1st game, unbelievable against Bruce McNish and Alan Elliott from Musgrave Hill. Came all this way to play each other. Well, we started well and in fact played well the whole game. Had them in trouble early holding 4's and 5's but either one of them ended up with good bowls to reduce or get the shots. We lost 7-16, a score which never indicated the game as a 3 down on the last end while chasing numbers never helped. Anyway a good start in this company. Greens 16 seconds and windy but the wide side played very well.
2nd game against Graham Purnell, a local bowler and Ian Locke from Alstonville. You would not beleive how Ian played. Dennis and I once again had bowls in the head constantly and holding numerous shots but Ian played some magic bowls time and time again rob us of a victory. We lost 8-22, a thrashing you might say but again the score never indicated the game. Graham led well as did Dennis. I played some rippers too but all credit to Ian, Great bowling and Conversions.
3rd game against Bill Webb (Asquith) and Phil Westcott (Belrose). We were brilliant and up 8-2 before the storm came. once we went back on, the green slowed 4 seconds and they adjusted and we did'nt. Lost 12-21 and disapointed as some good bowls played again. Finished at 6.10pm in the dark. No time limit on the games, 15 ends, Respot,.
We never qualified for the next day of course. Very happy with our performance against some of the Top bowlers from NSW. Alan Elliott team got through to Top Level, Ian Locke after beating us well, lost his last game heavily but Qualified for 2nd group. Phil Westcotts team also Qualified for Top group.
Had a good Smorgasboard again and back to Motel for a good sleep to prepare for drive back tomorrow.