hi mike, i have been negligent in responding....first off, looking forward to seeing you at the banquet...after that:   
 
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--- In VirginiaCardinals@yahoogroups.com, mdpuopolo@... wrote:

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> January 19th - Banquet - Virginia Beach - everyone is welcome. A good
> opportunity to bring a prospective Cardinal or a retired player. Also a great
> chance to test the mettle of a girlfriend, drive your wife over the edge, etc.

see you there...gonna fly in and will be staying at the cottages on ft story at the cape henry inn...if you know of anyone still needing a place to crash, i can still get additional cottages on the beach right next door, just get in touch with me soon
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> Feb 8,9,10, 2008 USA Sevens - San Diego - I went last year as did
> several other Cardinals. There is an over 35 - social - one day 15's tournament on
> the Friday (Feb 8th) before the Sevens take place on Saturday & Sunday.

i will be there the entire week, if anyone is going, get in touch..sure would like to hang with any cards out there for the weeks festivities
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> Feb 23, 24, 2008 Fort Lauderdale Ruggerfest - Depending upon the level of
> interest we will enter sides in the following brackets - 35+, 45+, 50+ and
> hopefully we will kick off the 55+ with a Florida Old Boys side. We are also
> considering entering an open division side. The tournament is held before the
> regular club side matrix matches begin and it would be great to have an
> invitational side of future Cardinals getting to play together. Between the clubs in
> Virginia, Harrisburg, Carolina, Philly, Atlanta, Life - you would think we
> could collect a nice tour side.

i'm in for lauderdale, already have plane tickets...where is everyone staying??  45s and 50s sound good, not in a rush to join the 55s, but next year will be a card carrying member...
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> March 15, 16, 2008 St. Patrick's Day Rugby Tournament - Savannah - Last year
> the Cardinals entered a 35+ side in the Old Boys bracket and won the
> tournament. Depending upon the level of interest we could also enter a Cardinals
> side in another bracket as well. Not Old Boys, perhaps Social?

hey, what a great way to spend st patricks day!!  already plan on being there with the air force team...and just like last year, sure would like to play with the cards...
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> March 20-31, 2008. Chile Rugby tour. This is a tour being organized by Rich
> Etzkorn, The deadline to be included is close at hand but if you want more
> information then please contact Rich. _RGEtzkorn@..._
> (mailto:RGEtzkorn@...)

tempting, but will have to pass on this one...
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> April 26, 27, 2008 Maggotfest - Missoula - Last year, the Cardinals
> supported a Life College Alumni side. We won all of our matches and it was a wild
> weekend. We could enter a side this year.

only if terry is healthy enough  to play...
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> April/May - dates unsure yet - Evergreen - Vancouver, Canada - There is a
> strong old boys group here. They have a tournament and regularly field sides
> that are 40+, 50+ and even 60+.

whats the level of interest?  i would be up for it...
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> June 15 or so, 2008 - Stone Harbor - one match. Very competitive, nice
> venue. We need to go back and win that one. Last year the age was 33+ and the
> rules were modified to mirror those used in Bermuda in International 33+
> competition.

sounds like a select, select side...heard it was great last year.....could provide a spectator section
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> Aug 1-3, 2008 - Saranac Can-Am Rugby Tournament - Saranac/Lake Placid - We
> could enter several sides in this years tournament. 35+ is back, 45+, 50+ and
> Open.

of course, i am in whereever needed, flying up on thursday....and i will bring the appetizers

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> September 1-8 approx. 2008 - Scotland Tour - Golden Oldies - Cardinals
> supporting Poltroons. Phil Dorsey is the Cardinal contact for the tour. If you are
> interested, you should contact Phil now. _PhilD@..._
> (mailto:PhilD@...)

golden oldies is an awesome time...and this is a awesome location....definately in...
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> September 18-21, 2008 - Aspen Ruggerfest - 35's, 45's, 50's and 55's.

will have to pass this year....plan on hanging out in ireland after the scotland golden oldies...
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> Any other events that you are interested in that aren't listed above? Please
> let me know about them and whether you would be interested in organizing a
> side to that or another particular event.
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> for the future, not this year, but possibly 2009. have heard many good things about the Catalina Island Rugby Festival, www.catalinarugby.org/index.html, occurs in early may in southern california, good competition, but the emphasis is on rugby camaraderie and charity sponsorship. (all teams finish in third place, and get third place trophies) next year is the 15 th annual


seeya on the pitch soon.....ric kempton