One for all pocket billiard players

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 10 May 2009, 12:39

Billy Connelly on Youtube

After each race Homer runs, people inevitably ask why he didn't do some good for others and get sponsored for his efforts? This year I joined in the chorus and suggested that he should run the Edinburgh Marathon as a Charity runner and he finally agreed. He picked Prostate Scotland as his nominated charity as both of us have had male relatives suffer from prostate disease and prostate cancer. Not surprising really, as nearly 1 in 2 of you men will be affected by prostate disease at some stage your lives and 1 in 13 will develop prostate cancer.

Homer is rubbish at asking for sponsorship and as one of those who nagged him into it I reckon I better help. If you'd like to too, then here's his page http://www.justgiving.com/bernarddevoy

Ta!

magbagpuss · Post by **magbagpuss** » 10 May 2009, 13:08

Donated , and will be on prom to watch , go Homer go !!!

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 10 May 2009, 13:16

Wow! That was quick! Many thanks Mr and Mrs Magbagpuss and Bob. You've helped Homer out of the starting blocks

I've been told - never catch me running one of these things in a month of Sundays! - that it really lifts the spirits to have support along the prom. Homer will be wearing no. 120 (and his charity vest) so if you spot him on the 31st, please give him some encouragement.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 18 May 2009, 09:37

Big thanks also to ecm and Beachbum for helping Homer towards his target.

(He'd better go a bit faster than this on the 31st!)

Post by **wangi** » 18 May 2009, 11:01

Full speed ahead, best of luck Bernie!

I'm really suffering thinking about doing the relay again this year (third year in a row). I've not run in training yet. Ouch.

magbagpuss · Post by **magbagpuss** » 30 May 2009, 05:47

Good luck for tomorrow , will be on prom watching .Enjoy the run, your fans will be there !!

What time do you guesstimate you will be going by Pitz ??

magbagpuss · Post by **magbagpuss** » 30 May 2009, 09:57

Just heard on good authority that Homer will be passing the Pitz around the 9.30 ish mark . Watch out for no 120 , white vest , blue shorts , Prostrate Cancer sign See hi n cheer .must be the best encouragement ever . much admirationYou're my hero , can't even run for a bus with out puffing!!!!

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 30 May 2009, 23:30

Homer has gone to bed early - don't think he could take much more of the sight of his brother and I swigging back a rather tasty red wine with our pasta.
He promises me he will make one of his rare postings on here to thank everyone personally for all their support once it is all over.

In the interim

Porty wrote: Marya how will Bernie do in against Scott balfour?

I'm not sure who you mean , but in previous years, Scott Balfour was in the 'over 60' category, so Bernie had better outrun him or hang up his trainers.

Good luck to everyone running tomorrow, but especially Wangi, who is running in the relay once again and is also quietly doing his bit to raise money for charity http://www.justgiving.com/cslfirefly09

Post by **wangi** » 31 May 2009, 08:00

Marya wrote:but especially Wangi, who is running in the relay once again and is also quietly doing his bit to raise money for charity http://www.justgiving.com/cslfirefly09

Thanks Maria - bit of a rollercoaster ride that one. Out of the team due to travel and then back in it on Friday due to somebody else having last minute travel changes. So -- really well prepared!

On the first (Portobello) stretch makes sure you cheer on Nicola (in my team R137) and R42 (I think that's the team, will be Terry -- our other / good team). I'm doing the Musselburgh to Port Seton leg again.

Thank you for the sponsorship.

L/

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 31 May 2009, 11:14

We saw Homer going past the Community Garden at around 09:34, well up with the leaders. It's going to be tough going for everyone in this heat. I feel like I've made a marathon achievement myself. Getting out of bed in time was a feat in itself and I've now had to retire with chronic clapping fatigue.

It's great to see the beach and prom so lively with the marathon and the sailing event and this weather is a real bonus, unless you're running of course.

magbagpuss · Post by **magbagpuss** » 31 May 2009, 11:51

On Prom for 9.25 , saw front runners Homer was in 1st 15/20 , gave a yell and got a thumbs up . Hot day for it though .Some poor guys in fancy dress. Whew hot watching and cheering . Met Sandra and Bearcub on our way back n had a blether.Have pics (not Homer , he was tooo fast )but don't know how to post them ( muppet)[/url]

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 31 May 2009, 12:07

magbagpuss wrote:Have pics (not Homer , he was tooo fast )but don't know how to post them

Try this thread:

http://forum.talkporty.org/viewtopic.php?t=522

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 31 May 2009, 20:47

Posted on behalf of magbagpuss:

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 31 May 2009, 21:28

Here's Homer, the army and Elvis

Homer · Post by **Homer** » 01 Jun 2009, 20:44

Many , many thanks for the sponsorship and support. I'm an old cynic at heart, but found the support on the Prom really uplifting, albeit a little early doors as far as the eventual outcome was concerned ! Thank God I finished the damned race. Special mention for the generosity in response to the thumbs up, I actually always run like an Iguanadon

Anyhoo, thanks again, my cousin and Prostate Scotland will be cock-a-hoop. Finishing time was 2:46:13, hard bloody work over the closing miles - I had a time related bet with a couple of guys at work for Prostate Scotland which paid off

.
Thanks again, great day. Look forward to my next post in a year's time!

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 02 Jun 2009, 17:08

The EN published the official finishing times today. Homer finished in 39th place overall and in 8th place in his age category with a new PB that knocked almost 5 minutes off last year's run. Not a bad effort.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 02 Jun 2009, 22:57

Bob Jefferson wrote:The EN published the official finishing times today. Homer finished in 39th place overall and in 8th place in his age category with a new PB that knocked almost 5 minutes off last year's run. Not a bad effort.

That's a fantastic time, Homer. What an achievement

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 03 Jun 2009, 10:04

Respect Homer, respect. 5 mins off a PB - Wow!