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Post by Admin on Sept 1, 2011 11:29:29 GMT 1
It was fantastic to meet some more members for the first time at the kennels today and to see so many owners and greyhounds go out for the walk. The Sun even made a surprise appearance after some early rain clouds so made for a lovely walk in the Countryside with all members looking as if they enjoyed it just as much as the dogs! |
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Post by Admin on Sept 1, 2011 11:31:30 GMT 1
Hello all, I have set up a private premier league fantasy football league if anyone is interested in joining it. Prizes will be up for grabs but are yet to be confirmed, but by posting this now, it gives people time to scour through the listings and select their team. Register a team at fantasy.premierleague.com it's free to do and once your set up and picked your team, click on the join league option and enter code 649680-167667. You have £100m to spend on 2 x Goalkeepers 5 x Defenders 5 x Midfielders and 3 x Strikers with up to 3 players from one club. Week by week you can change your starting XI and if you have any suspensions/injuries then transfers can be made within your budget. Players values fluctuate during the season depending on performance. Hopefully we will get some good numbers involved. All the best Steve |
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Post by Admin on Sept 1, 2011 12:01:12 GMT 1
What a fantastic day at the kennels today for everybody who visited. A big thank you to Steve Meikle who very genorously brought everything he needed with him to the kennels to cook bacon rolls and hot dogs for everybody as a lovely surprise. When it comes to barbeques this man doesn't mess around, he even remembered the paper plates and napkins!!! You done a fantastic job Steve and it was great to see so many owners socialising at the kennels, enjoying the BBQ and the sunshine!  |
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Post by Admin on Sept 1, 2011 12:03:21 GMT 1
Hi, We visited Jim's for the first time today to see Swift Ribena and her pups, when we arrived Jim was at the vets but on his way back, so we was greeted by Jim's wife, Scott, Steve, and Dave, plus some other owners, all was so friendly and gave us a lovely welcome. Scott and Steve took us to see Ribena and the pups, both were perfect hosts, Steve even going down the other side if the pen to let us see them run, they looked brilliant. Then we were taken to have something off the barbecue that Jim's wife was running and a nice cup of coffee, whilst we were being fed and watered Jim arrived back from the vets, to give us another warm welcome, and spending all time we wanted looking at the pups and being the perfect host. Thanks to everyone today, for the warm and friendly welcome, everybody showed us, we really enjoyed our visit to the kennels , and could not wish to be attached to a better kennel. Thank You.  |
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Post by Admin on Sept 1, 2011 12:05:23 GMT 1
thanks once again steve for another great bbq and also to tony. it was a good laugh again today mind you i wasnt laughing when graham ate the last burger! chubbs i will look at you in a different light after today playing that trick on me them bloomin eggs will be the death of me! im sure the other kennels dont enjoy there visits like we do makes you realize how lucky we are. sundays wouldnt be the same without it! |
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Post by Admin on Sept 1, 2011 12:06:45 GMT 1
Agree with the above comments . It was a fab day once again its like one big family meeting up. Diana i just couldnt resist it. ;D Chubbs |
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Post by Admin on Sept 1, 2011 12:10:06 GMT 1
Hi All Im now retired after working for Royal Mail for 40 years. I like most sports Horse Racing, Greyhound Racing, Athletics Had dogs many years ago running around Southend fawn bitch called Compsey Ivy and a black dog called Merrivale Suiti sadly both passed away many years ago. I decided to get back into greyhound racing as syndicates is a least expensive way for me as i couldnt afford to own a greyhound outright. I have met some wonderful people at the track and kennels and hopefully met some of the new members soon. Roger |
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Post by Admin on Sept 1, 2011 12:11:27 GMT 1
me and family had really nice day at kennel on sunday,we was welcomed by everybody even though we had met most for the first time,it was a lovely weather and walking trump was a real pleasure. thanks to everyone and look forward to meeting you again soon pete |
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Post by Admin on Sept 1, 2011 12:18:29 GMT 1
Happy Hector [Droopy's Hector], waiting for his treats...  |
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Post by Admin on Sept 1, 2011 12:20:10 GMT 1
Steve, It was great to see you and your family at the kennels today. It was also fascinating to hear how you became an owner of retired greyhounds and hope you enjoy the ownership of a racing greyhound just as much. Your childrens knowledge of greyhounds is astonishing for their age and great to see them taking a real interest in all the kennel dogs. |
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Post by Admin on Sept 1, 2011 12:20:54 GMT 1
Thats a great photo of Steve and he's BBQ going! These syndicates have provided me with some wonderful memories on the track and off the track at the kennels on a Sunday. Today was another really great day! |
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Post by Admin on Sept 1, 2011 12:22:08 GMT 1
Many thanks Steve It was a glorious day yesterday and you did a wonderful job supplying the food and doing a great job cooking. Im thinking of entering you for Masterchef ;D Chubbs. Great to see so many owners there too. |
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Post by Admin on Sept 1, 2011 12:33:09 GMT 1
Yes it was a loverly day down at the kennels, big thanks Steve for a great bacon buttie and the hotdog was to die for. Would also like to thank Scott for taking some wonderful photos of our dogs and had the pleasure of having our photo taken with Bowser and the trophy. A great day but it was a little on the warm side. |
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Post by Admin on Sept 1, 2011 12:33:53 GMT 1
Many thanks to all at the kennels for, once again, a brilliant morning. Great to meet up with everyone again and to meet members new to us. Big thanks for the BBQ. Hoping Jim, Kelly and family have a brilliant holiday in sunny Spain. |
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Post by Admin on Sept 1, 2011 12:34:52 GMT 1
Really pleased you had a great day Steve, you've certainly got a great litter. As you said, if you'd have visiting earlier you would have kept them all! I really enjoy my sunday kennel visits. Great to see Archy and Rosie again and nice to meet Freddie. Of course the usual gang was there  (Roger, Dave, Alan, Scott and Graham) Just glad I didn't have to do the cooking this week, but Jemma did a great job, thank you. |
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Post by Admin on Sept 1, 2011 12:36:04 GMT 1
It did seem strange not being at the kennels this week and missed not seeing you all. Missed the dogs very much but will be there this sunday to see them all. Hi Diana your eggs are safe for now and i am glad you enjoyed your Sunday. Glad DJ and Bomber are ok after there runs on Friday, a real shame about the 6 dog in DJs race. How grateful i am everytime our dogs come off the track sound. |
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Post by Admin on Dec 14, 2011 11:44:58 GMT 1
It was an awesome run from our boy. As Steve said virtually tailed off for 6 bends and then the turn of foot he showed was out of this world. It brought back memories of Scurlogue Champ. The boy has been involved in a triple dead heat at Romford.Won the rematch,broke the track record at Sittingbourne but for me last night caps everything off. The boy made his debut way back in March 2010 and being his home track i must admit for a very personal reason i wanted this more than anything and D J has brought a dream come true for me. Last nights performance will live in my memory forever and I will never forget Droopys Djokovic. Chubbs P.S I would like to thank Scott and Diana for there kind gift. Also my apologies to everyone for being very tearful after D Js win |
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Post by Admin on Dec 14, 2011 11:49:40 GMT 1
GET IN THERE!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely stuff dreams are made of, 20/1, no-one giving him a chance and he pulls that performance out of the bag. Looked like it was going to be carnage at the first bend but he rode a bump well, saw a gap and went for it. Pure guts and bravery sums this dog up, the elation on the faces of those in attendance was fantastic, massive lump in my throat. Well done to team Daly for turning him out so well, looked stunning and built like a brick sh*thouse! Some big name exits tonight too! No matter what happens Saturday I will be so proud of his effort, and he will be running on Derby night, be it in the Grand Final or the Consolation Trophy. He is the type of dog to appreciate quick runs which is a great advantage. Full of beans after the race, wanted to go again! Dreams can come true! |
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Post by Admin on Dec 14, 2011 11:51:16 GMT 1
well done for droopys hectors efforts in the E.A Derby this year, done himself and the whole kennel proud!! its ashame he has missed out on the final but he is safe and sound which is the main thing. Well done to Jim , kelly , chubbs , rodd and everyone else involved in what has been a fantastic last few weeks with lil H's journey through the competition. hope to see you all again soon!!! |
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Post by Admin on Dec 14, 2011 11:52:48 GMT 1
Donald's win secures the Greyhound Dreamscene Team in the second tier of the Premier League Competition. |
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(Roger, Dave, Alan, Scott and Graham)