Yesterday when we stayed at Macknade our water pump blew. We had no water - in the middle of washing. So Mal rang President Gary at Noorla to ask if we could come there and hook up to water. Gary said yes and he and Greenkeeper Nygel really looked after us. We said we'd stay a few days and play on Sunday in their tournament.
FRIDAY
In the end we got a new pump from Ingham Irrigation and Plumbing but Gary and Nygel were so helpful.
They hooked us up to power and water. Gary really likes it when bowlers come to visit and play with their caravans.
The clubhouse is nice with a separate bar.
There's an impressive trophy array.
SATURDAY
On Saturday there was a sponsored inter-club competition against Ingham.
Joe, Tomas and Michael chatted with Jean about Spanish and Italian languages.
It's a mixed bag today. Fours, Triples, Pairs and Singles. They were one short so Tomas asked Mal to mark the Singles.
The club has one synthetic green. Plastic.
It's the Johnny Accornero Green.
It has a pull-over shade like many others around here.
SUNDAY
Sunday finally came. It's two games of three-bowl triples. It was Craig, Jean and Peter
First game was Nella, Albert and Tomas.
Stuart, Mal and Pedro
Played Dora, Susan and Gary.
First end Craig took shot, Jean got second.
Then Jean and Albert both had Touchers but Jean just had shot.
Mal was way up the other end. Jean was worried she couldn't photograph his good bowls. She said "Lucky I took a photo of his rollup earlier in the day!"
Mal lost. He said "If only they hadn't rung the bell! One more end we'd have won!" Jean's team won all but three ends. We came in for another fabulous Smoko. Sandwiches, Party pies and home-made cakes. Delicious!
2nd game Jean played Gina, Harley and Ed. Ed's from Windang near Jean's parent's house in Shellharbour.
Mal played Alicia, Di and John.
Mal drew and Jean's team won by five. Jean's team came second.
The won $100 each donated by sponsors Carlo Delmo and Peter.
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