As it is that time of year again we should have our own Awards Ceremony - never mind the Beeb jobby so here goes Hornets Sports Awards 2012 Young Supporter of the Year Well who else could win this other than Lloydinio – his effervescent joy in all things Watford and celebration of our one and only Lloyd Doyley make him clear winner – am I alone though in missing the Avatar of Lloydy with arms upstretched which used to make me smile whenever I saw it? Hornet’s Bard For inspirational poetry the award goes to Hornethologist aka Theo. His literary masterpiece – Ode to hole in my Sock was truly wonderful although was missed by so many and is now out of print – perhaps the author would care to re-issue it Optimist When all about are thinking doom and gloom – who shines through? - BabyHornetDan of course and his thread Bas 5 Doubters 0 keeps my faith that there are some who will always look for that silver lining Pessimist There was only one nominee in this category so the winner by default is oldNick – who was rumoured to have said on hearing he was frontrunner in a one horse race – I will no doubt stumble and break my leg Mod of the Year Well it has to be Hornette of course – especially as she has now given up her old driving school and taken to Lambrettas with a minimum of 6 rear view mirrors Rocker of the Year So that has to be Norway – his rocking caused one or two waves if not actual tsunamis Mine Host Only one true contender in this category and Akureyrar’s Nest bar would win out against any hostelry on any other board Supporter of the Year A difficult category to win with so many nominees but the winner is OFH – the support on his leg was in place not just on a Saturday or a cold evening but for a full two months Overseas Hornet of the Year Many worthy nominees here too but anyone who would voluntarily spend their life living upside down with the Earth trying to shake them off has to gain some recognition – step forward NZHorn Schizophrenic of the Year Judges were in two minds (yes it has to be done) goes to Tworossjenkins - there are many more categories to award but I must now hand over the mike for other presenters…..
Prediction league organiser of the year goes to Leonardo for taking the time to organise our results and working out the scores on multiple threads.
I'm truly honoured...and I'd like to thank my wife, my late mother, my late father, all my relatives at home and abroad, my teachers, my neighbours and anyone else who has never before been included in a valedictory speech. The original 'Ode to the Hole in My Sock' was of course lost in a storm at sea so I have had to compose a fresh one for this very special occasion... It's a certain fact that very few know A hole in the sock is a cause of great woe Not a single person from here to Barnet Has the faintest idea of the best way to darn it My own award goes of course to Leo as Hornets' Nest Literary Critic of the Year.
Initial Reaction-APPALLED ! There are some of us who,of mature mind, do not go into a frenzy of exaggeration cos the team goes a couple of games without actually losing....then calls for the managers head if next games drawn.Awaits, as the club has recently gone through a major change, to see what transpires in the long term rather than go overboard & trusting from the start cos it looks a bit ''glamorous ''.You therefore dont read me saying How Wrong,Disgraceful Dyche Sacked...a few days later-forget him- welcome Mr Big Name Zola ! Pessimist cos dont want to sound like the fan of a little non league club who WOULD be entitled to be in a tizz about a trip to Manchester City.I've seen it all before rather many times,so surely has many doing the trip...so yes a nice draw for the club but all this fuss ?Encouraging pats on the head from the City people if you ask me.No particular wish to pick on individuals, but yer Optimist of Year was the one who stood out as disappointed with the FA cup draw,obviously expecting defeat.Could trawl thru and find other examples-but wont. Point made tho I think about the validity of your awards Mr Selector. I suggest therefore Mr Author that you avail yourself of a more-up-to-date Dictionary !! Pessimist ? not a mention of the hours of endless mirth given on here with never a request for any payment....ok so doesnt gets one iota of acknowledgement from others.May be partly at least cos offerings are simply unfunny...but perhaps a little also to do with being reluctant to join the Contributors to the 'Cozy Club' . Sir, the next offering in my name will be issued by a firm of eminent Solicitors (its called defemation) Methinks time to transfer/set up something for The Hatters on 'Not'..the Beds Boys & Girls couldnt possibly be less appreciative. Shocked...what a nice Xmas gift.
There was not a funny bunny of the year award this year nick as I am sure you will realize otherwise that would have been yours at a stroll. Now stop being bashful - it is a documented fact in the Guinness Book of Records that you are the only Hornet Supporter on the planet never to have won an award before so this little trophy - however modest will start to fill your trophy cabinet - oh sorry as an pessimist you wont have one of those will you.
Great stuff Lenny...could I add a category please? Good Citizen Of The Year This has to go to Yorkie for his hard work and efforts in India and in helping the people of Bhopal in particular. Thanks
Another gong for NZ perhaps - 'Bravest Hornet of the Year', for his continuing support whilst enduring earthquakes?
Good one - I was trying to think what Yorkie should have but could only think of rude things about Yorkshire
For some reason, when I read that, the following lines from a Bonzo Dog tune came into my head: "Look at you, you're shaking all over!" "Shaking all over? Nonsense, I'm just doing the watusi" I'll get my coat.
You're even negative about winning something. The eternal pessimist. pes·si·mism (ps-mzm) n. 1. A tendency to stress the negative or unfavorable or to take the gloomiest possible view: "We have seen too much defeatism, too much pessimism, too much of a negative approach" (Margo Jones). 2. The doctrine or belief that this is the worst of all possible worlds and that all things ultimately tend toward evil. 3. The doctrine or belief that the evil in the world outweighs the good. 4. Oldnickhornet
Just like all award giving I would like to thank my mother father brothers sisters my pet polar bear, the people of Ãsland Watford, Hertfordshire, my travel agent, Icelandair and the regulars and occasional visitors who have entered the Hornets Nest and I dedicate this award to..... Quiet Ak.
My thanks go to Mme who puts up with my constant ramblings about the latest news from the Vicarage. To be immobile gave me even more time than usual to update her on the strange and magical world that is WFC. It is not my intention to be plastered again in the same way in the near future, so I might have trouble in retaining this prestigious award next time. As Wiggo would say, " It is now time to draw the raffle."
i'm stunned and amazed and eternally grateful. Obviously there is a slight advantage to having only two possible recipients, one of whom already had won an award, but pushing that cynical thought aside ..i'm flattered and i too would like to thank my mother...no actually, scratch that, she doesn't have a clue about not606 or football. i would like to thank the people of this board who make the moderators' job so easy (aka having nothing to do). Long may this Watford haven be a place of peace and harmony, and may the eternal flame of success ever shine upon us! (and seriously? We are a great example of how a board should be..we can be justly proud!)
I think I should get Bad Omen of the Year award, as I haven't been to an away game that we've won since the opening day win against Norwich a couple of seasons ago. At a rough guess, that's about 10 games. Just to forewarn everyone going to Brighton, so am I. Talking of which, can anyone give 2 people a lift there?
Belatedly I accept my award. I am afraid that I haven't prepared a speech so I will probably ramble on until you are so bored that you have to eat your toes just to stay awake. Make sure it is your own toes. Life upside down is not too bad. The real problem is matches not being played until after they have finished and mucking about with summer time clocks doesn't help. There are four changes a year. The earth has stopped moving. We did have a little shake last Saturday but we only felt it because it was right under the house, eight km down. Nothing fell off anything so it was of no concern. I expect a much bigger seismic disturbance in Manchester next month. Of more pressing concern is the heat wave we are having at the moment. I keep having to drink nicely chilled bubbly just to stay cool. I also can't go to work because they are finally inspecting the building for earthquake related damage. They want to look under the carpets so I have had to tidy my office. That really pissed off the WWII Japanese soldier I found hiding there. It took me ages to convince him that the war was over. So, once again, thank you so much for my award. I will leave you with one thought. The Mayans counted in base 20 - they counted their toes too. Make sure that you count yours.
Never knew that. I wonder if there is a connection between The Mayans and shepherds in the north of England who count their sheep in base 20 (yan tan tethera and all that)? I'll bet Stephen McGinn is glad the system fell into general disuse - otherwise his shirt number would be 'bumfit'.
