Just Stop Oil targets carrom

 

Salam Alaykum

Just Stop Oil states that carrom is a legitimate target for protests against fossil fuel.

Following disruption to The Grand National and the snooker, it was perhaps no surprise that the SCL meet at Linen 1906 on Thursday 20th April was delayed whilst police removed protesters from the mezzanine.

One person glued himself to a board, another glued himself to a door and a third glued himself to a fourth. Two passsing glue sniffers charged into the pub and added to the confusion. All hail the Linen staff who set off a fire alarm and, too, hail the peacemaker Paul McCole who exhorted, from the mezz, "Calm doon - we've all had a wee bit of glue!"

Order restored, protesters huckled, the meet progressed in convivial fashion, three boards placed, the year 2023 new players now settled and lauded as SCL crew and more brand new players showing up that evening to try the game. 

However, OGs Paul, James and Bruce conferred and suggested that the April 27th meet at Linen be iced. "The safety of players is paramount" said Paul. 

Bruce (who didn't lose a game that evening) was in accord. James - who had inhaled a lot of the glue - muttered some stuff about Ann Peebles' first album and promised to provide extra security at the venue, including drones and a doorman with a Mandalorian helmet.

So, the April 27th meet is likely to be postponed. We shall be back on the Linen mezz on Thursday May 4th. Check the Facebook Southside Carrom League page for fast updates.

Further, the Summerboard Event 2023 at The Cabin could be a target for these fruitloops. OG Stephen McCole, who is hosting the event, says that security will "be heavy." At time of writing, Stephen is acting in Anna Karenina at The Lyceum, Edinburgh.

 

Arrests: Free the Carrom Two

 

SCL Treasurer and Deputy Chief Executive arrested. 

Bruce Morton and Paul McCole were dragged from their homes as part of an ongoing investigation into SCL finances. McCole was slung into a police van while defiantly waving his recent Linen Trophy. Morton was heard asking protesters to stay calm.

Police Scotland seized a motorhome parked outside McCole's gaffe. The motorhome is valued at £20,000 and features a microwave, shower, first-aid station and decks.

SCL magician Stu Thomson has been cautioned under Section Two of the Scot Law Regulation, citing him as an accessory and conjurer after the fact. Thomson is said to have concealed McCole and Morton behind a magic waistcoat.

Paul Shep states that the SCL "must get it's house in order."

Outside Glasgow Sheriff Court, a band of supporters called for the release of the Carrom Two. 

At that protest, Jim Muir was tazed and James Young was charged with impersonating Callum McGregor.

Such heavy-handed police tactics will not stop Carrom. Rather, such initiatives fuel the movement and drive it underground. 

The SCL is now no longer just a board - we are a resistance.

Merch

Summer collection from the SCL

 

Classic white T

Available in red, gold, butter, green

 

 

Long sleeve heavy cotton

 

 

Canvas Moira tote bag

 

Band of Boarders

 

Made a 2 minute vid based on Band of Brothers and Carrom. File size exceeds the allowed on Blogger so here is the youtube link to it.

Band of Boarders

St Pouder's Day

 April 13th is St Pouder's Day.

A day of celebration for Carromers worldwide, the event marks the birth of the game's patron saint, whose influence across the four corners of the board marks a fundamental moment in our culture.

St Pouder is credited with preaching the Word of the Wood to the lame, the poor and the gameless and to driving weasels out of Ireland. Denounced by bishops and forced into exile, in 1598 he pilgrimed to The Himalayas where, in Wu Tang Temple, under the guidance of Ka Ma and Tripitaka, he would rebound one hundred times a day.

After three years of asceticism, he travelled on the cow of seven hooves to India. It was there, in Pune, that he met Guru Babu. This was the game-changer. Babu ran a lumber yard, smoked tons of cooncil and was connected with known Carrom Lords.

There and then the game, as we know it, began to flourish. And saw boards built in beech, birch, rosewood and even with oak frame. Artisans converged. Patrons contributed. Mavericks experimented with slate, copper and glass. It was a Fin de Ciecle carrom bloom.

Presently, St Pouder's Day is an institution. A day when Carromers raise a glass to yer man; gather round boards; do a bunch of hail-hailing and sing Into The Mystic. 

This year's event falls on the same date as a Linen 1906 Meet. 

Revellers can look forward to the Parade of Strikers; the Board Floats, the Roller Derby Queens and, of course, The Powder Ceremony.

Into The Mystic