Members in Action

Runners up in Mixed Pairs

Jan and Demi Konig

Runners up in Ladies Triples: Shelley, Lee and Robyn

"Hear no evil, speak no evil and see no evil" as per the three wise monkeys – Jan Cook, Wendy Saul and Kath Harris.

"Quote of the Day"

"I've missed over 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot... and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."

MICHAEL JORDAN (from Jack-hi August 2004)

On the 17th end Pauline's team picked up a five, giving them a 20-17 lead going into the 18th and final end. With great draw bowls being played by the Robyn and her team, as they picked up a four to win by just one shot, 20-21 with both teams having won nine ends.

Men's Singles Championships

In the first semifinal Barney Fleiser eased out to a 8-2 lead with some fine draw bowling, before Andy Elmer found his line and length to draw level near the half-way mark. A drive by Barney removed his only bowl from the head and Andy to score four. Andy pulled ahead to a 25-11 win. In the second semifinal, Rhett Butler established a 10-4 lead after 10 ends, before Ross Cunningham made inroads with some impressive bowls. The turning point was a quick run by Ross of a 3, 4 and 4 shots to give him a nine shot lead. Rhett continued to bowl well but the lead, it proved too large with Ross winning 25-20.

In the final between Ross and Andy scores were level after 10 ends. Thereafter Andy continued to draw well, but Ross managed to pull steadily away to run out the deserved winner at 25-12.

The Match Committee congratulates not only the finalists, but all entries for the sporting conduct displayed in this pinnacle club event. Congratulations to the greenkeeper for the quality of the greens at the end of a busy summer and Men’s Country Week.

Combining Men’s and Women’s events proved successful, and we will look into combined finals next season as 40-50 people turned up to watch, providing a good atmosphere.

Women's Singles Championships

In mid March the finals were played in perfect conditions alongside the Men's finals and in front of a sizeable and enthusiastic crowd.

In the first semifinal, Kaye Martin dominated the game with brilliant draw bowls and up shots, not giving Kath Harris any opportunity to score. The game continued this way until the 13th end, when Kaye trailed the jack to give Kath her only two shots in the game. In the second semifinal, Liz McTaggart and Charmain Harris had a very close game. With scores even at 14-14 on the 17th end it looked like anyone's game. However, Charmain pulled away picking up seven shots over the next four ends to win 21-14.

The final between Kaye Martin and Charmain Harris saw Kaye get off to a strong start, picking up seven shots in the first three ends. Charmain won an occasional end with a four on the 13th end keeping her in touch at 8-15. Kaye once again pulled ahead, winning the next three ends to be 19-8 up and looking to be guaranteed the championship. However, Charmain once again knuckled down winning five of the next six ends with just one shot to challenge at 13-21. Kaye's outstanding bowling continued and saw her win the game 25-13. – Match Committee

Life is so short

We spend so much time sweating the small stuff, worrying, complaining, gossiping, comparing, wishing, wanting and waiting for something bigger and better - instead of focusing on the simple blessings that surround us every day. Life is so fragile and all it takes is a simple moment to change everything you take for granted. Focus on what's important and be grateful. You are blessed! Believe it! Live your life and leave no regrets.

–Thanks to Melanie Koulouris and Ann Orton

10 Reasons “Why English is Weird”

1. The bandage was wound around the wound.

2. The farm was used to produce produce.

3. The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.

4. We must polish the Polish furniture.

5. He could be a good lead if he would get the lead out of his pants.

6. The soldier decided to desert his unit in the desert.

7. Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present.

8. A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum.

9. When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.

10. I did not object to the object.

Thanks to Ian Johnston for this useful list!

What Bowlers Say to Selectors?

We all know what a hard task being a Selector is as bowlers are inconsistent and won't play with certain people and spit their dummies when they are unhappy. When dear old Arthur Richards (a Spitfire pilot in WW2) was a Selector he was inclined to be unsympa- thetic when someone complained and was often heard to say "Don't slam the door on your way out!"

Below are some of the comments Selectors receive:

• I put myself down on the Pennant application form as a Second (where I've played for years) and now I'm a Lead every week

• My husbands a much better player than 4th Division. He should be in 2nd Division

• Why am I in a different team each week?

• Why am I in the Duty Team so often?

• I have Skippered a team that has won nine of their last eleven games and I've now been demoted to a Third in a lower Division?

• Why is he a Skipper? He has no idea and can't read the head.

• I only really want to play home games. I don't want to travel away especially to play in a lower division

• Why would I bother filling out your Pennant form to tell you what position I want to play when you just put me where you want? I thought comments were there for Pennant players to tell Selectors their thoughts but apparently not!

• I have been playing Lead in Division 1 for 26 years and now I'm a Skip in a lower Division

Selectors at the pearly gates

Three bowlers stood at the pearly gates, Their faces were sad and old. They humbly asked the man at the gate, Admission to the fold.

“What have you done?”, St. Peter said, “To gain admission here”.

“Selectors sir, we have been For many a weary year”.