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Poker Ryder Cup Trial Run write up
Hi, I will use this as a link to the trial run write up, so people can get a feel for it:
Northern Super Sub, Limp2Lose, makes his entrance:
Limp2Lose kindly offered to stand in for FeelGroggy, but was not best pleased when he realised the start time of his first match would only allow for him to have four hours sleep:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjaW2MiNk00
However after a slow start he managed to close out the outstanding fourballs match, leaving the North just one point behind at 4-3. The sleep deprived GARY, still proved to be quite a ROCK for the Nothern team:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tJYN-eG1zk
Meanwhile, a slight rescheduling meant that MattPrawn was playing Misty4Me earlier than planned, while a repeat of the Heads Up Cup Final, saw ajmilton trying to seek revenge over cup final conqueror, MonkeyGLB.
Mattprawn and Misty4Me fought out an honourable and crucial draw, while MonkeyGLB raced to a 3-0 lead.
AJ was having non of it though, and just like in the Cup Final, he fought back well to make it 3-2. But some Monkey Magic in the last game secured a win for Monkey and at least a draw for the South:
Queue Monkey Magic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFuFa-WB4bE
So with the South now 6-4 up. It was a battle of student versus teacher. Father v Son in fact.
As hard as I tried, the now fully awake (and less grumpy) Limp2Lose was too hot to handle and disposed of his Dad StayOrGo with consumate ease and a 4-1 scoreline.
He did however hit running 6's in the third game, for a rather fortuitous, 2-1 lead.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NV6Rdv1a3I
However after that, son was just too good.
So that tee'd it up perfectly for the final match, with IrishRose needing a half against MAXALLY for the SOUTH to win.
You really couldn't have script it, as it went to 2-2, and then MAXALLY won the 5th game, setting it up for a nail biting final game. The rail could hardly contain themselves, except of course poor DarkAngel, who just didn't know who to cheer for. Her loyal friend Rose or her Northern team.
Shouts of "COME ON MAX" and "GO ROSIE!" filled the chat box, but the Irish Eyes were smiling and with astounding composure, Rose prevailed in the last game, to secure the required half point for the South.
Queue music for Rose:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3RcDMdaNgQ
So the South prevailed 6.5 to 5.5, what else is there to say, other than:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04854XqcfCY
Last but by no means least, a shout out to both captains, who did a fantastic job, albeit a bit stressful for them at times.
It wouldn't have worked without you, many thanks to both Misty4Me who was truely inspirational for the South and also DarkAngel who was just brilliant and so supportive for the North.
So lets give it up with a musical tribute to our Captains!
This one for Donna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrhYhI3L32c
So Jez, thanks for everything. it's goodbye for now from your adopted friends in the South. Until next year!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWcOYgpZBOI
Hopefully the report below will be quite fun if you play the links as you get to them. Enjoy!
:=)
THE "TRIAL" RYDER CUP AS IT HAPPENED
Well it all started off as you would expect. The North playing it up and telling the South how great they were. The South took this in their stride and reminded the Northerners just how grim it was up there, compared to the sophistication of the southern counties. So the North called us all softies which really intimidated the Londerners (not)
So here's a couple of links to give you a sense of the atmosphere:
Queue, North South perimeter disputes link below:
A bit of banter then occured over house prices and standard of living. Queue the South's opinion of the North below:
Well that kinda sets the tone, so on to the matches.
The foursomes saw the South take an early 2-1 lead, thanks to some fine play particularly from Jordz, Mania and EssexPhil, while FeelGroggy and MattPrawn starred for the North.
We then encountered several scheduling problems for the fourballs, which did cause a little stress to yours truely, as he barked at everyone about playing their fixture and generally got everyone's back up. Leaving everyone stressed and StayOrGo feeling like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od6hY_50Dh0 (including guest appearance from GLB)
However, after questioning whether it was worth all the stress, he decided:
So onto the fourballs:
Match four was severely delayed, however the South cruised to victory in match five. EssexPhil and Jordz proving unstoppable. Queue Music:
A great captain pairing saw IrishRose avail her earlier defeat, teaming up yours truely to see off MattPrawn and Ice_Tiger, who battled well, but the Anglo/Irish combo proved too strong.
Queue music as the South go into a seemingly comfortable 4-1 lead:
Then the game takes a dramatic twist. Queue outstanding performance by Donald (thisltedu)
Donald was unavailable at the weekend so he played his remaining games on Friday night. He saw off EssexPhil 4-1 in the singles and beat Misty 2-1 adding to his 2-1 victory over MonkeyGLB. Let me tell you they are all some scalps indeed.
So a revitalised and invigourated Northern team, started to feel a bit more chipper and confident. Now bringing it, big time, to the South. The North were already starting to prepare a somewhat premature, victory dance.
Northern Super Sub, Limp2Lose, makes his entrance:
Limp2Lose kindly offered to stand in for FeelGroggy, but was not best pleased when he realised the start time of his first match would only allow for him to have four hours sleep:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjaW2MiNk00
However after a slow start he managed to close out the outstanding fourballs match, leaving the North just one point behind at 4-3. The sleep deprived GARY, still proved to be quite a ROCK for the Nothern team:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tJYN-eG1zk
Meanwhile, a slight rescheduling meant that MattPrawn was playing Misty4Me earlier than planned, while a repeat of the Heads Up Cup Final, saw ajmilton trying to seek revenge over cup final conqueror, MonkeyGLB.
Mattprawn and Misty4Me fought out an honourable and crucial draw, while MonkeyGLB raced to a 3-0 lead.
AJ was having non of it though, and just like in the Cup Final, he fought back well to make it 3-2. But some Monkey Magic in the last game secured a win for Monkey and at least a draw for the South:
Queue Monkey Magic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFuFa-WB4bE
So with the South now 6-4 up. It was a battle of student versus teacher. Father v Son in fact.
As hard as I tried, the now fully awake (and less grumpy) Limp2Lose was too hot to handle and disposed of his Dad StayOrGo with consumate ease and a 4-1 scoreline.
He did however hit running 6's in the third game, for a rather fortuitous, 2-1 lead.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NV6Rdv1a3I
However after that, son was just too good.
So that tee'd it up perfectly for the final match, with IrishRose needing a half against MAXALLY for the SOUTH to win.
You really couldn't have script it, as it went to 2-2, and then MAXALLY won the 5th game, setting it up for a nail biting final game. The rail could hardly contain themselves, except of course poor DarkAngel, who just didn't know who to cheer for. Her loyal friend Rose or her Northern team.
Shouts of "COME ON MAX" and "GO ROSIE!" filled the chat box, but the Irish Eyes were smiling and with astounding composure, Rose prevailed in the last game, to secure the required half point for the South.
Queue music for Rose:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3RcDMdaNgQ
So the South prevailed 6.5 to 5.5, what else is there to say, other than:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04854XqcfCY
Last but by no means least, a shout out to both captains, who did a fantastic job, albeit a bit stressful for them at times.
It wouldn't have worked without you, many thanks to both Misty4Me who was truely inspirational for the South and also DarkAngel who was just brilliant and so supportive for the North.
So lets give it up with a musical tribute to our Captains!
This one for Donna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrhYhI3L32c
So Jez, thanks for everything. it's goodbye for now from your adopted friends in the South. Until next year!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWcOYgpZBOI