We went to the Colac Bulla factory. There was a sign to say they are refurbishing and one could buy goods from Coles. Where's the fun in that? So we went to Colac City Bowling Club for a rollup.
The club has four greens - two grass and two synthetics. Both grass greens are ordinary. The bottom one will be replaced soon with synthetic.
We asked the reception staff if we could have a rollup. They were concerned because the greens were being prepared for Pennants finals at 1pm. They told us to ask the guys. We got our bowls, went outside and met Roy.
He explained that one grass green is out and that external players may turn up to practice. He suggested we roll up on the 'Old Synthetic ' up top. We did.
It was awful. Covered with sand.
We had to take a rink-and-a-half of forehand grass. It left a sand smear on our bowls. After four ends Jean said "I'm not rolling on this any more, it's scratching my bowls!" Mal said "Yeah, it's like bowling on concrete!" The bowls made a noise all along the green as they rolled.
Roy asked us how we went. Jean said "Not keen on that synthetic!" He invited us to do a couple on the new one. He said "Hard to go wrong with this - it's true".
Mal talked briefly with Trevor and Stewart about the fake owls. They said they were to keep birds away. Mal told them about the snakes they used at Geelong RSL to keep the bats away.
(Trevor, Stewart and Mal)
We rolled two ends on the front synthetic. Much better. Very true line. We didn't really keep score. Jean killed the last end and Mal drew shot with his last bowl.
Colac City Bowling Club - make sure you bowl on the front green!
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