HB Polo

[Marty]

I'm looking for some HB polo - I'm in the area for atleast the month of May.

Marty Bell

[Jase]

I'm looking for some HB polo - I'm in the area for atleast the month of May.

Marty Bell

You know most people that play in HB wouldn't know who you are, even in infamous rouge is hardly paddled any more, although I did see one the other day though. There is heaps of stuff going on in HB but I am just not sure at what levels, where and when.

You should have told them that you are and old school ex-pat :D

Squirt might be able to help you out the do have a National League team

We meet in germany 2002 my wife Jacinda introduced us

[Marty]

Hi Jase,

Figured someone would chime in. What's this 'old' bit?

Be good to get some games in. Seems like polo is in good shape these days ...

Marty

[Juno]

Good to hear from you Marty, I am sure at some stage one of the HB players will post a note other wise send a PM to Alan Neilson. If you are in Wellies at any stage let us know and we could arrange something.

How is the new boat going?

Might catch up with you!

[Marty]

Hey Juno,

New boat is great! Couldn't bring one with me since my route here was a bit awkward.

Have been in touch with Squirt, so look to be getting on the water with those guys tomorrow. Hope they are nice to an 'old' man!

Cheers, Marty

PS I forgot it rained here so much.

[Cainus]

hah, no the HB is usually sunny and warm. That rain is result of some freakish weather we've been having lately. try living in auckland, then you'd get bloody rain almost everyday year round

and then there's the westcoast, but we don't talk about that...

[Squirt]

Its coming down like cats 'n' dogs round here at the moment!!! Worst I seen in a long time.

All the gear is sorted for you Marty, just hope you don't mind paddling a Cyclone, Hehehe.

There is usually an age limit on the Hawkes Bay team (Under 20 ;) ) but it would be good to get some of your more 'experienced' views and ideas.
A helping hand definately won't be turned away.

I will tell my 'kids' to be nice to the 'old' man.

Squirt.

[mike1982]

you wont be the only one in a plastic having sold my one im doing some resistance training and its not all cyclones there is acrobats and possibly a geko too!!

[Marty]

Thanks guys - great to get on the water last night - see you next week!

Marty

[troy]

hah, no the HB is usually sunny and warm. That rain is result of some freakish weather we've been having lately. try living in auckland, then you'd get bloody rain almost everyday year round

and then there's the westcoast, but we don't talk about that...I don't think Marty needs any education about NZ weather... [where in NZ haven't you lived or spent a considerable amount of time - you certainly have HB, Auckland and West Coast covered.]

and as far as discussing weather... Marty is a 'Met' scientist and he's probably got a direct link from his watch to a satellite weather station, so don't dig yourself into a hole trying to educate him about our freakish weather - he's a guru on the subject!

I think when Marty is saying he "forgot", he's just conceding his 'old age' and the lapses of memory that go with his geriatric condition! [mind you, I'm only 5 years behind.]

Good to hear you're back home Marty. Are you travelling south at all during your visit?

Cheers
Troy

[Cainus]

I don't think Marty needs any education about NZ weather... [where in NZ haven't you lived or spent a considerable amount of time - you certainly have HB, Auckland and West Coast covered.]

and as far as discussing weather... Marty is a 'Met' scientist and he's probably got a direct link from his watch to a satellite weather station, so don't dig yourself into a hole trying to educate him about our freakish weather - he's a guru on the subject!

I think when Marty is saying he "forgot", he's just conceding his 'old age' and the lapses of memory that go with his geriatric condition! [mind you, I'm only 5 years behind.]

Good to hear you're back home Marty. Are you travelling south at all during your visit?

Cheers
Troy

wow can't take a joke now huh? life's too short to take everything seriously, you need to lighten up.

[Marty]

Good to hear you're back home Marty. Are you travelling south at all during your visit?

Gidday Troy,

Was in Chch for a day to renew my passport, but had to keep heading north. The aim WAS to stay down there for several weeks, but the forces dictated otherwise. We'll be back in Sept/Oct, maybe for some ww on the West Coast.

Great to see polo in such good shape. Makes me wish I was living here.

Hope the family is well.

Cheers, Marty

[becks.c]

Hi There,

Palmerston North is only a couple of hours drive from HB and we have great polo!

If you're after training / games with the guys, week night Vikings training is Tuesdays and Thursdays - in the outdoor lido. We could probably organise you gear too.

Games are at the Freyberg aquatic Centre on MOnday nights from 7pm, but the level isn't that great and its 25m pool.

Cheers
Becks

[Marty]

Hi Becks,

I left a message with James thinking that I might head down for a session or two. Waiting for his reply as to when would be best.

Cheers, Marty

[mike1982]

Hey no trying to poach players:mad: we have already lost two to wellington, three if you count Tom getting stuck half way home :p

I dont know how long Marty is in NZ but its good to have him at training, it brings our average age up above 18

but seroiusly Marty hope to see you wed night it was good having you there, hope to put some of it into practice with the development team this week

[James]

Hey marty,

well not quite yet actually in sydney airport waiting the last ride home.

OK trainingings are on tuesday and thursdays at 7pm at the lido outdoor pool. Drop me an e-mail to get gear if required

laters

[Kirst Demanser]

[HI Marty,

I was around playing when Marty was around in NZ - a long time ago now. Not really keen to play polo with you but love to catch up, my life now consists off nappies, water babies, kindy help, a bit of teaching, a bit of polo (not enough unfortunately). Got a couple of good HB wines!

Kirst Demanser (Kirk)

[Marty]

[HI Marty,

I was around playing when Marty was around in NZ - a long time ago now. Not really keen to play polo with you but love to catch up, my life now consists off nappies, water babies, kindy help, a bit of teaching, a bit of polo (not enough unfortunately). Got a couple of good HB wines!

Kirst Demanser (Kirk)

Hi Kirk - give me a call on 021-027-81820 - Marty