Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
By Cheffy
June 8 2012
Well it’s that time of year again!! The sight of the good ship ‘Plumptious’ rapidly coming into view is one that I know we all look forward to every year…….. The International Fat Bloke Sevens sponsored by CHP Consulting is again at Reading Abbey RFC in Caversham over the weekend of July 20-22nd 2012.
This year is our 10th Anniversary and what better way to spend a birthday than a weekend of top class rugby sevens and fun with friends new and old!!
We are hosting the largest tournament ever this year (That is to say the largest number of teams not the players combined weights!!) There will be 52 teams this time which is a massive amount of organisation and will lead to some very knackered people by the end of Saturday!!
Expect the Zider drinkers from Brizzle along with their trampoline/ladder/bouncy castle* delete as appropriate and probably the worlds largest rolling maul and plenty of beer and fruit based beverages for the ladies.
There is the return of the Chinese Takeaway on Saturday and plenty of other food available on both days.
There is a band on both Friday and Saturday night and also the ubiquitous Mr Eek and his travelling discotheque.
Our Charities this year are The Alexander Devine Childrens Hospice Service and the Matt Hampson Trust and expect to see some special guests on the Saturday.
Put the dates in the diary and we look forward to seeing you there.
Regards
Dave
The Flatulent Fairies
This year's captain of the Fairies is CreamCraicer. A message from him now follows:
Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your beers!
It’s that time of the year again! As the Premiership season nears its end its time for the proper rugby to begin. I’m delighted to be this year’s Fairies Captain but I can’t do it all on my own, I need players; any of you who have played in previous competitions will know what a cracking weekend it is and I hope to see you all again this year.
I’m also hoping for some fresh new faces; I can say from personal experience it’s a great way to meet your fellow fans and it’s how I made many of me ‘Irish’ friends
So please, anyone who is interested please send me an email on Fairies2012@hotmail.co.uk with your name (and Craic name if applicable). This will be to get a rough idea of numbers, more information will be sent out nearer the time (including a possible piss up get together so new faces can meet old)
Hope to see you all in July!
CC
Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: The Craic www.londonirish.org (IP Logged)
Date: 08/06/2012 11:04
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Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: Eek_the_Weeble (IP Logged)
Date: 08/06/2012 14:42
That e-mail no work! Is it fairies2012@hotmail.co.uk with 2 'i's in the fairies bit?
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: CreamCraicer (IP Logged)
Date: 08/06/2012 14:43
it is indeed. Apologies for the typo
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: Griff (IP Logged)
Date: 08/06/2012 14:53
Don't know what you're on about Eek it's fine... 
...O.K. it is now
...O.K. it is now
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: exileray (IP Logged)
Date: 08/06/2012 19:53
Adam, are you looking anything remotely like a fat bloke yet.
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: MammyCraicer (IP Logged)
Date: 09/06/2012 16:57
Ray, you have to be joking - he eats and I get fatter!!!!
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: Jester (IP Logged)
Date: 09/06/2012 18:28
I've got a wife like that MammyCraicer!
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: cheffy (IP Logged)
Date: 10/06/2012 18:46
I'll be there.....well you'd hope so wouldn't you??
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: CreamCraicer (IP Logged)
Date: 11/06/2012 18:04
Quote:exileray
Adam, are you looking anything remotely like a fat bloke yet.
After a weekend in a muddy Donington drinking and eating ym way through my savings I'm slowly getting there
Received two e-mails so far; from PANS and Griff
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: ray_of_the_east (IP Logged)
Date: 11/06/2012 21:38
Quote:CreamCraicerQuote:exileray
Adam, are you looking anything remotely like a fat bloke yet.
After a weekend in a muddy Donington drinking and eating ym way through my savings I'm slowly getting there
Received two e-mails so far; from PANS and Griff
email sent
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: CreamCraicer (IP Logged)
Date: 13/06/2012 20:01
Up top
7 signed up so far; keep 'em coming
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"Dare we hope? We dare. Can we hope? We can. Should we hope? We must" Andy Ripley 1947-2010
7 signed up so far; keep 'em coming
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"Dare we hope? We dare. Can we hope? We can. Should we hope? We must" Andy Ripley 1947-2010
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: CreamCraicer (IP Logged)
Date: 15/06/2012 17:22
Back Up Top.
C'mon guys we definitely going to need more than 7 people. Please spread the word to anyone who you think might be interested.
Its just over a month away!!!
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"Dare we hope? We dare. Can we hope? We can. Should we hope? We must" Andy Ripley 1947-2010
C'mon guys we definitely going to need more than 7 people. Please spread the word to anyone who you think might be interested.
Its just over a month away!!!
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"Dare we hope? We dare. Can we hope? We can. Should we hope? We must" Andy Ripley 1947-2010
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: ray_of_the_east (IP Logged)
Date: 16/06/2012 10:33
7!.......7! that's like, all of us on the field for all the time!!!!!! come on guys 
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: cheffy (IP Logged)
Date: 16/06/2012 10:46
Who are the Magnificent 7?
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: Foggy-Balla (IP Logged)
Date: 16/06/2012 11:33
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This lot!
Faugh-a-Ballagh!
"Our prayer is 'God save Ireland' and pour blessings on her name!"
Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum
This lot!
Faugh-a-Ballagh!
"Our prayer is 'God save Ireland' and pour blessings on her name!"
Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: cheffy (IP Logged)
Date: 16/06/2012 11:41
They don't look like rugby players.........oh hang on a minute neither do we!!
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: CreamCraicer (IP Logged)
Date: 21/06/2012 18:03
back up top
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: CreamCraicer (IP Logged)
Date: 21/06/2012 22:16
we're up to 14 including a couple of maybes
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: Foggy-Balla (IP Logged)
Date: 21/06/2012 22:54
That means about three by the second match...
Faugh-a-Ballagh!
"Our prayer is 'God save Ireland' and pour blessings on her name!"
Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum
Faugh-a-Ballagh!
"Our prayer is 'God save Ireland' and pour blessings on her name!"
Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: ulster tom (IP Logged)
Date: 27/06/2012 18:03
So sorry guys; I'm moving house to the 'English Riviera' that weekend so cannot unfortunately make it. 
ulster tom
FF Captain 007
Glory, Glory London Irish, Glory, Glory London Irish
ulster tom
FF Captain 007
Glory, Glory London Irish, Glory, Glory London Irish
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: cheffy (IP Logged)
Date: 27/06/2012 19:04
We have four recruits from Supermarine coming to guest for us!!
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: Foggy-Balla (IP Logged)
Date: 27/06/2012 19:51
Quote:ulster tom
So sorry guys; I'm moving house to the 'English Riviera' that weekend so cannot unfortunately make it.
ulster tom
FF Captain 007
Nooooo, not FB7s without Tom, Ulster Tom. Get a different house
Faugh-a-Ballagh!
"Our prayer is 'God save Ireland' and pour blessings on her name!"
Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: CreamCraicer (IP Logged)
Date: 08/07/2012 19:27
up top
C'mon guys we're still short on players.
Remember, the more players the less time each of us has to play...which also means more drinking time!
C'mon guys we're still short on players.
Remember, the more players the less time each of us has to play...which also means more drinking time!
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: Foggy-Balla (IP Logged)
Date: 08/07/2012 23:16
I'd reply properly if this completely useless new site didn't crash every computer I try it on.
Id have a go now bu
Faugh-a-Ballagh!
"Our prayer is 'God save Ireland' and pour blessings on her name!"
Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum
Id have a go now bu
Faugh-a-Ballagh!
"Our prayer is 'God save Ireland' and pour blessings on her name!"
Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: CreamCraicer (IP Logged)
Date: 14/07/2012 18:23
with one week to go to the big...some might say fat...event. I am delighted to announce that Mike Cousins ('Mr' Classy) as this years Fairies Captain of Vice!
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: baldstumpy (IP Logged)
Date: 15/07/2012 16:28
Not long now
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: Barney_Gumble (IP Logged)
Date: 16/07/2012 08:04
Quote:cheffy
We have four recruits from Supermarine coming to guest for us!!
Hmmmm...I think we've got 4 players from Supermarine playing for us as well...and I expect we're shorter of players than you (I think we have around 10 at the minute...).
And we're in a group where running around appears to be compulsory.....booooo.
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: Eek_the_Weeble (IP Logged)
Date: 16/07/2012 10:21
I have no intention of running around - bleddy silly idea
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: Demandred (IP Logged)
Date: 16/07/2012 18:05
Really excited about this now!
Slightly OT - as a FB7 newcomer can I ask what the general beer principle is? Should we be bringing loads of our own or is the correct etiquette to be funding Reading Abbey's bar to thank them for hosting us?
Cheers
Slightly OT - as a FB7 newcomer can I ask what the general beer principle is? Should we be bringing loads of our own or is the correct etiquette to be funding Reading Abbey's bar to thank them for hosting us?
Cheers
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: MammyCraicer (IP Logged)
Date: 16/07/2012 18:12
both!!!!!
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: Foggy-Balla (IP Logged)
Date: 16/07/2012 19:44
What time are the Fairies on? I have to travel on Saturday morning...
Faugh-a-Ballagh!
"Our prayer is 'God save Ireland' and pour blessings on her name!"
Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum
Faugh-a-Ballagh!
"Our prayer is 'God save Ireland' and pour blessings on her name!"
Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: Eek_the_Weeble (IP Logged)
Date: 17/07/2012 12:40
Beer etiquette
If bar is open then try to buy at least one or two from Abbey - and if not - be discreet.
It is quite likely you will run out of beer so it's a good principle to use the bar while it's open and save your beer for when it's shut.
If bar is open then try to buy at least one or two from Abbey - and if not - be discreet.
It is quite likely you will run out of beer so it's a good principle to use the bar while it's open and save your beer for when it's shut.
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: Robbinho (IP Logged)
Date: 17/07/2012 16:43
The only way to have enough is to have too much.
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: Foggy-Balla (IP Logged)
Date: 17/07/2012 19:39
BTW what are the tournament subs for the Fairies? Want to make sure I bring enough money to pay up & then have some BBQ/Beer vouchers left over, but not so much I fill the house with all manner of things bought from the stalls!
Faugh-a-Ballagh!
"Our prayer is 'God save Ireland' and pour blessings on her name!"
Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum
Faugh-a-Ballagh!
"Our prayer is 'God save Ireland' and pour blessings on her name!"
Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: Robbinho (IP Logged)
Date: 18/07/2012 12:53
Assume there will be the usual second hand shirt stall will there? I could probably do with off loading a few again this year.
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: Eek_the_Weeble (IP Logged)
Date: 18/07/2012 14:49
Possibly not as I'm not sure there's anyone to run it - bring stuff along and it may happen OR they may go into the bag for next year.
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: Robbinho (IP Logged)
Date: 18/07/2012 14:51
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: Foggy-Balla (IP Logged)
Date: 18/07/2012 19:25
Oh, & is there breakfast on Saturday? I'd prefer the cash to go to the Tournament/Abbey rather than The Scottish Restaurant!
Faugh-a-Ballagh!
"Our prayer is 'God save Ireland' and pour blessings on her name!"
Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum
Faugh-a-Ballagh!
"Our prayer is 'God save Ireland' and pour blessings on her name!"
Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: Eek_the_Weeble (IP Logged)
Date: 19/07/2012 12:46
Breksa available on Sturday and Sunday I believe ...
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: Sally H (IP Logged)
Date: 19/07/2012 13:06
As long as I can have a crash course in running the shirt stall, I am happy to help out. I am bringing a load of shirts with me as well.
Peterborough Quin!! - Now with a little bit of London Irish thrown in !!!
Peterborough Quin!! - Now with a little bit of London Irish thrown in !!!
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: Eek_the_Weeble (IP Logged)
Date: 19/07/2012 14:58
I think the Cheffys have the bulk of what we have as stock (left over from last year) so brilliant - essentially you sit by some shirts and sell 'em - people give you stuff for free and you sell that too.
It all goes to charidee - but we don't like to talk about it ...
It all goes to charidee - but we don't like to talk about it ...
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: Barney_Gumble (IP Logged)
Date: 19/07/2012 15:53
I'll try to remember to bring one I've got down - an old ref's shirt (Possible Ash's? He's an Old Ref....) from something like the powergen Cup - Sat in my wardrobe somewhere if I can find it.
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: Eek_the_Weeble (IP Logged)
Date: 20/07/2012 11:09
Tent erected (ooh er!) last night - paracetamol bought - children informed not to look at daddy for a week - I think I'm ready
Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: Y Drenewydd (IP Logged)
Date: 21/07/2012 05:14
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Re: Fatblokes International Rugby Sevens 2012
Posted by: Demandred (IP Logged)
Date: 22/07/2012 12:28
Just home - cracking weekend!
Many, many thanks to Cheffy for organising, all the Bristol Gorillas loved their debut appearance.
Thanks as well to Tries For Pies, Arabian Knights and Leeds Lardies - all thoroughly nice guys who it was a pleasure to play against.
Many, many thanks to Cheffy for organising, all the Bristol Gorillas loved their debut appearance.
Thanks as well to Tries For Pies, Arabian Knights and Leeds Lardies - all thoroughly nice guys who it was a pleasure to play against.
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