Bowls & Sheep

13th September – Sunday

This morning we spent at the local bowls club, enjoying (well, one of us anyway) a game of social bowls. Fortunately, they commenced at 9.30 am before it became too hot, although I was told it isn’t hot yet! We played pairs over 18 ends and it was a very casual affair – and very drawn out. A fair amount of time was taken with players (not us!) wandering into the bar for another beer or rolling another cigarette. Of course, with such huge quantities of beer being consumed, other breaks became necessary as well! It seemed to be the accepted practise to bowl with a cigarette in the mouth and an enormous stubby in one hand.

However, alls well that ends well. Following the game, we retired to the clubhouse and Leslie immediately won the raffle – half a sheep!!! After explaining that our freezer wasn’t quite large enough, the sheep transformed into a carton of beer. Then when all the score cards were entered and the computer picked a lucky number, the same person shared the jackpot of $182 with his playing partner (not me, unfortunately). We did turn a nice little profit for our $14 outlay.

We have decided we have a few days up our sleeve, so to speak, therefore will head to Canberra and check out Floriade. Better get the good china out, James and Maureen! We will then travel back to Melbourne via Batemans Bay and Merimbula. This afternoon has been spent checking out if sites will be available in Canberra around the 23rd to 27th September and still waiting for replies.

This evening we are off to look at the stars.

Another day of 30 degrees.