Return to Bombala

On our way down the Far South Coast of NSW we saw on our map that we hadn't been to Bombala. We were surprised about that. We turned up at the caravan park and Mal said "We've been here before!". Turns out we have but didn't record it. We did have a blog though!

The club was very familiar. We met Pete again. He remembered us from last year.

Last time we were here there were a few things we missed. All the old photos and trophies.

A memorial garden.

With bowler statues.

And memorial tree.

Jean got to play this time. We played again on the top green.

This time Mal got a photo with Specs.

Jean played with Warwick (Kojak)

Against Pete and Eileen.

Mal was with Neil and Janet.

Against Chris, Faye and Aurora.

First end Jean nailed it.

As did Mal.

Second end Mal did it again.

Jean was pretty happy with how she bowled.

Jean and Kojak won by two. Mal won 21-8.

Nice to see old friends at Bombala.

February 2024 - A fast game for Mal on grass at Club Bombala

We drove three hours on Tuesday from Bairnsdale to Bombala. Last night I sent my last post for a while to BowlsTalk Vic. Now we're in NSW and ready for a game at Club Bombala.

TUESDAY

We stopped in at Club Bombala to check things out. We found out there's bowls on Wednesday so will stay an extra night. It's a nice little RSL Club.

Bombala is famous for Platypuses and has them on the carpet.

The ladies had a 40th and 50th celebrations. It would have been 60 in 2022 but for amalgamation.

We met Pete and found out he's a bowler. He told us he'd see us tomorrow.

There are two nice grass greens. The bottom one looks quite long.

It needs some work. Specs the Assistant Greenkeeper was doing just that.

Karen looked after the money.

The guys sat around to discuss horse-racing before the game.

Jean had a UTI so said if they had an odd number she'd sit out. There were seven. Mal played a game of three-bowl triples - eighteen ends. We're back in NSW now so only one game - not two or three! They swap positions after six ends.

Mal, Peter and Don

played Tony, Karen and Athol. Don told Jean Athol was Club Champion eighteen times! Apparently they call him ANZAC - for a minutes silence - because he takes his time on the mat.

They played on the top green.

Noel and Barry were playing a singles championship at the same time. Peter said if his son wins his game he plays the winner.

There was just one game of social bowls. It was 31 degrees so a few didn't turn up. Karen said they usually get ten or so players on a Wednesday.

It was a fast green - the opposite of Howitt Park. Jean waited patiently for Mal to do a photo-worthy bowl. Mal got his grass ok but struggled a bit with weight. The boys said "He did great bowls while you were shopping at IGA!" "Typical!" Jean said.

Barry won the Singles. In the end it was a close game. It didn't start out that way!

Mal's team was two shots down with a toucher in the ditch. Don said "This kitty's begging to be put in the ditch!" Mal nailed it.

They were doing well. Don in particular who took shot from Mal! The score was 12 to 11 then they got a five!

Mal's team won 19 to 13. Everyone came in for a drink afterwards. Mal had a great time.

Mal told Jean that Athol coached Jamie Reynolds early in his career. Jamie played in Canberra.

Even though Jean sat out - we both had a nice time.

Bombala - Mal really connected with them.