The Rattrays

Gav,

I don’t see you all that often…..the golf weekend and maybe the odd xmas lunch….but when I do see you we always seem to have a great time. I have heaps of great memories of you. Winning the shield together was a highlight.I remember the golf weekend when you won the jacket and, as is customary, you wore the jacket and tie to the pub that evening. I remember some likely, local lads,full of piss, said “check out the homo in the jacket and tie”. I thought ‘hello….it could get ugly here’ and placed my schooner on the bar ready for things to heat up. The next thing I know…..the local lads have changed their tune and all backed down. I immediately asked you what you said to them and you replied “nothing….I just smiled at them”.It was then that you showed me your dental plate and your missing front teeth….I certainly didn’t blame the local lads for backing down…..you are one scary, ugly Murray Farquar without your front teeth!

I feel very honored to have won the Leura shield with you and what a win it was….thank god for the back 9. I also feel honored to be a fellow green jacket winner. You have been such a huge part of the golf weekend….I will miss you greatly every year in May. Kate and I think of you, Maz and the kids often. The courage and spirit you have all shown through the past couple of years is extraordinary. Good luck mate…..Ratters and Kate