7 Days and Counting!!

7 Days to go before the Grande Depart and yet another drama packed week of events; very little of which had anything to with any pedals, BMI or Vo Max measurement.

Firstly, David has now fully recovered from his close encounter with the bottom of a swimming pool and his mental capacity is now back to what it was before his accident. (Good or bad?, you decide). His faculties were given the ultimate test on Thursday evening when he singlehandedly dragged his quiz team home to a memorable close victory. Those of us who drank the prize afterwards were supremely grateful and hopefully in Thailand we may get the opportunity to try our luck in an away fixture. I’m confident any slight language issue can be overcome as ETS has been there multiple times and must have picked up something of use.

Some say "Nanny State", but David's accident changed everything in Singapore

Adam has been saddened by the sad demise of his beloved Arsenal again bowing out of another trophy, something that can be repeated tonight when they come up against the highly impressive Champions League Quarter Finalists, Chelsea. “The lists of “nearlys” is becoming endless and I fully expect us to also bow out of the FA Cup to Wigan." sighed Adam, "Thankfully I will be in Thailand and I wont have to endure the cruel teasing and taunting of my friends who support the bigger, more successful clubs”.

Is there any wonder he fails to see most of the action??!

Our constant and endless source of mirth and material, Mr. G, has had a comparatively quiet week highlighted by a landmark presentation at a BrisVegas shampooers conference. A preso, which had the energy, delivery and drive of something, that could only be described as a cross between Anthony Robbins and disgraced former TV Evangelist, Jim Bakker. 

“The zeal with which this guy can spruik things so mundane as shampoo is inspirational,” said Vince “the Shamwow Guy” Offer.  “We intend to see if he’s interested in becoming the new face of The Snuggie”.

Wella's new 'poo revitalised Mark's hair but sadly the shirt was not so favourably impacted.

Hayda has this week finally acquired the description of having “no fixed address”. Something that he previously thought was reserved for those of us amongst us famed for tarmacking drives and selling lucky heather. Contrary to property industry norms, the bankruptcy of his landlord has now seen the good people of Citibank decide that the property would be of more value without a tenant and have thrown the occupants out on to the street. Hayda’s last minute training schedule has been thrown into chaos and he will hit the trail in Thailand as hot favorite for line honours into the dribble bus.

Hayda could finally wear the shirt with pride!!

As reported earlier ETS has been cruelly struck down by the most aggressive of all flus, the notorious debilitating H1-N2 strain known as "man-flu". The prognosis is not positive but he continues to live life to the full and will courageously drag himself along to watch his beloved Arse play Chelsea tonight. Our team’s very own "Brave Little Soldier" Chapeau!. His rapid recovery can only be attributed by the dedication of the talented nursing team he has at his disposal.

ETS's pyjamas were very similar to Tommy's.....

This time next week we will be in Surat Thani, oiling and greasing in anticipation of the ride ahead!!

OMG - I have just noticed that 3 of the team support Arsenal. This will mean significant competition from them for places 2-4 on the ride. Obviously they will shy away from the risk of actually winning anything.