Beer Social Club - Sam's Boules Reports
New Inn (Kilmington) v Beer Club Wed 21st July 2010.
On 20th July the rain had set in and with great reluctance Mimi decided that his legs would have to be covered to protect them from the elements (such fragile, rather sickly objects that they are) so he took it upon himself to postpone the match with the intrepid opponents of the New Inn in Kilmington. However the next day the weather had improved and the team including Captain Mimi sporting his still ivory tinted matchsticks, met at the Social Club for the trip to Kilmington. The bare bones of a team were available as Mimi's use of a phone was also apparently limited and Brock the Badger had not been informed of the amended date. However Captain Mimi, Andy the Fish and Lanky Sam made their way to Colyton to meet Too Accurate Bob and the Smokestack Slimmer at our illustrious venue. Big Kim was joining us later as he was cooking dinner for his lovely daughters as Lady Jane was out on an end of school razzle. After a marvellous navigational feat from Lanky Sam the three arrived at Kilmington in record time despite some rather questionable driving from Mimi. We can only hope he will be more accurate with his boules. Thank you for driving Mimi, it is always an experience.
Expectations of a hard fought match were in the Beer minds as this fine team from the New Inn had beaten us last year by2-3. A very sporting team and worthy opponents they promised to be. The first match consisted of Andy the Fish and The Smokestack Slimmer. Maurice had not played much in the last two weeks and Andy was going through a quiet period in his bouling season so could they raise their standard to its potential? It did not appear so as they struggled to an early deficit but gradually found their form as they clawed back to a very commendable 9-6 victory. 1-0 to Beer. Accurate Bob was paired up with Mimi and his spindles for the second leg . A fine leg it was too (a complete contrast to those of our captain) as New Inn took an early and deserved lead but this was also recovered by the Beer duo as they forged ahead to a well earned 9-7 victory. The New Inn were certainly showing their fighting qualities and making things hard for the Beer boys. Big Kim had now arrived with the smell of smoke from his culinary expertise pervading the atmosphere, even Smokestack Maurice was looking slightly miffed as his title came under threat. However it did not affect Kim's boules, even enhancing them as the two swept into an 8-0 lead. With the last boule of the end, New Inn were holding two shots and Sam had one to play into a large area that would have given Beer a 9-0 lead. This is where compassion struck, the New Inn players looked so downcast and they had been so good natured that Sam threw his boule away from the jack and the New Inn had gained two shots. Such is the kind nature of Lanky Sam. The Beer boys wrapped it up in the next end thus winning 9-2 and seeing Beer into a 3-0 lead.
In the triples, New Inn Janet declared to all that her hands were warm and this so excited Mimi that he exclaimed that his white sparrow’s legs were beginning to glow although this was not observed by anyone else as those objects were things everyone had avoided to bring into vision. Poor Janet, obviously distressed by Mimi's observations, suffered a little in the form of her earlier game and soon found her team were defeated by some fine bouling from Andy, Bob and the leg man himself by 9-2. To try for maximum points Maurice, Kim and Sam played against Dean, well known for his exquisite umpiring and alternative measuring technique, and his two compatriots. Beer however were now on a roll and soon the game was ended at 9-1 to Beer. A great performance lads, a well played and enjoyable match. We would like to thank our opponents for making this such a fun evening with good camaraderie some extremely pleasant amber nectar and good food.
Next week the Beer team meet in a top of the table clash with the Lamb of Mutton from Axminster who at the moment are in second place and our nearest rivals. It is played at the Beer Club so any support will be more than welcome.
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Beer Club v Kingfisher B 13th July 2010.
On Tuesday 13th July the Beer team gathered at headquarters awaiting the visit of our opponents from Colyton, Kingfisher B. The weather (or whether according to Captain Mimi in last week's article) was murky but not so the spirits of the Beer team in spite of their lacklustre performance of last week (according to Mr. Whisky, coach Peter) The team was almost up to full strength with Lanky Sam having returned from Ireland,( not a mysterious visit at all Mimi) but unfortunately still without Sparky Paul. For some strange reason known only to himself, Captain Mimi had once again left Big Kim, our star player over the last few weeks out of the doubles. When questioned he told Sam to ask the opposition captain. We were astonished to know Captain Mimi picks our team in conjunction with the opposition. One of the many traits that make our captain such an enigma.
The first pair to hit the piste was Andy the Fish who had had a bad time last week, such a talented player, this poor run cannot continue as so it proved as he teamed up with the Femme Fatale. After some very good boules from both players they saw their way to a 9-4 victory. Next up were Mimi and Too Accurate Bob. After his successful challenge in the singles final, Mimi played well and backed up by Bob who lived up to the Accuracy in his name surged on to a resounding 9-1 win. 2-0 to Beer. The next pair consisted of Brock the Badger and the return of Lanky Sam. What a game it proved to be. The Colyton pair were long experienced players and our pair had their work cut out. Derek began very well whilst Sam could not at first find his true form and soon found themselves 4-8 down. It was then that our boys showed their class as they both valiantly and with consummate skill fought back to 8-8. The Kingfisher pair had played their shots and were holding one shot, very close to the jack, with Sam having just one boule to save the match. The boule edged out the Kingfisher boule and came to rest alongside the jack. Beer had won this epic battle and now led 3-0.
The first triple consisted of Mimi the enigmatic captain, The Smokestack Slimmer, and the now restored Big Kim. Maurice began very well, Kim as usual very accurate but Mimi was suffering from the exertions of his first round win. The three ladies that comprised the opposition played extremely well and the Beer trio found themselves in a very dangerous 4-7 deficit. However in the next end all went awry with the Kingfisher girls and the Beer team picked up five shots to gain a memorable victory 9-7. 4-0 to Beer with one to play, could they gain maximum points? That was up to our final triplet of Bob, Andy and Sam. The Kingfisher team had put all their best eggs in one basket and a true battle was surely ahead. This was so as scores fluctuated with every end, all players playing well but the Beer team without the killer instinct they have been associated with. However at 7-7, the Beer boys found this 'killer' in one end to gain another victory by 9-7. Coach Peter quite rightly chastised the team for, in spite of gaining maximum points against a tough team, not playing to their true potential. Beer are far away leaders in the division but cannot allow complacency to set in. Let us hope team selection and all round commitment will be back to normal next week as the team travel to Kilmington for the next game. It was good to see the Smokestack Slimmer back to his silky best as he found his way immediately to partake of Jane's delicacies. Thanks again, Jane for your goodies.
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Beer Club v Kings Jesters 6th July 2010. Captain Mimi's Report.
Femme Fatale Looks Trollied.
The weather was being kind to us again although it was quite breezy, was this blowing an ill wind? Only time would tell. The gang gathered as usual at the club in good spirits both inside and out, missing were Lanky Sam who is still on his mystery tour of BEER, BEER and yet more BEER. Also unavailable was Sparky Paul who was on birthday party duties. Smoke stack slimmer Maurice was suffering from a pulled muscle in his back, would this affect him in his play after taking some tablets of mysterious origins? He said he would be ok to play. First into bat so too speak were the duo of Smoke stack slimmer and Andy the fish still unbeaten this season in league matches in his maiden season. They raced into a 4-0 lead the king’s Jesters pulled one back before our boys extended their lead to 7-1 and looking good for our first points on the board. Maurice then began to struggle as we all could see and Andy the fish started to go off the boil slightly things went from bad to disastrous. Before we knew it the boys had lost 7-9 and Andy had lost his first game, the club was trailing 0-1; not the start we’d hoped for. Up next for the club were Badger and accurate Bob to try and stop the rot, the pair got off to a steady start building an early lead of 3-0. The opposition struck back with some fine shots. In the next few ends each team scored points even though Badger and accurate Bob were struggling at times they managed a fine win of 9-4 which levelled the match, a good win at this stage. In came the cavalry well just Big Kim and Capt Mimi. Could Mimi bring some of his good form from the singles to the match we’d have to see, the team couldn’t afford to go behind at this stage of the game. Both players were playing well reaching 5-0 in no time at all. The Kings Jesters then took the next end making the scores 5-1 to the club. Thing got better for mighty duo as they strode to a victory of 9-1 putting Beer club 2-1 up with two to play. Maurice said his back had got worse obviously the horse pills he took were wearing off Mimi had to make a substitute and recalled Jackie the femme fatale to the squad. Let’s hope her ball control is better than Rooney’s perhaps we should ask the coach. Tactics had to be changed two of the three amigos Andy the fish and accurate Bob joined by Derek the Badger stepped up too the piest. It was a see saw battle with both sides trying their up most to win the lead swung one way then the other but in the end our trio were undone losing 6-9. Andy had lost his second league game and both coming on the same night, the match was tied at 2-2 was defeat staring Beer club in the face? Not if we had anything to do with it! Up to the plate stepped the femme fatale, Big Kim and Mimi to do battle with the might from the Kings Jesters neither side could afford to lose. The trio intended too take no prisoners in the fight ahead as they must win to secure victory the team and club to maintain our record.
Our warriors of the piest went to war with a fury taking a 2-0 lead, then 4-0, 6-0, 7-0 and finally winning 9-0. What a victory, a 3-2 win for Beer club. It had been a tough hard fought match. Both sides retired to the bar for liquid refreshments and some lovely sandwiches made by the fair Lady Jane - pity there wasn’t any onions? At this time Mimi passed a comment saying we’d played well considering we had some of our key players missing. I’d don’t know weather it was the fact that Jackie the femme fatale had been woken from her beauty sleep too early or she’d had too many G&T’s and was maybe a little worse for wear. She exploded like a firework sparks flying everywhere, perhaps more water with it would help next time? Next week the team is at home to the Kingfisher B feel free to come along and support.
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Singles Finals Night 29th June 2010. Captain Mimi's Report.
It was a balmy summers evening on the night of the singles play offs even the gnats came out to watch. Unfortunately or fortunately depends on how you look at it Sam was away on a last minute holiday or maybe not? It was suggested at least he wasn’t there to offer his words of wisdom saying “throw your boules higher, higher, lower” doing his famous Bruce Forsythe impression.
Mimi chauffeured Andy the fish to the Harbour inn where we were greeted by Accurate Bob we headed straight for the bar in search of liquid refreshment to fortify ourselves for the exertions ahead. This year we had a representative from the club in the singles none other than Captain Mimi himself, the three amigos watched the proceedings eagerly waiting the turn of their leader to leap into action - well walk - don’t want to over do it too soon! The moment had arrived for Mimi to take the stage; his opponent in the quarter finals was Ian Holt from the Royal Clarence B. Mimi didn’t get the start he’d hoped for losing two in the first end then found himself trailing 1-5. Mimi fought back pulling level at 5-5 Ian took a 6-5 lead and increased it to 8-5, it looked all over for Beer Club, but no, Mimi levelled at 8-8. It was close fought last end with both players at times holding the shot they needed Mimi knocked out the boule of his opponent leaving his in its place. Ian threw his last boule wide and with a boule still to play victory went to Mimi and the club 9-8. Now that Mimi had made it to the semi finals could he go one better against an experienced and one of the favourites to win? Tim Allsopp a first division player from the Golden hind B.
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Beer Club v Royal Clarence (Seaton) 22nd June 2010
On Tuesday 22nd June, the Beer Boules Club welcomed the Royal Clarence to the Social Club and the attentive care of Michael Graham (known to all affectionately as Prickle) our bar steward for the evening. The Clarence arrived bereft of one player, obviously the reputation of the Beer team had caused consternation in their ranks and only five stout hearted men arrived to take on the might of Beer. Big Kim had, very graciously offered to play for the Clarence to help them out of their problem, to which the sporting Captain Mimi, showing great solidarity to his team remarked, "They can't have Kim, he is one of our best players, let them have Pete the Coach". It can be imagined what the effect of this faux pas did to the unity of the team, all of whom looked up to our coach with great affinity and respect. Captain Incredulous has been taking on too much of the John Terry/Fabio Capello syndrome. Poor Pete was so mortified that he took to consuming neat pineapple juice in preference to his "cold tea" to which he has become accustomed. This episode led to the first match consisting of Too Accurate Bob and Andy the Fish playing against one Clarence player, Our wounded coach, having taken to the sympathetic nature of Prickle the Bar, was consuming vast quantities of his new Yellow peril to raise him out of the doldrums into which he was sinking due to Mimi's unfounded remark. The Clarence player was therefore restricted to only three boules but unaware of this, proceeded to throw all six, a situation against the rules but one of which Captain Mimi did not dispute due to his mishandling of the Coach Pete debacle and his preoccupation with umpiring the first game. Fortunately this unusual game passed over without too much further incident, Bob living up to his name 'Too Accurate' handing the Clarence one shot when holding one of his own. In spite of this Bob and Andy ran out victors by 9-4.
Next to the piste was Captain Mimi and Big Kim notable how Mimi has partnered himself with his own self confessed 'Best player’. Kim did prove to be of high quality as he even raised Mimi's standard in securing a fine 9-0 win. 2-0 to Beer at this stage.
Next to the piste came Brock the Badger and Lanky Sam. Taking an early lead our two stalwarts began to decline to the degree that they found themselves 5-8 down, with some very loose bouling and excellent play from the Clarence. However they strived manfully to pull themselves back to 8-8 At this stage amidst an interesting exchange of boules, the Clarence were holding the vital shot, Lanky Sam dislodged this as his boule took up residence alongside the jack. Surely game to Beer, but not to be. With his final boule the Clarence player lodged his boule on top of the jack and when Sam narrowly missed this with his last shot the game had been snatched away from our boys as they suffered an 8-9 loss.
The triples began with Andy, Jackie and Kim teamed together. The Femme Fatale, concerned at having been left out of the pairs in spite of her magnificent performance last week, was in fine form. Both Andy and Kim played their parts well but it was still a struggle which they eventually overcame to win 9-7. The score was now 3-1 to Beer with one to play. Mimi, Bob and Sam teamed up to play the final game. Captain Mimi showing off his true class, led off in the first game by throwing the jack within inches of the side of the piste. Electing not to have it moved towards the centre, his first boule bounced on the concrete edge of the piste, rendering that boule void. This meant he had to throw again and in true style this boule followed the same path as the first. The Clarence also became caught up in this turmoil and proceeded to follow suit. Thus after the first seven boules, four were off piste and the three that remained on it were far away from the jack. It was left to Lanky Sam to bring order to the proceedings by throwing a boule closer to the jack than the opposition's. (Straight out of Mr. Whisky's coaching manual) thus gaining Beer one shot from a very unusual end. The Beer team then began to play reasonably well and eventually ran out 9-2 winners. Beer had once again triumphed 4-1 in a match that had proved to be our most difficult so far.
Back in the club house it was noted that great bar steward Prickle had converted Mr. Whisky back to his favourite tipple which he was putting away in vast quantities. Well done Pete, you have survived the slings and arrows inflicted on you earlier. As the Smokestack Slimmer was not with us this week there was plenty of room to get to the wonderful culinary delights meted out by the lovely Jane, ably assisted by Big Kim. Thank you both. Next week there is no match and Captain Mimi is travelling to Seaton to take part in the next round of the singles competition. Good luck Mimi, we hope you do not fade in this stage a la the England football team.
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Seaton F.C. v Beer Club 15th June 2010
Captain Mimi Attacked by Special Branch at Newton Poppleford
Captain Mimi arrived at Beer Social Club on Tuesday 15th June more bent and haggard than normal. Although popular opinion has it that he was performing acrobatic feats on his chandelier with the lovely Karen in close attendance, he maintains that he was in a collision with a huge limb of a tree as he was passing through Newton Poppleford. It is to be hoped that in tonight’s skirmish with Seaton F.C. he will be less stressful and more productive than his aerobic performance.
The Femme Fatale, in her other role as chauffeur (is there any limit to this lady's talents) drove Mr. Whisky, Andy the Fish and Captain Mimi to Seaton whilst Brock the Badger, fortunately back in the team, eager and ready to impose his skills drove with Lanky Sam. Unfortunately the team was weakened by the absence of Big Kim and yesterday's hero, Sparky Paul who were detained elsewhere. They will be sorely missed. Nevertheless the team embarked on the forthcoming match with confidence from yesterday's victory.
The first pair to play were the crippled Captain Mimi and Andy the Fish. It was soon observed that the piste had very little gravel on it and dead cats were buried everywhere which made the flight of the boules very unpredictable and bouling very difficult. The Seaton team were obviously more used to this and strove valiantly against the Beer pair who both played well in winning 9-6. Brock Derek was unleashed next to combine with the Smokestack Slimmer who, accustomed to playing through a shrouded mist, like Dracula, found it difficult to cope with the bright golden light shining on him from the huge golden orb on high. It was during this game that a curious new form of scoring was brought into being. This was invented by Jackie, whose manipulation of the scoreboard proved to be interesting but totally baffling to all concerned except Jackie and perhaps the slightly wobbly Coach Pete whose intake of cold tea was truly amazing. Perhaps it was all these distractions that affected the concentration of Derek and Maurice who although battling hard, found conditions too much for them on this occasion and they succumbed manfully to a 7-9 defeat.
The Originator of her new scoring system, our own Femme Fatale took to the piste next accompanied by Lanky Sam. Both found the conditions difficult but they battled hard to attain a 9-7 win. So after the pairs Beer were 2-1 up. At this stage Sparky Paul turned up to see the exploits of the team and to give inspiration to our triples.
The next game saw the crippled captain, Maurice and Derek locked into a fierce contest with their footballing opponents. The piste was still playing tricks and it was to the credit of our boys that they held out for a 9-6 win.
Beer 3-1 up and the final game saw Jackie, Andy and Sam teamed up and they combined magnificently as all played very well to achieve a 9-2 victory. Thus, in spite of the conditions Beer had been successful once more in achieving a 4-1 victory. The team are now far ahead of our nearest rivals and are the only team in the league to have a 100% success rate. Next week the Beer team are matched with the Royal Clarence from Seaton at home and people are more than welcome to join the crowds on the terrace at the Social Club, bathed in sunshine to see the team strive for another victory. Enjoy the warmth and friendliness of our steward for the evening, Prickle who will roll out the red carpet for all supporters.
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Beer Club v Gerrard Arms 14th June 2010
On Monday 14th June the Gerard Arms became the recipient of Beer hospitality when they visited the Social Club to play the second round of the team cup. Beer was beset by absentees, Too Accurate Bob and Brock the Badger being the major omissions. Nevertheless, Beer fielded a very strong team. First to play was Big Kim, in current scintillating form, and so his form continued as he took a seemingly insurmountable lead against a very good player from the Gerard. Then tragedy struck as two boules were seemingly equidistant from the jack and Big Kim asked the umpire which one was holding. The umpire replied "Away I think" throwing both players into confusion due to the lack of decisiveness from the umpire. One may ask "who was the umpire" but this reporter declines to answer this question on the grounds that it may upset Mimi. Poor Kim could not regain his concentration and went on to a shock defeat 7-9. Next on the piste came Lanky Sam, could he atone for the shock of Kim's tragic defeat. Sam started as badly as Kim had been good and was soon 0-4 down . However he reversed Kim's situation and finding some fine form went on to win the next nine shots to triumph 9-4. Oue Femme fatale was to play next and a thrilling match it was as Jackie's boules flew everywhere but consistently found the area of the jack with at least one of her three boules. The game see sawed backwards and forwards until Jackie finally edged out her opponent 9-8. Captain Mimi was to throw next, fresh from his amazing triumph of last week's singles. Like Jackie, his boules were splayed in all directions but unlike Jackie very few found the region around the jack. Finally a disappointing defeat for Mimi 7-9.
Things were getting really tense with the scores tied at 2-2 as the Smokestack Slimmer stepped up to the mark. Confidence rose on the terraces as Maurice took an early 3-0 lead. It was at this moment that Kim observed "Maurice will win this easily, she (Maurice's opponent) couldn't hit a barn door. This must have transferred itself in mystical manner to the Gerard lady as, inspired by Kim's untimely prophecy, she managed to win the next nine shots to defeat poor Maurice 3-9. Beer 2-3 down with one to play and a highly embarassed Kim on the terraces. The final and all important game saw Sparky Paul move to the piste, an area to which he is not unaccustomed. Paul has not played for some weeks so will his lack of match practice overcome his undoubted talents. In true fashion a nerveless Paul brushed away the cobwebs and began to eat into the score. Bowling consistently well he eventually brushed aside his opponent to win 9-5. What a hero, Beer had levelled the score 3-3.
For the decider the winning three players from Beer played against the winning three from the Gerard. Thus, the Femme Fatale, Sparky Paul and Lanky Sam, all heroes in their own right proceded to take on the might of Colyton. The outcome was never in doubt. Jackie had obviously benefitted from the personal coaching from Mr, Whisky as her boules consistently landed closer to the jack than her opposite number. Sparky was relishing his antics on the big stage and strutted the piste with gay abandon whilst Lanky Sam put the finishing touches to the solid foundation created by the skills of his team mates. Such was their combined play that they ran out winners by 9-1 and Beer were through to the next round, the quarter finals.
Celebrations were had in the Social Club after this epic encounter as thoughts turned to the league match the following day.
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Boules Singles Competition 8th June 2010
Round 3 of this competition
On Tuesday 8th June Captain Mimi very kindly offered to drive Lanky Sam to the King's Arms in Seaton to play in the singles knockout competition. When these two arrived, Mimi came out with the savage blow that he himself was playing and that Sam was only there to report and support. Sam, being the kind hearted, supportive person that he is shrugged of this bitter disappointment as he waited for a considerable time for Mimi to strut his stuff on the piste. After all Mimi is in dire need of practice. Mimi had fortunately been given a bye in the first round and what seemed an inordinate amount of time later Mimi approached the piste nervous in the realisation of the serious misdemeanour he had made. Obviously his conscience was praying on his mind as he rapidly strove to a 0-5 deficit against his opponent from the Kingfisher. Sam then had to take over the coaching duties in the absence of Mr. Whisky and with much encouragement and strategic advice, Mimi began to force his way back into the match until he eventually gained a hard fought victory 9-7. A fine performance Sam, supported in part by the play of Captain Mimi who now finds himself in the quarter finals to be played on 29th. June. It is hoped a good turnout will see Captain Mimi go on to bigger and better things in the final rounds.
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Beer Boules v Vikings Skittles - Match of the Decade!
Round 3 of this competition
On Saturday 29th May a grand final was played at Beer Social Club between the Beer Boules Champions and the Vikings, winners of three competitions this year. A momentous match in prospect, the score stands at one each, the Vikings having narrowly won the skittles leg whilst the Boules team had won, not so narrowly, the boules leg. Crowds flocked to the club in their droves, tickets having been distributed at vast expense on the Beer black Market. Andy Parkhouse had assembled a first class team in the hopes of winning the much coveted trophy. The team consisting of Andy, the multi skilled captain, Jim the bomber (an epithet from his fishing experiences many years ago) Stuart, Kieran, Langy the ringer, pulled in at the last moment to boost the Vikings chances, and last and also least, Kelvin, the Welsh bottler who had not appeared in the last contest of boules as like all the Welsh, has a built in anathema to sports involving ball skills.
Mimi, a self professed darts star with the skills and looks of Jockey Wilson (he did once get a bulls eye, unfortunately he was throwing for double tops at the time) had gathered a team of good hearted, but not necessarily talented at darts, group to take on the might of the Vikings. The team consisted of Mimi himself, the Smokestack Slimmer, Mr. Whiskey, Andy the Fish, Big Kim and Lanky Sam. The first round, the pairs went to the Vikings 2-1 with Andy and Kim being the winners for the Boules team. It was evident from the 1st. round that Boules were going to struggle against the silky skills of the Vikings, particularly Langy the ringer who started slowly but amidst much barracking from his own team, played like a pro and even the magic of Mr. Whiskey and Lanky Sam could not match his exquisite talents.
Next came the singles. Once again the supreme skills of the Viking six came to the fore as they swept aside valiant opposition to win 4-2. Kim and Andy once again the only victors over the opposition, well done men. Perhaps the most dynamic game was between Captain Mimi and the Welsh Wizard. Mimi won the first leg due mainly to the lack of a great consumption of alcohol from the Welsh dipsomaniac, but having taken more liquid on board his confidence and skill soared as his majestic darts completely overwhelmed poor Mimi. After his loss, Mimi threw the shield across to Andy (and typically missed) muttering words to the effect, "You might as well have this now". This caused much consternation to the sportsmanlike qualities of the Boules team and Mimi was persuaded to retrieve the shield and present it with dignity when the match had been completed. This he did with great aplomb and dignity was restored.
So the Vikings took the three game trophy, a magnificent shield donated by Captain Mimi, a kind gesture from such a magnanimous captain. Congratulations to the Vikings for this worthy victory, one that will last for one year when the Boules boys will wrest it from their grasp.
Much celebration went on in the bar, except for our kind benefactor who shuffled off home to take comfort from his defeat in the welcoming arms of Karen, who fortunately for her had fallen asleep.
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Beer Club v Kingfisher Rebels 1st June 2010
Plaice in the Beer Team, can big Kim Fillet?
Carrying a badly mutilated finger whilst competing in a plaice filleting contest in the Social Club's quiz final, Big Kim recovers to compete in this week's contest.
On Tuesday 1st. June the Beer team met at the Social Club for an encounter with another Kingfisher team, this time The Rebels. Could they emulate last week's victory? The team were without the esteemed talents of Too Accurate Bob and Brock the Badger but the team is still strong and confident. With this in mind the Smokestack Slimmer and Andy the Fish were ready for the first encounter. The Smokestack was once again on fine form and supported by the ever increasing skills of Andy the Fish soon romped home to a fine 9-5 victory. First blood to our boys. The captain, Mimi was on next, very subdued after his strange behaviour last week, playing with the fleet filleting Big Kim. The game was almost spectacular in its outcome as Mimi, through no fault of his own was practically irrelevant in the game as Big Kim, almost single handedly brushed the opposition aside in only three ends as he had last week, to beat the opposition 9-0. Beer two up with one more doubles to play. This game saw the welcome return of Sparky Paul paired with Lanky Sam. Sparky despite being out of match practice for some weeks, played splendidly and with able support from Sam turned out winners by 9-1.
Three up and the triples now to play. The Femme Fatale had now appeared and after last week's chain show, Mimi open mouthed and highly flushed immediately informed Jackie she was to strut her stuff on the piste once more. Her fellow performers were Andy and Sparky Paul. They began well and took an early lead but this was rapidly eroded to see the Kingfisher into a seemingly unassailable lead 2-8. It is said in countryside traditions that if a seagull drops its load on someone this brings good luck. How fortunate we were to have then a hero in our midst as Sparky Paul, staring up to the skies, spotted a seagull ejecting its load in mid air. Showing no thought for himself he thrust himself into the line of fire and received the seagull's rancid propulsion full on the chest. Good fortune had now arrived. Our fab three began to pull the score back until they had gained a terrific victory 9-8. Sparky had laid himself and his jacket on the line for a supreme sacrifice. What more can a man do for his comrades. Beer now 4-0 up with one game to play, this featuring the Smokestack Slimmer, Captain Mimi and Lanky Sam. Once again for no accountable reason our hero of the first round, Big Kim had been rested. The captain reported that it was because Kim was working behind the bar but who did we see marching down to the piste but Big Kim himself. Still there was no change to the allotted team and Kim had to watch the game from the sidelines. What effect will this have on morale? The trio were thrown into greater confusion when a Parisian was seen to mince with his poodle into the gallery adjoining the club. A strange sight indeed until someone pointed out that our Parisian was none other than Mr. Whisky, our esteemed coach. Completely thrown by this, our trio played with utter confusion, a state not unknown to Captain Mimi. Try as valiantly as he did to rescue the team, Lanky Sam succumbed to the strange situation and rally the troops as he did, it was not sufficient. Our beleaguered boys suffered an ignominious defeat to the Kingfisher 6-9. The Parisian was not happy and remarked "Quelle domage! Vous etes grands cretins. Donnez moi encore whisky!" A fine piece of inspiration, coach!
Beer had however won the match 4-1 and this puts them well into the lead in the division. All adjourned to the club bar where copious quantities of nectar and fine food (courtesy of the lovely Jane. Thank you Jane) to which the Smokestack Slimmer and Seagull Mimi did ample justice with an enthusiasm not noticeable in their final game. Perhaps the last game should not be the one for these two as their minds are too centred on gastronomic delights rather than the game in question. Well done all members of the team and may this form continue in weeks to come.
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Kingfisher A v Beer Club 25th May 2010
Missed Jack due to Femme Fatale in bondage
It has been about three weeks since the Beer team last played a league match but all met in high spirits at Beer Social Club except for Too Accurate Bob and the Smokestack Slimmer who were going direct to Colyton from Seaton. Captain Mimi, although buoyant, was becoming increasingly irritated by justified comments about his convoluted article in this section concerning last week's pairs match. This article could well have been penned by the dyslexic ten year old offspring of a Sunday Sport columnist but no, it was written by the plague of journalism, our own Captain Mimi. His remarks about Lanky Sam's declining grey matter through spending too much time at school were grossly mistaken as education produces the stimuli for grey matter to increase, a fact that Sam will have to pass on to our beloved leader. Brock the Badger and Big Kim brought the team safely to Colyton, a notable absentee being Sparky Paul. We wish him a speedy return next week. Many thanks to our two drivers. Kim having taken his party on a fascinating tour of Colyton car park, led in Mr. Whisky the coach, his Femme Fatale Jackie and Lanky Sam to assemble with the other members of the team at the Kingfisher. All were raring to go but confusion spread through the ranks as Captain Mimi advised the team that one of the pistes was at an angle. Heads were scratched as we contemplated this amazing piece of news whereupon Mimi was advised that all pistes are at an angle, usually 180 degrees. Mimi certainly possesses some outstanding knowledge that others are not conversant with.
Andy the Fish and Accurate Bob were first to play, a mixture of youth and experience. The first ends did not go too well for our boys as they were still contemplating the angles but when they realised Mimi's declaration was somewhat erroneous, they settled down to some fine bouling and ran out winners by 9-4. Andy still has only one loss to his name this season, a fine record for our new recruit.
The second game saw Captain Mimi and Big Kim joined in what could prove an important contest. The first two ends went favourably for the Beer boys as they picked up two shots in each. They looked to be emulating the same in the third end with Beer holding two shots with Kim one to play. His last boule was nothing short of mesmerising as he advanced two more Beer boules together with his own to gain five shots thus winning the game 9-0. He must have studied Mimi's angles with great precision. The game was won in only three ends.
Beer now 2-0 up with one to play to secure a victory. Brock the Badger and Lanky Sam were the pair ideally suited to this task. Derek struggled initially but ably supported by Sam our pair took an early lead and with Derek increasingly accurate our duo ended up convincing 9-0 winners. Beer 3-0 up with only the two triples to play. An unassailable lead but points are still important to play for.
The Femme Fatale Jackie and the Smokestack Slimmer joined Too Accurate Bob for the first triples. They were all looking particularly good especially the Smokestack, fresh from being rested in the pairs, whose leading shots put increased pressure on the Kingfisher as they took a commanding 8-3 lead. The Kingfisher came back with an amazing run to 8-7 and the Beer team appeared to be in a state of shock at this fight back. In what was to be the final end, the Kingfisher were holding one shot with one to play. Would they play safe and turn round at 8-8 for a final end showdown or go for another shot to win 9-8. Lively Les, The Kingfisher man, went for broke and break it he did nudging the Beer boule into shot position thus giving the game to Beer 9-7. A sad end for the Kingfisher but a fine win for the Beer trio.
The final game featured Captain Incredulous, Brock the Badger and Lanky Sam (Big Kim and Andy the Fish having been mysteriously rested). This proved to be an epic struggle and our redoubtable trio found themselves 5-7 down after some fine bouling from Kingfisher. This predicament was obviously the result of strange incidents off the piste. Too Accurate Bob was forced to bind the Femme fatale to the wooden swing with chains to prevent her from cavorting all over the piste. Captain Mimi, seeing Jackie bound and writhing around in chains, found himself wandering through his subconscious past experiences of unrequited lust, threw the jack off the piste thus giving advantage to the Kingfisher. This was not the first time anyone has jacked off in this fashion but Mimi's game hereafter was played in a rather excitable and frenzied manner. However at 5-7 with the Kingfisher holding one shot and things not looking good for our boys, Derek hit and knocked the jack to the end of the piste where Mimi's boules were lying in wait. Beer now holding two shots with three to play. Derek fell short with his last boule and it was left to Sam to convert his remaining two boules to win the game. This he did with much relief to the Beer team, we had rescued the game and won the match 5-0. This is the second consecutive match we have won 5-0 and both away from home. We should now be well in the driving seat at the top of the table. The Kingfisher had laid on sandwiches and chips for our culinary delight. The first tray was that of the opposition as we had been told ours was just coming. Not to be denied, in true Beer Seagull tradition, Mimi swept upon the opposition's food and rapidly engulfed it. Well done Mimi, no point in standing on ceremony.
Next week we play the other Kingfisher team, The Rebels. Confidence is high and we are expecting to do well. All team members have been terrific this year and it has been captained in a very interesting manner. Well done everyone, please come and support at the Beer Club next week.
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Pairs K.O. 18th May 2010 - Captain Mimi Reports
Golden Balls:
No match this week as it’s the pair’s competition taking place at several venues, are mighty duo were to play at the Gerrard Arms. Representing the club were Accurate Bob and Smoke stack slimmer Maurice a good solid pairing. They made there way over to Colyton to do battle with friend and foe alike closely followed by Captain Mimi for support. They were first to play against an experienced pair of the first division from the Golden Hind B. There were plenty of spectators to witness this clash of the titans at seven thirty the game got under way.
In the first end it was close and hard fought but our boys came out on top scoring one shot 1-0 to the club. The second end was just as hard with blow and counter blow but the opposition took the initiative and levelled the match at 1-1. Then disaster our dynamic duo were holding one possible two when with an accurate shot they knocked out our boule scoring four the score stood at 5-1 to the Golden Hind. Next two ends were nip and tuck the run of play was favouring the opposition and indeed they took a point from each to lead 7-1. In what turned out to be the final end Beer were holding shot and with a very accurate last throw of the game the Golden Hind boys knocked our boule out which gave them the two points needed to win the match 9-1. Well played to the Golden Hind and commiserations Bob and Maurice lady luck was not on your side. Captain Mimi rushed back to the club to take over the umpiring of the pairs games there as Big Kim was standing in for him, thanks Kim
Post note for Sam, from Colyton to Beer club through Colyford and vice versa is a shorter distance. No wonder you had to take it easy with the school work those little grey cells must be dieing off quicker than you thought. Next week we are away to the Kingfisher A.
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Beer Club v Vikings Skittlers 11th May 2010
Boules For All:
On Tuesday 11th May the Beer Boules team locked in mortal combat with the supreme stars of the skittles alley, the Vikings. The cut and thrust of this memorable encounter was to be as sharp as the cut and thrust of a finely honed rapier and scimitar. The Vikings had proved to be triumphant in the first leg of the encounter when they gained a narrow victory in defeating the Boules Boys in a strange skittles match of ten a side where clever tactics by the Vikings captain and his helper, vaguely reminiscent of Batman and the Welsh Boy Wonder, resulted in them cluttering up the Boules team with a variety of non skittlers that they had rejected. Nevertheless the Boules Boys surprised the Vikings in pushing them to a near defeat.
Now was the return leg, the Boules match. The Vikings would have to play out of their skins to compete with the elite skills of the Boules team. Lack of experience cost them dearly. After a slow start to many of the legs, the Vikings gained in strength as their ball skills became evident. Eventually after some hard fought games the Vikings gained a celebrated victory in one game when too accurate Bob, the Smokestack slimmer and Brock Derek fell at the final hurdle in their triples by 8-9. This was the only game that the Vikings won and the Beer Team were victors by four games to one. Congratulations to the Vikings team consisting of Callum, Jim, Stuart, Kieran, Andy and Langy as they all played with increasing competence. Perhaps they will be encouraged to join the league next year. They certainly have the talent to succeed. Unfortunately they were let down by the Welsh Boy Wonder who notoriously shies away from difficult matches as his Welsh background testifies to. Who can blame him, his countrymen do not possess the talent to succeed at ball sports.
Thus the Boules team consisting of Brock, Smokestack, Mimi (who was surprisingly happy as he got two of his boules nearest to the jack in his two games. Amazing skills for his talent), Too Accurate Bob. Andy the fish, Jackie, Big Kim and Lanky Sam, saw off the challenge from a very worthy team. Mr. Whisky enjoyed his sojourn with copious quantities of his famous 'cold tea' as he was overjoyed that his coaching skills had once again proved successful. The final leg of this contest is now being arranged. A great deal to play for. It bodes well for the club when such talents are abundant and great fun can be enjoyed whilst portraying these talents. If you have any talents in any field speak to a member of the club or just come up to enjoy the atmosphere.
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Lamb Inn v Beer Club 4th May 2010
Captain Mimi’s Dalliance with Inter Planetary Movements prove Disastrous:
On Tuesday 4th May, the Beer team travelled to Colyton in fine spirits after the impressive cup victory last week. Unfortunately Sparky Paul, one of last week's heroes could not be with the team and Big Kim and Brock the Badger Derek kindly volunteered to transport the team. It was to be a very important match as it was a clash of the two teams currently sharing top place in the division. Some interesting combinations in the team selection by Captain Mimi saw the vast experience of Accurate Bob mixed with the promising potential of Andy the fish for the first pairing. Both of these stalwart players contributed to a very good win by 9-7. A very promising start. Next up were the two drivers, Big Kim and Brock. Their skills, having been finely honed on their drive over were too much for the opposition as they efficiently put paid to their opponents 9-1. Beer now 2-0 up, may it continue in this vein. Disaster now struck. The only explanation can be that Mimi having spent so much time recently on various other planets had been meddling in inter planetary activities, as a force field had evidently been placed on the piste when Mimi played, which prevented his boules going within two metres of the jack. Try as he may, these extra terrestrial fiends resisted all Mimi's attempts of penetrating this field as his boules fell consistently two metres short, wide or long. His stricken partner, Lanky Sam resisted to the best of his ability but faced with good opposition bouling and alien involvement, he managed to salvage 7 shots but with Mimi so incapacitated the pair succumbed gallantly to a 7-9 defeat. Beer still 2-1 in the lead with the triples to play.
The team were missing another hero from last week, the Smokestack Slimmer, but Jackie was to provide her indominatable prowess to the team as she, Big Kim and Brock proved their worth and ability with a fine 9-7 win. Well done you three, they have brought Beer to a winning position with one to play. Every point is important and for this reason a quivering Mimi, not yet fully recovered from his alien encounter, rested himself for the final game as Bob, Andy and Sam stepped to the mark. All played very well, Sam released from the burdens of the last game with Andy and Bob carrying on where they left off, quickly saw Beer into a 9-4 win and an overall victory by a resounding 4-1. A fine result and all players are to be commended on this important result. Mimi will hopefully be making his peace with his alien interlopers and will undoubtedly be back to form for next week's big game, the friendly against the Vikings, Beer's regional champion skittlers.
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Beer Club v Whitford Warriers 27th April 2010
Coach Pete Organises Lockout:
On Tuesday 27th April, an almost full turnout of the Boules team met at the club to take on a difficult cup match against Whitford Warriors. It was a David v Goliath match with Whitford pushing towards the top of the first division whilst Beer are newly promoted to the second division. The team are confident with their recent form that they are a match for anyone and the outcome will be the same as the Biblical contest.
Who better to start the match than our illustrious Captain Mimi. Well practically anyone, but Mimi is back to his favourite tipple, Grouse and Gay this time without the Gay and we know of last year's reputation of Mimi when he hits the hard stuff. This certainly seemed to work as Mimi slogged it out with a good opponent but at a crucial stage he went 5-6 down. Will he fold under this pressure? No not our new conditioned whiskey swilling Mimi. He stayed firm to the end running out a very good 9-7 victory. 1-0 to Beer. Next to the mark was that wealth of experience Accurate Bob. Poor Bob could not get his game flowing at all and despite some very challenging decisions by our whisky swilling umpire, Bob succumbed to a 1-9 defeat. Next to the piste came Slim line Smokestack Maurice. Maurice seemed to be following in Bob's shoes as he soon found himself 0-5 down. Never daunted Maurice covered the area in a shroud of mist and through the gloom and haze he recovered from 1-6 down to gain a monumental victory by the sheer stamina we have come to expect from our sylph like slimmer, to win 9-8. A wonderful comeback, Maurice.
Our newest prodigy Andy the Fish came on next with an unbeaten record to preserve. He played well but a lack of experience in this form of Boules proved his undoing as he went down 4-9. Unlucky Andy, a very promising future. 2-2 then with two to play. Next up was Lanky Sam, the other undefeated player. Will he suffer the same fate as Andy. The game started as a fencing match with cut and thrust and many parries. As the game progressed, Coach Pete encouraged Sam with the words "You will have to play well to beat him. He is the best player you have met." These encouraging words did much to boost Sam's confidence (??? !!!). However Sam did rise to the coach's words as he went from 5-5 to secure a valuable 9-5 win. Beer 3-2 up with Sparky Paul to wrap it up for Beer. A very hard fought game saw Sparky on the brink of defeat at 5-8. He is however made of stern stuff and with some majestic play fought back to 8-8. The final end was so close, Mimi was on his knees continually with his trusty measuring stick. Whitford were holding one shot that would prove decisive in this epic battle with Sparky with his last boule. Surely it is all over with the Whitford boule being so close to the jack. Not so, Sparky's last boule was a classic as it edged up to the Whitford boule. Which was the winner? It was desperately close so up steps Mimi, the umpire who with great dexterity whilst writhing on the floor, correctly declared the Beer boule the holder. Sparky Paul had done it, heroism of epic proportions. Beer had won 4-2, a fantastic result.
All repaired to the comfort of the bar where the Smokestack Slimmer was already diving into vast quantities of Kim's tasty sandwich treats. Thanks Kim (or was it Jane?) Coach Pete, or Mr. Whisky as he became known as in Morocco for his great capacity in consuming vast quantities of amber nectar, was joined in the art of whisky drinking by our own grouse, Mimi. However he was proved to be an amateur compared to Mr Whisky. Unfortunate results came from this, however, when much later as he made his way in an extremely uncertain fashion to his abode, he found instead of a lock in he had previously been au fait with in his days of bar steward, he found he had been locked out. After much knocking, banging and shouting to no avail. a female neighbour (names have been held back to preserve reputations) invited Mr. Whisky in to her house where she offered him solace and a bed for the night. On the grounds that he might be incriminated nothing further will be mentioned in this report. It is to be hoped that Mr. Whisky does not continue this trend in his job and park cars in the wrong slots.
Parliamentary Election surveys were held in the bar amongst our lovely Tuesday ladies. Not surprisingly the Monster Raving Looney Party were voted the most popular but it was difficult to select a leader out of Mr. Whisky and the grouse guzzling Captain Mimi. Unanimously it was agreed Eileen French for prime minister.
Our next match is a very important one against joint leaders, the Lamb in Axminster. Good luck to the boys and Jackie.
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Beer Club v New Inn Kilmington 20th April 2010
The Beer team of intrepid boules warriors gathered on Tuesday 20th April to play our first home match against the New Inn Fliers, a very keen bunch of boulers from Kilmington. We had a fine turn out, with Captain Mimi having to select a team to win this fixture handsomely. Now Mimi and decisions do not sit easily together but despite his anguished deliberations he came out with a very fine team with an intriguing mixture of pairings. Andy the Fish and Mimi were to cast off for us in the first game, poor Andy having to take on a heavy load, not only was he young in experience he also had the burden of supporting the somewhat erratic skills of Captain Mimi. Such is his quality he manoeuvred both to the team's advantage and despite an initial struggle, the boys both played well enough to win the first game 9-4. A good start to the match. Accurate Bob and Big Kim were next up. Boosted by the success of Mimi and Andy the boys did not waver and despite one point gifted to them by Too Accurate Bob, both players were in fine form and quickly dashed to a 9-1 win. The score an impressive 2-0 to Beer. The next game saw the new slim line Smokestack Maurice teamed with Lanky Sam, neither having played with each other before. Our boys started well and were quickly 5-0 up when a point of controversy arose. Beer were holding one shot with one to play. Lanky Sam threw a fine boule going for two points but unfortunately edged the jack towards the opponents jack giving them one shot. The chickens came home to roost led by Big Kim who berated Sam for not playing safe. However Sam, having confidence in the Slim Smokestack was convinced his team could overcome a small disadvantage which they soon did to run out worthy winners 9-2. Go for the big play is Sam's philosophy, we were now leading 3-0. Mimi's controversial decision now materialised as he strangely dropped both the more impressive and experienced players of the first round, Kim and Bob. However an untested team of Jackie, The Smokestack and newly arrived Sparky Paul was set to further increase our lead. Things did not bode well from the start as Jackie and Paul struggled to find their best form in their first game. However Maurice was sound and before long Jackie and Paul found their form and ground out a fine 9-7 win. 4-0 to Beer and things looking good. Mimi, Andy and Sam stepped up for the final game, a whitewash was now a distinct possibility. However The New Inn began particularly well and soon found themselves in a 5-1 lead. Could this be curtains ---? Not for our hearty lads who never accept defeat as a possibility and after some particularly fine bouling and a little tirade from Captain Mimi trying to claim 5 shots when only 4 were in the vicinity of the jack, the boys raced through to a 9-5 win. We had done it, our first whitewash of the season. Both teams repaired to the club house for refreshments. The first thing we saw was Slimmer Smokestack, the man on the strict diet, with two handfuls of sandwiches approaching his olfactory orifice with lightning speed. This kind of diet we could all take up Maurice. Thanks to Kim for such delicious sandwiches. and who can blame Maurice for guzzling down such delights. Thanks to Bob for providing us with a new measuring device which Mimi is taking home to seek out ways of extracting any advantages from it with "constructive measuring". Our next game is a cup match at home and we welcome anyone who would care to come and support.
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Kingfisher v Beer Club 11th April 2010
On Tuesday 11 April the Beer team headed full of confidence after last week's fine victory, to the wide open spaces of Colyton. Well we didn't realise how much open space around Colyton there was and we are all very grateful of Mimi, our driver this week to take us on a magical mystery tour of the environs. A mesmerising journey no doubt carefully researched by Mimi before we headed off. In spite of this major detour we arrived in Colyton just as dusk was settling, ready for our first game. The team had been deprived of some of our star players, Big Kim unavailable due to social commitments, Brock the Badger Derek taking a spot of sunshine in Madeira and Sparky delayed on business, having a gas with a man from Sheffield. However it was good to have Jackie back amongst us and the team was looking good. Mimi had to do some astute changing of pairings and the first pair to take to the piste was Smokestack Maurice and Andy the Fish (unfortunately his brother, Billy could not come having become ensnared in one of Kim's nets). Novice and experience combined well and despite the Kingfisher holding three with one to play they nudged the jack towards our boules and we were 3-0 up. Fortune follows the brave and with some impressive bouling ran out 9-2 winners.
Next came Mimi paired with Accurate Bob. If Mimi avoids the circuitous route on the piste he took to get to Colyton the boys should do well. Unfortunately this did not happen and neither was in the dynamic form to which we associate them and the boys were narrowly beaten 7-9. After some interesting words with Lanky Sam concerning ethical play Mimi began to throw some toys out of the pram--- and missed! A captain's role is a hard one and Mimi is doing a sound job.
The third game in the pairs featured Jackie and Lanky Sam. They were playing a very good, experienced pair from the Kingfisher and despite some fine bouling the Beer team could not get away. In fact they saw the score gradually progressing against them, but Beer team is made of stern stuff and began to claw the score back. The score stood at 7-7 and with Kingfisher having expended all their boules to go 2 up they were sitting in game position with Sam to throw the last boule. Up it went and gently nestled into the jack nudging it over to Beer's other boule thus scoring two and winning the game 9-7. Nail biting stuff but Beer 2-1 up going into the trebles.
The first three for Beer were Maurice, Mimi and Jackie. Not in the best form this week they succumbed 4-9 to a very good Kingfisher threesome. 2-2. It was now up to Bob, Andy and Sam to win the match for Beer. Things did not go well for the boys as they saw themselves facing a 1-4 and then2-5 deficit. Backs to the wall. This is when the tough get going and with some fine boules from all three players Beer ran out winners9-6.
After a very hard fought contest, Beer had won their second away fixture with this score of 3-2. The team was jubilant as all went into the bar for some delicious hot soup and crusty bread. Thank you Kingfisher caterers. Thanks also to Sparky Paul who came to support, you must play next week Paul. Lastly thanks to our Captain, chauffeur and tour guide, Mimi. Where would we be without you Mimi (any answers to the Beer Social Club web site). Our next game is on Tuesday and our first home game. Do come and support if you have a few moments, we would greatly appreciate seeing you there.
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King's Jesters v Beer Club 6th April 2010
Our first match was against the team best known to us as they were the other team promoted with us last season and we knew they were going to be a tough nut to crack in our first game. Our team were there in force, the only missing members being Jackie who is recovering from a hand injury and Sparky Paul, a sad omission from the first game. Kim drove the team to Seaton, all in confident spirit. The team had been uplifted by the legendary words from Coach Pete "Get your balls closer than theirs". Heeding some good advice, Mimi had switched some of the team round to try out different pairings; the first pair to take the piste was Big Kim and Smokestack Maurice. This pair started slowly with the Jesters taking an early lead. Never daunted, Beer began to claw back with some very good bouling but it proved to be too late as the Jesters ran out 9-7 winners. Not a good start, Beer 0-1 down. Can they fight back? Bob and Mimi stepped up for our next game with great hopes of an equaliser. Nerves set in from the first end as the Beer boules were not as accurate as we would expect and we were 2-0 down. From then on, the boys gritted their teeth and played well to end up 9-2 winners. The third match in the pairs featured the untried talents of Andy the Fish partnered by the steadying influence of Lanky Sam. Andy and Sam started well and although the Seaton team were of a high calibre, they were no match for the combined talents of the Beer boys who ran out 9-2 winners. 2-1 advantage to Beer after the pairs.
Derek (Brock the Badger) now entered the fray with Kim and Maurice out to avenge their first round defeat. Their combined effort was an inspiration as each player played to their full potential, epitomised by the last end in which Beer, being 7-0 up opened the end with Maurice throwing his first boule right up against the jack, The Jesters then surrounded the jack and Maurice's holding boule thus leaving Beer holding one and looking impossible to get another boule nearer. However Maurice's next boule was superb as he settled this next to his holding boule and the jack thus leaving Beer with a 9-0 win without Kim and Derek having to play. Poor Derek had travelled over on his own and only played six boules. Sorry Derek but that is the result of your own fine play. Beer now 3-1 up with only one to play. Controversially Andy had been rested from Beer's final triples as Bob, Mimi and Sam played to try and secure a good win. All played well and with great support for each other our boys won the final game 9-2 and thus running out winners by a very healthy 4-1. Well done all the team, each one played their part and if we continue with this attitude another championship is on the cards. Next week we are away once again to the Kingfisher at Colyton. Unfortunately Big Kim and Brock Derek are not available but we fully expect Sparky Paul to step in to breach the gap.
If anyone, male or female is interested in joining the team, you do not have to commit yourself to every week, please contact Kim, Sam or captain Mimi. Thanks to Kim for driving the team and thanks to the Kings Arms for delicious beef sandwiches.
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