Black Cats rolled over

City of Norwich Winter League

Black Cats 0, Lamb Chops 3 (7-39)

We just didn't turn up for this one.  I played worse than a novice (I blame my new tight fitting jacket) :(

Triples - Russ/Dave/Jenny lost 13-2
Pairs - Dave/Harry lost 13-1
Singles - Russ lost 13-4


No joy either for our other team but at least one game went to the wire...

Buckaneers 3, Dees & Ells 0 (39-14)

Triples - Les/Diane/Dan lost 13-2
Pairs - Les/Dan lost 13-0
Singles - Darren lost 13-12

More scores...

Black Cats 2, Diss Waveney 1

Good performance in the triples especially as myself, Cyril and Russ had never played together before.  Pat & Jenny narrowly lost in the pairs.  Before that, Russ staged a spirited comeback in the singles.  There was a sporting gesture from Dave Marsh (the opposition's captain) when Russ was unsure whether he had put his score up on the board.  Result card to follow.

Hubb Capps 2, Dees & Ells 1

Pic supplied by Darren

A 2-1 loss ain't so bad as it is still a point gained.

Final score

Both Bressingham teams were in action today.  The Black Cats match was played at Bob Carter in Drayton.

Dees & Ells 0, Hedonists 3 (22-39)
Triples - Les/Darren/Luke lost 13-10 
Pairs - Les/Dianne lost 13-3
Singles - Darren lost 13-9

Black Cats 1, Bob Carter 2 (23-38)
Triples - Dave/Mike/Harry lost 13-5
Pairs - Pat/Jenny lost 13-5
Singles - Russ won 13-12

Russ (our captain) saved the day, shooting out his opponents boule with the last shot of the match.  Had he missed, we would have walked away with no points.

Next matches will be played on the 1st December.  Dees & Ells are away to Hubb Caps while Black Cats entertain Diss Waveney.

Black Cats win derby

The City of Norwich Winter League kicked off on Sunday.  The two Bressingham teams were drawn against each other - Dees & Ells versus Black Cats.

It didn't start too well for us (Black Cats) as we lost the triples fairly quickly.  In the second round of games I was trailing 9-2 in the singles against Les but fortunes then changed and I clawed (pun intended) my way back to win.  Meanwhile Pat & Jenny put up a good display in the pairs.  Jenny produced a master stroke with her last boule in an exciting last end to win the match.

It is worth noting that in this league that points are awarded for games won and not for the win.  So teams teams that lose 2-1 still score one point.

Next matches 17th November - Dees & Ells v Hedonists, Bob Carter Center v Black Cats  (please note the change of venue).  Go here for other results and league tables... http://norwichpetanque.wordpress.com/

New rake passes test with flying colours

To make this rake you will need... a piece of wood (2 x 2), nails (both straight and 'U' shaped) and an ordinary rake.  Tools - a large hammer, pencil and measuring tape.

Directions for use - for best results, the rake should be pushed and not pulled.  Running with it is permitted but could be considered dangerous.

Sometimes larger stones get caught between two nails and should be removed.  I have enough wood to make another one but there seems little point.

New boules please

Eight of us turned up this week for practice on a mild Octobers morning.  Luke brought along a brand new set of boules made especially for him (must be his birthday or something?).

The bronze boules are made by Linea-Futura in Italy.  Octagonal box made by MS petanque.

Black Cats lucky mascot revealed

He (I've checked) was bought at a jumble-up sale for 50p in Norwich some time back.  He doesn't have a name.

As you can see, he has plenty of cochonnets to scoop up into the air (but prefers resting).  Picture by Adam.