fangman said..
Trophy update : On the weekend JJ was looking good for a very sweet 5 x 10 at Fangy's, the first being 37.85 knots. Unfortunately he then decided to be JJ Von Hidenburg and crashed and burned in Oscar winning performance. So the official speed to beat is still walking pace. ( of course JJ has not chance of getting the trophy because his Nanna chair is rubbish - but don't tell him that because he is very good entertainment when he is trying)

The chook pond doesn't count as Fangy's then? I was wondering just where the limits of Fangy's were...

The new leader and with one hand on the trophy already is JJ with an impressive 34.18 Knots. It's just a damn shame the judges were not at all impressed with his chair - it could cost him dearly ( or at least a decent bribe)

fangman said..
UPDATE: after the week's fun and games our new leader is STROPOO with a cracking 34.6 set on Thursday arvo.

He is the odds on favourite...

fangman said..
New leader - I now have my hands on my own trophy with 34.74, plus awesome chair work. Probably a good time to finish the comp. :-)

Well done Fangy! I know you would like to keep that trophy. If you add in a multiplyer for number of sessions at Fangyland you should win hands down!

nothin freaky about it the bugger is just fasssst
huge respect..well done stroppo

fangman said..
Until I can think of some reason to disqualify him, Stroppo has his hands on the trophy with a awesome 5x10 of 38.72 knots!

And well earned I think. An amazing effort yesterday

Not bad hey Ross but its a 40.60 i will blame it on your xmas party hangover

Sorry Stroppo, you are right. 40.6 knots it is. Your chair is still rubbish tho

Fangy 5x10 Trophy presentation: This is a Preliminary notice only for two reasons; The first is that I havent cleared it with the Director of Social Engagements here on the estate and the second is there may be some other reason that I don't know about.
But if all is well, I plan to have the Trophy Presentation on the weekend of 2nd or 3rd of May. It will be held at the BBQ's at Wamba Rd near the new playground at Coodanup foreshore.
Tentatively perhaps a BBQ and quiet celebration depending on weather and wind.
I have delayed the date until after the Easter Camping Store Sales in the hope that someone will come up with a brilliant Nanna chair that will trump Stroppo's.
Alternatively, a Nanna worthy bribe on the day will be enough to sway the judge! Anyone who tries to pass off their left-over Easter Eggs will be disqualified after I have tested them. Anyone who is clever enough to turn up with an ice cream cake is well in contention for the trophy,Nanna chair or not.
I will confirm details closer to the date but keep it free for the time being and hopefully if you have had your fill of Groove in the Smooth this season we will see you there.

I'm a gona crash ya party Franga

firiebob said..
I'm a gona crash ya party Franga

Way to early for Santa isnt it Firie

Happily it looks as though we might score a decent Southerly breeze for the Trophy presentation BBQ. The current forecast has it coming in fairly quickly around lunchtime. Can I have some feedback as to whether people prefer: Early lunch/ BBQ (set up Trophy winning Nanna chair/bribe judge) and Trophy presentation OR
Late afternoon beer oclock with BBQ after the sailing session?
Tell me what you think and I will organise it for the majority vote. Thanks everyone:-)
PS Bring your most comfy Nanna chair as Wazza will be fresh out having another limb sewn back on and looking for somewhere to sit down.

Windxtasy said..

fangman said..
Happily it looks as though we might score a decent Southerly breeze for the Trophy presentation BBQ. The current forecast has it coming in fairly quickly around lunchtime. Can I have some feedback as to whether people prefer: Early lunch/ BBQ (set up Trophy winning Nanna chair/bribe judge) and Trophy presentation OR
Late afternoon beer oclock with BBQ after the sailing session?
Tell me what you think and I will organise it for the majority vote. Thanks everyone:-)
PS Bring your most comfy Nanna chair as Wazza will be fresh out having another limb sewn back on and looking for somewhere to sit down.

The wind will be frontal so probably brief. The timing of the front will change between now and Sunday, so it is too early to say which BBQ time would be better, but I am sure all of us would prefer BBQ and a sail, so which ever way will allow us to do both will be great. Decide on the time for the BBQ on Saturday night when the timing of the front should be more accurate.
If wind is early - mid afternoon I would prefer BBQ after rather than before. If wind is going to be late afternoon a late lunchtime BBQ may be better given that it gets dark early these days.
Looking forward to it. I must start working on my chair...

What's with the chair idea? That's an amazing 5 x 10 Stroppo!

sboardcrazy said..
What's with the chair idea? That's an amazing 5 x 10 Stroppo!

The Nanna chair backstory sboardcrazy is this: Last year during winter it was discovered that all the Coastal crew all had secretly stashed chairs to use for rigging on wet grass. The chairs meant they didnt aggravate their piles by sitting on cold wet ground and served as a handy spot to do some crochet work when waiting for the wind.Not wanting to make fun of them because of their 'age related health issues' the Manbra boys decided that they would try to help them overcome the social stigma of their condition and we would get a Nanna chair as well. I felt it was a heartwarming gesture of solidarity in support of the more,shall we say 'compromised', sailing team team in our district. So as to not draw attention to their predicament in any way, we decided to celebrate the Nanna chair for what it is. Hence Fangy 5x10 relies on the winner having a worthy Nanna chair.

stroppo said..
Yes I have a chair and was the first. Then the manbra quilt club copied because they kept droping there neadles in the grass while they were debating on a new patten for there quilts

C'mon Stroppo you know thats not true. We dropped the sticks for controlling Elmo's arms, not our needles.