I have just returned from 10 days in sunny Florida, holidaying with the fiancée and the youngsters in DisneyWorld. A wonderful time was had by all, and the only part of my body which I sunburnt was my feet!
However, while we were off enjoying the wildlife at Animal Kingdom, Cinderella’s Castle at Magic Kingdom (pictured) and the spectacle that is Indiana Jones at Disney Hollywood Studios, the skittles matches went on.
First up was the front pin first, four-a-side cup for Team Clothier, and this is not our favourite event. Normally, when Skipper says: “It’s front pin first next week, who wants to make up the team?” he is met with a deathly silence.
The four unfortunate souls who did play were Pasty, Nashy, Nashy’s dad and DJ. Nashy and Pasty did OK with scores in the 30s, but Old Man Nash only hit 12. And then came DJ…
Try as he might, DJ could not hit that front pin and ended up with a total of, wait for it, five. That’s only five over the whole six legs! It does beg the question – what’s your lowest ever front pin first score? Mine’s 12…
Nevertheless, undeterred, DJ fought back in the third round of the proper cup, top scoring with 50. Played at the George Inn, Gurney Slade, Team Clothier was playing a side from Division B, two divisions higher than us.
We made a good fight of it, being only two down going into the last leg, but the pressure proved to be too much as we ended up losing by 21. However, this means we are left to concentrate on the league, of course…
Next week, we play on Thursday at the Pilton Working Mens’ Club, a venue which has seen us win a few times in the past. Let’s hope that continues, even if I am playing on the bottom as I missed the cup game. Anyway, until then…
Go for wood!
Tim
Definition of the week: Dam buster – A shot which is bounced down the alley, rather than rolled. This can sometimes lead to eyebrows being raised by the landlord and hard hats being worn by the two teams.
However, while we were off enjoying the wildlife at Animal Kingdom, Cinderella’s Castle at Magic Kingdom (pictured) and the spectacle that is Indiana Jones at Disney Hollywood Studios, the skittles matches went on.
First up was the front pin first, four-a-side cup for Team Clothier, and this is not our favourite event. Normally, when Skipper says: “It’s front pin first next week, who wants to make up the team?” he is met with a deathly silence.
The four unfortunate souls who did play were Pasty, Nashy, Nashy’s dad and DJ. Nashy and Pasty did OK with scores in the 30s, but Old Man Nash only hit 12. And then came DJ…
Try as he might, DJ could not hit that front pin and ended up with a total of, wait for it, five. That’s only five over the whole six legs! It does beg the question – what’s your lowest ever front pin first score? Mine’s 12…
Nevertheless, undeterred, DJ fought back in the third round of the proper cup, top scoring with 50. Played at the George Inn, Gurney Slade, Team Clothier was playing a side from Division B, two divisions higher than us.
We made a good fight of it, being only two down going into the last leg, but the pressure proved to be too much as we ended up losing by 21. However, this means we are left to concentrate on the league, of course…
Next week, we play on Thursday at the Pilton Working Mens’ Club, a venue which has seen us win a few times in the past. Let’s hope that continues, even if I am playing on the bottom as I missed the cup game. Anyway, until then…
Go for wood!
Tim
Definition of the week: Dam buster – A shot which is bounced down the alley, rather than rolled. This can sometimes lead to eyebrows being raised by the landlord and hard hats being worn by the two teams.
I would note under normal playing conditions on that sh.t alley I can't hit over 30 so what chance did l have with front pin first. Next time we play there l'm busy, even if the team are short, lol
ReplyDeleteGood point, well made! But where's your commitment DJ?! That 5 is going on your averages y'know... :)
ReplyDeleteWell thankfully that is no longer our home alley so all in all my average should improve. More to the point I was happy with the 50 tho, even beat Skipper & The badger in a 'spoof' which does not happen often.
ReplyDeleteI see you went to animal kingdom,i thought you're scene was more animal farm!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're referring to the George Orwell novel of course Pasty?
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