The girls are back again this year to continue what is quite possibly the best record of any team in the Chiang Mai 6's. Undefeated in god only knows how many years, the girls’ agent, J.W. Ford of the Ford Modeling (and sometimes Cricket team) Agency had this to say… "We here at the Ford Modeling (and sometimes Cricket team) Agency are very proud of this teams record which I feel speaks for itself… the occasional gratuitous topless photographs also speak for themselves… speak very loud in fact". Mr Ford was however at great pains to stress the fact that, as a responsible organization that provides positive role models for young woman the world over, they are in no way to be associated with any of the following… 1) alcoholic beverages and/or associated ingredients or implements (including but not limited to Lindys mixer, Cheryl's punch bowel or Pim's ice-crusher) that seem litter the girls tent (or for that matter any of the drunken woman that seem to litter the girls tent!). 2) Any of the activities of the ladies during non-cricket playing hours (i.e. impromptu striptease on the bar of the UN Irish Pub). 3) Any of the activities of the ladies during cricket playing hours caused by a direct combination of no's 1) and 2). This years Ford Modeling (and sometimes Cricket team) Agency roster of talent is as follows:

Lindy "Dancing Around the" Pohl
When speaking of Lindy it is hard not too also mention husband Wal (something that Lindy is no doubt sick of). However they are the Batman and Robin of the 6's tournament (it is not worth my life to mention who is whom at this stage!). A crime fighting causing duo that can be seen in and around Chiang Mai using their trusty Bat-Slammers to cause mayhem and destruction. In actual fact the two are inseparable… Lindy and Slammers that is, not Lindy and Wal. For whilst Wal makes anyone within earshot (that being the greater Chiang Mai area) aware of his latest Slammer recipient Lindy prefers the more subtle, yet arguably even more effective, approach at dishing these nasty little concoctions. Any refusal is likely to be met with the response of "Get it down ya china"! My heartfelt sympathies to anyone without the constitution and liver of an elephant snared in the general vicinity of the Chassies tent when Lindy is on a roll. Last seen on modeling assignment for Absolut Vodka

Cheryl "Shaking it" Penny
Another of the ladies guilty by association by being the wife of Steve. As part of the famous Penny cricketing clan (including not only in-laws George and Trevor and husband Steve but now also talented son Kurt) Cheryl will be feeling the pressure to perform on the field this year… that is if she can keep the off field ‘performances’ to a minimum… which is, quite frankly, highly unlikely. Do not let the outward appearances of this ballerina fool you for just below the surface is a potent party animal. Although her partnerships at the crease together with Lindy have yet to match those in the bar, together off field they create a hurricane of cocktails, singing and dancing with enough force to destroy several small towns. However, regardless on her form with the bat and ball Cheryl can at least stake a strong claim at being the bearer of the dominant genes for cuteness as (part-time cheer squad and full-time children) Shawn, Sabrina and Kurt stand testament to. Recently made the new ‘face’ for the Wonder-bra campaign.

Janet "How Can I Use Pantyhose as Sport Equipment" Powell
In these modern times it is good to know there are mature, socially aware, and responsible role models in the teaching profession shaping the minds of our children. Which is why you should ignore everything that Janet says and does during the 6's week [note to prospective parents - this is only a joke so disregard… besides, Janet teaches PE so has less chance to corrupt your children ;)]. Yet to find any bats or balls she can’t handle Janet is the star player on the team… and she is pretty good at cricket too! [note to Janet - this is only a joke so disregard… besides, this is a cricket tournament so there won’t be any rugby players for you to seduce ;)]. The only member of the team not currently actively engaged in modeling due to her busy career as a fantastic teacher [note to self - write something nice as you value her friendship and don’t want her to think you are a complete prat] Janet has however started her own company manufacturing combination sheer and sexy sports bras.

Pim "Publisher of ‘Modeling Art’ (i.e. Porno) for Women" Kemasingki-Shaw-Henderson
As with all international models with unfeasibly long hyphenated names Pim is a force to be reckoned with. Used to the high-flying, jet-setting world of fashion publishing and modeling with all the parties, cocktails, caviar and transport to and from exclusive A-list parties in limos that it entails Pim has still managed to step up in the world by marrying a Kiwi (with all the bungy-jumping, Cessna-flying, beer, roasted lamb and transport to and from ‘parties at my mates’ in taxis that it entails). Bowie and Iman step aside as here comes Pim and Dean! When not out-sexing ‘Sex in the City’ correspondent Carrie with her cutting edge and shocking advice in her magazine (the last issue "How you too can snare a Kiwi husband and achieve multiple orgasms while simultaneously choosing the right wardrobe for you!" has been banned in several countries) Pim will be making (a very literally) damaging appearance at the 6'. Pim shares her time as editor/publisher and her latest contract modeling unbreakable furniture in IKEA catalogs.

Natasha "From Russia with Love" Hird
Another of the models with a cutting-edge portfolio (having joined with Pim and posed for the controversial "Pregnant and Nude" cover whilst carrying the gorgeous little Jenny) Natasha has eased off modeling assignments of late due to the demands of motherhood and, for that matter, the demands of marriage to husband and agent Dave. As the story goes Dave discovered this Ukrainian beauty whilst she was shopping in the lingerie department of a major Kiev department store (quite what Dave was doing in the lingerie department is quite possibly something best left unsaid though apparently the charges have now been dropped). Rumor also has it that Natasha was the driving force behind the now infamous ‘tops up’ picture from the 6's a few years back having convinced the others that it was the Ukrainian national costume. Of course not wanting to be culturally insensitive this was the only reason they all agreed, had nothing at all to do with all the cocktails consumed beforehand! Tash's latest modeling duties have been kept under wraps by agent Dave.