Nice game at 34° in Ocean Grove

Mal was given instructions to ring all the clubs we'll visit in Victoria over the next month to find out when they play social bowls. Yesterday he rang Ocean Grove and found out they play today. He put our names down.

We arrived at ten for an eleven o'clock start (early due to expected heat). When we arrived we met Barry and Peter in the office. Barry asked if we could say a few words about our trip during presentation. Jean relished the idea - Mal, not so much!

The club has two grass greens and one synthetic across the road.

The grass surface looked a bit iffy after the immaculate greens we played on at Belmont yesterday. It wasn't too bad. A bit slow, took 1/3 usual grass.

One of the members was putting out the numbers and boundary pegs while we waited.

We played two games of two-bowl triples with ten ends - 30 players on five rinks.

Mal and Jean both played second. Mal played with Mike and Noel

(Mal, Mike and Noel)

against Adele, Dave and Graham.

Mal put down some great bowls.

Jean played with Ken and Yvonne

(Jean, Yvonne and Ken)

against Brendan, John and John. Tall John with the the striped red shirt is the club President.

In the first game Jean played really well and often had shot. Ken's team won by 14 shots.

Second game Jean's team played Bob, Mozzy (Maureen) and Graeme. It was 32.5 when we started. They ring the bell at 34. Called at 6 ends. Ken's team all dropped the ball a little. They lost by 5 which made 9 up overall. It was enough to win the consolation prize - our $10 back!

Mal's team played Barry, Grant and Dan. They lost by a few shots.

It was so lovely and cool inside.

After Jean gave her speech they gave us a stubbie holder, cloth and pen.

Ocean Grove - a fine game despite the sweat!