They waited at Hilton Park

We thought we'd arrive from Wannamul too late to play bowls at Hilton Park but Jean's friend Marion got there before us and told them all about us and our trip. They waited for us.

It's a nice old-fashioned clubhouse with old bowls trophies over the bar.

Ring the bell to shout the bar!

There's a well-used outdoor area.

Jean's been friends with Marion for 43 years but she lives in Fremantle and Jean in Canberra so Jean was so happy to come to Perth to see her.

The club is The Hilton Hawks.

There are three greens. Two are grass.

The old grass green used to be the best one but now it's fallow with a soccer court.

It's the first Dog policy we've seen in 700 clubs. Even though there were dogs at Maldon, there wasn't a policy per se.

Harry was the ultimate. He didn't go on the green once.

Someone is a great gardener.

A memorial.

We played on the other plastic synthetic - the Bobby Miller Green.

The permanent shades are sturdy.

Scoreboards are donated.

As is the drink fountain.

Out the back is an interesting mural.

There were two games. One Triples and one Fours. There was great Aussie rock music playing in the background. They were all so friendly and welcoming. We felt like locals.

Andrea, Val, Jean and Andy

Played Mal, Bobi, Nat and Deb.

Jean bowled ok but every time she had shot someone drew inside her.

After much egging on from Jean Mal finally did a photo-worthy bowl.

Jean got a Toucher.

After winning the first half Jean's team dropped the ball and lost by five. We came in for drinks together.

Hilton Park - we feel like locals - just like Marion!