We began the 1st innings leg with a fine 41 from AU, ably supported by Lofty.  Unfortunately, luck wasn't on Rich's side and, as well as regaining control of Barry the Brasilian Beaver (twice!), he posted our lowest score for some time (much to Mark's disgust).  So we headed into the 2nd leg 17 pins and fearing the worst (well we did have Mark playing).  And we did feel it could go bad after the first hand.  But then Steve started to find his groove, with TC and Nark playing good supporting roles.  By the end of the leg, we'd put in 2 spares and our highest score of the season to finish 12 pins up.

A steady showing by Lewis and Stu helped us pull another 2 pins, despite Rob's efforts to regain both possession of Barry from Rich and his position on the bench.  So it was down to the anchor leg to  preserve our lead.  JT did his best to get the game abandoned as he attempted a swan dive on his second ball (but it wasn't enough to even get a score out of the style judges), but couldn't help stop the lead from drifting away as the cricket club eventually sneaked the win by a mere 4 pins.

We are away yet again next Tuesday at that old favourite, the Gas Club.  Rob & Rich will be warming the bench, while Steve could well be in the delivery room (Maternity Ward, rather than Royal Mail).

19/10/09   v Cheltenham CC @ Cheltenham CC

1st leg total 98 v 115

2nd leg total 123 v 94

3rd leg total 110 v 108

4th leg total 99 v 117

Grand total 430 v 434

WIN by -4