Kudo will no longer be able to assist us, I would like to thank Martin for the support he has given us over the last five years and wish him well in the future.
and of course Trevor and Barbara from the Harts Head  http://www.hartsheadhotel.co.uk/

Time Out !!

"They say this was probably the BR ever !!! "

The Sleeping Warrior Tour 2011

Link to the accommodation provider for the isle of Arran tour or as locals know it the sleeping warrior because of its resemblance to a sleeping figure (very interesting)

www.kilmoryhall.com/

link to the local MTB club website and routes.

www.arranbikeclub.com/

Additional Club info. For anyone who is interested I have ordered 14 large and 6 extra large good quality white polo shirts with the 'onefortheditch giggleswick' emblem, designed by big our very own Mr Mick Harrison, on the left breast in black. Cost of these much sort after items will be £13.50 each, the one pence profit (20p) will be added to the 'Sleeping Warrior tour' slush funds, honest. The shipment will arrive next friday, 10th Sept, and I will be bringing them to the cricket club around 5.30pm that evening for those interested. If you would like to purchase a club drinking top please let me know. If you don't i will have a bloody good supply of polo shirts for the next 10 years! Thanks. Gareth

Missed !!!

Can I have a 99 ! in mine

Congratulations

I am sure you will all accompany me in giving Steve and  Fiana  a big congratulations for the birth of Don't Know Yet Hopley, the young man weighed in at 8lb 11oz, Steve has sent this picture of Don't Know Yet to me to share with you all

I am sure we can all join you in wetting Don't Know Yet's head

Well done Steve ad Fiona

All the very best from OneForTheDitch

Todays Ride Saturday the 3rd July 2010

Gentlemen

Meet at the club house at 1.15, drive to Malham Tarn, Cycle arncliffe, Kilnsey, Mastiles, home

New Logo

Gentlemen
I am currently in the process of designing another logo which is less messy than the original, I would appreciate any comments or ideas,

what do you think?

Golf Day Out

A little more information guys, we are going to book into the Harts Head for Breakfast at approx 08.30, Golf starts at 11.00 where we will draw teams of 2, 9 holes will be played playing the rules furthest shot is taken each time, a refreshment stop will be taken at this point before undertaking the last 9 holes. food will then be served along with some more refreshment, the mini bus will then return via numerous watering spots on the way back to Settle.

Dress code as you will expect is essential however we are also making it compulsory for tank tops to be worn! we feel we need to promote the look for CT.

Confirmed names to date, please ensure you contact either myself (Mick) or Vince or Steve to confirm your place on the trip

Vince

Steve Hopley

Mick H

CT

John Thumb

Kev H

Mr Hopper and Vince are organising a golfing day out on the 16th July 2010, all of you who are interested in participating please let Steve or Vince know by next Thursday the 1st July 2010.
http://www.garstanghotelandgolf.com/hotel2.html

£20 as soon as please

Gentlemen

Not sure if Mr Hopley has seen or asked you guys yet, however we have a shortfall in funds for the Red Dragon Tour, It was agreed to get sorted that all members who went on tour donate a further £20 per person, this is to cover additional shirt costs, Harts Head meal costs and additional fuel costs associated with the tour.
Please can you ensure Mr Hopley receives the money before the end of June to enable him to settle the outstanding bills either by dropping in at his office or giving it to another member to pay on your behalf

Regards

Mick

even more ...

Just reminiscing...