2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
By LI Lynne
February 25 2009
Fatblokes 7's has been a mainstay of Craic denizens' calendars for over 5 years now. A great many of us look forwward to the weekend of silliness and rugby with great affection and count the days until it starts. There are always a few steps along the way that remind us that Fatblokes is coming and none more so than the unveiling of the new shirt.
February 25 2009
Fatblokes 7's has been a mainstay of Craic denizens' calendars for over 5 years now. A great many of us look forwward to the weekend of silliness and rugby with great affection and count the days until it starts. There are always a few steps along the way that remind us that Fatblokes is coming and none more so than the unveiling of the new shirt.
The 2009 Flatulent Fairy Shirt
If you've ever wondered who those people are at the London Irish matches wearing pink shirts, they are 'The Flatulent Fairies' - the supporters rugby club. A loose knit collection of London Irish supporters who come together a few times each year to play rugby or take part in other social activities with an aim to raise funds for charity.
The main fund raising activity each year is the now infamous International Fat Bloke Sevens Tournament held this year on the weekend 17-19 July 2009.
Each year the players, and their supporters, invest in the unique Fairy shirt, the 2009 version pictured here. The shirt comes with the famous Fairy "plumptious" embroidered on the left breast. The London Irish supporter's logo on the sleeve and the fairy wings on the back.
Players must purchase a shirt if they wish to play in this year's event and non-players can also purchase shirts to show their support. All proceeds from shirt sales go to this years chosen charities, which this year are:
Cost per rugby shirt remains at £50 and shirts can be collected on the weekend of the "Fat Blokes", at the "shirt-faced" night, date to be decided, or they can be posted for £5 P+P.
Children's sizes are also available from 26"-34" chest cost for these sizes is £30.
This year there is also a black polo shirt (sizes S to 3 XL) with Fairy "Plumptious" embroidered on left breast, cost of polo is £15 (plus £2.50 P+P).
We have a 'Special Offer', if you wish to purchase both a rugby shirt and a polo shirt then the cost will only be £62.50 to get both items (£5.00 P+P). These must be ordered at the same time
To order send the following details to:
- Name
- Address (if you wish then shirt to be posted)
- Chest Size in inches (This is chest size NOT Small, medium, large etc) Sizes are from 26" to 56" chest. We advise at least one size bigger than your normal chest size, 2 sizes if you prefer a baggier fit.
- Contact email address
- State whether you wish item to be posted or where you will collect your shirt(s) either at "Shirt-faced night" or Fat Blokes weekend.
You will receive a confirmation email with details of where to send payment; this will be by cheque or bank transfer.
No Payment - No Shirt.
Potential players - keep an eye out on the Craic message board as the team will be recruiting soon. In the meantime - keep training by eating pies and drinking beer - remember you have an excuse - it's for charity!
If you've not been to the Fat Bloke Sevens before - you're missing out. Have a chat with a person in pink at one of the matches and they can give you more information, but now is the time to get ordering this years 'must have' fashion accessory.
So order your exclusive 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt now.
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Posted by: The Craic www.londonirish.org (IP Logged)
Date: 26/02/2009 10:17
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Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: Props are not stupid (IP Logged)
Date: 26/02/2009 11:05
Oh yes! How many sleeps now?
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: Bren (IP Logged)
Date: 26/02/2009 11:27
Please note, first injury. Sorry but I can't play this year. I know you will all miss me on the field of play but I will be with you all in spirit. (Well, taking spirits as in AG and the like)
Níl stráinséirí anseo, ach cairde nár chasadh lena chéile fós.
There are no strangers, only friends who have not yet met
Níl stráinséirí anseo, ach cairde nár chasadh lena chéile fós.
There are no strangers, only friends who have not yet met
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: mulledwinemarie (IP Logged)
Date: 26/02/2009 11:30
BREN
that must be the earliest you have submitted your sick-note.!!
MWM
GLORY GLORY London Irish - and loving it -
that must be the earliest you have submitted your sick-note.!!
MWM
GLORY GLORY London Irish - and loving it -
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: Bren (IP Logged)
Date: 26/02/2009 11:42
Well said MWM, but don't you think the polo shirt is the new black?
Níl stráinséirí anseo, ach cairde nár chasadh lena chéile fós.
There are no strangers, only friends who have not yet met
Níl stráinséirí anseo, ach cairde nár chasadh lena chéile fós.
There are no strangers, only friends who have not yet met
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: MaggieH (IP Logged)
Date: 26/02/2009 11:55
Time until Friday, 17 July 2009
140 days
3372 hours
202325 minutes
12139521 seconds
140 days
3372 hours
202325 minutes
12139521 seconds
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: mulledwinemarie (IP Logged)
Date: 26/02/2009 12:19
ah but what shade - and why NO LONG SLEEVES.............??
MWM
GLORY GLORY London Irish - and loving it -
MWM
GLORY GLORY London Irish - and loving it -
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: Rich H (IP Logged)
Date: 26/02/2009 12:24
Blimey. That must have taken ages. Very intricate. 
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: Foggy-Balla (IP Logged)
Date: 26/02/2009 12:45
Yep, the top designers in London, Paris, Milan & New York must've been consulted for that.
No "FF" letters on the back? Thought it was a year for those.
I'll have one because I have to & am very glad that Griff's plan for a proper, fitted, pro-style number didn't come off, but stiull think my suggested design would've been horrible enough to have worked!
Faugh-a-Ballagh!
"Our prayer is 'God save Ireland' and pour blessings on her name!"
Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum
No "FF" letters on the back? Thought it was a year for those.
I'll have one because I have to & am very glad that Griff's plan for a proper, fitted, pro-style number didn't come off, but stiull think my suggested design would've been horrible enough to have worked!
Faugh-a-Ballagh!
"Our prayer is 'God save Ireland' and pour blessings on her name!"
Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: Griff (IP Logged)
Date: 26/02/2009 12:50
Yeah, that hit legal trouble. The National Union of Semolina Baggers complained...
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: MadMonk (IP Logged)
Date: 26/02/2009 13:34
I'll have one on condition I don't have to pay play and will hand over the dosh sometime in the next 12,139,521 seconds
Holy Father objected at first on the basis that fairies, flatulent or otherwise were heathen and not befitting a man of the cloth however I persuaded his Holiness that they were chuntering cherubs in disguise
Holy Father objected at first on the basis that fairies, flatulent or otherwise were heathen and not befitting a man of the cloth however I persuaded his Holiness that they were chuntering cherubs in disguise
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: Bren (IP Logged)
Date: 26/02/2009 14:05
I'm glad you have the ear of the Holy See MM.
Níl stráinséirí anseo, ach cairde nár chasadh lena chéile fós.
There are no strangers, only friends who have not yet met
Níl stráinséirí anseo, ach cairde nár chasadh lena chéile fós.
There are no strangers, only friends who have not yet met
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: dennie (IP Logged)
Date: 26/02/2009 15:53
Love the colour!!!!
Looking forward to it already, will have been back from the honeymoon a couple of weeks and be ready for another holiday (albeit 2 days)
Dennie
xxxxxxxxxxx
Looking forward to it already, will have been back from the honeymoon a couple of weeks and be ready for another holiday (albeit 2 days)
Dennie
xxxxxxxxxxx
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: Cider in Rosie (IP Logged)
Date: 26/02/2009 18:27
Like the black polo shirt.
Not so sure I need another pink rugby shirt but I expect I will talk myself into it.
Not so sure I need another pink rugby shirt but I expect I will talk myself into it.
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: Eek_the_Weeble (IP Logged)
Date: 26/02/2009 19:17
This isn't just any Pink rugby shirt, it's a luxurious, warm and genourously fitting Pink rugby shirt which is pinker than it's ever been before ... oooooooh .... that's what folk will say when they see you in one .... ooooooh ..... and they won't be wrong either ...... oooooooh
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: LI Lynn (IP Logged)
Date: 26/02/2009 22:42
Just to add to all of you that want long sleeves, you can order it with long sleeves, just make sure you let us know in the email.
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: cheffy (IP Logged)
Date: 26/02/2009 23:13
It isn't 'Too Pink' it is in fact just a little less green than it has been in previous years.....
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: Bren (IP Logged)
Date: 27/02/2009 01:49
MaggieH was the first to order so she wins the free postage!
And yes they are the same size as last year.
Well done MaggieH. (What do you meen you want to pick it up at the shirtfaced night?)
Níl stráinséirí anseo, ach cairde nár chasadh lena chéile fós.
There are no strangers, only friends who have not yet met
And yes they are the same size as last year.
Well done MaggieH. (What do you meen you want to pick it up at the shirtfaced night?)
Níl stráinséirí anseo, ach cairde nár chasadh lena chéile fós.
There are no strangers, only friends who have not yet met
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: Tinker (IP Logged)
Date: 27/02/2009 15:21
yayyyyyyyyyyyyyy!! roll on fat boys...i'm loving the shirt xx
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: MaggieH (IP Logged)
Date: 27/02/2009 17:03
Bah, I wanted pink and white and green stripes, as those shirts were REALLY cool. However, have been persuaded to buy a shirt this year - the pink matches the colour of my eyes on the Fat Blokes Sunday.
Can we put our names on the back?
Can we put our names on the back?
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: AMS (IP Logged)
Date: 27/02/2009 21:59
Feel free to customise it Maggie...
There's places in Reading which'll do it for you.
There's places in Reading which'll do it for you.
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: Rich H (IP Logged)
Date: 28/02/2009 08:47
Tell me both the mens and ladies squads are going to have matching shirts this year...
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: Eek_the_Weeble (IP Logged)
Date: 28/02/2009 09:28
I hope the ladies go down the same route as the Fairies but the Tinks are their own entity now and good luck to 'em.
I prefer the Tinks being in the same shirts as:
1) it makes us look like one big blob of pink when we're all together - if you look at some of the other well represented clubs at Fat Blokes (Wasps, Worcester etc) - it's brilliant to see so many folk in their club colours all together and then all mixed up* later in the evening.
2) there is only one manufacturing cost involved. Although the Tinks shirts raise money for charity as well, I think we lose out slightly on having two shirts made.
* 'all mixed up' - could mean all the wearers of the shirts from different clubs mingling amongst each other during the evening socials or the wearers of the shirts just being 'all mixed up' - we have photo's if anyone is still unsure
I prefer the Tinks being in the same shirts as:
1) it makes us look like one big blob of pink when we're all together - if you look at some of the other well represented clubs at Fat Blokes (Wasps, Worcester etc) - it's brilliant to see so many folk in their club colours all together and then all mixed up* later in the evening.
2) there is only one manufacturing cost involved. Although the Tinks shirts raise money for charity as well, I think we lose out slightly on having two shirts made.
* 'all mixed up' - could mean all the wearers of the shirts from different clubs mingling amongst each other during the evening socials or the wearers of the shirts just being 'all mixed up' - we have photo's if anyone is still unsure
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: ulster tom (IP Logged)
Date: 28/02/2009 09:49
I'm looking forward to wearing the new shirt already!
:-)
:-)
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: Bren (IP Logged)
Date: 05/03/2009 19:07
Selling well. Don't forget all profits from the shirts go to Help 4 Heroes and
Wooden Spoon .
Níl stráinséirí anseo, ach cairde nár chasadh lena chéile fós.
There are no strangers, only friends who have not yet met
Wooden Spoon .
Níl stráinséirí anseo, ach cairde nár chasadh lena chéile fós.
There are no strangers, only friends who have not yet met
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: TheCrow (IP Logged)
Date: 11/03/2009 14:11
I WANNA BE THE SAME AS THE FARTERS!!!! Pink pink pink pink 
It's probably too late though... right?
Jules aka Taytoes
x
It's probably too late though... right?
Jules aka Taytoes
x
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: Tallula (IP Logged)
Date: 11/03/2009 15:01
Re Tinkerbelles shirts:
The Tinkerbelles voted last year to have different playing shirts from the Fairies so as to mark their own identity. However we agreed that we would keep the same shirts each year so each Tinkerbelle would only ever have to buy one (until it wears out) leaving those who want to, financially able to buy a Fairies shirt each year and not feeling torn between the two, thus the fund raising for the Fairies can be supported by those Tinkerbelles who want to. In addition we also agreed that each Tinkerbelle who plays in the tournament will pay a playing fee and that will go straight into the Fairies fund raising pot. I hope that makes sense, it did in my head!
If anyone has any questions please feel free to ask me.
Best wishes
Tallula
The Tinkerbelles voted last year to have different playing shirts from the Fairies so as to mark their own identity. However we agreed that we would keep the same shirts each year so each Tinkerbelle would only ever have to buy one (until it wears out) leaving those who want to, financially able to buy a Fairies shirt each year and not feeling torn between the two, thus the fund raising for the Fairies can be supported by those Tinkerbelles who want to. In addition we also agreed that each Tinkerbelle who plays in the tournament will pay a playing fee and that will go straight into the Fairies fund raising pot. I hope that makes sense, it did in my head!
If anyone has any questions please feel free to ask me.
Best wishes
Tallula
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: Eek_the_Weeble (IP Logged)
Date: 12/03/2009 08:36
Just to check that I need a big (biigest) Fairy shirt and a polo top for elsie
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: Eek_the_Weeble (IP Logged)
Date: 17/03/2009 07:53
.
Is it pink?
Is it pink?
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: Props are not stupid (IP Logged)
Date: 17/03/2009 10:19
Those of you that want to play for the fairies this year, remember that you must purchase a shirt. This is the only requirement. We don't take into account your age, size, religion, team you support or your ability to play rugby.
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: AMS (IP Logged)
Date: 17/03/2009 13:01
PANS, you're forgetting that people ought to like a pint.
Doesn't matter whether it's beer, cider, wine, whisky... although the occasional sip of water can be useful too.
Doesn't matter whether it's beer, cider, wine, whisky... although the occasional sip of water can be useful too.
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: CreamCraicer (IP Logged)
Date: 17/03/2009 13:15
Quote:AMS
PANS, you're forgetting that people ought to like a pint.
Doesn't matter whether it's beer, cider, wine, whisky...
A pint of whisky?
I was denied this when offered a free drink on my birthday
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: Foggy-Balla (IP Logged)
Date: 17/03/2009 13:27
Quote:CreamCraicerQuote:AMS
PANS, you're forgetting that people ought to like a pint.
Doesn't matter whether it's beer, cider, wine, whisky...
A pint of whisky?
I was denied this when offered a free drink on my birthday
And don't forget, Aitor, the skipper's supposed to get the first round in.
Especially if he's just won the 110th anniversary quiz prize
Faugh-a-Ballagh!
"Our prayer is 'God save Ireland' and pour blessings on her name!"
Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: AMS (IP Logged)
Date: 17/03/2009 13:27
How dare they???
It seems a perfectly reasonable request to me! Mind you, I don't drink the stuff...
It seems a perfectly reasonable request to me! Mind you, I don't drink the stuff...
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: CreamCraicer (IP Logged)
Date: 17/03/2009 13:31
Quote:AMS
Mind you, I don't drink the stuff...
I'll have yours then
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: Props are not stupid (IP Logged)
Date: 17/03/2009 13:36
Part of my job as a captain is to look after my players, do not worry, they will all get a few drinks from me. Creamcraicer, you are in.
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: Rich H (IP Logged)
Date: 20/03/2009 14:18
What's the deadline for the shirt, guys?
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: Eek_the_Weeble (IP Logged)
Date: 20/03/2009 16:33
Soon I think - Bren ... Lynn? They'll know
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: Cider in Rosie (IP Logged)
Date: 27/04/2009 09:41
OK. I found this thread but where is the one that tells me what the S M L etc relates to in inches?
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: Griff (IP Logged)
Date: 27/04/2009 10:13
You order them in (even multiples of) inches.
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: Rich H (IP Logged)
Date: 27/04/2009 10:28
Just as well it's Lynn taking the orders. Men can never be truthful when it comes to discussions of inches.
Re: 2009 Flatulent Fairies Shirt
Posted by: LI Lynn (IP Logged)
Date: 27/04/2009 11:02
Last date for orders has been extended this year until 21 May, so all those who have yet to order, please get going. Especially those who are playing.
Sizes are in inches, so decide if you want a slim fit one - go for actual chest size or baggier fit go up one size
Sizes are in inches, so decide if you want a slim fit one - go for actual chest size or baggier fit go up one size
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