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Bowling at the New Tenpin Bowl
December bowling started with lunch at Midlands Golf Club, which was reasonably well received, although there were a couple of meals that didn’t meet the standard.
Off to bowling at the new bowling venue and see what awaits? They had only been open for eleven days, so were still very disorganised. Staff were doing their best, but needed direction. Being school holidays, music was up, lighting was down, and lanes were busy. A work in progress, I’m guessing?
We had 12 bowlers participating, with some very good scores indeed. Top of the “single gamers” was Karen H. with a very tidy 121, just a single pin clear of Vic S. with 120, and Ann W. third on 106. Carel Y. on 92 and Dennis H. with 79 followed.
We also welcomed a newcomer to the “two gamers”, with Brian C. kicking proceedings off with a spare, and throwing down the challenge. That said, bragging rights went to our most senior bowler, being The Maestro in Bill V., with 169 in the first, and a total of 305. Second was Geoff H. on 267, and Ray C. on 231 claiming third, by a single pin from Robyn H. Remaining bowlers were Robyn on 230, David W., (who admittedly bowled a few frames with his left hand), on 222, Neil S. on 186, and Brian C. on 173, which was a great effort for his first outing with us.
Ten Pin Bowling
Wow, what an afternoon of bowling! We had thirteen bowlers participate, and by the numbers bowled, you’d be forgiven for thinking the Australian title was up for grabs!!
There was just a single pin separating the top two ladies, with Karin H edging out Carel Y, both just shy of 100. Great to see Ann W also returning and getting into the groove with another solid performance.
It was really good to see some new and returning bowlers as well, with Mal M, Mick G, Paul G, Dennis H, and Peter D. Of the ten men bowlers, nine cracked the 100 in at least one game. Peter D had a PB with 130, Dennis H also up there with a 120, Vic S & Neil S also in three figure territory. Top 5 after two games – Geoff H 327, Paul G 261, Bill V 259, Peter D 229, Geoff H 225. Quite impressive scores all round. A vocal gallery, with Esma P, Wally P, and Penny M, providing lots of banter. Bill V also providing plenty of advice to anyone that listened, Wally P keeping a close eye on all the goings on, provided the entertainment for a great afternoon.
Back to the pub for some well-earned refreshments, and by the noise you’d think it was tradies afternoon!
Just remember that if you only want to bowl a single game, you are most welcome. And for all the diehards, 2 games seem to be getting a few just warmed up! See you on the 21st of April, 901 Doveton St, Ballarat, at 1:15pm for a 1:30pm start.
