Let's Get Ready For Freddie
A couple of weeks ago we gave our respects to Crowded House by including as many of their song titles as was possible in the weekly narrative. In anticipation of Friday night and the Grand Gala Dinner, this week we will do the same only with Queen as the band of choice. Here goes, as many Queen songs as we can.
With the odd rain shower passing through around midday, some questioned the wisdom of playing golf. But given it was the last day of the year before Another One Bites The Dust, we all shouted out The Show Must Go On. For some in the field there was only One Vision, to improve their Waitahuna score.
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The Waitahuna leader was absent. He of the Fat Bottomed Girls putting style was away playing golf at Millbrook. But the others were all there hoping for A Kind Of Magic.
Jamie arrived late as per usual meeting his team mates on the 16th green. He's late because he has to finish his media commitments. Fair enough but someone said to him, "I've listened to your programme and all I hear is Radio Ga Ga, radio goo goo". Jamie wasn't too impressed but these things happen.
4 Out Of 5 Ain't Bad ...
We have talked before of the Holy Grail - winning all 3 sets of six outright, the Blue Jacket and the Swinger's Trophy. One man took out 4 of them yesterday.
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I Want It All said Hamish, as we teed off on the 13th, After a rip roaring start the team of Hamish, The Nugget, David B and Warren accumulated 35 points for the first set of six. It was a close run thing though as Team Senaka was only one behind on 34. As Hamish rolled in a 6 footer for birdie on 18 giving the team 3 for 4, The Nugget said "You're My Best Friend".
Hamish was a man on a mission playing good golf. As his playing partner I said to him, "when you teed off today you must have been thinking, I Want To Break Free of all the things that stop me scoring well". "no" said Hamish, "I want to break 80".
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In the middle set of six it was a split decision with the $ going to Murray Edgar, Duncan and Bruce of the Grant variety, and the team of Fairway Phil, Senaka, Vaughn and the other Bruce. 41 points was enough for that which let's face it, 41 points isn't all that Flash. Finally, the cream rose to the top for the final set of six and in runaway style, Team Hamish cleaned out the last chance saloon with 55 points. With the $ stashed away in wallets our team all rejoiced by singing "We Are The Champions".
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So Hamish won two sets of six, and 43 points was more than enough for Blue Jacket honours, though Hamish chose wisely wearing the Christmas option. Only the Swinger's Trophy was left. With many people scoring one birdie that was only enough to get them to Milton and not Balclutha. 2 birdies and 43 points saw Hamish win the prized gold trophy. As he hot-footed it out the door, he shouted "Don't Stop Me Now" with Balclutha firmly in his sights.
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Senaka won the raffle and Jamie shouted yet again to celebrate the birth of granddaughter Madison. Congratulations Jamie and thank you.
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In somewhat bizarre fashion, not only does Jamie have Emerson's brewing his own beer, he also has Heartland making his own chips !! Maple Bacon thick cut chips made an appearance.
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And that was another Wednesday. Look out all those people doing the Longest day challenge. You know the other challenge after you've all finished golf from the Wagglers is with Freddie in town and looking to party, We Will Rock You.
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Finally, I tried hard but couldn't find a way to weave Tie Your Mother Down into the story !! Perhaps others with a more creative mind can give that one a go.