CONNECTICUT
GREY
RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
~ est. 1979 ~
Mountain Mist Outdoor Center
Meriden, Connecticut
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~ est. 1979 ~
Mountain Mist Outdoor Center
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The Hourglass October 13, 1999 A Publication of the Connecticut Grey Rugby Football Club "What was the best thing before sliced bread?" GREYS BOUNCED BY BERKSHIRE On Saturday, September 25th, the Greys traveled to Berkshire in what has become a "home-field winner" series. We generally spank them here and they return the favor there. Well, this fall is no exception as the Greys just got stomped 34-12. What should have tipped the Grey off that this was not going to be a good day was the appearance of a full Berkshire side one hour before kickoff. The Grey thought the game was to start at 2:00 but Berkshire had it at 1:00. So, not only were we technically "late," they were well prepared for the match. And, things just went downhill from there. Details of the game are sketchy at this time and there is no (validated) information on the specifics of scores by period or who tallied the points for the Grey. This is the price you pay for playing on the NIKE circuit. Man-of-the-Match was awarded to Joe Bordieri - who also won the "our favorite little guy" and "most intelligent Italian." MONTCLAIR EKES IT OUT IN THIRD PERIOD On Saturday, October 2nd, the Grey hosted Montclair Old Boys for a first-ever match with the team from northern New Jersey (which is also one of the other 15 teams that Guzzio plays for). Thanks to Mike Guzzio for setting this one up. One seems to wonder just how many guys some of these other clubs actually have as every home game has the Greys providing larger and larger numbers of our players to the opposition to fill out their 15. In this game, we supplied at least 4 and possibly 5 guys during some of the periods - Guz opted to play the entire game with Montclair as did Darryl Garrison (looks good at prop) since they played for Montclair at one time. Even with the loss of some of our more experienced players, we still managed to make it a close game. The first period ended a scoreless draw and found the Grey pretty much camped out in the Montclair end of the field. The Grey, once again, had several opportunities to score but just couldn't close the deal. The scoring began with a penalty kick by Montclair late into the second period but this was matched by a penalty kick by Don Brancard to knot the score at 3 apiece. And, once again, the game is decided by a late score in the final period. Unfortunately, it was not the Greys who scored. Montclair moved a few players around in the later periods which resulted in some pretty good backs that passed well and ran right through our lines. Some very good tackling by Brancard and Bordieri kept them from scoring but after numerous attempts, Montclair was successful in putting one down. Pity to lose this one since the Grey really played well and most of the game was in the Montclair side of the field - just couldn't get it together to place one down. The final score was Montclair 8 Grey 3. Man-of-the-Match was awarded to Don Brancard. NEXT GAME - BOSTON Really, this isn't a joke this time - or at least, not yet! The game for this upcoming weekend - October 16th - is scheduled for Boston - some location yet to be determined which is just one of those little items that makes me think this game won't come off. Please contact Jim Facey to let him know of your availability and Dean Jorgensen for directions. Directions, once determined, may appear on the web site so keep checking that for updates (like the game cancellation notice on Saturday morning). NOTE: Game time is 12:00 and the location will be somewhere in the town of Somerville that is just north of Boston. Please let Facey know if you will be there - we need to send up a strong team since this is going to be a combined Mystic River/Boston side - two good teams in their days. FROM THE ANNIVERSARY CHAIRMAN Gentlemen of the Grey, October 22-24 is fast approaching and plans are being finalized for our memorable (some might call it heroic, epic .... notorious?) Anniversary Weekend. Thanks to a dedicated cadre of Grey volunteers (you know, the usual suspects) things are really coming together. Friday Noon: Full Contact Golf Tournament at Pine Valley. Details: Tony "Metal Head" Johnson and Eddie "Champagne Dreams-Caviar Wishes" Robinson. Sadly, clubs are mandatory unless you wish to caddy for Eddie. Friday Evening: Strategy session and drink up at Kenny's. Studs are optional. Rumor has it that Ed Carr is providing a donkey for the floor show ..... Plan on listening to our Unicorn Tourers, Bill Aman, Sandy Woodard, and Bud Harvey as they regale us with RWC stories. This will be a great opportunity to meet really Old Greys and honorable adversaries of the past and present. Saturday Noon: The Magic continues with Beer and Chili under the Tent and a round robin format on the pitch with our Canadian and Bostonian Rivals. Saturday Evening: The 20th Anniversary Gala. The location: The Fabulous PNA Ballroom on Prince St. in Wallingford, stumbling distance from Kenny's (reminiscent of the Pontypool Miners Social Club). Dress is optional. The Table d'hôte: A catered sumptuous buffet feast of Herculean proportions worthy of the Grey and their guests. Beer and wine will flow like the Quinnipiac. Setups will be available for those of us choosing to BYOB of Glenfiddich. Appetizers at 6:00 p.m., Dinner at 7:00ish. Dancing and General Revelry to commence at 8:00 p.m. provided by DJ. Yes, we will allow Guzz to request Procul Harum, Ten Years After, Traffic and Santana. Yes Ed Carr will wear his fez. Yes there will be boat racing as warranted. Awards, Commemorations, Insults, Innuendoes and the like will be held throughout the evening to honor our dead, living and otherwise. The Cost: $25 per person, pets extra. Payable in advance to Sandy or at the door (it may be more at the door, if we run out of change....) Sunday am: Bloody Mary/Mimosa Morning-at-the-Ramada Brunch. Relive those thrilling exploits of the near and distant past as we put a cap, or for some of us, electrical tape on this memorable weekend. I'd like to get a preliminary count of who is coming to the Saturday Evening Gala to pass on to the caterer. EMAIL ME this week with your intentions. Lastly, we need volunteers to help with the final setup arrangements to insure all of this runs smoothly. Basically there are several areas where we will require help: PNA Hall Set up Friday Eve.: 5 Guys (Before Kenny's!!!!) ANNIVERSARY GOLF OUTING The 20th anniversary festivities will include a golf outing on Friday, October 22nd. I have heard from many members who want to participate in this event scheduled for 12:00 noon through 1:00 pm for tee times. Cost for the outing will be $50.00 (U.S.). I need to get a final count as soon as possible and would ask that any other members who wish to participate please call me (860-280-2459) or e-mail johnsaw@nu.com before Sunday Oct. 17th. Directions and other pertinent information will be supplied to all golfers next week (like directions and such). Please get your name to me ASAP. Thanks. AROUND THE FIELD The following is an excerpt of a National Public Radio (NPR) interview between a female broadcaster, and US Army General Reinwald who was about to sponsor a Boy Scout Troop visiting his military installation. FEMALE INTERVIEWER: "So, General Reinwald, what things are you going to teach these young boys when they visit your base?" GENERAL REINWALD: We're going to teach them climbing, canoeing, archery, and shooting." FEMALE INTERVIEWER: "Shooting! that's a bit irresponsible, isn't it?" GENERAL REINWALD: "I don't see why, they'll be properly supervised on the rifle range." FEMALE INTERVIEWER: "Don't you admit that this is a terribly dangerous activity to be teaching children?" GENERAL REINWALD: "I don't see how, .... we will be teaching them proper rifle discipline before they even touch a firearm." FEMALE INTERVIEWER: "But you're equipping them to become violent killers." GENERAL REINWALD: "Well, you're equipped to be a prostitute, but you're not one, are you?" The radio went silent and the interview ended.
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