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Not ‘If’ but ‘When’ – A poem to SA Masters Hockey

October 13, 2022 Briggsy

I was fortunate enough to get a chance to bend some ears with a presentation at the Team SA dinner

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GB and the Adductors – The PRP

August 4, 2022 Briggsy

Here is an account of my recent appointments with the sports doctor to address my injuries and prepare me to

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Looting in SA – A different perspective?

July 13, 2021 Briggsy

In all the excitement, everyone ran to get their hands on some electronic equipment and left this tomato box unattended

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Normy Norm – A Best Man’s Thoughts on the big day

March 25, 2019 Briggsy

Good evening everyone When Norman asked me to pack some shorts and slops to stand aside him for this wedding

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A Spinning Phenomenon

January 9, 2019 Briggsy

Dear Diary If I told you you wouldn’t believe me so I’m writing it down. In my spinning class there

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BARBARA – The original Rasesa sheep

September 14, 2018 Briggsy

BAA BAA BARBARA From day one you rewrote the farm book From walking dogs, raising lambs and giving that look

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Boys High Summer Day

January 22, 2018January 23, 2018 Briggsy 0 Comments

The Old Boys Summer Sports Day is like a pressure cooker on the stove, cooking up a healthy concoction of

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Jamo & Elz Special Day

December 11, 2017 Briggsy 0 Comments

Mr & Mrs Ross, parents, grandparents, family, friends and future friends, it is my great privilege and a great honour

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Don’t lose before it’s taken

September 28, 2017 Briggsy 0 Comments

Having heartfelt and meaningful memories of loved ones, family and friends is a luxury we are offered and can ill

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Moments matter

July 17, 2017July 18, 2017 Briggsy 0 Comments

It seems to be a period of loss for many families and friends, as so many dearly beloved have recently

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