Sunday, 22 July 2012

JLCC 2013


Dear all,
Greetings from La Quinta, where I will be spending the next few weeks thinking about future JLC venues and other hardships in life.
As regards timing I suggest we opt for the first bank holiday weekend (4-6 May). (It is highly likely that I will not be able to make the second bank holiday weekend and any other option would entail taking a second day off, which I assume nobody wants.) From a weather perspective both Berlin and Spain appear viable around that time of the year.
I look forward to any comments you may have and would otherwise suggest that we meet for a curry some time during the first two weeks of September. Please let me know your availability.
Kind regards,
Rolf



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48 comments:

  1. Martin L23 July 2012 at 09:54

    Very nice it looks too, Rolf!
    First weekend in May is good for me.

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  2. rolyrat23 July 2012 at 13:40

    First weekend in may then!

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  3. rolyrat23 July 2012 at 13:41

    First weekend in may then!

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  4. Martin L23 July 2012 at 13:48

    yes
    yes

    Hope all well in Carib - have returned from South Carolina to the UK to find tropical weather here!

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  5. rolyrat23 July 2012 at 13:51

    Lovely weather , good tan and good cricket ! Very relaxed!

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  6. Rolf C23 July 2012 at 15:59

    Sitting in La Quinta restaurant. Just saw your old friend Fabio Capello coming back from a round of golf...

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  7. Rolf C17 September 2012 at 11:47

    As I was doing more research on next year's JLC, I came across this potential venue for future Any volunteers?

    Watch the video: Close-Up: A round on one of the world's most dangerous golf courses

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-19517225

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  8. Martin L4 March 2013 at 11:36

    Riolf - with the sun shining today, thoughts inevitably turn to matters golfing:L could you please share a latest itinerary for us as I need to do some planning... Thanks, Martin

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  9. Rolf C4 March 2013 at 19:45

    Dear all,
    I am delighted to report that everything's well on target with respect to our JLC trip. Flights, hotel and tee-times are all booked for everybody (except for Nigel, who does not want to come). The only thing that has changed since my previous e-mails is the tee time on the first day, which I have moved by 1/2 hour (to 3.30 p.m.) to allow for the later arrival time of the BA flight (landing at 11.30 a.m.) I will send you an updated itinerary over the next few days.
    Perhaps it would be a good idea to have a JLC Prep-Jolly (e.g. at Pyrford) to discuss tour handicaps and other important matters. I will be in Spain from Wednesday for a week and the weekends thereafter are a bit busy. Sat 6 April or Sun 13 April would, however, work for well for me, it there is any interest.
    Kind regards,
    Rolf

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  10. Martin L5 March 2013 at 12:15

    Sounds great.

    Can do SAT 13th April, but not Sunday nor 6th

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  11. rolyrat5 March 2013 at 16:37

    Can't do 13/14 April but could do 6th

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  12. Martin L5 March 2013 at 16:54

    This may be a problem thn: as things stand I could do p.m. on 6th but am on duty in the morning.

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  13. Rolf C5 March 2013 at 17:20

    other dates I could potentially offer:
    Sun 17 March
    Sat 20 April
    Sun 21 April

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  14. rolyrat5 March 2013 at 18:50

    Can do 17 mar or 20 April but on call both those days

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  15. Rolf C9 March 2013 at 12:30

    Hi everybody!
    Can we settle for 20 April then? Please confirm your availability.
    Regards,
    Rolf

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  16. rolyrat9 March 2013 at 12:32

    What time?

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  17. Rolf C9 March 2013 at 12:45

    I'm reasonably easy, 9 a.m. or 2 p.m. ?

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  18. Martin L9 March 2013 at 16:05

    Need to check: mother's birthday...

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  19. rolyrat13 March 2013 at 08:59

    Rolf

    Confused here ! Is 20 April to meet to discuss things , play golf or both?

    As mentioned on call that weekend and have operating list in morning so golf not really an option that day

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  20. Rolf C13 March 2013 at 09:19

    would be for both; main topic will be your handicap...

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  21. Rolf C15 March 2013 at 07:22

    EXCELLENT NEWS: NIGEL CONFIRMED HIS BOOKING TODAY, HOORAY!!!

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  22. rolyrat15 March 2013 at 07:52

    About time too!

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  23. Martin L15 March 2013 at 08:00

    Bugger...

    Spent all night redoing THE spreadsheet to cope with only 6 players this time around....

    Welcome aboard Nigel!
    M

    P.S. Any one else fancy taking a year off?

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  24. Rolf C16 March 2013 at 12:57

    Dear all,
    Now that we are all complete, let me kick off our mental preparation phase by proposing the following OFFICIAL TOUR HANDICAPS JLCC 2013:

    • Colin: 13
    • Adrian: 18
    • Nigel: 18
    • Rolf: 18
    • Martin: 19 (as per special request and long-term statistical regression analysis)
    • Roland: 21
    • Robert: 28

    The handicaps will be confirmed at a JLCC Prep Jolly in April, if we can find a date. (Failing that the organizer will exercise his right to make an executive decision).

    Regards,
    Rolf

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  25. Rolf C8 April 2013 at 08:42

    Dear all,
    With the weather behaving the way it did over the last three months it has never been more difficult to predict the outcome of this year’s JLCC. A little bird tells me that Roland is in top form again and ready to grab the cup, so with less than 4 weeks to go (the countdown on this blog seems to be aiming for a different event) it is time to start practicing!
    I suggest that we meet again one more time to discuss handicaps, restaurants and any outstanding administrative questions. From my perspective a Pre-JLC-Jolly (golf & drinks) would still work on the weekend of 20/21 April. If that’s not possible because of people’s busy weekend schedules I suggest that we settle for a pub evening at the Plough (Station Road in Cobham) instead, e.g. on Friday 19 April, 8 p.m. Please let me have your thoughts.
    Meanwhile I wish Robert all the best for his Birthday! As a new “Veteran” he will be entitled to play off the yellow tees in Berlin.
    Best regards,
    Rolf

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  26. Martin L8 April 2013 at 09:17

    Rolf - good to get together. Regret that I am fully booked for that weekend. Pub evening sounds good. Cannot do 19/4 though as am off to see Book of Mormon...

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  27. Rolf C8 April 2013 at 09:28

    what about Thu 18th, Mon 22nd or Fri 26th?

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  28. Martin L8 April 2013 at 09:48

    All of those good for me!

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  29. Nigel8 April 2013 at 12:29

    And me.

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  30. rolyrat8 April 2013 at 14:28

    Can only do Monday 22nd that I can be sure about

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  31. rolyrat8 April 2013 at 14:32

    Happy Birthday Robert !

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  32. Rolf C8 April 2013 at 15:00

    As per Roland's comment: Can Colin, Adrian and Robert do Monday 22nd? Please let us know, so that we can fix it!

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  33. Rolf C9 April 2013 at 10:20

    Monday 22nd April 8 p.m. has been confirmed by everybody. Venue: Old Plough in Station Road Cobham

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  34. Nigel9 April 2013 at 10:21

    I assume it's for a beer, not food.

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  35. Martin L9 April 2013 at 10:25

    In my diary!

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  36. Rolf C9 April 2013 at 10:32

    only beer, drugs and rockn' roll (the usual stuff)

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  37. rolyrat10 April 2013 at 23:00

    Gentlemen,

    can we make it 8.30 pm?

    Amongst the retired, part time workers, semi professional golfers etc, adrian and i have to do 2 jobs and i can't get there till 8.30pm

    Cheers

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  38. Martin L11 April 2013 at 07:38

    Fine by me, old man!
    Have you put your application in for the Vets team yet??

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  39. Rolf C11 April 2013 at 08:06

    Difficult to deny you anything today:
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ROLAND!
    Having said that, perhaps we can sill meet at 8 and you can pay the second round. We can pre-discuss the tour handicaps in the meantime ;-)

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  40. rolyrat11 April 2013 at 09:27

    Many thanks for wishes !

    No tour handicap discussion

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  41. Rolf C13 April 2013 at 10:28

    Food for Thought (or vice versa):

    I had a first look at the restaurant situation for our trip. The following are my proposals:
    1st night: one of the resort's three restaurants (http://resort.a-rosa.de/english/scharmuetzelsee/fine-food/)
    • Villa am See
    • Market Restaurant
    • Greenside
    2nd night: Ad hoc selection of restaurant or pub after cultural stroll through Berlin City Centre
    3rd night: "19hundert" (http://www.landhaus-alte-eichen.de/en/restaurants/index.html;
    Michelin coment: "The seafront location is equally impressive in summer and winter! The restaurant has a wonderful terrace, as well as a cosy conservatory including a wine bar with a great view."

    N.B. IT'S ESPARRAGUS SEASON AND THE BRANDENBURG ESPARRAGUS IS DA BEST: REJOICE!
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17753372

    Happy to discuss other choices:
    http://www.viamichelin.co.uk/web/Restaurants#resultSearch@address=&merge=Scharm%C3%BCtzelsee&sK=240&sejour=&michelin=false&arrivaldate=&nights=&people=
    http://www.scharmuetzelsee.de/gastgeber/?top=3&kat=210&language=de&bid=7b1af4781602165020

    Regards,
    Rolf

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  42. Rolf C13 April 2013 at 10:30

    I just realise: It should spell "Asparagus"

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  43. Martin L13 April 2013 at 17:12

    Happy to leave it your good haenden!

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  44. Rolf C13 April 2013 at 17:28

    Sauerkraut and Bratwurst for everybody then...

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  45. Rolf C19 April 2013 at 14:02

    Dear all,
    1) Just to confirm that we are meeting at the Old Plough on Monday at 8 p.m., and await our medical buddies, who will arrive at 8.30 p.m.
    2) I will already be in Berlin on business on Thursday/Friday 2nd and 3rd May, and will not be on the same flight out on Saturday 4th May, but await you at Berlin Tegel airport, with the keys for our car (Mercedes Vito) already collected, which should save us some time. I need a volunteer to do the handholding on departure on the London side. Alternatively, I am happy to order special assistance for all of you, so you get into the plane ok.
    Regards,
    Rolf

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  46. Rolf C20 April 2013 at 17:00

    I just heard from Roland that everybody's preference is to meet at the Old Plough at 8.30 p.m. on Monday. That's fine with me as well. See you there!

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  47. Rolf C23 April 2013 at 07:43

    The following restaurant in Central Berlin was recommended to me as being very trendy at the moment (it fits in well with our cultural itinerary). Any objections?

    http://www.borchardt-restaurant.de/en.html

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  48. Rolf C23 April 2013 at 07:45

    Nigel will be responsible for the after dinner night life programme that day.

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