At 23:39, John wrote:

Just thought you'd like to know that Peter T and Dean lost in the first round. They told me to tell you that actually. Not that it's just about the pool eh H? The exciting bit is an an ex HP freshie arrived tonight, Nathan X. Used to drink there in the olden days. And now he's doing a PhD in Philosophy. And who said that pool was the road to ruin? Oh. yeah, and Justin was fucking excellent tonight - I swear. But, he decided to go the high risk, high return route ... and lost! Oh, and H wears army boots.

JL (love always)

John hints in vain...

Hello sleepy heads,

It's the weekly intrusion on your inbox here. I guess there's still somebody out there so I'll keep reporting until the food runs out. Anyway, another 16 comp last night with freshie Mick T taking out the title. There were some old familiar faces there, not playing pool but just having a jolly nice time with the Harold Doctor. So let that be a hint!

Yours most sincerely,
JL

Glebe Globe reporter Peter warns...

COMMUNITY SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT
- UNSAFE GLEBE STREETS -
Glebe, 6 March 2008

This is to advise that Sydney streets, in particular those in Glebe, may be subject to serious disruption and safety concerns. Whilst ongoing roadworks on Glebe Point Road are currently caused some safety issues, a new threat to public safety has just emerged.

It has been announced today that Drew Sullivan (barman, Harold Park Hotel) passed his driving test this morning. As a result, all pedestrians are advised to take extreme care when crossing roads or even walking on the footpath. Please assume that nowhere is safe. The elderly and infirmed are particularly vunerable.

Drivers should show a heightened level of vigilence and continuously check rear-vision mirrors and side streets for any signs of hoonish and reckless driving indicating the possible presence of Mr Sullivan. Should he be observed driving, he should not be approached and immediate steps taken to protect yourselves and then to advise relevant authorities.

John writes in with his congratulations...

That's right folks, an inaugural win for the tireless Dave G last night. Congratulations. A tight 16 comp with no buybacks. Sadly, no one is approaching Peter T's 64. Come on dudes! Welcome freshies for 2008 Tom J, Joey, Harry and Yvonne (nice boots!)

JL.

In light of the previous announcement, welcoming new comers to the competition, I'd like to take this opportunity to remind HPDPers, new and old, that we have a mailing list.

All of John's news flashes are made direct to the mailing list, along with other tantalising discussion. If you'd like to join, please email us at admin at hpdp.org.au.

Cheers,

h

Despite the editor lamenting the use of a big H and last week's shunning, please read on for the latest update...

How very nice to have a second 32 comp in a row. Things are looking very exciting. And I'm pleased to say that Peter T didn't win (just for a change) but he remains firmly fixed on the top rung. Dean, the quiet achiever, is now in second place. And a very special mention of our very good friend H, who managed to make an appearance (albeit, after the comp was nearly over). Hopefully we'll see last nights new comers, Ben, Julian, Googa, Joe, Simon and Darryl next week.

Good things to you all,
JL.

All the action at www.hpdp.org.au

Boohoo ;(

Let us all share in our benevolent dictator's excitement...

A return to a 32 comp last night put a smile on the dial of all who attended. Especially that star of my regular email column, Peter T, who yet again knocked out all comers. And a quick thanks to one old HPDP'er who sent me a very kind note last week encouraging me to continue reminding all of you brethren just just how central to the very fabric of our existence the Ex President is! Some now familiar new faces have been returning this year and recreating some of that old spirit and I'd like to mention them here just in case you all thought this was just about Pete! Old salts like Stella, Spider, Phil, Dean, Dan, Dave and Col, the Beardies (Justin and Phil P) and Geoff, some genuine locals with a great sense of fun and a delight to have around. And relative new comers who are settling into the bad habit of Wednesday nights like Owen, Louis, Chris O and Dave G. And finally the uber barman, Drew, the guy who keeps the cheer flowing.

See you all and maybe then some next week.

All the action at www.hpdp.org.au

We catch up on some announcements by providing John's exciting news from valentines day...

"Well pool heads, even though Peter T's form has slipped of late he remains atop the ladder. Nice to see two newbies in final last night. All the action at www.hpdp.org.au.

JL."

John serves up an exiting message...

Yes, we were close to a 32 comp last night. So get down early and often! Newbie Mond found himself in the final, but was kept out of 1st position by Dean. Peter T is still comfortably atop the ladder. All the action at www.hpdp.org.au.

JL

John provides the latest episode...

Hello All,

Our 16 comp last night offered no buybacks I'm pleased to say. And just for a change a newbie (Nathan) won the comp (though Peter T still managed to breeze into the final). And Jo, perhaps you could make it next week now that you have a little more notice? All the action at www.hpdp.org.au.

JL.