Wedding Bells!

Wedding bells were in the air all last week (week beginning 21st July 08) as one of our valued colleagues married on the 27th. Excitement was floating around the office certain that Sunday would be a day full of love and panic!

As promised by teletext weather the sun was out and there was not a cloud in sight, the day was absolutely perfect with the guests burning and waiting outside for the beautiful bride to walk down the isle/lawn.

A gorgeous ceremony took place before all guests took their seats for a fantastic Sunday wedding meal. The speeches made by the father of the bride, the bridegroom himself and the best man were surprisingly emotional and had all the women in the hall in tears.

Later in the evening the happily married couple put on a superb BBQ and buffet, for their evening guests and those who are just greedy, and hired a DJ to play some great music to end the night.

All together the day was amazing and we were all delighted to be a part of it and that we were able to celebrate with them on one of the most memorable days of their lives.

Congratulations to the married couple and best wishes for the future from all of us.

The YesGifts British Open 2008

The inaugural golfing competition of the year took center stage Beauchief Links this week, set in the stunning South Yorkshire valleys of Sheffield. The competitors faced a grueling challenge of 18 holes played out in testing conditions, as the wind and rain battered the fairways.

The 20 strong field comprising employees, clients and suppliers set about their challenge with a bag full of hope and hearts filled with ambition.

Early on, it became evident that two players stood head and shoulders above the rest, coincidentally playing in the same group, AJ Brown and Andy came head to head in a gladiatorial confrontation. AJ Brown took the initiative, with a hole-in-one on the 9th with a stunning 8-iron on the 152yd Par 3. With this cupful of vigor, AJ Brown went on to Par and Birdie the 10th and 11th respectively. Undettered from dropping 4 shots behind, Andy showed the resolve of a lion heart and forced himself back into the game. With only 4 holes to play and lying two shots off the lead, two Birdies on the 16th and 17th led to a nail biting climax.

Stood on the tee, both players contemplated what lay before them on the final hole. Two solid drives cutting the fairway in half left both players ready to make their final assault onto the 18th green. AJ Brown hit a 7-iron to only twelve feet beyond the whole tournament, heaping the pressure onto Andy for his final approach. Taking into account the green break and the strong wind, Andy punched a 6-iron into the green and to only seven feet from the cup. AJ Brown ran his put agonizingly close to the hole, leaving a simple tap-in for Par. The whole rested on a single putt, with a seven foot left-to-right break, Andy showed the nerve of a Ryder Cup veteran, to stroke the winning putt and thus take his seat upon the throne of victory.

Athletico Logobugs Vs Real SoSoBad - 18/07/08

The game started slowly with both teams sussing each other out, then Athletico hit first with two quick goals and then a penalty to make it 3 - 0. Just before half time Real scored an amazing goal which shocked Athletico and spurred Real into another amazing fight back. With 6 goals in the second half and only 1 reply from Athletico making the score 6 - 4.

Final Score:
Athletico Logobugs - 4
Real SoSoBad - 6

Athletico Logobugs Vs Real SoSoBad - 10/07/08

Athletico started the match in fine form, racing to a 5-1 lead in the first 15 minutes. A revolutionary mid-game transfer levelled the teams up, but this did not slow team Logobugs down as they came in 12-6 up at half time. A Turkey-esque comeback ensued, as Real SoSoBad moved into second gear and started hitting the net. They managed to pull level at 14-all with 2 minutes to go. After an electrifying game, Real SoSoBad nicked the win in the last minute.

Final Score:
Athletico Logobugs - 14
Real SoSoBad - 15

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