Bowling 22nd Dec

6 teams of 4 this week, Lane 13 was in first place 2514 pins. Ray+16, Ben+53, Sherman+26 and Tim+19 Tim also picked up the high score prize for his 243(166).Wandee+58 and Kevin+54 were the only other outstanding bowlers. The rest of us were strugglers.

A yummy 3 course Christmas dinner at Miguels followed bowling, No-one went home hungry. Merry Christmas from the handicapper.

See you next week.

Bowling 15th December

Twenty six little elves showed up for bowling this week, ho ho ho.Lane 13 was outstanding with 2607 pins.Jo(+35), David L(+77) and Corky(+44) picked up B220 each.

Second 99 pins behind was Dennis(+12), Ray(+65), John P(-41) and Rene(+70).
B80 each, Top score was Sherman with 257, pocketing B80.good games from Tip(+83), Acker(+61) and Wandee(+39).3 lanes were playing up and bowlers neded to be moved.

Come on Lanna Bowl, It's time to get things running better!

See you again Wednesday for bowling and Mexican.

Bowling Dec 8th

Nineteen bowlers, the only team of three won again!
Rex (+95), H (+34) and Mike B (+48) were on top from the word go. Rex bowled a natural 187 in game 1 and H hit exactly 200 in game 3.Their combined score was 2636. 122 pins behind was 2nd place,

Sherman, Jacob, Jo and Darryl. Jo did most of the work, bowling 110 over her average.
good bowling from Phil W(+33) and RJ who bowled a 4 bagger.

See you next week for bowling fun.

Remember December 22nd .. a Christmas feed-up at Miguels after the games.

Bowling December 1st

A good roll up this week, 20 Bowlers.New experienced bowler Wandee practice game set her handicap at 65.She came good on lane 12 (+55) to help Jo(+3), Tip(+63) and Brock(+72) to a clear win.They totalled 2595, 2nd scored 2562: Phyllis(+6), Jacob(+45), John B(+53) and Stewart(+58)

Fantastic games from Dennis(+123), Noi (+103) and RJ(+30) on the losing teams.
It was a great atmosphere, lots of tricky spares converted and much applause.

We hope to see more of that next Wednesday. thanks all.

Bowling Nov 24th

A small field of 14 bowlers had a close finishCorky, RJ, Steve J and Steve P on 2438
Steve J bowled a great 2nd game 182(248).Second was Sherman, Jacob, Ben and John V, 2435 Ben's last game 190(239) almost got them home.

Bowling 17th Nov

21 players is an odd number which resulted in 3 x 4 and 3 x 3 today.What a close competition with scores of 2448, 2444, 2441 and 2437 for the 1st four.

Winners by just 4 pins were Dennis (1st timer) Ram and Corky.Runners up, Patrick (1st timer) Jacob, Sherman and Michael.Welcome back to Ted and Ram who we hadn’t seen since December last year. And, there were 5 new 1st timers today.

Stewart is away in Cambodia and Les is off to Philippines for next two weeks. The scorebook etc is in open locker 33 if needed before those two get back.

Good luck.

Bowling 10th Nov

Nineteen bowlers, the machines were rebelling again, not returning ballsand dropping pins, one team was moved but we managed to finish on time.Lane 11 won today, RJ, Michael, Tim and Mike B. combined +50.
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Just grabbing second was Somsee, Ben, Stewart and Sherman.Ben made a very difficult spare which ended up being the difference.Good combined games Tim(+54), John V (+27) and Sherman (+31).on lane 12 Rene and Kevin had a memorable battle in game 3 (244/182 vs 227/183)

Thanks to all for an enjoyable afternoon, see you again Wednesday.

Bowling 3rd Nov

23 players this week, our group is growing steadily once again.
Lane 12 took first place easily Corky(-25), Rex(+37), Stewart(+90) and Les(+17) with 2529 pins. Second on 2417 was Ben(+25), Michael-13), Jacob(+33) and Phill(-23)
Great games from John B(+57), Jacob(+33) and Kevin(+85)

Stewart was very pleased to bowl a natural 224, his best in Chiang Mai.
Lane 10 wasn't returning balls so it was a late finish.

Thanks to all, we hope see you again next week for more action.

Bowling Oct 20th

A big rainstorm passed through just as the last bowlers were arriving.20 bowlers allowed us to have 5 teams of 4.Rene bowled well with his wet shirt in game 1.. +43.

Welcome back to Steve W after 5 months away and welcome to new bowler Job from Holland, he's keen to improve.Lane 14 took first place with 2416.Sherman, Ben, Surachot and Jo.Second place was Phil, Les, Michael and Phillis with 2399

Cheers to all, see your smiling faces next week.

Bowling 13th Oct

22 players today, a few new and a few from the past.Aussie Dan came with Mon after 14 months absence.Gina from the States tried her hand, we also had another American David L .
Michael talked Tip into having a bowl, she enjoyed it..

The finish was the tightest ever, No team actually cleared the 2400 mark..
Mon, Gina, John V and Phyllis scored 2398. Only one point back was 2 teams John B, Jo, Tip and Michael along with Gary, Stewart, Dan and Rene.David L scored a 272 on his 70 handicap and Steve J was only one point behind.

A cracker of a day, see you next week.

Bowling October 6th 2010

A busy day with 25 bowlers showing up.New bowler Ja was made very welcome.
Lane 9 RJ (+43), Michael (+108!) and Corky (+51)were the winners on the day
sharing 600 big ones.Splitting 400 in 2nd place was lane 10Sherman (+10) Jo (-8),
Chris (+129!) and Tim (+26)

Chris took the High score just beating Ben.Ben is now the bowler with the
lowest handicap 27.

Thanks, see you next week.

Bowling 29th Sept

Twenty one bowlers this week, the best for a long time.
3 new starters, a couple: Bill and Aoi plus Stewarts partner Noi.
John V +59 was the only player over average in all 3 games

The majority of the bowlers had at least one game well above average.
Yung +46, Tim -23, Chris +28 and Rene +27 took first prize despite collapsing in the last game.
RJ, Bill, Denis H and John V took second, 29 points behind the winners.
It must be said, the centres machines were very reliable (for a change).

We are back again next Wednesday, see you there.

Bowling 22nd Sept

15 regular players this week,John Q +106, Rene +40, Denis +69 and John V -5.
I don't think we have seen a handicap 300 scored yet but John Q was close with 291.
Other standout players were Kevin +72, Stewart +45 and Les +33.

There's nothing better to do on a Wednesday afternoon in Chiang Mai.

Bowling Sept 15th

It has been a cool, wet week in Chiangmai but the bowling was just the opposite.
bowling on the "good" lanes 4 teams of 4.

Lane 23 was the winners Stewart (+120!!), Steve J (+34)
Steve J's friend Aree (+44 including top score) and John V (+23) .

Second was H (+51), Phillip W (+75), Phillis and Surachot (average)
Ben(+35) scored a natural 200, Walter made a comeback (+43)

All this despite 70 Thai competition bowlers and their
thumping music on the PA. Back to normal next week, see ya there.

Bowling 8th Sept

5 teams of 3 this week Walter, Kung and Sherman were this weeks winners, a combined +69.
RJ, Jacob and Jo were 2nd, +41.
All the other teams were over par. The lanes were playing up a lot which frustrated many bowlers. The orange shirts were very busy constantly correcting the scores.
Next week the centre is holding a tournament, our social bowling
will be held near the main doors for a change. see you there.

Bowling Sept 1st

Last week 20 players, This week 18.Pim and Ning returned after a year away.
Shane made it his last day for 2010, Dennis also says goodbye.
The winners did very well Surachot (+47), Phillis(+55) and Kung(+48)
walked off with first prize.

Ning(+56) Kevin(+23) and Shane (- a little) took second. Phyllis was excited
to also win high score 258 (a natural 198).Stewart (+33) and Jacob (+42)
and Dennis (+52) did well but no cigars.

See you next wednesday.

Bowling 18th Aug

Six teams of three this week, and what an exciting day.
Tim finished his first game with 6 strikes in a row amongst loud cheering.
Ben wasn't going to take a back seat so she finished with 6 of her own.
In the Final wash-up it was Ben(+147) Yung (+100) and Surachot (+56)
taking first prize. In second was Phyllis (+53) Tim (+64) and Corky (-something)
2 other standout bowlers were Steve J (+48) and John V (+47)

Hats off to Ben today, the lady in the glowing pink shirt was unstoppable.
See you next Wednesday.

Bowling Aug 11th

14 bowlers today, no Thai ladies turned up..mothers day??
A trio of handsome men won the spoils this week
RJ (+1), Phil W (+59) and Doctor Sherman (+64).
Well done lads.

Tim took top score (+84), he has had some good coaching.
Les (+36) and Surachot (+45) were the other standout players.

Hoping to see you for bowling next Wednesday.

Bowling 4th August

26 Bowlers this week, welcome back Pam and Ian.
We now have two bowlers using their left hands due to injury
Gutter balls abounded for left hander Chris, his handicap dropped 14 this week

The winners played a combined 140 over average.Well done Steve J, Jacob and Surachot.
Second place was Walter, 3 top games from Michael(+76), Rex and Shane.

The other standout players were Les (+67) and Poung (+26)

Hope to see you again on Wednesday.

Bowling 28th July

A rainy day and 24 players, indoor sport is the way to go.John B had surgery on his bowling hand but that didnt stop him coming back as a new player "lefty".He had a generous 80 pin handicap but as it turned out he needed 100 hit par. Lane 11 Michael, Kevin, Jo and the lucky charm Poung were todays winners (2476). RJ, Rex, Somsee and new player Aree came 2nd (2398) . Jacob high-scored with 247 in game 1.

Thank you all, see you next week.

Bowling July 21st

This week gave us 5 teams of 4 bowlers, a nice easy pace.The winners came from lane 9.
Ben, Jacob, John Q and Jamie,2503 pins secured the cash.

Lane 12 with John V, Gary L, Sherman and Stewart picked up the scraps.
Jamie bowled 98 above his average, his handicap has now plummeted from 91 to 80.

John Q, Rene and Kevin all bettered their average by about 50 pins, well done!

Have a good weekend, see you Wednesday.

Bowling 14th July

Seven teams of three this week, there was no time to relax.
Lane 12 won the day, Tim, Jo and Stewart bowled a combined 55 over average.
In a second was lane 10.Walter, Poung and Gary L, 8 pins behind.

Arde has dropped her handicap under the 100 mark in her third week.
Today was memorable for the loud bang coming from lane 8,for some unexplainable reason Shermans ball hit the gate...flew up and broke the flouro light above it took a while for the glass and powder to be removed. That gave us a moment to have a sip of beer.

Hoping for teams of 4 next week so we can all relax a bit between frames.

See you there.

Bowling 7th July

Stewart had another day off to watch final game of Queensland vs N.S.W. rugby league series. So Les back in the chair this week.

22 starters this week (with 2 new players) so 2 teams of 3.

Lane 11 had a good team in Corky, Surachot, John X and Dennis H and led the field after 2 games with 1608 scored. They were followed by the 2 three’s. Lane 12 Sherman, Jane (new) & Christian on 1557 and Lane 9 , Phyllis, Les & Somsee on1528.

The three’s came to the fore in the 3rd game with two good game scores from Les 256 and Sherman 232 to help their teams average.

Lane 9 won with 2439 from Lane 12 – 2416 and Lane 11 – 2411.

Best individual performance was a consistant Corky with 239 - 202 - 235.

Hope to see you again Wed.

Ken Taylor

Many of the original members of CMS Bowlers will remember Ken Taylor who recently passed away, brother of Ted and a popular volunteer with the Chiang Mai Tourist Police.

I am sure all the members who remember Ken will send out thier condolences to his family and friends. RIP

Bowling 30th June

5 teams of 3 this week. We missed quite a few of the regulars but the bowling was fast and fun. Lanes 12 and 14 battled out for the prizemoney with 14 winning. Jo, Les and Tim walked off with 140B each.

Poung, John B and Surachot took second and shared a 120B pot.Two standout bowlers: Tim scored 5 strikes in a row and John B bettered that with 6.Quite an entertaining exhibition.

Tim's handicap has gone from 82 to 65 in one week (212/294 in one game, ooh ahh)
and John B changed from 48 to 38. (bowling a 217/265 in one game) There were a few who's handicap went the opposite direction big time but no names mentioned.

Thank you all, see you Wednesday

Bowling June 23rd

Only 22 bowlers this week, the majority bowled over their handicap,it must be the wet weather...
Chris (CT) took 80B for top handicap score with an astounding 267 Arde, Les and Poung
(yes, Poung again!) took the Honours with 2566 followed by Michael, Christian, John B and Walter (2547) in second.

The losing teams had 2 standout players who deserve a mention Somsee 226, 235, 217 and Surachot 234, 219, 240 The handicapper is rubbing his hands with glee.

See you next Wednesday, bring a smile.

BOWLING 16th JUNE

Stewart having a rest this week to watch Aussie Rugby instead. So Les back in the chair.

Acker and his girlfriend Arde came along for first time since last Dec.

1st round saw scores of 734 – 749 – 744 – 681 – 694 and 781 all below the handicap mark of 800. But then there was Rex, Dennis H, Jo and Dan on lane 13 with 868. Looked like the horse had bolted.

However in the next two games John B, Tim, & C.T. on lane 9 hit their straps with scores of 823 & 863 while Rex’s mob could only come up with 782 & 773. So in the end lane 9 beat lane 13 by 12 pins

High score was Tim with 241, well done.

Not many big handicap movers this week. Ben has snuck out from 48 to 56 and Surachot from 40 to 52 would be a good one to have in your team next game.

Back to Stewart next Wed.

Bowling 9/6/2010

Firstly a new bowler from Oz, Peter G, informed the handicapper he hadn't bowled for over 10 years,his practice game was 120 so, he copped a generous 80 pin handicap, it wasn't needed...he bowled very well, no rust.167, 176 and 168 Scratch! He took the high score prize, well done mate.

The day was down to 3 teams, Lanes 8,10 and 11 were locked in a tight battle,
no-one could predict if a team of three or four would win, so the prizemoney was undecided.

Out of the blue, came lane 7 and stole the cookie jar.Congratulations Gary L, John B, Ning and John V. (their third game was a whopping 908).Second place prize went to Peter G, Corky and JJ. Lane 10 needed a spare on their last frame to get second place but the pressure of the crowd proved too much.All in all a very enjoyable afternoons exercise.

See your happy faces again next week.

Bowling 02/06/2010

Les is taking a well deserved break from writing the reports and our latest reporter is Stewart, below is is maiden post !

8 teams of 4 this week, what a great turnout for low season! 5 new players made it a fun afternoon. Jack from NY came down from Mae Rim with Saraphi.

Johnny on hols from Bristol dropped in for a bowl with Dannii.

Phillip from Singers came for the first time, the handicapper got him almost perfect too.

Steve J high scored (268) and collected big moolah.

Lane 8 came 2nd, Corky, Kevin, Dow and Craig (2493)

The big winners were Garry, Dennis H, Danil and Rex (2543).

The handicapper will not be gentle with this lot, ouch!

See you next week or even sooner.

Bowling 26/5

28 players again – spot on !

Winners were Kevin, Garry W, Corky and Surachot with score 2492. Surachot contributed 257 in the first game which helped their cause.

Second place were Christian (last here July last year) Yung, Poung and J.J.with score 2434.
Only three players bettered their handicaps in all games this week :
Dennis H 206 – 205 – 220
J.J. 228 - 211 – 220
Rex 206 – 227 – 204

Poung was in the money yet again. In second place team and picked up high score money with a 262.

On again Wed

BOWLING 19/5/10

26 players (2 teams of 3) and we didn’t get raided by the Redshirts as rumoured.

Winners were Jacob, Poung (again) Stewart and Jamie with score 2585.

Stewart and Jamie had a side bet on and came out of the draw in the same team. Both were trying hard to win the bet and so played very well and their team thus benefited. Result Jamie 689, Stewart 661.

Second place – Gary L, Rene, Shiela and J.J. Score 2503.

High score was Les 277. But not enough players for a prize (that would be right). He has an appointment with the handicapper this week to explain his game scores of 172 – 277 – 165.

Some handicap movers this week were :

Ben – 14 John V - 17

Stewart – 10 John Q - 14

J.J. – 10 Garry W + 12

Jamie - 10

On again next week.

BOWLING 12th MAY

28 again this week – perfect number.

Welcome to Martin and Shiela, British couple, living in Chiang Mai and experienced bowlers. We hope they will become regulars.

Also welcome back to Garry W and J.J. after 9 months absence.

Was some tough competition today with 5 of the 7 teams scoring over 2400.

John Q, Mike B, Corky and J.J. set the standard with first game score of 904 and continued on with 852 and 900 for a very good total of 2656 to win the day.

Second was Surachot, Dao, Gary L and Steve P with an also very high score of 2634.

High score prize to Steve P with 277 in his last game.

Very good performances from Poung, Ben, Somsee, John Q, Mike B, Jacob, Sherman, Dao, Gary L and Steve P. All played better than handicaps in all 3 games.

Don’t forget Corky, 2^nd week in the winners circle.

See you Wed.

BOWLING 5TH MAY

Just a reminder again. The draw is done at 3.45pm. Unfortunately we had to turn one player away today at 3.55pm. Also practice game should be finished by 3.50pm so we can get teams up and start by 4.00pm.

28 players this week, an even number for 7 teams.

Winners were Corky, Dennis H, Rene and Les with score 2492. Second place 21 pins behind them were Surachot, Fon, Stewart and Niki.

Kung got the high score 100 baht with 250 in her last game.

Only consistant bowler today was John V who scored 246 – 206 – 244. He thinks he’s in for the chop.

On again, Wed 12^th.

Bowling 28th April

After some turmoil during the draw and the ‘Angry Ant’ settled down, we finally got off to a late start with 7 teams of 3. The seven teams of three worked out pretty well in the end. Good performances today from H (again), Michael, Jacob and Dennis, who all bowled better than handicap in all games.

Winners by 29 pins were Michael, Poung and Steve J with score 1829. I understand that this is the 5th week in succession that Poung has collected 1st place money. Second place today were Sherman, Jacob and Mike B, right on their handicap score of 1800.

See you next Wed.

Bowling 21st April

24 players this week made the draw real easy.

Only one team beat their handicap and were easy winners with 2563 points – won by 206 pins – That was Pung, H, Kitti and Denis. Well done team. H had a blinder on his first appearance this trip back with 255, 248 & 216 (719) and somehow that has only cost him 8 off his handicap. (Never mind, we’ll get him next time)

H’s first game score of 255 also looked like getting him the high score prize until last game when Rene somehow managed a 263. This was after Rene complained about H’s handicap all day, and he ended up with his Lady getting the money and him 100 B for high score. What can we do ?

Let’s hope the A/C and machinery are better on the 28th,

BOWLING 7TH APRIL

Les didn’t make it to bowling Wed after his holiday in Philippines, still recovering, but is back on the books.

Numbers are bit down at present with only 22 players this week, but that’s okay.

Couple of good performances this week – Michael gross 501 (net 681) and John V gross 510 (net 663).

R.J., Dennis H, and Sherman bowled better than their handicaps in all three frames – well done. Sherman has been at it for one year now and his handicap has gone from initially 123 down to 65 next week – so that is what can be done. What will he be after another year ?

Winners easily by 83 pins were John V, Steve J, Dennis H and Pung with team net score 2538. Only the one prize this week.

NO OGANISED BOWLING NEXT WEEK DUE TO SONGKHRAN FESTIVAL.

Back to it as usual Wed 21st April.

Bowling 31st March

This week there were 21 player ,making up 3 teams of 4 and 3 teams of 3. Les will be back this week, so he will be back on the books again.

Sherman,Kevin and Tim bowled well in their last two good games take the 1st place team prize with a total team score of 2515 pins.2nd place winners were Niki,Kitti and Pung with total team score of 2491 pins.In the last game Niki was the star of her team with a gross score of 186 pins and with handicap had score of 278 pins. This was a fantastic score for some one that has only been bowling a few times.Congratulation to all the winners !!!!

See you Wednesday- Yung

Bowling 24th March

Not much to report this week with only 19 playesr at bowling, making up 4 teams of 4 and 1 team of three.The pot was a little light as well,only enough for one prize for the team of four. Welcome to Niki and Kitti,who are friend's of Sherman and Phyllis.

The winners this week were Stewart,Phyllis,John V and Kitti with a total team score of 2526pins. They were the only team to bowl consistently over 800 in all three games.


See you next time-Yung

Bowling 17th March

Welcome to new comers of Brain and Wan fron Chiang Rai .The group today was smaller than usaul with some of regulars off on vacation to the Philippines and Australia. Only 22 people today making up 4 teams of 4 and 2 teams of 3 .Sorry no pictures today ,I forgot the camera .

After the first game the writing was on the wall ,when the team of Rene,John V and Surachot took the lead with 925 pins .They could do no wrong and it was a easy victory for them with a total team score of 2603 pins. Runners up went to Corky,Gary L,Steve J, and Yung with a total team score of 2403 pins.

In the very first game Rene achieved a score of 267 pins to get high score prize for day.

same time next week-Yung

10th March

Welcome back to Brian and Pam and welcome to Tim a friend of John B. Les will be way for 3 weeks,so I'm back on the books again. The bowling ally was very hot this week with the main air conditioner being broken ,hopefully next week it will be fixed and will be cool again!! Good turnout even though it is the low season of 34 players. making up 7 teams of 4 and 2 teams of 3.

The high score prizes this week goes to John B with gross of 215 pin, with handicap a score of 262 pins.

Gary L's team took the early lead after the two games .They were ahead of there nearest rivals by 40-60 pins .It should have been a easy win but like most team that are ahead,they faltered in the last game to lose by 7 pins to Les,R.J,Brian and Ben with a total team score of 2471 pins. 2nd place went to Gary,Pam,Suvanna and Yung with a team score of 2465pins.

See you next week-Yung

WED 3RD Mar’10

Welcome to some more newcomers Bob & Suvanna plus Jimmy M. Hope we will see more of you.

Also back after enjoying the delights of Phuket for two months, were Ben and Corky. Good to have them back with us.

Was some good competition early today with Mike, Gary, Phil and Phyllis going great guns trying to outdo Jo, CT, Les and Ben. Jo’s team were still 3 points in front after game 2.

But, Jo’s team floundered in game 3 and then out of the blue with a mighty Game 3 score of 918 came the crew of RJ, Jamie, Ning and Dao to beat Mike’s team by 25 pins and win the day.

Ning was ready to pocket the high game score prize today of 60 baht, but the ‘Mighty Mike Breeze’ who is in rare form at present came up with a 271 in the last frame. (214 gross)

So RJ’s team got the 800 baht and Mike’s team 400.

30 players today.

Bowling 24th Feb

Two new players this week, Ian and Jerry. Also Bacca back in CNX on holiday after he was last here Oct’08.

Best bowlers today without handicap were Bacca 520 and John B 522. John B would also have won the handicapped high score but not sufficient money today. Bacca sees his handicap drop to 31 next outing. Makes it tough

Winners were the one team of 3. Somsee, Sherman and Phyllis on 2484. We don’t get many ladies any more, but they certainly seem to get in the money.

2^nd place to Brock, Phil W, Les and Michael with 2446.

It’s on again next Wed - Les

Bowling 17th Feb

As the high season is coming to a close the numbers are getting smaller at bowling. Today there were only 23 plays making up five teams of four and one team of three.Welcome to Jamie Miller from England and welcome back to Dan's son Michael .

The two high score winners were Steve J with a total of 236pins and Phyllis with 233pins.

The team of 3 jumped out early by 7 pins in the 1st game but hot on their trail was Chris's team. Chris's team took the lead after the 2nd game and never looked back ,so the winners were Chris,Dao,Steve and Yung with a total team score of 2463pins.They won by 34 pins compared to their nearest competitors,which was the team of 3 .Only two teams were able to bowl better than 2400.Hopefully next week all the teams will bowl better.

See you next time!-Yung

Bowling 10th Feb 2010

Only 25 here today. Less work for the handicapper.

We say farewell to Scott today who leaves Chiang Mai for the UK on Monday. He will be missed by his many friends who will all hope to meet up with him again somewhere.

Team of 3, Ning, Kevin and Phyllis took out 1st place today with score 2475, just 5 pins ahead of Rene, Denis, John B and Gerry on 2470. Michael, CT, Rex and Stewart were a further 5 pins back on 2465. So only 10 pins between the first three places.

Only 3 ladies here today and I notice 2 of them in 1st place.

One winner left early, so we have extra TB 100 to start off the kitty next week.


Bye until then

Bowling 27th Jan '10

Right number of people to have 7 teams of 4 this week.

Early out of the blocks with 1^st game score of 832 was team of Rene, Mike, Pat and Kevin. Although they faulted in the 3^rd game, their score of 2431 was easily good enough to beat Jacob, Denis, Pung and Richard by 55 pins.

John X won highest score again with 1^st game 271. His handicap has now crashed to 29, meaning he has now taken over as our lowest handicap.

Walter, Mike and Jacob were the only players to beat their handicap in all games this week and the winners the only side to beat the 2400 mark.

See you next week - Les

27th Jan 2010

Five teams of 4 and three of 3 this week. Just an odd number.

Some pretty good competition with five teams beating the 2400 mark.

John X had a really good day and with Gary L and Steve J (newcomer) in support, they won the money (TB600) with good score of 2515.Just behind with score of 2497 was Dennis H, Bryce (Les’s mate from Ozz) Kevin and Yung collecting TB 400.

Highest score (TB100) went to John X with 269.

Please come early enough to get your practice game finished by 3.50pm. We say this often but still people continue to bowl when we are trying to get the teams up. Thanks.

Bowling 20th January

Good crowd of 31 here this week, including a couple of o/sea visitors.

Two of the visitors, Rolf and David, teamed up with C.T. and Fon to win the day. C.T. and Rolf also took the two highest score prizes.

While the present handicap system generally works well, it is hard to set initial handicaps for new players. I think we may just say it's 80 for ladies and 70 for men unless the person declares they have bowled regularly before. Then it is the luck of the draw on the day.

Second spot today went to Phoo, Stewart, Dennis H and Surachot.

Only John V managed to beat his handicap in all games.

Back again next Wed as usual.

Bowling 13th January

Had the right number for 7 teams of 4 this week.

Les, R.J.,Richard and Christian were the early leaders being the only team to get over 800 in the first game. But they faltered and only managed 2nd place.

Winners were Scott, Rene, Kung and Gary L.

Good performers this week were Mike, Kung, R.J., and G.P. all bettering their handicaps in all 3 games.

Yung has had a good 3 weeks and has again taken over as our lowest handicapper.

Three players didn’t hang around for the results again and we have 200 baht to start the kitty next week.

Bowling 6th January

Been a bit slack in getting this to print this week. Been too much on!

Yung has decided to have a break from running the show and Les is back in the drivers seat. If anyone else would like to have a go for a while, they would be more than welcome.

1st event of the year was won by Gary L, Denis and newcomer John X. Gary L playing off a h/cap of 81 played real well (now back to 73 – still too high) 600 Baht

2nd place went to Phil W, Mike, Somsee and Yung. 400 B.

3rd to Richard, Les, John V and Rene. 200 B.

3 players didn’t stick around until the end and missed out on their prize money, so we have an extra 300 B to add to the kitty next week.

Stewart has been bowling real well lately and now finds himself our best bowler with a handicap of 29, so needs to bowl 171 each game – pretty tough eh !

OK see you next time - Les

Bowling 30th Dec

Happy new year to everyone and may the new year bring prosperity, good health and joy to all. The last game of the year and there were 27 players, making up 6 teams of 4 and one team of 3. Welcome to newcomer David ( G.P.) a friend of Stewart's .

After the two games Ben's team were leading for the end of the year win. The team that was in contention was Somsee team, they only trailed by 88 pins. In the 3rd game both teams faltered but Ben,Pung,Fon and Yung were able to hold on to the lead to win the team prize with a 2487 pins.

2nd place went to Somsee,Phil W,and Corky with a team score of 2429 pins.

No high score prize for the end of the year but if there were one, it would go to Stewart with a total score of 253 pins. He bowled a great last game to finish the year.

See all in the new year-Yung