Gerry Ruggeri and I played David Bishop and Terry Hilton on the back green. Green ran well but Gerry and I never had much luck also never played our best and were well beaten 12-25 against these 2 who did play well under the condition. Nice 3 days off now before Pennant Saturday.
Latif could not make it today so Brian Lamb and I play here. Will decide who skips when I have the roll up. See how the Old Back hangs out as a bit sore today. Not sure how Brians Bowls will handle the Indoor.
******************************************************************************************************************** I let Brian Skip but mistake as he was not used to the Carpet. 1st game could not have been harder against Alan Brough and Sam Granata, We lost 4-23 and they played brilliant. I played ok but Brian never settled and too many drives and pineapples. 2nd and 3rd games he played well once he was use to the run of the Greens. 2nd game against Adam Taylor and Rocky Davis (Belrose) we won 12-11 in a very good quality game. 3rd game we won 15-14 against Mick Wagner and Erwin A and knocked them out of the running. A good days bowls as usual here anyway. Have been asked to Skip a side in the Zone 1 District NSW Today. Glad to do so but had to pass up 2 offers to play with mates at Kingscliff but I was already committed to Districts.
******************************************************************************************************************** Fours, Why did I bother? Greg Barrack, Greg Sawtell, Russell MacLeay and Myself. 1st game we lost against Tonys, Wests 11-14, 2nd game lost again against Richard Lattas side 13-17. We were competitive in both. 3rd game we switched around as Russells 1st 2 games he played very well, excellent weight control and shot play he deserved to be skip. We went down 14-15 against Clarence but won the overall. The 2 Gregs also played well all day. I never really played that well. Glad when it was over and will Never let this take preference again over a Pairs Competition. Nothing on at this stage as Club Championships Cancelled at Cabarita Beach. Went ti Casino.
Phil decided to put me in to play today as No Car Auctions today. Would you trust this man ?!!!!!
I have not played here for 2 months and greens are still slow. I know we have had rain but really !!!! 1st game we played Adam Taylor and Red Edwards (Paradise Point). Had a good win 12-9 but dropped 2 Fours. 2nd game against Bob Avery and Sid Littler. Down 1-11 after 4 ends, we came back and won 22-14. Phil played pretty well all day. I played ok short ends but hated long ends as greens slow. Had a couple of ripper drives though. Day off today after 3 hard days. I would play at Paradise Point if they are short but at this stage today is a rest day.
Went to Paradise Point to see the Boys and fix up some Bowls stuff... Dennis Lusby (Tweed Heads), Myselkf and Brian Lamb played here today and had 3 great games. Dennis who does not usually play in these competitions was excellent and Led very well all day. Our First game against Alan Barker, Gerry Foley and Hugh Mckenzie we won 22-15 and 12 ends. 2nd game against Harry, Glenda and John Maxwell we won 31-10 and 14 ends and 3rd game against Kevin Klynes side from Horesham Victoria we won 28-11 and 15 ends. We won the day which was a great effort as these things are hard to win especially when ends are the major contributor to the score. I felt good for Dennis in his 1st Big Competition away from Social Bowls as we picked up $150 each.
Day 2. Sunny but cold early. Windy again too.
3 Good games again today. 1st one against Brent and Pat from N.Z . Pat is off to Malaysia on october as Won N.Z Open Singles this year. We had a great start and leading 12-4 but they fought well and came back to 12-12 before we snuck ahead with good bowls for a 21-13 win. All played very well on the best running green here, 2nd game on Middle green in a gale. We played Wayne and Dick Meyer (Tasmania). We struggled here yesterday too although better today, we were beaten by a drive shot when Dick drove a kitty to the ditch for 5 with 3 ends to go. Was very even contest but we could not break them and we went down 12-15. 3rd game with nothing really to play for. We played Ray Hickman and Brendan Hoey. Ray played ok but Brendan was brilliant with his weight control and never faltered throughout the game. Destroyed Brian early and we were down 1-15 after 8 ends. We fought back very strongly and had them in trouble with 2 ends to go. We were 5 down on the card but holding a very good 3 shots which would have made 2 difference going into the last end but once again Brendan drew within 2 inches to get shot so 6 down with 1 end to play. We lost overall 10-17 but a great comeback. They went on to win their section. 2 days good bowls in difficult conditions. Tomorrow 2 bowl triples all day at Mermaid. Brian Lamb and I together again. I hope he has his Bowls sorted out now as he has tried numerous sets lately and can't settle since letting go those great Powers he had. We will see.
******************************************************************************************************************* A good days bowls although very cold and windy day. 1st game against Kevin Koohrey an Neville Jenkins. Could have had a bit easier start. Down 0-5 after 4 ends, Neville deadly as usual but we came back to be 7-7 with some good bowls., Dropped a 4 and a 3 and just never recovered after that and went down 10-16. Kevin played pretty good, Brian and I did too. Neville as usual deadly. 2nd game against Dave and James (Musgrave) . Up about 10-1 and sailing and long ends cost us the lead and found ourselves struggling to some good conversions by Dave. Down 14-18 with 3 ends to go, we pulled back for a 21-18 win. 3rd and Final game against Mike Morgan and Ray Bromberger (Musgrave) We played pretty well on the best paced green of the day. We won 26-12 and some good bowls played by all. Nice to play some nice guys and different opposition for a change. Tomorrow another day and we are in sections so will be interesting. |
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