Jean's been talking on Messenger with Emu Park's PR officer Caite. She was excited when Jean told her that we were coming today.
It's a smallish clubhouse.
There's a lovely outdoor area with cushions.
Caite wasn't there when we arrived. The first person we met was Kathy who was organising the draw.
Caite arrived then and gave Jean a big hug.
Kathy introduced us to Pete the number one volunteer and assistant Greenkeeper.
Then we met Scotty the main Greenkeeper.
Their emblem is, of course, an Emu!
Peter Ritchie from Chirnside in Victoria introduced himself. We told him we'd see him when we're back down there in Summer.
There are two nice grass greens.
We played on the front green which had just been rolled.
It's the Rex Dingwall Green.
There's a cute green speed sign.
We met Peter Richie from Chirnside in Victoria. We told him we'd catch up when we're down there.
Caite was a swinging lead - on both teams. It was Caite, Jean and Alan
against Caite, skip Mal and Sue.
There were two full greens of players.
Aside from Caite's green bowls, it was red vs blue.
First end Jean started off well. Alan consolidated then knocked Jean up.
Mal was on the money with second shot.
Next end he did very well and out bowled opposing skip Alan.
Jean and Alan had four catchers but Mal just drew in.
Jean said "I've never seen a coconut palm before - let alone by a bowling green!"
Second last end Jean put one in for show. They had it in the bag - they thought!
Mal was behind up to eight shots all game. They got a couple on the second-last end then with his last bowl of the game he put the kitty in the ditch for a 3. They won by two!
We came inside for drinks.
Caite found Jean a badge for her hat. It has the famous 'Singing Ship' of Emu Park on it.
Caite updated their facebook page with pictures from today titled: "Highlights of a terrific Tuesday" Here is the link to their page.
Emu Park - 'I've got a loverly bunch of coconuts!'
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