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Comment on Robbie Deans welcomes the boys at Christchurch Airport by James Fong

James Fong — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:27:17 +0000

This was no accidental meeting at Christchurch Airport!!!. Robbie Deans had heard of the legendary abilities of several members of the LCJR 14s Team and was in fact talent scouting.The word has been leaked that several members of the Team will be receiving Wallaby contract offers shortly!!!

Comment on Thanks……. they’re great kids! by catherinej

catherinej — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 01:53:35 +0000

Thank you to everyone for looking after Dom & Stephen! What a great opportunity for both! I’m sure Stephen will have lots to tell me about being an assistant ref in NZ ( I actually call it “walking the line”)!

I’ll pack down with James Fong’s suggested team any day. I’ll start training today…soooooo pleasssssssse count me in!
What a great looking team it would be (not only speaking about the backs here)
warm wishes to all
Catherine Jones

Comment on Thanks……. they’re great kids! by James Fong

James Fong — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:50:49 +0000

Thank you Lane Cove Junior Rugby Club for giving Alex F the opportunity of participating in a unforgettable Tour of NZ. This will be something that Alex will cherish all his life undoubtedly.
As this Tour comes to an end, perhaps the organising Committee might consider arranging a “Slightly past their Prime Rugby Tour” for the Parents. Paris would be nice ! A suggested Team:

Front Row: Rob Olvers & Fiona Olvers.
Hooker: Brigid Bremner ( Captain Coach)
2nd Row: Tony McGrath & Tom Roche
No 8 : Michelle McGrath
Flankers: Steve Jones (open Side) & Catherine Jones (Blind Side)
Half Back: Gary Gerstle

Five-eighth:Mike Flannery
Centres: Mike Lacinski & Eric Stammers
Wingers: Mary Vaughan & Richard Vaughan

Full Back: David Bowie

Reserves: Rest of the LCJR Parents.
Team Manager: John Bremner
Ball Boy/Oranges: James Fong

I’m available to do Bunnings BBQs any time to assist with any fund raising upon the green light being given for the tour !!!

Comment on Bay of Pigs in Central Otago by Peter Scott

Peter Scott — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 09:32:38 +0000

Well done boys and coaches.
Its 25 degrees on the Gold Coast and we all have sunburn.
See you all ack in OZ and thanks for the great time the Scotts have had with Lane Cove. We will greatly miss you.

Comment on Thanks……. they’re great kids! by Gordon Litchfield

Gordon Litchfield — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:54:03 +0000

Well done to all of you!! What a fantastic experience and thankyou for the tremendous effort of taking all the boys to NZ! We have loved the blog and it was a ritual in our house to see who could check it first. Thank you for including Simon on such a wonderful adventure! Safe trip home tomorrow,
Kate & Gordon
Looking forward to seeing you Sim at 4.50am on Monday morning

Comment on Thanks……. they’re great kids! by Karen & Frank Kimpton

Karen & Frank Kimpton — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:35:12 +0000

Hi Guys, sound like your all having the trip of a lifetime……we look forward everyday to hear what you have been upto……..loads of fun……
Have a great night tonight, your last sleep in NZ for most…..Looking forward to see you tomorrow Josh….Thanks to Lane Cove Rugby for giving Josh this opportunity!!!!
Thanks to all…
Karen & Frank Kimpton

Comment on End of Tour……. Silly Saturday by catherinej

catherinej — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 06:19:20 +0000

Wow Ziggy ..looks like you have made a HUGE impression!
So glad to hear that Dom loves to ski. Coronet Peak will be a great memory. Hope you all enjoyed the apres ski at the hangi. Jack S best of luck in Qld. We’ll see everyone back in Tantallon …but when the boys have that distant look on their faces ….we’ll understand…that their remembering fields in a land across the ditch where giants come out to play, where mountains are truly mountains, and where they spent a week of rugby/legends/humour/comradery. Best wishes to all
the rest of the Jones Family

Comment on End of Tour……. Silly Saturday by Jane Richards

Jane Richards — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 06:13:23 +0000

Looks like great fair weather skiing. Enjoy the hangi. We are all looking forward to seeing you tomorrow Tom – it’s gone so quickly. Never realized what an attraction “Po” was; although he always was my favourite tele-tubby.

Comment on Bay of Pigs in Central Otago by James Fong

James Fong — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:39:45 +0000

Well done Lane Cove U14B’s, you did a great job allowing the Dunstan High Team to win in a close match ! We know you deliberately threw the match bearing in mind the upcoming Tr-Nations matches with the All Blacks!!! You knew that a revengeful All Black Team wanting to salvage National Pride is a fearsome proposition for our Wallabies to face ! All family members of the Wallabies thank you for your consideration!
Enjoy a great day on the Ski fields today. Its been a great pleasure receiving the daily reports from the talented pen of your scribe ( its Peter Fitzsimons accompanying the tour incognito and writing anonymously, isn’t it ?) ,the terrific photos,and of course the acknowledgement of all of us of the terrific work of Team Management,Team Coaches and accompanying Parents for their organisation. Judge Rob Olvers being Head of the Discipline Committee was probably the most underworked person on Tour ( no suspensions or send homes etc that we are aware of ) !!!If there have been any hiccups on the Tour, we certainly couldn’t tell from the daily updates. Everything appears to have gone like clockwork. Well done all.

Comment on Full time………. by fiona

fiona — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:44:13 +0000

Well done all. Thanks for the stories each day, everyone at home has really enjoyed the daily update and the photos. Looking forward to welcoming you home on Sunday.