Club Isis Childers - a little rollup then a game

The lady at the varavan park told us why everything in Childers is called 'Isis'. It's because the soil is volcanic and Isis is the Greek God of fertility. We went to Isis Club for a rollup.

We met the barman who was friendly. He said it costs $10 each for a rollup but, because we have our own bowls, he said not to worry about it. He opened up the box for us.

There's only one green. It's a synthetic - the carpet Jean likes.

It has a bird hovering over the top - perhaps to keep other birds away. There was some bird poop on the green.

It has that good moveable cloth shade.

It's the home of the 'Isis Bowlers'

We started the rollup. The carpet was good for Jean. She won the first five ends - one shot per end to be five - zip.

Mal said "My radar is out. I can't get it!"

Jean suggested he do a two practice ends while she took some photos. That's all he needed. He kept winning then. Jean had had enough, she called five all.

She thought Mal had one shot.

Mal had to measure. He reckons he got two for a win.

A bloke at the bar said to Jean "You did really well out there!" Jean explained what happened and he said "Then don't let him practice!"

Club Isis - Mal's not allowed to practice his shots any more!

POST SCRIPT:

We decided to stay another night in Childers so we could arrive in Gin Gin to play bowls tomorrow. Because we are here on a bowls day we elected to break our golden rule and visit Club Isis again for a game.

Jean took a photo inside the club. It's quite sizeable for a little town.

We met Bill at the table. Bill told us some great stories about his time as a Methodist Parson.

He told us the club turned 100 last year,

but members tend to play at Woodgate now.

Bill introduced us to Richard.

Bill further explained 'Isis'. He said there's a natural pine forest scrub that the town was built around. Isis is a suburb on The Thames and the Poms who came over said it reminded them of home. That's why it's they called it the 'Isis Scrub'. Childers' primary industries are now Avocado and Macadamia.

There were just two games today - one pairs and one triples. Under cover.

Mal skipped triples together Jean with Bill.

Against Steve, skip Peter and Marilyn.

It took us a while to get the weight. The opposition won the first three ends.

Rex, who usually runs Tuesday dropped in.

(Bill and Rex)

Jean finally worked it out and we won lots of ends in a row - including a four.

After smoko, like the other day at Biggenden, we went off the boil and lost a few ends. Still, we won by six. We came inside for drinks.

Our game at Childers (Isis) was fun!