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I believe one will be issued shortly Mazza.


Whilst not a forumite, nor a regular poster, the mysterious Surfbobby will almost certainly announce the date here on this thread, where it is traditional for him to start his post with the legendary refrain "Hello Sports Fans..."

  • 3 weeks later...

I have a second Barry the Bear!! Smaller than THE Barry and bright red, but clearly a close relative


Like Barry - he is a porcelain Berlin Bear, was originally a corporate gift and has been gifted on to us. In this case it is from my friends in Berlin who, on hearing the fame of Barry the Bear, donated a chum for him.


So, perhaps we can match Wimbledon and have Gents and Ladies Barry the Bear trophies?


Or is that Barriet the Bear?


I shall pass Barriet the Bear on to Help-Ma-Boab and Surf Bobby at an appropriate moment.

This sounds amazing.....can't wait to hear more. I shall get my 3 housemates interested.


Two of us were looking for ways to meet more people locally and the book club was the only thing that appealed due to the location being the pub....so this seems perfect!


Looking forward to it


Abi

M P. Gratefully accept Barriet for the ladies 2010 champion.


Surfbobby will announce the date. Likely to be later than last year due to other commitments.


There will be plenty of notice, so dinnae fesh yersels. Good to see interest in the 3rd running of the BBRR. Everybody welcome be it in an "athletic" capacity or to support, watch and imbibe.


Cheers

Greetings Sports Fans


Back by popular demand for the 3rd year in a row - The Barry Barry Road Race 2010 Ooooh Yeah!!!!!!!


The event is to be held in July for the first time due to literally a million different factors, apologies to those who were hoping for a June date.


So please place a big ole bookmark in your diaries for SATURDAY JULY 24TH!


As per standard, early drinkers can get their groove on from 12 o'clock at the Plough. The gun is due to go off at 2PM but if the last years are anything to go by, this time can be considered fairly loose.


Thanks very much to the walking, breathing legend that is SMB and his prizes, very kind, again. Help Ma Boab, Evel Kenevel and myself are very much looking forward to seeing all of you again, and as always, any help/support (ie Clockhouse drink buyers) are most appreciated. I believe it was Anna and co who did a marvelous job last year.

Mr Ben, the official race correspondent, we'll try and sort out a press pass for you and Seany - expecting big things from you this year. I've got a feeling that the Peoples Champion Prize may be coming back to ED this year.


So thanks very much folks, get training - those pints aren't gonna down themselves. See ya at the starting line


Barry Barry Love

Surfbobby


PS - anyone seen the Bear?

Perfect timing with BBRR's 'Perfect Cousin' (what I like to do he doesn'), The London Marathon, taking place on Sunday. Anyone who's thinking of competing in the BBRR and wants to get an inkling of what it's like, watch that.


It's nothing like that.


Promotional material will be displayed prominently at Church of MEAT.


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Well there you have it. Surfboab has called the date. Ample time to get in shape for the 2010 run.


Now all we need is The Bear to parade at the start line, and acquaint with the new ladies trophy. The Barry Bear was last seen at clockhouse June 2009.


See you at the start line for some pre race "limbering" up on the 24th July. CHARGE.......................

I have Barriet the Bear for the ladies race.


Shouldnt we award Barry and Barriet for the day and then perhaps replace them with a Certificate? That way Barry and Barriet will not get lost. The Clockhouse might be persuaded to keep hold of them for us.

Was reading the brilliant postings about the run and I thought great i'll have a go at this!! I like the sound of the start and finish and to my dismay it is in July when I am on hols!! But I will hold my glass of whatever I am drinking at the time and toast you brave souls who will run into the jaws of exhaustion! Perhaps I will be able to participate in 2011, or be at the start and saunter to the finish.. Good luck y'all :)-D:)-D

Barry Bear status update.....having employed a dog, not unlike the one that found the world cup all those years ago, I am closing down on The Barry Bear. Looking good to be in possesion on July 24th to parade at the Plough prior to its departure to the Clockhouse for this years presentation, along with the Ladies Bear. Hoping Station Master Barry will be available to present again this year. Like to keep the event true to its inception, keep it pure Barry, ken whit ehs mean!


Agree with Michael P, this year we should keep possesion of the Bear(s), and if the clockhouse could keep em even better. Make a nice display for them, oh and the History, those Bears have some history. An old trophy of mine is still behind the bar at the Harbour Bar, Downings, Donegal from several years ago so the system does work (The Downing in downings challenge 2004).


Keep up the training, pays off on the day.


CHARGE...................

Help-Ma-Boab Wrote:

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>An old trophy of mine is still behind the

> bar at the Harbour Bar, Downings, Donegal from

> several years ago so the system does work (The

> Downing in downings challenge 2004).

>


Love Donegal. Did you instigate any challenges in Muff?

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