Bloomers spirited comeback

The Hunters 1, Bloomers 2 (32-30)

After getting dumped 13-4 in the triples, Bloomers fought back with two wins in the second phase of games. Mick and Liz winning their game 13-10 while Darren chalked up another win in the singles.  Bloomers have now gained 5 points from 4 matches.

League tables here... http://norwichpetanque.wordpress.com/

Oddballs beaten

The Hunters 2, Oddballs 1 (33-24)

Dave/Pat/Cyril won 13-7, Dave/Pat lost 13-4, Cyril lost 13-7

The venue was impressive (two terrains on a plateau) with work still in progress.  Our opponents were jolly.

Pat pointed in well, most noticeably in the triples.  Cyril played his first competitive singles match ever.  So, Oddballs have now picked up 8 points from 4 matches.

I was saddened to hear today that Peter Atkins from the Diss Vikings had passed away after a long illness.

City of Norwich Winter League

Bloomers 1, The Hunted 2

Some Oddballs watched for a while but left after the triples to go about their duties.  Darren was the only winner on the day.  Support as usual from Les and Diane.


The Hunters v Oddballs postponed

Our doing as we only had two players available at best.  The match has been rearranged for Sunday 7th.

Bressingham v Bressingham

Bloomers 1, Oddballs 2 (21-35)

Weather - dull, bordering on cold, dry.

Both teams just managed to raise a team due to all sorts of things.  Oddballs continued their bright start to the season with some good all round performances.  Les and Diane turned up to watch the action unfold.  Last we heard, Russ was still in hospital - we wish him a speedy recovery.

Next scheduled matches (Nov 30th) - Oddballs away at The Hunters whilst Bloomers entertain The Hunted.

Oddballs and Bloomers both in action

City of Norwich Winter League Div 2

Oddballs 2, The Hunted 1, 
G2 2, Bloomers 1

Weather - mild with showers.

Oddballs slipped up in the triples but recovered well in the second round of games.  Pat played consistently well in the singles according to one eye witness.  Nice to see Lindsay playing the occasional game again.  Our opposition were one of the friendliest teams we have ever encountered.  Also thanks to Les and Diane who spurred us on.

On the slant and a bit messy.

Liz and Mick picked up a point for Bloomers in the other match.  The teams play each other in two weeks time - should be a laugh.

Magnificent comeback in the triples sets up win

NCPA Winter League Div 2 - Oddballs 3, G2 0

The season kicked off with an excellent win for Oddballs consisting of Pat, Cyril, Mike, Jenny and myself.

In the triples, the game was turned upside down when Cyril, shot one of his opponents boule to set up a 5 for the home side (they were trailing 11-0 at the time).   Near the end, G2 had an opportunity to steal the match themselves but their chance came and went.  Pat came to life in the latter stages and accurately pointed in complete the comeback.

Good wins also for Cyril and Mike in the pairs and Dave in the singles gave Oddballs all three points (1 point gained for every game won).

Thank you to all that turned up to watch.

Next time  - our other team Bloomers (not Bloaters!) are away at G2 while Oddballs entertain The Hunted from Strumpshaw.

Two things

Post season friendly - Yarmouth Bloaters 5, Bressingham Flyers 0

This match was the return leg of the pre season friendly which we lost 3-2.  I have no details of individual scores as I wasn't there.

Other news - Luke is now 10 and there is a cake (made by mum and co.) to prove it.  Enough there for the whole team!