Present: MS MM (meeting only) CM, FB, CC, PL, JG(2,) MC, PF, DF, DGM, AW, MD, JG(1), TM

Apologies BR warm weather training. Others not there.

Results:   Singles competition

DOD Rabbi 26pts

DDOD Brains 27pts

Third: Kwok, Crocs 36pts

Second: Ming, 2Beers 37pts

Winner: Monty 38pts Joins 2Beers and Laird as leading Mohg

Note handicaps will be adjusted by Brains.

Twos: At the 8^th Ming now can take his wife out.

Finance: Geezer cards £3.60 Abuse £3.00. Money with the Laird.

Minutes: of the last meeting. Not approved. The Laird advised the meeting that last week there had been a toast that had not been recorded. At this stage the stand in scribe suggested the Competitions Sec take the minutes. His colourful language earned him a 20p fine and a reprimand from Gemma of bar staff fame who was within hearing distance.

Toasts: A very warm welcome back to Shagpile who very generously donated golf balls to all the winners. In fact, to everyone who was there. Good old Shaggers was the toast.

A further toast was proposed to Newcastle FC.

Toasts to successful golfers Seamus Power at the Bermuda championship and Jorden Smith at the Portugal masters.

AOB: Members were reminded by the Laird that from I/11Hogwheels and mats were required.

Reminder for the awesome eight going to Rothbury Friday 4^th November.

Meeting closed at 12.59

Present: MS BR (meeting only) CM FB CC PL JG(2) MC LW PF DF DGM GW

Apologies JG(1) warm weather training. Others not there.

Results:   Singles competition

DOD Straggler 23pts

DDOD Matador 29pts

Second: Monty 37pts

Winner: Laird 40pts Joins 2Beers as leading Mohg

Note handicaps will be adjusted by Brains once he finishes his jollies.

Twos: At the 8^th Rabbi and 17^th Laird

Finance: Geezer cards not available????? Abuse £3.30

Minutes: of the last meeting approved.

Matters arising: Ming had not received his winnings from last week. Could not take Mrs Ming out for a celebration meal. Since rectified.

Toasts: A very warm welcome back to our chairman.

Many thanks were offered to Two Beers for his sterling work as stand in Chairman.

Rory McIlroy for his victory and returning to be world’s number one.

Last week’s Seniors winners: Crocs,Geezer, Kwouk,Laird.

AOB: Reminder Mohgs start time changes to 9.00 on Monday 5^th December.

Mohgs winter rules. If a ball is lost under leaves and agreed by partners free drop may be taken.

Reminder for the awesome eight going to Rothbury Friday 4^th November.

Meeting closed at 12.54

Present DGM DF JG(1) CM MS TM BR AW MD JG(2) MC Golf only PL GW CC

Apologies   The rest.

Results   DOD 2Beers 23pts

                DDOD Rabbi 28pts

Second Laird Brains Ming 36pts

Winner for the second week running and now leading the winter league GEEZER.

Twos At the 17^th Laird and the runaway leader of the twos Crocs.

Finance Geezer cards £3.60 Abuse £4.20

Minutes of the last meeting approved.

Matters arising. Thanks to Herbie for organising a successful day at South Moor.

Toasts Last week’s seniors competition second Crocs, Laird, Brains and Kwok

England Rugby League team for their emphatic victory over Samoa.

RIP Robbie Coltrane.

AOB Geezer came up with an interesting idea of negotiating swaps on Geezercards .This was soundly rejected by the Laird.

Herbie observed the first prototype executive propelling pencil golf tee shaped made by Crocs. Unfortunately, it did not propel and cries of back to the drawing board were heard.

Having closed the meeting, the stand-in Chairman reopped it to propose a toast to David Clark who with the clubs Captain won the NE/NW pro-am in Italy.

A further announcement was made by Laird who declared himself clear of COVID this morning. At which stage various members moved places to avoid him.

Meeting eventually closed at about 12.59.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- DF, PF, PB, TM, LW, PL, MD, CM, JG2, CC, BR, DGM, MS, JG1, GW

Two Beers assumed the mantle of Chairman, it fits so well.

A field of 15 today, so the competition was best 2 from 3.  

Competition Results;

The esteemed Competition Secretary announced the results.

Two twos today;

Matador at the 14^th and Crocs at the 17^th, both receive £1.50.

Duffers of the Day were Herbie, Two Beers and Ming with 65 points.

DDoTD with 66 points were The Cardinal, The Laird and Kwok.

Runners up with 73 points were Monty, Crocs and Davo.

Winners and Champions for the week were The Geezer, Rabbi and Johnnie with an outstanding 81 points. They received £5 each deservedly. The Geezer is on a roll!

Obviously, handicaps will be adjusted accordingly.

Geezer Cards raised £4.80

Swears raised £6.00 (good to see The Geezer maintaining his contributions)

Toasts

The Geezer for winning the Seniors Comp last Wednesday, even if it was with a non-MOHG.

Toon for scoring 9 goals in 2 games!

Jon Rahm for winning the Spanish Open at a canter.

Last week’s minutes were accepted, with the amendment that Biggles’ operation was on his jaw not cheek. The scribe of the day offered profuse apologies.

Apart from that Herbie declared the minutes magnificent!

Matters Arising

No matters arising.

AOB

Herbie announced the arrangements for the Awesome Eight going to South Moor on Friday. First tee is 10.24, bacon butties and coffee available before.

He is also trying to reorganise the trip to Rothbury.

The Laird pointed out that he had been contacted by the Chair who is still COVID positive and has had to rearrange his hospital appointment. The meeting wished him a speedy recovery, especially Two Beers!

Two Beers reported that the Monday morning booking arrangements were raised at last Thursday’s AGM from the floor. The Board responded by saying that the matter had been considered and they were not inclined to change the current arrangements.

Herbie observed that we should continue to support the club when possible.

Crocs has had the Quaich suitably engraved and it is now in the proud possession of Ming.

The Scribe will be absent for the next few weeks, it was agreed that a suitable stand in would be found each week.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 12.50

Present DGM MD DF MS JG (1) JG (2) BW TM PL CC GW

Apologies Chairman with Covid. Crocs in the Alfred Dunhill.  Cardinal apparently got a better offer to play golf at 12.50.

And all others not there.

Results.  The competitions secretary read out the results for today’s

 singles competition where no two’s were achieved.

DOD Brains 24pts

DDOD Monty Laird 27pts

Runner Up Wellen 38pts

Winners  Matador Davo Herbie 39pts.

It was noted that this week financially it was better to come second !!!!!!

Geezer cards £2.80 Swears £3.40 Twos £2.20 Total £8.40 with the Laird.

Toasts:  Charlie Hull winning LPGA in US. An attempt by Ming to toast the Toon’s away win was met without much enthusiasm.

Comp Sec outlined confirmation that our time slot would move to 9.00 to 9.30 from Monday 5^th December and revert to existing time on Monday 13^th February. He was thanked by the acting stand in Chairman most profusely.

The Rabbi indicated the Biggles operation on this throat had gone well but there was still a lot of exercises to take place to improve it.

Herbie outlined the Top Summer Mohg being Two Beers with 6 wins

Closely followed with 5 by Monty Laird and Crocs.

King of the two’s was Crocs with 5. A spread sheet will follow.

Rothbury was cancelled due to the weather but would be replayed. The £22 cost would be appreciated by Herbie if you have not paid,

Reminder Southmoor Friday 14^th October tee times 10.28 and 10.32 cost £20.

The meeting was swiftly brought to an end at 12.45

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.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present:- DF, PL(Golf only), CM, JG1, MS, TM, JG2, GW, PB, CC, BR(meeting only), AW, LW, DGM, MD,

Two Beers stepped into the now accustomed role of stand in Chair.

Singles today with a field of 14.

Competition Results;

The esteemed Competition Secretary announced the results

No twos today so £2.80 to the Emperor’s coffers.

Duffer of the Day with 25 points was Two Beers.

DDoTD with 30 points was Brains although he played fewer holes.

In third place and receiving £1 each with 38 points were The Geezer and The Laird.

In second place with an excellent score of 40 points was Crocs and he pocketed £4

However, back to back winner with a majestic 46 points was the Cardinal and he walked away with £8.

In his post match interview he paid tribute to his putting guru, The Geezer, who had set him on the right path!

Geezer Cards gleaned £3.60

Swears £4.10

Last week’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

Herbie confirmed the arrangements for the away day at Rothbury on 30 September. He has booked 3 tee times and todate 6 MOHGS have confirmed. He has paid £22 for each of those six so they are committed (or should be!!)

Toasts

All injured/unavailable MOHGS and hope some or all will make a reappearance soon. Namely Winscale, Falcon, Jockstrap,Shotgun, Kwok, Biggles, Shagpile, Soapy and The Emperor.

Rory McIlroy for winning the Tour Championship yesterday.

England cricket team for beating South Africa soundly

AOB

Herbie regaled the meeting of a special shot out of the ditch at the ninth hole today, Davo emulating Jean Van der Veld!

The Cardinal suggested the summer jamboree should take place on 12 September after the Chairman’s Quaich comp. It was agreed to have sandwich and pint on the funds. Please let The Cardinal know by 9 September how many will be partaking of said hospitality so that caterers can cater.

The Scribe has been presented with another Executive Pen thanks to Crocs again. He will take greater care of this one!

The meeting closed at 12.50 pm

Apologies for next week from, PB and DF.