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foxy · Post by **foxy** » 05 Mar 2005, 12:36

Marya wrote:You mean you'd LIKE to be chased round Brighton Park by a pointy stick brandishing Bob ?

The thought of it certainly makes me laugh Marya

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 05 Mar 2005, 12:38

Marya wrote:You mean you'd LIKE to be chased round Brighton Park by a pointy stick brandishing Bob ?

I remember an evil game from my days at PHS which was to chase after people through the Figgie Park with dog doo on the end of a pointy stick. If Bob adopted this practise it would certainly inspire his clients to go the extra mile I'm sure.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 06 Mar 2005, 17:22

foxy wrote:The thought of it certainly makes me laugh Marya

Made me giggle too at the thought

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 06 Mar 2005, 18:46

ecm wrote:I remember an evil game from my days at PHS which was to chase after people through the Figgie Park with dog doo on the end of a pointy stick. If Bob adopted this practise it would certainly inspire his clients to go the extra mile I'm sure.

Certainly no shortage of dog do in Brighton Park.

I really must speak to whoever is the current chair of BRA about it.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 06 Mar 2005, 19:35

Bob Jefferson wrote: Certainly no shortage of dog do in Brighton Park. I really must speak to whoever is the current chair of BRA about it.

You entrust the chair of BRA to a dog??????

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 06 Mar 2005, 19:50

ecm wrote: You entrust the chair of BRA to a dog??????

I think there's 2 of them...must be from the same litter

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 06 Mar 2005, 20:07

foxy wrote:
ecm wrote: You entrust the chair of BRA to a dog??????
I think there's 2 of them...must be from the same litter

They're a couple of Pointers I believe.

mr magnolia · Post by **mr magnolia** » 20 May 2005, 15:01

It's getting just like a real gym in here: - all chat and no sweat!

Why not do something about it and give your knees some grief too with a gentle 67 mile ride on a balmy summers day?:find out more! (scroll to the bottom of the page)

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 20 May 2005, 15:53

I think you will find that, for one forum member at least, the time for chatting is most definitely over as Sunday 12 June approaches fast. Go Porty! We're expecting a gold medal for Portobello, so don't let us down.

Post by **wangi** » 20 May 2005, 16:14

mr magnolia wrote:gentle 67 mile ride on a balmy summers day?:find out more!

Looks interesting! But are they right with the Cleish Hills - aren't they around Kinross? A bit of a detour...

mr magnolia · Post by **mr magnolia** » 20 May 2005, 16:16

They certainly are correct about the hills - you detour all over the place to get to 67 miles and avoid the main roads.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 20 May 2005, 17:06

Bob Jefferson wrote:I think you will find that, for one forum member at least, the time for chatting is most definitely over as Sunday 12 June approaches fast. Go Porty! We're expecting a gold medal for Portobello, so don't let us down.

Ah! Just remembered the significance of the date. How could I have forgotten?

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 20 May 2005, 17:21

I was referring, on this occasion, not to Homer but to that other sportsman of note not a million miles from you. Further announcement to follow.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 20 May 2005, 18:07

Bob Jefferson wrote: Further announcement to follow.

Now this should be interesting!

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 21 May 2005, 14:06

Bob Jefferson wrote:I was referring, on this occasion, not to Homer but to that other sportsman of note not a million miles from you. Further announcement to follow.

Well?? Don't keep us in suspenders.

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 21 May 2005, 14:13

Marya wrote: Well?? Don't keep us in suspenders.

Ooh er missus

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 21 May 2005, 14:18

It's a little premature because I don't yet have confirmation but I think that we may have put together a Portobello charity relay team for the Edinburgh Marathon. It's not exactly a Portobello Online team but it does include our own Porty, at least one other registered member and a couple of lurkers.

It was a real last-minute scramble, featuring late-night drunken calls to Majorca, a French air-traffic controllers' strike and a 200 metre dash from Adelphi to register online before the deadline. I think everything is now in place and I will announce the team as soon I get the nod.

Now, where's that pointy stick?

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 21 May 2005, 19:20

don't keep us in suspense Bob, are you in the team and you need a volunteer to come out with the pointy stick?

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 21 May 2005, 19:32

I can confirm that I am not in the team but in the absence of the team captain, who is off camping, I am unable to give further details at this point. Perhaps Porty has more info?

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 21 May 2005, 19:52

Bob Jefferson wrote:It was a real last-minute scramble, featuring late-night drunken calls ......
Now, where's that pointy stick?

Looks like you'll need that pointy stick Bob. Porty's gone very quiet all of a sudden

Mind you he might like the sound of this

Edinburgh Marathon is planning an Expo.......................it will offer an ongoing Pasta Party for runners to stock up on carbohydrates

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 25 May 2005, 09:00

It's all gone deathly quiet over here Bob. Do you think you may have jumped the gun with your announcement?

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 25 May 2005, 11:20

I am def doing it but am dreading it.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 25 May 2005, 14:42

What on earth has Porty been doing now - diving off the Prom to cool down after practising for the Marathon?

Porty makes splash in Europe

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 01 Jun 2005, 18:23

Has the captain ceased his camping yet Bob? Who are these mysterious runners and why haven't they declared themselves?

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 01 Jun 2005, 23:35

Mrs Pal of Porty is in a team but I do not think it's the POL one!

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 06 Jun 2005, 18:00

I have asked each team member to provide us with a pen portrait. Here is our first contender, one Stephen McIntyre who will be running the 4 mile penultimate leg:

The Fourth leg is approximately 4 miles and goes from Ocean Terminal to Portobello Beach leading to the final changeover for the fifth leg to the finish.

So plenty of opportunity for Portobello Online well-wishers to cheer him on/resucitate him/pronounce him dead.

Here's what the man himself has to say:

Stephen agreed to run in a moment of weakness and has inadvertently found himself in a race with his wife's team; The Fountain Spa Five. His training for the event hasn't ceased. In order to cease one has to begin. Having been too ill in the last week to comtemplate running it looks like he will be going in raw.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 10 Jun 2005, 22:06

Kathleen Bolt, from Adelphi, is the team captain. The mother of 3 children, Kath is looking forward to Sunday's race, having recently completed a couple of 10k races. She's in fine form and takes the first (and longest) leg, a gruelling 7 miles.

First Leg
The First leg is approximately 7 miles and will take the runner from the start at Holyrood Park, in front of ArthurÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Seat, through the City Centre then back to Holyrood Park and on to Victoria Park for the first change over point.

Here's what she has to say:

The idea of putting together a relay team from Portobello, although I'm sure there may be others, seemed like an excellent one - a great chance to take part in the marathon without being able to run 26 miles and to run with neighbours, acquaintances and well kent faces from Porty.

Good luck Kath - hope you still think it was an excellent idea afterwards!

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 11 Jun 2005, 08:34

Brian Butler, who lives just a few doors along from me, runs the third leg:

Third Leg
The Third leg is approximately 5 miles and takes the runner from the Silverknowes sea front to the change over point by the Ocean Terminal.

Brian has the advantage of (comparitive) youth. When he arrives at Ocean Terminal, Porty's ordeal begins.

Despite being an elite runner, in order to show solidarity with the majority of participants on the day, I will attempt to blend in with everyone else by moving very slowly and looking as though every step hurts. I expect my performance to be entirely believable!

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 11 Jun 2005, 08:59

The team hopes to finish the race by around 2pm, so anyone who would like to join us for a post-race drink in the Dalriada is very welcome. See you there!

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 11 Jun 2005, 11:42

Elisabeth McCulloch is another Rosefield resident. She runs the second leg:

Second Leg
The Second leg is approximately 5 miles and goes from Victoria Park, on to the cycle path for a shorter distance than last year and then into Silverknowes where the next changeover will be set up on Marine Drive.

I have been running for fun for the last 25 years or so, but since I am utterly uncompetitive in sports, I have never beeen in a race before. Thanks Bob, for twisting my arm to run for Porty!

You're very welcome.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 11 Jun 2005, 12:49

Good luck to Homer as well. We shouldn't forget that he's actually running the whole 26 miles! See you in the Dalriada? And as you pass Porty, try to give him a few words of encouragement.

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » 11 Jun 2005, 20:04

Best of luck

to all you guys and girls who are running in the Marathon tomorrow,
especially those who are doing the whole thing!

Just remember to pace yourself and not start off too fast, it's so easy to get carried away at the beginning

Been there- done that - got the T-shirt

Hope the weather is kind to you and enjoy the day - just think how proud you'll feel when you cross that finish line - a superb achievement

GOOD LUCK TO ALL

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 11 Jun 2005, 20:25

The only member of the team we haven't heard from so far is Iain Lauder, from Joppa, who runs the final leg:

Fifth Leg
The Fifth leg starts at Portobello Prom, takes the runners along Portobello High Street and cuts through to Willowbrae Road and a gentle downhill to Holyrood Park and the finish line.

Iain and his wife both ran the London marathon earlier in the year and he was looking pretty cool about the whole thing when I ran into him (not literally) at the Dalriada earlier today, though not entirely sure where the change-over point was.

Should be a great day. I have booked the table at the bay window in the Dalriada for 2pm under the name Jefferson, though we might get bumped if someone arrives earlier and orders food. So plan is, first person there - grab the table and order some tapas. Hope to see you all there!

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 11 Jun 2005, 20:58

Lizzie wrote:Been there- done that - got the T-shirt

And you're not joking - big style

You put the rest of us to shame!!

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 11 Jun 2005, 20:59

I'll be standing patiently (with my fingers crossed) at the finishing line waiting for Homer to cross it, so won't be able to cheer folk on along the Prom. Last time we got a good view of runners at the bottom of Bath Street then nipped back up onto Brighton Place to cheer them on again there.

As I can't lift Homer's spirits as he passes by home, if anyone spots him please give him some encouragement. He'll be wearing number 1051 and running - so long as the dreaded 'injuries' don't strike - in a Navy blue vest with a yellow diagonal on it.

Good luck to everyone tomorrow

Talk Porty ~ Portobello

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