 Missy’s Mail 18
I haven’t seen such in climate weather since the early 90’s. Of course, this ‘in climate’ weather I refer to is that of the fires of ‘93. Quite the opposite we have seen over the first 3 months of the fairer season, with precipitation falling more freely than a lager on a hot day. Clearly I have enough time to twiddle my thumbs, and there are only so many emails I can read from Tiddles, so another Mail is in order.
Archer gets a gig in 1st Grade
The biggest event on the Gordon calendar has been and gone, that of the Annual Stags Luncheon. It can be best described as a success for most, although Iain Beverley could hardly agree with that sentiment after being caught behind trying to put one through the covers. At least he had a crack, good to see Bevo involving himself in the club, this kind of thing would never happen at Waitara Oval.
The likes of Sherman, Turner, and reportedly The Moth had far better success rates as attempts to bring the female and male sectors of the club closer together went as smoothly as James Packman’s legs. It is understood that Sherman (Chief Liasing Officer, CLO for short) had a private meeting in the back seat of a cab on the way to "Lovers Lane", aka "Pic's" house. Furthermore, CLO is said to have turned straight a supposedly backward square delivery. This scoop is yet to be confirmed or denied. Dylan is on the case - who else.
Charlie “Duck” Turner, may only be of young age however is quickly taking over the reigns that Pic will one day vacate. Without a doubt he has the potential of complete looseness that Van Schalkwyk demonstrated early in his briefly haltered career.
 As I print the word looseness, wondering whether in fact it is or isn’t a word - and how many points I would score using it in the upcoming Scrabble World Championships, another two words rush to the forefront of my mind and come to a screeching halt like burning rubber before an imminent catastrophic car crash.
Mike Weaver.
The man himself - the face of the future - Mike Weaver
Weaver was given control of the empire that is the Gordon Stags Colts earlier this season whilst Millar was occupied changing everyone’s website articles, and Trevor Watling didn’t return the clubs phone calls.
Weaver set about an email/mission statement that would change the way cricket was played in the Metropolitan Cup. Apart from changing the name of the team to the “Colts Cosmos” (a reflection of taking the game into the space age) I didn’t really know what Weaves was on about. Millar, the man who built the dynasty of 6th grade with an unprecedented record of 6,891 matches without a loss - 5,345 of those coming via TKO, may have something to say about this change of attitude, though he may not get the chance with so many articles to re-write and photos to edit - when is the next Fantasy League result due out??
Movember, the itchiest and (ask any woman) most unattractive of months has drawn to a close. Many of those involved entertained the idea of heading into Movember, however this was obviously too itchy a consideration as upper lips were stripped naked at 12:01am on the first day of the Christmas month. That is of course with the exception of Michael Falk who resembled the club coach at Gordon a couple of years ago with his new “Mo” and has retained some growth below the nostrils.
There were some notable entries this Movember; Sajdeh couldn’t have looked more like someone out of Dylans kit with his growth and swagger. Kenner should have stuck with shaving his forearms, Creed was patchy, Archer looked like he could have had the number 9 on his back for the Newtown Jets in the mid 70’s, and Howitt was forced to change his patented chin scratch to a 3 fingered groom around the front Orpheus.
 Congratulations to those boys who entered for a fantastic cause and I sincerely wish some good money was raised. Millar assues the author that there will be more photos posted in the upcoming days and that you can still sponsor the boys throughout December.
Sunil Sajdeh - an early contender for the Mo award
Whilst on congratulations and praise, a huge pat on the back must surely go to Chris Archer who was named to debut in the 1st grade side to play against Parramatta this round. Unfortunately, rival and all-round bad guy, Beau Casson had done a rain dance for the 5 days leading up to the match, and subsequently it poured all Saturday and no play was achieved. To rub salt in the wound, Casson paid the Parramatta second grade captain to bat in week one so that Arch would be forced to sit in the sheds the following week as well.
Condolences to Archie, but I’m sure it won’t be long before he is reselected in the top grade.
From one bowler to another. An interesting achievement that has received little to no media attention is Ed Howitt’s 400th grade cricket dismissal. Currently sitting on 399 as of October 20 (Round 4 vs Northern Districts) Howitt requires one more to join an illustrious group. He must surely get there next time he bowls, however with the rain playing such a major factor in matches of late, that may take till Christmas. But what a present that would be.
It would be appreciated by many if someone could get a hold of Casson to inform him to cease his rain dancing so that we could actually get a game.
Missy | 
