Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- DF, CM, JG1, PB, CC, BR, DGM, BD, MS, JG2, TM, MM (meeting only)

Two Beers stepped into the now familiar role as meeting Chairman!

He welcomed Shagpile to the throng.

Singles today with a field of 11.  

Competition Results;

The esteemed Competition Secretary announced the results.

No twos today so £2.20 to the Emperor’s coffers.

Duffer of the Day was Monty with 28 points.

DDoTD with 29 points was The Geezer, who would have received a two shot uplift but for a birdie on the last hole!!

Runner up and receiving £3 with 36 points was The Cardinal, the putting stroke is holding up well and in thanks he bought The Geezer a pint!

Winners and Champions for the week were Two Beers and The Laird with 38 points and pocketing £4 each.

Obviously, handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

Toasts

The Laird was in a playful mood and proposed a toast to the successful Home Nations teams. Namely Scotland, there was muted support for the toast.

Herbie proposed a toast to the GB Rowing 8 who won the gold medal at the World Championships. He appeared to have more support for that toast.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

No matters arising.

AOB

The Laird wished to share a vision of remarkable prowess. Last Wednesday, a MOGHS member stunned those playing with him by walking on water at the 17^th. Well done Brains, only one other person has achieved that skill!

The Laird is about to negotiate tee times for winter period with the management. He is proposing times for MOHGS at 9.00 to 9.30 am. All supported the suggestion.

Herbie announced that the October away day would be on 14^th October at either Boldon or South Moor. Those wishing to attend please let Herbie know asap.

Herbie reminded the Rothbury Ramblers that the tee time on Friday 30^th was 10.30 and suggested meeting at 9.30 so that bacon sandwiches could be enjoyed at leisure.

Herbie then went on a ramble of his own about MOHGS members playing with Ladies last Friday and that they should be playing in skirts and off the red tees in future, I lost the will to record further ramblings.

He also reminded all the hoarders that paper £20 and £50 notes cease to be legal tender on Friday! All those with a stash should act without delay.

The Laird announced that the Chairmans Quaich had indeed been played for on 12 September and that the winner was Ming. The Quaich made an appearance and the Chairman of the day presented Ming with the drinking vessel. Ming was offered a few moments to make an acceptance speech, which he did with humility. He appeared ‘overcome with emotion’ (Bob Stokoe 1973)

Crocs then grabbed the Quaich back on the pretence of getting it engraved!

There being no further business the meeting closed at 12.50

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – DF, PL, DGM, CM, JG2, BR, MS, JG1(partial), GW,

Two Beers was in the Chair, and Herbie acted as scribe. Both were warmly thanked (well could have been)

Competition Results;

The Competition Secretary announced the results of the team of three competition.

Only one 2 today, Rabbi somewhere, although surprisingly it was not described in great detail.

Duffers of the Day with 69 points were Laid and Herbie who attempted to get an extra allowance as Brains had to leave the course in a hurry, but to no avail.

Runners up with 81 points were Rabbi, Emperor and El Matador

But winners and champion golfers of the week with 84 points were Crocs, 2Beers, and Monty

Handicaps will be adjusted accordingly. For winners and DoD.

Geezer Cards gleaned £1.60

Swears £2.30, bring back the Geezer.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None.

Toasts

King Charles, Bob McIntyre for winning the Italian open and Son of Spurs for his hattrick as a sub.

AOB

The Rabbi brought us up to date on the progress of Biggles and waxed lyrical on his face timing with his granddaughter. Was there a tear in his eye?

It was noted that a group did not follow the correct timing for a minutes silence and the Tower has been informed.

The meeting closed at 12.31

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- DF, PL, CM, JG1, GW, PB, CC, BR, AW, DGM, PF, BD, FB.

MS joined the throng for the meeting. TM and MC were in two camps today but still managed to down a free drink!!

It was nice to welcome the Chair into his accustomed role.

Singles today with a field of 13. Before we started the Competition Secretary invited the MOHGS to stand and contemplate/remember the late Queen Elizabeth II.

He did announce that today’s competition would be played for the Chairman’s Quaich (more of that later) and that there would be no Geezer Cards as the GC monitor had forgotten them. Instead, there would be a levy of 20p on each participant.

After the competition and prior to the meeting the Chairman, quite appropriately proposed a toast to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Competition Results;

The esteemed Competition Secretary announced the results.

However, he clarified that today was not Chairman’s Quaich Day, after much consideration it would have to be re-arranged. Suspicion was voiced that the Quaich was lost/mislaid, however this fell on deaf ears! (many of which were in evidence)

No twos today so £2.60 to the Emperor’s coffers.

Duffer of the Day was Brains.

DDoTD with 28 points was Winker

In third place and receiving £2 with 36 points was Crocs,

Runner-up receiving £3 with 38 points was Wellen. (Good to see you again Wellen)

Winner and Champion for the week was Ming with a very acceptable 39 points and pocketing £7.

Unfortunately I did not record the swears money, but The Emperor did!

Toasts

The MOHGS stood as one to toast our King Charles III.

Toasts were also proffered to England Cricket for beating South Africa and taking the series. Also to Shane Lowry for winning the BMW PGA Championship.

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

No matters arising.

AOB

It was suggested that the Chairman should sit in the middle of the meeting so that all could hear his dulcet tones. The Chairman’s response was muted to say the least. I think he said words to the effect that he would sit where he liked!!

The Rabbi asked if MOHGS would be playing next Monday, the day of the late Queen’s funeral.

PB, PL, AW, said that they would not be playing. The Laird counted that 7 MOHS here today would be playing. Any others wanting to play must let the Laird know by Wednesday 6pm so that he can adjust the tee bookings.

The Rabbi gave an update on Biggles’ progress. He is to have another operation at the RVI and will be travelling down this week to ready himself for surgery.

Kwok suggested that in view of hyperinflation across the country, MOGHS should increase the kitty money to £2. The proposal was roundly voted down. He was advised to return with a fully costed version of the budget.

The meeting closed at 12.50 pm

The sandwiches were ordered for 1pm so the Financial Guru bravely announce that another drink at the bar would be paid for from his tin. This was received by rapturous applause. (are you taking note Kwok?) Prompting the Chairman to announce that the Financial Director was the best the MOHGS have ever had! Like a rapier through the heart of the Scribe.

The sandwiches duly arrived and were quickly devoured. The Chairman then thanked the Scribe for organising. The damage had already been done.

10 hardy Mohgs met on Monday for the weekly game. Then out of the gloom on his chariot appeared The Emperor like Lazarus making it 11 for a singles game.

Results. DDOD Matador 25pts   DODStraggler 23 pts

Second Herbie 40 pts Winner Geezer with, as he regaled us, a magnificent 41pts.

Twos. Emperor on the 14^th with his driver!!!!

Toasts Bertie for the abuse he took during the round from the Chairman but still brought him a beer after. Said Chair promised to do better next week. Is that a pig flying by?

Monty for his win with 47 points last Wednesday in the Seniors 4bbb.

Finance. Geezer cards £3.00 Abuse £4.70

AOB. DGM raised the subject of the wrong Jonnie being DOD on 29^th

The subject of the Chairman owing fees from 22^nd was raised but he strongly rejected this as he completed only one hole was near deaths door and had no chance of winning. He was supported by the Geezer so the matter was dropped amicably.

The Chairmans Quaich was raised and FB  BR  GW  TM and MC wish to be added to the list partaking of refreshments. Whoever has the Quaich can they please ensure they bring it along.

Update on Biggles who is now back in Elgin. He is having concentrated physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and intense speech training. He is due an op in the RVI on 30/9 on his throat and the group wished him well.

Finally, the Chairman raised the subject of notification if unavailable. He wanted it noted that he had done just that on previous occasions. So there!!!

Meeting closed 12.46.