David Walker, the man of many hats. Stout in a crisis and cool in the face of a storm. Well, this year he has had plenty of hats to wear. New father, ACC Umpire Educator and ACC Tournament Co-ordinator, CMSCA official, Sixes and bar expert. What does he do in his spare time? That is for him to know and for you to wonder.
Eric Little, a year without visiting a doctor. Miracles happen even to the most cantankerous souls. It may be hell or high water for this veteran stager. Again responsible for the ground and its surrounds. What a job at one of the most picturesque grounds you could find.
Mike McCune, now Mike did retire for a while, but not to the way of his liking. His healthy recovery has been a great relief to everyone. How could we get by without his dry humour and computer expertise? The slimmer version of Mike is around this year and we are very grateful.
Awn Pattimaporn, jumping from the frying pan into the fire. What a brave girl. Taking up Renita’s cudgels’ is not for the faint hearted. But Awn has never been faint hearted and she is probably the only person around that could get close to filling Renita’s shoes.
Peter Dawson, trying hard to back away from all cricket related duties. But the more he steps back the problems follow him. One day he will find peace, but not this year. Sure to spot the light again, when opportunity knocks. Will be fiddling a number or 2 on the score board during the week.
Sue Liddel, always has a score to settle. Will be in the pink this year as she encourages her scorers in pursuit of perfection. An impossible task with the pace of Sixes cricket.
Terry Skillet, our Greek connection. Now old “Fog horn leg horn” will be heard from afar with his usual words of wisdom from the commentary box. Never backward in giving an opinion. A good match for Rick because if Rick doesn’t get you, Terry will.
Paul “Hagar” Jones, decisions, decisions, that’s the rule of “Hagar”. If it is right it is not wrong. Herding his black and white crew of umpires is no easy task. So be good or he will sit on you and that would be no joke.
Rick “Vicking”Davis, the dulcet tones of the golden voice of “Rick” will again be heard by all who are lucky enough to be at the ground during the Sixes. His succinct quips were missed last year. Better stay the right side of him if you are a player or he will tell the world.
Barrie Radburn, one of the most important members of the committee. Rounding up all the teams, compiling the daily team’s schedule, what a task. Only a brave man would attempt such a feat.
 Jenny Morgan, give her a cause and she will tackle it head on at full steam. Our “DUCK” lady. You cannot hide, you cannot run, so better pay up gracefully as she will get you in the end. Our Hill Tribe kids are so grateful for her consistent efforts to raise money to keep them at school and playing cricket.
Martin Papworth, from kids to ACC duties multi skilled. Has been rewarded by having his Chiang Mai U-19 boys and girls cricket teams being crowned Thailand champions this year. An incredible record.
Chris Dodd, running mate of Martin’s and shares the CMSCA coaching and has been responsible for the excellent standard of our Chiang Mai young hardball cricketers. The new nets erected and paid for by the Sixes at Gymkhana Club have been a boon to coaching. Light, clean and easily accessible. Chris and Martin spent many hours hanging the netting. A job well done.
Dominic Williams, chef extraordinaire, his knowledge of food has been of great assistance in setting menus and the like for all food. Food is his forte and he resembles it. Another shrinking soul on the committee. “ The point is”, and you “get this” are a couple of his favourite sayings.
Mike “Burnsie” Burns, man of many talents, last year shared duties behind the bar and the microphone, this year much the same. Always a willing worker with a cheery smile. But photographs show different side of him. Falling into tents, kicking gloves, dear, dear.
Richard “Lockie”Lockwood, our wandering Cricinfo reporter. Full of cricket knowledge, so never get into a discussion with him about the Duckworth-Lewis rules. You will lose, that is for sure. A troubled soul when it comes to the girls. Too cute to be devious. He hasn’t heard about Liagra, a girl’s best friend.
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