Women’s Bowls
By LEA ORR
The more we are together, together, together,
The more we are together, the happier we’ll be.
Some of our girls couldn’t get up in the morning, but the 14 of us who were ready to get all steamed up in 38 degree heat, got up off our tuffets and sang on.
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Ground Control went about their work and wherever they went, the dog was sure to go.
Three merry old souls had us mesmerised by the precise measuring and marking skills involved in setting up the main green. Gents, it looks amazing! Thanks for all the voluntary hours.
Clap your hands, stomp your feet – the Final of the Minor Pairs is up and away.
None of us have any fingernails left after the closest of matches between Lil Thompson/Ann Smith and Ann Tracy/Carol Reed on rink 9.
Silver bells to each of you for such entertainment over almost four hours.
The clock struck ONE, the girls came in, and the Minor Pairs Champions are Ann T and Carol.
Ann S and Lil came tumbling after into runners-up position, by only one point, 15-14.
You each deserve to stick a feather in your cap – congratulations. Thanks to Umpire Liz.
On rink 11, thankfully no one fell off and bumped their head, as two of them have finally recovered from sick leave.
The score card has to be seen to be believed. Merilyn & Marja, Wow! See how they run!
Amassed 15 points before Kay and Maureen M woke from their “life is but a dream” and started their attack.
They then scored 15 straight points to draw level with 4 ends to go.
Put your right hand in and shake hands, Mez and Marja victors by one point, 18–17.
Rink 12 saw Lynn/Lea/Cherie ready to laugh and play a game with Michelle and Jan.
Jan’s first game for a while, so she was excused as she lost her way at times.
Michelle led her gently down the green all the livelong day and they ended up in 2nd place, 20–14.
Rink 9 failed to draw lucky 7, so the rink jackpot rises to $80.
Bells were ringing for Lynn, Ann T, Merilyn and Jan as they won four bags full in the 100s club.
Major Pairs nominations are open and close at Noon on the 11th.
Next Tuesday, 11th February, important day for us all, a shared lunch for Frances’s milestone birthday (92 years young).
There are pavlovas and tarts being made already so sweets are covered, so you are requested to bring something savoury please – cold or hot – to grace our table.
Roast beef sandwiches like the middle little pig – yum. Not sure about the curds n whey.
Players and non-players, please come along for a catch up.
To play social bowls, call the club 6862 1446 between 9–9.30 with games to begin at 10am. We can finish early as dictated by the heat.
Turn out the light, say goodnight.
