.....Almost
A couple of weeks ago the Invergarry Bowls Annual Knockout competition finally came to a head and yours truly managed to make it through to the final - but tripped at the last hurdle.
I only started playing when we took over Invergarry Lodge last year but have thoroughly enjoyed it. I struggled a bit the first few weeks using a different set of borrowed bowls every game but my grandparents came to the rescue by donating their old faithfuls to Team Invergarry (Me and Jen).
Grandad had obviously taught his bowls to play well because they were great - made all the difference. Jon and I had a tense final, but I couldn't get the better of him.
Runner up's not bad though - I was even presented with a certificate (along with a hug!) from Marigold - much rather from her than the club president Dave! Notice the extreme through-the-legs technique and the mis-spelt name on the certificate.
Anyway, until next year Jon.....
--Matt
7 comments:
it was a close match indeed, hard fought, well played, thrilling to the end. You did Invergarry Lodge proud Matt ...of course you really shouldn't have knocked your own bowl out (twice as i recall) that's just not cricket, or bowls, or whatever... Next year! Next year the trophy!!! (and your name spelt right)
Congratulations Matt!! That's quite a technique you're working there!!
I didn't knock my own bowl out, I hit the Jack a moved it closer to his bowl then mine (twice). There's a important difference - knocking own bowl out = Rubbish - Hitting the jack but it ending up nearer the others bowl = bad luck.
Grandad says.... Congratulations, the woods served me well and I am happy they are giving you and Jen some pleasure now and I am looking forward to your continuing sucess next year.
If only I had known there would be the possibility of a Hug I would have tried much harder. xx
way to go big dog!
Nice work! Did you have to resort to dirty tricks ie: drink spiking, bowl greasing etc. like you planned?
magnets!
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