We didn't have Oberon on our map but the boys at Bathurst told us about it. We drove 30 minutes for a Saturday game.
It's a big club - modern.
The bowls clubhouse is a shed out the back. They've had problems in the past with unsupported management but all is good now. They're coming back!
There's a cute barbecue area.
We met Vice President Keith who took our money. He told us the Men’s club has about 20 members and 12 women. Most are at a tournament in Cowra today.
Mal chatted with Pieter who's from South Africa.
Jean asked about the format. Keith pointed to Doug and said "We're challenging you! Three-bowl pairs!" It was us
Vs them.
They had a transistor radio playing 2BS. Jean recalled when she lived in Gulgong she listened to 2BS-MG. The same songs were played.
There's one synthetic three years old.
It's that plastic type.
Ours was the only game and three guys had a rollup.
Jean got grass perfectly but struggled with weight.
Then she worked it out.
We were about twelve down. Mal called: "Put one straight down the middle!" She took.out Keith's bowl for one, then Mal consolidated .
Then we got two fours and a five on the second last end. We got up 21 to 17.
They got a five that made it 22 to 21. We lost!
We bought drinks. Jean had a Chardonnay. The boys asked if we wanted another. Jean said "No! If I have another one I'll be anybody's!" Doug bought her another!
Jean kept dreaming about their eventual good bowls. Alas, too late!
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