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03 Jun 08	No sooner than I mention the fact that the team snaffled six catches at RLC do we conspire to put down the same number at Box Hill School against Mickleham. A great game was had in an excellent setting against a side selected from just residents of Mickleham village. It went to the wire with Mickleham needing six to win off the final ball of the game, which was just too much. Arguably a fair result for both sides with further competition eagerly anticipated as is any future visit to the Running Horses.	3rd Umpire

27 May 08	The outdoor season for the XI started kindly with a win at RLC. Jack Frost XI managed to snaffle six catches in the course of RLC's innings all to different players, which in itself was quite unusual, but also all bowlers used by the skipper took a wicket. Norman Gray picked up the most wickets including removing the RLC skipper with a superb caught and bowled effort.	3rd Umpire

04 July 06	Dear Sir, I was driving through the small hamlet of Whitchurch last Sunday when I came across two teams of marauding cricketer’s occupying the road in front of me. I stopped and got out only to be told that I should wait and watch a spectacle of tradition unfold before me in the form of a “Boat Race”! How quintessentially English – a boat race yet no boat – whatever next! Well, two teams, each man standing opposite his “opposite number”, each with two halves of ale on the floor in front of him were poised, ready to start a drinking race. It started with the opposing “skippers” – (by this time I realise that in years gone by, the two sports of sailing and cricket must now have been inextricably linked) – drinking their “halves” as quickly as possibly, without “spillage”, and then placing their upended glass on their head at which point the “tapper” signals to the next man in the line/team to do the same. It goes all the way down the line – in this case 6 members in each team – until it reaches the man at the end – the “Anchor Man”. It is his responsibility to drink a whole pint in double quick time after which the reaction is set backwards back down the line, so those who have gone before can do the same again, with their second “halves” this time. The race culminates with the last man – in this case the “skippers” having finished his beer and whoever finishes first wins! (Whitchurch won by a mouthful at most this year although they appeared to have a little more “spillage” than Jack Frost so whilst the result went Whitchurch’s way the match was even! Suffice to say it was an enjoyable thing to watch and whilst my wife didn’t believe me when I told her the reason for my late return, I shall not hesitate to return next year, perhaps volunteering my services as a “tapper”! Thanks for entertaining me!

30 June 06	Many thanks for turning out yesterday and congrats for some fine performances that meant we captured a Lord's trophy for the first time in Jack Frost history? Seeing as I am bored and it is Friday a short player by player summary from the boundary………Ghost written of course…. Khawar 'Boycott - it's easy from the stands' Saleem: Middle of the innings partnership with Neil worked well. Gave ample advice when required and also when not required. Competitive edge simmered away and occasionally boiled over. Highlight of the day was giving Ali a cracking bruise with a beautifully guided on drive…"Well, Ali is a big unit….." Andy 'WAG before teammates' Klimcke Batting and Bowling performance was up to usual excellent standard but extra effort noted, could this be the 'WAG' factor (note: make sure WAG is invited to future events). Disappeared soon after the game finished no doubt to explain the LBW rule to the WAG before lights out…..greatest contribution was team bat with lovely ribbed grip 'for extra sensation and pleasure' Neil 'I hate Aussies (and Old Ruts) unless they're women' Bates Keeping was superb as usual and then fielded like a demon. Batting good but Catch 22 Ginger Boy probed (and hit) that Off stump too much in the final match. Needs to eat less post match…Maturing nicely although Aussie moaner on opposition brought out that British Bulldog spirit in final game…. Ali 'I got a shiner on my back this morning' Crowhurst Bowled more dot balls then anyone else and run out from short leg was a joy to watch. Mature batting style and played for the team but tarnished record when trying to take the captain out when batting, however, should have a nicely maturing bruise on back as memento (ha ha). Great organisation, someone should make him Club Secretary. Ian 'Glass fingers, oooh should my finger be that shape' Milton Experience showed in quality batting and bowling performance. Extravagant ploy to avoid paying match fee by slamming finger into surface and getting whisked away to hospital. Noted that we had our best game when he departed as Foxy stepped up to the plate. Broken fingernail should be okay in a couple of weeks….but good for a couple of days off work. (If you ask me he should have caught it - Ed) Foxy 'that ones got snow on it' Fowler Surprise package of the tournament. Highest batting partnership with Aims in final game added to superb bowling performances filled with wickets and moon balls which occasionally hit the roof before pitching. Attempted to copy Milts ploy of finger injury but was told to stop crying and cough up……. Aims 'Florence Nightingale' Saleem Batted well but run out 372 times….played great supporting role to Foxy in highest batting partnership. 'The ball kept singing the wrong way' excuse for wides down leg side was balanced by superb wicket taking deliveries and chin music to startled batsmen. Showed tender side when falling for Milts' cunning broken finger ploy ushering him to the local hospital (which had no A+E !!) James ' I just can't help it the voices keep telling me to go big' Billington Bowled straight and well but beneath those glasses lurks a big bruiser waiting to get out….ignored all logical thought and instructions as the big horns came out every couple of balls….fielded superbly in the nasty 'square cut in the face or balls' position…. Dom 'The Supporter' Bryan Cheered the lads on from the gallery but realised that impact was negated by 'WAG' factor so left before end. Great Froster! Have a great weekend…. Khawar	Khawar Saleem

29 April 06	Dear Sir, It would appear that our first outdoor fixture on UK soil for 2006 has been sabotaged! The pub we normally meet at for a pre match libation has been closed for refurbishment!!!!!! (Did they know we were coming – obviously not?!!!) Clearly the pub in question, which shall remain nameless, does not understand or appreciate our unofficial club motto – “Comissatores neque pilarii” Fortunately the Match Manager, a wily old campaigner of Jack Frost XI, aided by the sharp eyes of a newly qualified member who has thankfully already grasped the importance of such pre match libations, spotted this fact during a “drive by” last week so the Match Manager was able to deal with it! So disaster was averted as they have found a different public house for lunch! We shall meet at The Auberge at The Plough in Cobham – just a mile or two up the road. Therefore I am pleased to report that the game can go on! Please post my remarks on the Jack Frost XI website - this email should act as a deterrent to any other publicans, of whom there are some in our ranks, and should ensure such folly does not occur again! Regards, A concerned and thirsty member

28 March 06	Golf Society meeting is on 28th April 2006 at West Hill Golf Club, please let Andy Klimcke know if you're playing as soon as possible. Will the Hon Secretary be fit to defend the Lipop Trophy following his recent operation?	3rd Umpire

28 March 06	Website has been updated to reflect 2006 season fixtures, if you notice errors please send an email to the 3rd umpire	3rd Umpire

6 March 06	Jack Frost XI extended the season this year in fine style, attending the ice cricket tournament on Lake Harku, Tallinn, Estonia this weekend, which was won by Chelsea Arts Club......... It is anticipated that the tour report will be available in due course. Meanwhile, here is a link to a video clip of the tournament courtesy of Reuters - www	A tourist

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