Week 3 – and it was xmas buffet week ! Well done to all those who made the effort of wearing an xmas jumper, t-shirt, dress (even though it was back to front) and gold star to Angela who came as a purple dinosaur/cow/moomin type of character.
It was a hectic night with a great turnout, however finding out that lanes 13&14 were out, only after I had put people on them lanes and then lanes 3 & 4 and 1 & 2 were all experiencing technical issues wasn’t ideal… apologies to those affected.
But thanks to the owner of the bowl who paid for us to have the buffet spread ! – which Steve Allardyces kids certainly enjoyed it (having about 5 plates each)… oh and Jamie O’dwyer invited his whole family along to enjoy the chicken on the stick, cold pizza, and cheese sticks… then even took doggy bags home ! – they said even stale cold pizza is better then their mums cooking ! and Kev used to occasion to have a TK Creamer Building Merchants Staff party ! – he even invited the lorry driver who he only employ’s because he has to hit an “equal opportunities” quota !
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Christmas music – could have been a bit more uplifting ! Some of you have had turbulent years and that music weren’t helping to spread the festive cheer.
Championship
Kev Cream put together a great block and with opening games of 258 and 233 it gave him a 886 set and that took the high series pot for a third week in a row. But he can’t win both pots so high game went to Ray Lay down on 1 and 2 with a game of 234.
Overall
Kev Creamer opening up a big lead, with the consistent Anna Yang in 2nd and Peter Fyles in 3rd.
Premiership
Alan Keddie on 15 & 16 somehow managed to dig out a decent game from a rather mediocre performance. And he shot a 258 in game 3 to win his first pot of the season. But high series went to Matt Nash who shot a 904 set.
Overall
Matt Trotter is leading averaging 230. In 2nd is slo mo Mark Richardson who’s having a decent start to the season, and in 3rd is Alan Keddie.
YES there will be bowling next MONDAY the 30th December – all welcome to come down and have a bowl.
Clips of the week !!
Please mind the GAP
https://www.twitch.tv/basherback2back/clip/DoubtfulFurryStingrayPastaThat-nGqTCSL7uzioMHXy
I give to you Sir Rev-a-Lot !
https://clips.twitch.tv/create/TemperedLivelySaladAMPEnergy-WiKlfqI0Bi-H0w-0
drop in standings season 19(3)
Week 2 of season 19
The usual line up of runners and riders this week. Scores across both divisions seemed low with only 3 800+ series rolled. Obviously, the best bowlers were still able to break 900 – oh did I mention I had a 913 ? – average week really !
Championship
No one got close to a 800 ! and we had exactly the same pot winners as last week. Kev Creamer winning the high series with a 755, and Peter Fyles taking high game with a 205.
Overall
A strong start by Creamer seeing him notch up 100 pts in the first two weeks. Then in 2nd is last season’s winner Anna Yang, with Peter Fyles in 3rd.
Premiership
Basher flying with a 247 and 277, including 12 strikes in a row… even though it was over 2 games, he’s still counting that as a 300 ! – he’s getting old and desperate now. Basher didn’t miss the transition – he saw it… he just couldn’t do anything about it. And he finished tamely with a 201, 188 for a 913. That 277 did win him the high game pot though. High series went to Mark Slo Mo Richardson who bowled on 15 & 16 and he bored the pins in submission, shooting a 933 set.
Overall
Matt Trotter leads after two very good weeks, with Slo Mo 2nd and Keddie 3rd.
Clip of week !
You wouldn’t think this lady is a senior citizen ! – I like how she’s shaking her head with disappointment, and it ends up a strike !
https://www.twitch.tv/basherback2back/clip/AgileSmellyMuleTwitchRPG-XFp1HI4JzUNci8e2
Right xmas schedule
We are bowling on December 23rd ! – It’s our xmas party night !!!
The owner of the bowl is very kindly putting a buffet on for us,,, with xmas tunes playing, and maybe some free dink/s.
I’ve also invited any of the staff to join us on the lanes.
PLEASE WEAR YOUR FESTIVE ATTIRE !
It’s the bowls way of saying thank you for us all bowling ALL YEAR – we’re the only league that doesn’t stop… every week we are there. As long as the bowl want us and they’re open we’re bowling,
We are also going to be bowling on 30th December
NOW – we will be having back to back funky pattern weeks at the beginning of the year ! – WHY ? – well we have 3 members of the league who are bowling in the senior European Championships (Lobbers, Trotter, Sukky) and we want to get them ready for the sort of conditions they may face… more news on this later.
drop in standings season 19(2)
So here we are at the start of a new season, another 10 week cycle. And a very healthy attendance for week 1. Perhaps it was because the bowl had been shut for a week and it was the first day open.
I like what the film crew had done to the place, jazzed it up a bit, given it a fresh lick of paint. And there was a nice new shag around the pool table…
Championship
Well Kevin Creamer somehow finds himself in the championship this season, and then goes and produces a premiership performance. Games of 255, and 223 giving KC a 840 series for the high series pot. Because Kev can’t win both pots in the championship the 3rd high game went to Peter Fyles with a 209.
Worthy mention to Jackie Wyatt who was sporting her new Ginger/Scary Spice girl look and she shot a decent a 772 series down on lanes 1 & 2
Premiership
Well the night belonged to Matt Trotter – the other week he’s averaging 185 in a challenge match at Alconbury, has one England training session and he’s averaging 255 at Dunstable…. That was one hell of a training session. Matt shot 796 for the first 3 with a 290 and then finished with a 225 for a 1021 series, winning both pots and notching up 56 pts. The next highest point scorers were Alan Keddie & James Stone on 41pts.
Lots of clips of the week… remember let me know if you’re on the stream and want something clipped. Just tell me the minute !
Its funny how you go to clip one thing… and in the process so much more happens ! – Trotter tickles the head pin for a X , then Slo Mo scouts the 10pin, and has the slowest walk back from a shot ever, and then BIG MAC almost topples the 6 pin. Apparently, a pin only has to lean 6degrees to fall over ! I’m calling BS on that.
https://www.twitch.tv/basherback2back/clip/MoralManlyAmazonVoHiYo-x_5MySstSs6NOPuZ
Lily Alert !
https://www.twitch.tv/basherback2back/clip/OptimisticVastVampirePJSalt-DFZcGHMjpFWIQsGK
Dirty Harry with a dirty strike !
https://www.twitch.tv/basherback2back/clip/SmoggyTastyKuduCurseLit-PW5-9pMkywfLJK-s
He makes the hard stuff look easy… and the easy stuff look hard !
https://www.twitch.tv/basherback2back/clip/SmoggyTastyKuduCurseLit-PW5-9pMkywfLJK-s
View results here
Week 9 of the drop in league and it’s a clamour for points.
Championship
Some really good bowling. Gary Waghorn with a 846 series, normally a pot winning score. But young Harrison Kroplethingy shot an 860 with the help of a 267 game. But because he can’t win both high game and high series pot in this division it meant that Rob Yandell nabbed himself a pot with a 228, beating Gary’s 227.
Overall
Anna Yang (birthday girl 65 on Tuesday) is still top, but Gary Waghorn is closing the gap on her, and could still grab top spot in the final week. Just 4 points separate them and Gary has a lower dropper then Anna. In third is Angela Li. Couple of bowlers looking at promotion next season. Gary Waghorn could finally get promoted, as he’s sitting on a 190 average. And Harrison Kroplethingy could find himself in the prem next year as he’s averaging 191.
Premiership
Alan Keddie treats this league like his own personal ATM. Winner of the high game and high series pot again ! Alan finished off his set with a 279 to give him a 929 set and 46 points.
Overall
Keddie is a whopping 40 points in the lead over 2nd place Slow Mo Mark Richardson… did anyone clock Marks new bowling top ?!? – Mark wants to point out that James Stone, who he usually bowls with hasn’t been up recently and in them weeks Mark has been one of the first to finish… therefore he reckons it’s James that’s the SLOW one – are we having that ??
Next week is week 10 – and we going to have a FUNKY PATTERN WEEK !!!
I wonder what lobbers bowled on in Vegas – should we get laid down ? Something short short or something long long ??
Week 8
And we had two new bowlers – welcome Bev Smitheram, who was staying in the local area and having a day of coaching with Andy on Tuesday and we had a septic tank… Yes an AMERICAN ! from the god old U S of A – Sean Nimox. Welcome, Welcome, Welcome
Let’s get into it.
Championship
High game – Angela opened up with a 224, Rob Durrant could have won a pot shooting 212 (and that’s with two opens and a gutter ball in the 12th frame) Anna Yang shot 224. But the high game pot went to Gary Waghorn,,,, yes Gary of “You’ve been framed” fame ! Gazza shot a 230. High Series Gary Waghon with a 793 but the pot went to Angela with an 820.
Overall
Top is still Anna Yang 18pts and Anglea Li is 2nd and Gary Waghorn is 3rd – From the pack I can’t really see anyone catching Anna if I’m honest.
Championship
High game – Alan Keddie 256, Steve Allardyce 259 but winning the pot with a 267 was Matt Nash. High Series went to Alan Keddie again ! – he has been a pure money machine this season. Alan shot a 952.
Overall
Keddie is leading on 277 a long way ahead of Matt Trotter in 2nd and Slo Mo Mark Richardson in 3rd.
Next week will be another week on the HOUSE, then week 10 to really mix it up I’m going to lay a FUNKY PATTERN !
Clips of the week !
Clip of the week on her debut week – https://www.twitch.tv/basherback2back/clip/PuzzledExquisiteEmuBCouch-LJ4v5H89pLye-37-
I’ve locked up !!!! – https://www.twitch.tv/basherback2back/clip/TawdrySuperFungusTinyFace-H6gqrol6f9DlZodu
Week 7 – The bunch of regulars we’re joined by the other half of the sick notes – Damian Gray, who’s just returned from another injury.
Championship
Hi game… Big shout out to Lisa Cook ! who put together a 229 to win herself a pot. The scoring as a whole across the championship was quite low for some reason. No one really set the lanes alight, and there were no 800+ sets. The high series pot was won by Ricky Cheong with a 768
Overall
Anna Yang leads and she has a big lead over the chasing pack – 33pts. Can anyone catch her ?
2nd is Garry Waghorn and joint third is Gerry Wrathall and Angela Li
Premiership
High game – Louise Gray with a 261 in game 1 had a chance, 258’s from Alan Keddie and Mark Richardson were decent efforts – but the high game pot went to Matt Trotter with a 278. High series pots. A couple of 900+ series from Basher and Matt Trotter, but winning the high series was Alan Keddie with a 956.
Overall
A good week from Alan Keddie sees him pull away up at the top with a 21pt lead over Slo Mo Mark Richardson in 2nd and Jamie Hayes in 3rd. But there’s a dungeon creeper lurking away in 4th with a week to catch up – Matt Trotter. Matt needs a 33pt week to take over at the top.
Have I got a clip of the week for you ?? – YOU BET !!! Who can spot the drop in bowlers in this lot !
It’s a 5min clip of the week.. .is it worth it ? – YOU BET !!
Week 6 – lets get into it. Welcome to Louise Gray, who’s on her way to recovery after a long lay off with injury. Most people commented that the pattern didn’t play like the usual house, it could be that it’s half term – lanes usually suffer in the school holidays. Or it could be something else, either way I passed on your comments to the tech’s at the bowl.
Championship
Game 2 boom the greatest hair in bowling Rob Yandell put together a 248 game to win the pot. Other worthy mention goes to Laura 4flaps who shot a 236 to tie with her PB high game. High Series winner went to Pete Fyles with an 801 series.
Overall
After next week the low scoring droppers come into play and those with missing weeks start to catch up. As it stands Anna Yang is the leader on 244 pts. In 2nd is tournament wrecker Gerry Wrathall on 217pts and in third is Angela Li on 214 points
Premiership
The night was owned by the BTBA official of the rear Paul Loberman. He threw 14 strikes in a row and won the high game with a 290 and the high series with 923. Other mention to Mark slow mo Richardson who had a 258 and 865.
Overall
Alan Keddie is leading still on 220 pts and then comes Jamie Hayes and Mark Richardson both on 191 points.
Thank you to all the drop in bowlers who came bowled in the recent Bash/r battle of the cuts tournament – you can find the report here the scores are here https://events.btba.org.uk/tournament-details?recordId=recB9Kdk66IBVJJiM
Week 5 of the drop in league. Another switch up of the pattern as we tested out the Brunswick Roth20 pattern. A pattern being used for this weekends tournament – which you can all enter here https://events.btba.org.uk/tournament-details?recordId=recB9Kdk66IBVJJiM
Before we get going… I messaged Roger Hurst, as we haven’t seen him for a while, and I wanted to make sure he was still breathing. And surprisingly he still is ! – BUT he’s hurt his shoulder … but it’s getting better and will be back bowling soon.
Championship
Some jolly good bowling as it happens. Angela Li had 3 clean games in a row for a 811 series. Anna Yang shot a 812, but winning the high series pot with the help of a 266 game was Harrison Kropplethingy. Harrison’s series was 820. In the championship you can’t win both the high series and high game pot, so the high game pot went to Anna Yang with a 225 game.
Overall
Half way through the season now. Joint 2nd is Angela Li and Gerry Wrathall on 188pts. But leading on 213 pts is Anna Yang and with a 187 average.
Premiership
A lot of bowlers all shooting over 800.. and Slo Mo Mark Richardson shooting a 908. But winning both pots rounding off his set with a 279 for 979 was Alan Keddie. It was amazing night … a one off event.. no not Paul Loberman buying a round at the bar… MARK RICHARDSON’s pair of lanes were the FIRST to finish !! admittedly he started 30 minutes before everyone else. Great achievement keep it going !
Overall
Keddie is top on 186 pts, Matt Trotter moves up to 2nd and has played a week less !. Matt is on 166pts and youngster Kyle McLaughlin is 3rd on 163pts
Right I promise no more messing with the patterns until week 10 ! .. back to the house pattern.. or I might change it again..
As a result we had a few new dropper inners… Big Micky Walrond and Charlton Tucker came and had a bowl. And Mark Secker Bag also came and had a bowl.
Championship
Big score posted by Ricky Cheong, who is also bowling in the Senior Finals for Middlesex. Ricky shot an 886 series… only 335 better then the series he shot on the same pattern in week 3 ! – clearly learnt something. So Ricky won the high series pot. The high game pot went to Harrison Kroplethingy who some how managed to shot a 278 in game 3.. with was 128 pins better then his 2nd game, and 100 better then his 4th game.
Overall
Anna Yang in leading the division, 5pts clear or Gerry Wrathall in 2nd and Angela Li in 3rd.
Premiership
What a night of fantastic skittling from the young buck and youngest senior ever Basher snake hips Bonfield. Basher shot 931 series. High game was a game of HIGH DRAMA ! – Jamie Hayes front 11 putting loads of spangles on it… stepped up to shoot the 12th… the ball swung back and as it started its descent in the swing path no one doubted that it would be a strike… but NO, disaster … in the gutter before the arrows ! for a 290 game. FUMING ! … everyone ducked down and tried to avoid eye contact.. whilst Jamie stormed off to punch some holes in the dry wall.
Overall
Its quite close at the top at the moment. Jamie Hayes leads by 1pt from Alan Keddie and couple more points back is youngster Kyle Mclaughlin
There’s some strong contenders for clips of the week …
We got this one from Big Micky..
https://www.twitch.tv/basherback2back/clip/SincereSpoopyPidgeonKeyboardCat-TgBhYvDT_QgUT_nj
But how can this not be the STAR CLIP of the week ! – despite Jamie threatening to smash up my car with a baseball bat… and then smash me up… I got to post it…
https://www.twitch.tv/basherback2back/clip/ImpossibleCooperativePeanutDendiFace-jb2ulg7_lTcsz8Tc
Alan Keddie doing a 12th frame re-enactment
https://www.twitch.tv/basherback2back/clip/MushyBusyHornetNotATK-7P4fDDWLdRvnr-xT
Next week – I said we would be back to the house pattern.. but then I thought NO ! – we got the Bash/r battle of the cuts tournament on the 27th October, it seems stupid not to let you have a little go on the pattern (I don’t know what it is yet) – so make sure you all actually enter ! – we get to 50 entries first place will be £400 get to 56 it will be £500. And you will get a practice on the pattern… its handicap as well so you got a chance of battling through the cuts.. NO N !
https://events.btba.org.uk/tournament-details?recordId=recB9Kdk66IBVJJiM
Week 3
Well done to the observant ones who noticed that what we played on last night wasn’t the usual pattern. I allowed the bowl to test out a heavier volume pattern and I will report back on how that affected the machinery in terms of dropped pins and re-racks. It certainly seemed very slick with the exception of board 5 to the gutter which was arid ! – they need to blend that step up to the oil. In my opinion – which is worth nothing.
Championship
Spencer Edwards could be the first player to be re-rated mid season ! Spenny won the high series pot with an 804. But there were also nice sets from Angela Li 772, Laura Forceps 771 and Jo Green 770. The high game was won by someone who also rolled their personal best ! and that person was Laura Force-it. Laura rolled a 236 game ! Well done to Laura.
Overall
The league beginning to take shape. The Very Super-duper Senior Gerry Wrathall is top, followed by the youthful Senior Anna Yang in 2nd and the young whipper snapper Angela Li in 3rd.
Premiership
Well there were good sets rolled by Kyle McLaughlin 897, Martin Sickpoole 899, Double H Hayden Hewitt with a 907 – but winning the pot with a 928 was Matt Trotter. High game with a 279 was double H – Hayden ! – he will have a 300 one day !
Overall
No Surprise to see Alan Keddie at the top despite having a ropey week 3. But then we see Hayden in 2nd and Jamie Hayes in 3rd… the YO YO bowlers. Perhaps they might hang around the prem for more then 1 season.
Right 27th October the BTBA Championship Tour rolls into Dunstable – This event will have a £400 first prize and is a handicap singles. You lot have GOT to bowl in it…. Enter via this link. https://events.btba.org.uk/tournament-details?recordId=recB9Kdk66IBVJJiM
Clips of the week !
Picked off – https://www.twitch.tv/basherback2back/clip/LitigiousBloodyDillGrammarKing-21Q90W126xI75nnA
Split … what split !
https://www.twitch.tv/basherback2back/clip/StrangeDarkCaterpillarTebowing-xynCL1a8Z-fbFHn9
A couple of examples how parched them outside boards were
https://www.twitch.tv/basherback2back/clip/ArtisticAmusedDogeDeIlluminati-MVn-fFMR3wS9JGBv
https://www.twitch.tv/basherback2back/clip/CloudyCourageousLorisHotPokket-9kMHZTEhoA3uhjqB
Week 2 of the drop in singles. No new bowlers, but a good number of regulars and irregulars.
Championship
Controversially Ricky Cheong finds himself in the championship… and a 238 2nd game perhaps showed why he should be in the premiership… but he’s not ! – so just deal with it people. Ricky won the high game pot… but NOT the high series pot. That went to Gary Waghorn who’s back after a summer sitting in a hut scoring cricket matches… he only goes for the cucumber and tuna sandwiches at lunch. He actually hates cricket ! Garry shot a 791 series. But it was one of them nights were the highest point scorer with a whacking 53pts didn’t win a single pot… but well done to Gerry Wrathall a great week. Especially considering he’s nearly 150 years old.
Premiership
None of the big guns (Trotter & Keddie) won a pot ! or were in the top 3 ! WHAT !!! – Wayne Willacy shot a 884. But sweeping the pots was the Stevenage Stud Steve Allardyce ! 265 in game 2 for the high game and a great set of 959. Shout out to Jamie Hayes who shot a 848 series.
So here we are again. Week 1 of another new season. This is season 18 ! – we welcomed back luisa Chang. Globe trotting as usual Luisa joined us via her mobile home… having just come back from spain… her next stop ? wherever her wheels will take her !
Championship
Richard parker laying down a big marker in week 1 with a 852 series. Awesome block… considering even most of the prem bowlers were struggling. Because in the championship you can’t win both high series and high game, it meant the high game then went to Anna Yang with a 201 ! 2nd pot in a row for Anna.
Premiership
Only two bowlers breaking 800+ – Matt Nash with a 812 series and of course Alan Keddie with a 886, a big chunk of that came from a 268 in game 2 which saw him win both pots.
So a good start for Keddie notching up 53points ! t
Clip of the week ! – featuring slo mo !
https://www.twitch.tv/basherback2back/clip/FurtiveAthleticJellyfishRickroll-QaULzsVe5setbNI0
The Final week season 17 – week 10. Another new comer. We welcomed Tom Kirby.Jamie Hayes was involved in a fender bender on the way to the bowl last night… luckily for him most of the impact was taken by the 43 bowling balls he had in his boot. He’s all ready thinking about what balls he can buy with the money he will get when his claim for personal injury comes through.
Also Laura Fawcett made her way to the bowl in her new “striking” banana car .. with wind down windows, cassette deck with graphic equaliser – which she pumps out all the latest drum n bass junglist tunes on.
Championship
A good block of 4 games from Kyle Mclaughlin gave him an 840 series and that took the high series pot. But the high game went Anna Yang who bounced back from a torrid time up at Shipley in the resdev to win the high game pot with a 235. Worthy mention to Laura Fawcett who shot a good 795 series – it must be her lucky banana mobile.
Overall
Jamie Hayes wins the Championship title and gets promoted. Richard Parker secures 2nd just 2 points ahead of Anna Yang in 3rd.
A host of promotions – Jamie Hayes, Hayden Hewitt – go back into the premiership. And will also be joined by Andy Parish, Kyle McLaughlin, Keith Hou.
Premiership
Alfie Humphrey having his first bowl since being promoted to the premiership opened up with a 268 and that was enough to win the high game pot ! a pot on his first week. High series was Alan Keddie with an 895, beating slow mo’s Mark Richardson’s 892. Alfie shooting an 873 – with a 160 last game.
Overall
Alan Keddie wraps up the title with his main challenger Lee Miller being a no show. Miller finished in 2nd with Big Mac taking 3rd
Season Stats – we had 67 different bowlers drop in ! which is a great number. But the number of bowlers who completing the 6 weeks required was significantly reduced. But that’s ok it just means more prize money for those that did complete the 6.
Clips of the weeks …
Classic Slow Mo Carry
https://www.twitch.tv/basherback2back/clip/AbnegateGenerousOilRaccAttack-sUBj_X00z14SCOYT
Strange footage here… Possibly the worse spare attempt on lane 6 and then Harry Creamer casually picking up the 1 5 7 !
https://www.twitch.tv/basherback2back/clip/IncredulousPolishedAniseBigBrother-9AE-v2WsL4Sl3JoO
Next week we go straight into the new season – season 18. Lineage will go up by 10p a game ! – but there will be no increase to the price of the weekly bowling for you the bowlers. It just means the prize fund contribution will decrease slightly.
Week 9 – New bowler Kyle McLaughlin, who had a night off work so came and had a bowl. It was nice – the black and white flooring weren’t sticky, the approaches felt nice. Lanes 1-8 had new pins ! (the rest doing are getting done today). It was the first time bowling on the lanes after being dressed by the new machine. I certainly noticed that they seemed juicy, but the old dunny bounce off the gutters was back. Which I’m particularly glad about !
Championship
The bowling the championship was off the scale. And the high series and high game scores would have won the premiership pots
High game went to Jamie Hayes with a 268. But worthy mentions go to Harrison Krople-thingy who had a 243 and Keith Hou with 231. In fact Keith had a great night having all 4 games over 800 and shooting a 883
Overall
With 1 week to go, Jamie has it wrapped up, and will be promoted to the Premiership next season. In 2nd is Richard Parker and in third having a decent season is Angela Li. Harrison can break into the top 3 with a good last week, as he has only bowled 5 weeks so far – he’s also right on the cusp of getting promoted to the prem with a 184.9 average.
Premiership
Joint high game pot winners – Big Mac and Matt Trotter with a 257 ! – Basher missing out with a beautifully crafted 254. High series pot Darren Fox with a 881 was just pipped by his very close “friend” Matt Trotter who had a 882.
Overall
I’m calling it done ! Alan Keddie is top and will be champion, with Lee Miller 2nd. Matt Trotter is currently 3rd but has only bowled 5 weeks and apparently won’t be there next week – so having not got the 6 weeks in it means Big Mac will take 3rd.
So next week is the last week of season 17 – then we’re straight into season 18 !
Clip of the week – cheeky little split conversion !
https://www.twitch.tv/basherback2back/clip/BrightFunGarageCopyThis-oGVBOSv_M0Y30t1r
If you want to sign up to Wednesday’s Brunswick Open night – then click here https://bowlingvision.com/brunswick-experience-night/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFNBx1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaiFc8nIfvmIBWM1gSOcEJX-0GVLiiPgCRZDWITC_im6YxzTkz77evp4nA_aem_rZZBl5Ta48svzdxIaWDchQ
Week 8 – it was a very strange evening ! Firstly, I walked into the bowl to the tune of Happy Birthday and was presented with a buffet spread and a poo balloon !
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Then we get going – we had two new starters. Jamie Williams and Wayne Jenkins – welcome brothers, salām, Shalom, bonjour.
We had loads of people turn up and bowl….. I just assumed it was for the cake ! and some practice before the weekend’s county round as we happened to be bowling on a similar pattern to the tournament.
Then we had issues ! – approaches were bad. The Tech wanted to clean them before we started. This meant we started late.
Then we get going –and it was clear the approaches were not better – speaking to the tech afterwards, he’s really keen on getting to the bottom of why the approaches are so bad lately. We spoke about the “black and white” flooring and perhaps whatever they’re using to clean that is being transferred to the approaches. Because that flooring is cleaned every morning, but it’s still really sticky.
Anyway because of the approaches we had 3 bowlers who pulled out – which was a shame. But obviously sliding is an integral part to most bowlers game… there are some bowlers it won’t affect as they plant their foot at the line. But when you’re committing to a shot you got to trust the slide – its needs to be consistent.
Then a night of drama, continued with a PA system announcing we had to all stop bowling – I was like for Flip sakes what now. But it was all good – Sexy Jackie wanted to present me with presents and a card ! – Fantastic I love presents.
So thank you to everyone who contributed and signed the card – I feel very lucky and humbled.
Into the actual bowling
Championship
High game pot – Keith Hou had a 222 and 237, but also opened up with a 115 ! – no doubt the approaches played a part in the poor first game. But the pot went to Angela Li who shot a rip roaring 239 ! High series pot went to Jamie Hayes with an 803. Honourable mention to Richard Parker who shot the next best set with a 767. Big shout to Rob Durrant shot 218 and 664 – which I think are his league PB’s
Overall
Jamie Hayes is way way way out in front 29pts ahead of Richard Parker in 2nd with Rob Yandell in 3rd.
Premiership
The Stevenage Stud Steve Allardyce shot a 258 game, The Ferret Lee Miller shot a 257 – but the high game pot went to Alan Keddie with a 269. High series. There were only 3 bowlers who broke 800. Ankledyce with a 819, lee Miller with a 899 and cleaning up the pots was Alan Keddie with a 933
Overall
Keddie is top of the league on 311 with a low dropper of 48. Lee Miller is 2nd with 295 and low dropper of 38… but Matt Trotter is out of contention now needing more points than he can possibly score to win the league. Well, that’s lie actually – he needs 117 points to catch Keddie and there are 120 points left to claim.
Week 7 – And now it starts hotting up as bowlers catch up on their weeks to make it to 6 and others start dropping their low ones.
New faces – Always welcome… The bouffant Baker ! the fastest scissors in all of Oxfordshire Gary Baker dropped in for a bowl, and we welcomed Liam Clark
Championship
Some good performances in the Champ this week. Jo Green bowled decent with a 764 series. Harrison Krople-thingy had a good 800, but winning the high series pot was Hayden Hewitt with an 813 series. High game, Harrison was unlucky to miss out again after rolling some decent 2-teen games, with the POT going to Keith Hou with a 223.
Overall
Jamie Hayes returns to the top, with Richard Parker in 2nd – but Jamie has a massive 29pts lead over Richard in 2nd. In 3rd at the moment is Rob Yandell
Premiership
Big Mac opened with a 266, and Alan Keddie shot a 266 in game 2 and they share the high game pot, with a worthy mention to Alan Chan who finished his set off with a 262. High Series was wrapped up by Alan who shot a 900 set.
Overall
Alan Keddie now leads the league on 304pts and has a really high dropper – 48pts. Lee Miller in 2nd with Big Mac 3rd… But Trotter is lurking having only bowled 4 weeks. He’s averaging 48pts a week so just two “average” weeks will put him right up there with Keddie.
Funky Pattern Week next week ! – and I’ll tell you now its going to be a slightly modified version of TITANIUM – as that’s the pattern that most of you will be bowling on at the weekend for the BTBA County Qualifiers !!
Week 6. We Welcomed back Martin Stickpole who had a bowl after returning from injury. A wrist injury.. injured through repetitive stress and over use.
Championship
The Power Parker – Richard Parker had a good night on the lanes. Scoring 49pts and picking up the high game pot. Richard had a 793 series, but the high series pot went to Andy Parish with an 805 series.
Overall
Richard is now top, with Jamie Hayes in 2nd having played a week less. In third is 1 time tenpin tour winner Rob Yandell.
Premiership
Wow what a night for Matt Nash – a yo yo bowler between the prem and championship. But perhaps he can extend his stay in the prem for more then one season this time round. Matt opened up with a 276, then followed it up with a 252 and rounded it off with games of 211 and 212 for a 952 set and took a clean sweep of the pots. A bearded bowler on our lane summed it up when he said Matt could have had an epileptic fit, tripped over his own feet spun 360 and still got a strike.
Overall
3 clear leaders in this league – normally there’s a 4th trying get into the group. But not this year. Top is Lee Miller, with Alan Keddie 2nd and in 3rd having only played 4 weeks of the 6 is Matt Trotter.
Next week is a bank holiday – BUT LET ME TELL YOU ALL… THERE IS BOWLING ! WE ARE BOWLING… YES BOWLING IS ON !
Clip of the week…
https://clips.twitch.tv/GrossTubularTardigradeRitzMitz-Wed4gSYiyBFKjTZd
A scorcher of an evening – the UK was sweltering. For once it was actually cooler in the bowl then it was outside. 3 newbies this week – the Family Parish ! Andy, Wife Lisa and son Sam came along a had a little bowl.
There were some smelly bottom odours around the lane 5 through to lane 8 area. Now I will hold me hand up to one of them… I did let one slide. But the 2nd one… NO THAT WAS NOT ME ! – hand on my fart, sorry I mean heart. Now there was only person not complaining… and that was Richard Parker… I don’t want to accuse anyone… But I think it was him !
Championship
There were a few contenders for the high game pot. Andy Parish himself shot a 214 and Anna Yang also rolled 214 – but pipping them by a skittle with a 215 was Ray Lay. High series pot. Hayden Hewitt making his first appearance of the year since his relegation went and rolled an 873 series – that’s the sort of form he should be showing in the premiership. I don’t know why these Yo yo bowlers can’t hit them sort of scores when they get themselves promoted.
Overall
Half way point in the season. The league still being led by Jamie Hayes who had a week off. In 2nd is Rob Yandell and 3rd is Richard Parker.
Premiership
There was a tie for the high game pot with both Matt Trotter and Basher hitting a 258 – a share of the spoils. High series went double senior bowler of the year Alan Keddie with a 923 series.
Overall
I think its going to be a close season. Currently Lee Miller is top with Alan Keddie 19 points behind and in third is Matt Trotter, but Trotter has only bowled 3 of the 5 weeks.
Clip of the week…
SHOWBOATING !!! https://clips.twitch.tv/FunnyFairBobaKappaPride-2t9ZF8rqpPD-enpk
Week 4 … FUNKY PATTERN WEEK. The pattern chosen was ROUTE 66 ! – route 66 is a LONG road… and this pattern was long. 45ft with a tightish ratio.
Sukky dropped in, it was the return of Bradders. Richard Da Costa dropped in as his usual league has stopped for the summer. Aiden Wright came down from Leicester to play on the funky pattern and we had a new bowler Joshua Caitlin
Championship
A 240 game from Jamie Hayes secured him another pot. And there were only two bowlers breaking 700 – Jamie with a 726 and winning the pot with 737 was Gary Waghorn – who will no doubt be more surprised than anyone by reading this.
Overall
League starting to take shape. Jamie Still holding a commanding lead over Rob Yandell in 2nd and Richard Parker in 3rd
Premiership
Two standout performances – Matt Trotter shot a final game of 299 for a 956 set. But that was only good enough for the high game pot. The high series pot went to Miller the pin Killer who shot games of 233,243,257,278 for a 1011 series. Good Shooting – in context the third highest series was Sukky Gill with a 810.
Overall
Miller is top with bad weeks for Alan Keddie and Jackie Wyatt who are in the chasing pack.
There were several clips of the week.
Smashed it’s back doors in https://clips.twitch.tv/TsundereProtectiveYamPoooound-Rl7evkq4m7ORn5Op
Who’s a clever dickie https://clips.twitch.tv/KindObliqueChickpeaFreakinStinkin-Vgiz_LdqeC82A__6
Boom shake the room https://clips.twitch.tv/BlightedOilyDotterelDoggo-DO_lFjPrKX6z292U
Don’t forget to get your entry in for the next King of the Hill on 18th August which will be played on this pattern.
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Week 3 – And with Basher away living the dream in a caravan down at peppa pig world the league was being run by Jackie
Two new starters this week – welcome to Stuart Caitlin and talented youngster Ava Richardson. Also dropping in for a rare appearance was Sal Spence and CJ
Championship
Someone has dug up Roger again and he came and had a bowl and he put together a decent set with a 757 which won him the series pot. High Game pot went to Jamie Hayes with a 228 – but honourable mentions to Ava who had a 210 and Terry Ng who shot a 213
Overall
Jamie Hayes leads the league by 22 points from Rob Yandell who has been playing well recently. In third at the moment is Ray Lay
Premiership
Dominated this week by Miller the Pin Killer – Lee opened up with a 279 and finished with a 986 series and took the clean sweep of pots and notched a massive 58points
Overall
Alan Keddie is in the lead with a 14 points lead over Lee. In third is Jackie
Next week is going to be a funky Pattern week – I’ll let you all know what the pattern is when I get back from holiday
King of the hill on 18th August is now full but there are several names on the waiting list – if I can get to 10 names on the list I’ll change it up to trios pace
Entry form is here https://form.jotform.com/231242549866362
Back again after a week off….
First of all… some people reported differing lane patterns on pairs of lanes… especially 7&8 and 9&10… After bowling, Andy walked the lanes had a look and concurred that one lane seemed have longer oil then the other.. I noticed it on 3 and 4 – but perhaps not to the same extent as some of the other pairs in the house… I had 5 opens all night – all BIG splits on lane 3… make’s me think 3&4 weren’t a pair, or that perhaps I’m just sh8t …
So anyway… Andy is going to get the techs to look at the machine.
Championship
Good Set by Rob Yandel with a 783 – but was beaten to the pot by Jamie Hayes who shot a 792. High game was interesting Ray Lay had a 214… but needing a strike with her final ball Angela Li went balls deep into the pocket carried all ten for a 215 and took the high game pot.
Overall
League only in it’s 2nd week – But Jamie is leading and averaging 200. 2nd is Angela and in 3rd at the moment is Harrison Kroplethingy
Premiership
Sexy Jackie had a great night on the lanes shooting a 901 – but Alan Keddie clean swept the pots with a 265 high game and 964 series
Overall
Keddie has scored BIG in the first two weeks, a 52 point first week and this week he notched up 57pts and he’s got a commanding lead in the league. Sexy Jackie is currently in 2nd and Lee Miller who had a low scoring 2nd week is currently in 3rd.
Next week i’m away at Peppa bleeding Pig World – but Sexy Jackie is at wheel !!
So here we are again – a new season. Season 17 ! – which means I’ve been doing this for 170 weeks ! – that’s a long time… I’m getting a feeling I need a break.
We welcomed a brand new bowler – moved here from Bristol – Hayden Ching. I hope one day he wins a pot so I can do this gag… “Ker-ching hayden wins the pot money”
Championship
SO he’s back in the Championship after a poor season in the prem… and guess what he’s back winning a pot. Jamie Hayes won the high series pot with an 814 series, helped by a 253 last game. By new rules mean the same bowler can’t win both pots in the championship. So winning high game was Angela Li with a 237. Special mention to Rob Durrant who scored his high game of 210 !
Overall
Obviously very early stages – Jamie top, with Richard Parker in 2nd and Gary Waghorn in 3rd
Premiership
Lee Miller had a very average night by his standards, Alan Keddie could have scored more but a rather rude 162 reared its head. So winning both pots was Darren Fox. Darren shot a 258 and 880 series.
Overall
Alan scored 52 points with a 872, Miller was 2nd on the night and in third was double pot winner Darren Fox.
If you want to read all about last weekends King of the hill – click here https://wp.talktenpin.net/2024/07/08/ava-richardson-and-aiden-wright-are-king-and-queen-for-july/
And you if want to enter the event scheduled for August 18th – https://form.jotform.com/231242549866362
The final week of season 16 – we had a bowler returning to bowl C Y Yang.
Before we get into the report – Every season we seem to break some sort of record. This season we had 63 different bowlers dropping in and having a go. We paid out £574 in POT money and £1063 in prize money – so a total £1637 ! – which isn’t bad for a 10 week season… most traditional leagues run for 40weeks – so if that was the case for this league we would have paid out £6,500 – for a singles league ! which I think you will agree means this league has a great prize fund.
Right lets get into this….
Championship
The night was dominated by the two bowlers who have owned this division this year – Matt Nash won the high series with a 908, and Aaron Cheung shot a 906 – but he won the high game pot with a 267. Special mention to Rob Durrant who totally smashed it shooting a personal best high series of 684 – which done Rob
Overall
So Matt Nash is the league champion on 289pts with Aaron Cheung in 2nd on 260pts and Pete Fyles in 3rd on 250pts – congratulations to Matt. All three of these bowlers are going up to the Premiership. Also joining them in the prem for season 17 is youngster Alfie Humphrey who bowled 4 weeks but averaged 196.
Lets see how these guys get on in the brutal Premiership division where they’ll need to bring their A game every week.
Premiership
This is what the premiership is all about .. a league average of 219… this is the sort of level the newly promoted bowlers have got to get to, EVERY WEEK.. just to be average ! And its why if your any sort of bowler you would want to be involved in this league mixing it up with the best bowlers.
High series went to Lee Miller with a 1027 series. The high game winner came from no where … Spencer Edwards shot a 280 final game… this game contained a string of 13 strikes… as he bowled on the wrong lane TWICE ! both times striking for it only not to count.
Overall
Bowling only the minimum 6 weeks Lee Miller claimed the title – though it’s been noted he dodges the funky pattern weeks, where we bowl on tough lane conditions. 2nd was Matt Trotter and in 3rd was Alan Keddie.
Next week we go straight into season 17 – no mucking about with 4 weeks break and an AGM… this is a dictatorship ! and I’m the dic !
This Sunday 7th July we got a king of the hill going on – we currently have 8 spaces still, but because we have sponsors I’m still offering the usual sort of prize fund… top 3 scratch and handicap will cash plush you got a chance to win money in the fun pots we run whilst Alison messes up the scores on the laptop.
Entry form is here
https://form.jotform.com/231242549866362
Week 9 of season 16 – 1 week left of this season. Myself and Andy spoke to the tech last night about the approaches. We all saw he was cleaning them before the league – but whatever they do in that clean isn’t really working. Whether it’s doing it too soon before the league starts, or not having the right mix of chemicals in the cleaners, or using the buffer – we don’t know. But whatever it is, it just doesn’t seem to be working. So I apologise to those that picked up injuries and those whose bowling was affected.
You can use easy slide on your shoes… we’re not a sanctioned league. And I’d rather people use it then get injured by sticking at the foul line.
Championship
He may have turned up late, he may well have a mental surname but Harrison Kropelnicki put together a great 4 game block shooting a 857 to win the pot… he throws it decent when he two hands it… I don’t know why he is wasting his time trying to bowl one handed all the time… forget about it ! – 1 handed is for old fossils like me ! – actually I can’t bowl 1 handed either. High game went to championship sandbagger Matt Nash who shot a 245, and he gave us this bombshell yesterday “my brother can bowl, and he’s better than me” – literally zero % of surprise in that sentence.. there are people who have never set foot outside their Peruvian jungle village that are better at bowling than you Matt – this might be one of the reasons Matt thinks no one should ever talk to me !
Overall
Matt has the title sewn up and promotion back to the premiership assured. I had to explain how the league works to Aaron for what felt like the 169th time… but he is 2nd and can be caught by Peter fyles who is currently in 3rd depending on results in the last week. All the top 3 look like they are getting promoted. .
Premiership
A night of zero surprises, there are things that are guaranteed in life, death, taxes, Lee Miller averaging 230 on the house shot and Jamie Hayes buying a new bowling ball. Miller banged in a 955 for another pot win, but Alan Keddie had a 265 in game 3 to win the high game pot – the only Scotland win all month – that reminds me what do you call a Scotsman in the knockout stages on major football tournament ? – a REFEREE !!! – boom boom, I’m here all week.
Overall
Matter trotter currently leads. Keddie in 2nd has zero chance of catching him… BUT Lee Miller in 3rd does ! because Lee has only played 5 weeks, so any points he scores next week are all bonus points, and Matt has to score over 39pts to boost his total. The difference between the two is 34pts – and realistically you got to think that Lee (IF he turns up) is going to score more then 34 – its just whether Matt can significantly score more then 39. – understand all that ? – I don’t think even I do… and I wrote it.
Don’t forget to enter the next king of the hill event on July 7th – entry form is here – https://form.jotform.com/231242549866362
Week 8 of season 16 – new bowler, welcome Dior Chew.
Championship
Back on the house pattern and there were some great scores. 3 bowlers all breaking the 800 mark. Aaron Cheung with a 803, Peter Fyles with a 816, but top of the shop and winning a pot was Richard Parker who has new arsenal of bowling stones drilled up and they helped him hit a 821. The high game pot went to Peter who rolled a 237 in game 4
Overall
Despite having the week off Matt Nash still leads with a 9pt lead over Anna Yang who is in 2nd. Aaron Cheung is in 3rd – but Aaron and Matt both still have week to make it up to the 6 weeks required.
As we come into the final couple of weeks into the season.. there are quite a few bowlers above the 184 championship threshold and will be promoted next season.
Premiership
Funny old night for big mac – who won the high game pot with a 255 in game 3 – it was a game that almost beat both his first two games added up together ! – High series pot went to Matt Trotter with a 912
Overall
The only person who can realistically stop Matt Trotter from winning the title is Lee Miller – but Miller has to bowl the final two weeks of the season and score heavily !
As it stands, Matt is 1st 20pts ahead of Alan Keddie in 2nd and Big mac is hanging on to 3rd.
The 3rd King of the Hillz is on July 7th – entry form is here https://form.jotform.com/231242549866362
Make sure you enter this one… its going to be 300s all round ! literally a wall !
Week 7 and we had a funky pattern week – it was sunset strip, which Laura Fawcett took literally… as the sun set at 8.30 she was down to her apple collector knickers and her saggy grey bra, before security intervened.
We welcomed back Angela Li who has been on a whirlwind of parties and wild orgies (probably)
Also noted that Lee Miller dodged another funky pattern week… he needs to show he isn’t just a house shot bully, and he has some minerals.
Championship
I think this might actually be her first pot win… Lisa Cook shot a 214 in game 1 to take a £20 pot ! well done lisa.
Rob Durrant on 15&16 broke the world record for gutter balls… and also for spares after a gutter. Aaron Cheung didn’t think his 705 series would be enough for a pot, but he was wrong is was ! the only other person in the championship breaking 700 was the now fully clothed Laura Fawcett – she wasn’t impressed that Aaron had denied her a pot and tried to take it in good grace, by threating to stab Aaron in the face with a broken beer bottle.
Overall
Matt Nash has now taken over up at the top, as Anna Yang slid down to 2nd. Alfie Humphrey another funky pattern week dodger stays in 3rd
Premiership
High Game, like the championship also came in game 1. Tom Langley hitting a 253 game. There were only 3 bowlers breaking 800 – Basher with a 807, Matt Trotter with a 853 and cleaning up both pots was Tom Langley with a 917
Overall
Trotter has now romped past Alan Keddie and has a 15 point lead. In third is Big Mac.
Clip of week
All in 1 clip … Nosey Parker, Flying Scotsman, Spares out Guns Out, Split conversion oh and father xmas
https://clips.twitch.tv/SillyPlayfulPelicanSMOrc-q8yro6IR0RGV_vVO
Week 6 – returning bowlers… first trip out this season for Jo Green and Sexy Jackie. And We welcomed back Ross Holkham, whose been out injured with a bad back.
Championship
Matt “bandito” Nash started off with a 234. Peter Fyles had a 225 – but the high game pot went to Roger Hurst with a 235 in game 4. High Series went to Nash – again, with a 807 series. The Kilroy silk of bowling Rob Yandell had a 759 and Peter Fyles a 779
Overall
Anna Yang is still in the lead; however 2nd and 3rd have only played 4 weeks so in the coming weeks there will be changes up at the top. 2nd at the moment is Matt Nash, averaging 207 ! promotion a cast iron certainty. In 3rd is Alfie Humphrey averaging 196 – hoping Alfie can maintain that sort of average and get himself bowling with the bigger boys.
Premiership
No 900+ series on the night, which is unusual. Alan Keddie threw a 259 in game 2, and Matt Trotter had a 257 in game 3. But winning the high game pot was Big Mac with a 266. High series winner was Lee Miller with an 888.
Overall
Keddie leads at the moment 33pts ahead of Matt Trotter. But Matt has a week to catch up yet. Big Mac in 3rd with Miller 4th who’s only bowled 4 weeks so far.
Next Week is going to be a funky pattern week as we prepare for the King of the Hill on the 16th of June… which I have 1 space still available
Entry form is here https://form.jotform.com/231242549866362 – its going to be a TOUGH one.
Clip of the Week – Mac through the beak ! – https://clips.twitch.tv/SleepyProductiveDiscCoolCat-fpCVuVuA_o-rSDnH
Week 5 – it was bank holiday monday, which means a LOAD of people turned up. A record-breaking attendance. Aiden HIV Wright dropped in from Leicester, a coach load from Kettering/Northampton – and even the legend himself ICE MAN, the general DUKE turned up. Admittedly he didn’t bowl ! but he surveyed the competition, and he liked what he saw… Also CJ dropping in for a bank holiday chuck and Richard DaCosta, and Steve Allardyce getting some practice in before the senior county qualifiers.
Championship
Dominated by two bowlers who were relegated last season, but with the pressure of being in amongst the elite of the premiership off their shoulders they seem to be thriving once again.
Matt Nash won the high series pot with a 848, and Aaron won the high game pot with a 243. Worthy mention to Harrison Kropelnicki who recently lost half of his big toe ! I think it was the top half, not the bottom half, anyway Harrison rolled a 810 series.
Overall
Anna Yang still leads, with Matty Nash surging into 2nd and the Funky David Fung in 3rd.
Premiership
Aiden Wright still gormless as ever and still flinging that ropey old blue hammer vibe down there opened with a 279, Ryan Skippins finishing off his set with a 276 – but the high game pot went to Lee Miller the pin Killer who shot another 300 game !. High series – Aiden (HIV) shot a 948, Matt Trotter a 920 but it was Miller taking a clean sweep of the pots and winning £42 with a 1031 series.
Overall
Alan Keddie still leads, with Matt Trotter into 2nd and Big Mac Macpherson falls into turd… sorry third.
Clips of the week – and there can only be one… showboater !
https://clips.twitch.tv/RoundColdbloodedMooseSmoocherZ-vjpldCQErK_V9X2T
And you can catch up on the action here https://www.twitch.tv/basherback2back
Week 4 – And that means FUNKY PATTERN week !! the pattern chosen was the Dunstable Version of the 2024 Senior Nationals Team pattern.
No Newbies, but a few returners – Sal Spence, Sukky Gill, Gary Waghorn, Matt Nash and Sexy J .. all welcome
Championship
Playing his first week since his relegation to the Championship after a season of being useless in the prem was Matt Nash who went and banged in a 906 with a 742 over the last 3 ! obviously that won the high series pot ! – please note he was bowling on lanes 1 & 2, nothing wrong with that pair !! New rules meant he couldn’t also win the high game pot, so that went to the next bowler who shot the highest game and that was Roger the death dodger Hurst, who’s back again, this time with new valves and in his pigs heart. Roger shot a 214 for a pot win on this return
Overall
Anna Yang our clog wearing windmill loving Dutch National now leads the league on 139 tied with England youth bowler Alfie with David Fung Guy currently in a shady 3rd place.
Premiership
4 bowlers all shooting over 900 – Matt Trotter 907, Basher with a 920, and Lobbers (on lanes 1 & 2) a 921 but winning high series pot with a 962 was Alan Keddie. High Game went to Basher who rolled a 277 with his Gem fresh off the drill – it looks lovely going down the lane. Spherical Sexiness !
Overall
Alan Keddie out in the lead and going for a three-peat of league wins. Big Mac is in 2nd and in 3rd Matt Trotter – the average of the top 6 is 219 ! that’s the level you need ! and the average for the top 8 is 215 – and that’s with Spencer dragging us down.
Right June 12th is the 2nd King of the Hillz event at Dunstable – I’m making this is a tough one ! – if you want to enter then click here https://eu.jotform.com/build/231242549866362
And YES – its bank holiday next Monday but THE LEAGUE IS ON !!! THE LEAGUE IS ON !!!
Week 3 … and we welcomed a new comer Chris Egginton who had a bowl whilst waiting for Andy to drill up a ball for him.
Championship
Aaron Chueng was useless all night – except for game 3 ! where something clicked and he shot a 245 to take the high game pot. Aaron also unveiled his new 10 pin spare technique – And missed every single one of them !
High Series Alfie shot a 797 with a rogue 149 game in the middle, but high series pot winner was Peter Fyles with a 807.
Overall
Aflie is top of the league with a 38point lead over Anna Yang who is in 2nd. Can Alfie stay the distance and keep that average up and get into the premierships with the bigger boys ?
Premiership
Some high scores down on 7 and 8 – Matt Trotter shooting a 948, but winning the high series pot was his mate Darren Fox with a 966. Both bowlers scoring 52 points
High Game went to Big Mac who shot the front 9 then a 7count ending up with a 275 game.
Overall
Jordan the hit man Hart and Alan Keddie are tied at the top on 113pts. In 2nd Big Mac on 111pts
Next Week is week 4 a funky pattern week, the plan at the moment is to speak to the Pro Andy Penny and see if he’s planning on loading any of the Senior National Patterns into the machine. And then we will probably play on one of them.
Clips of the week
Fox in the Box…
https://clips.twitch.tv/PoisedSilkyBaconFeelsBadMan-f8-6jSUkdnJIMqb3
Bowl 9, get 9
https://clips.twitch.tv/FragileScrumptiousSandpiperTF2John–AG3swORsNc0Eeid
Week 2 – and it’s a Bank Holiday always a busy night. A coach load of bowlers turned up from the Kettering and Peterborough, so we welcome new comers Josh and James Ransome… and Philip Coudray, not be confused with corduroy ! that reminds I invented a pillow made of corduroy, you must heard about it, it made loads of “headlines” – come on that’s a good one !
Championship
Youngster Alfie Humphrey has started the season well, winning a pot in Week 1. A 240 in game 4 for Alfie won him another pot and he shot a nice 856 series to take 52 pts. But he didn’t win the high series pot as that went to Aaron Cheung who was put together a nice 868 series.
Overall
Obviously very early days in the season, but Alfie leads averaging 200. David Fung-Guy is in 2nd and there’s not “MUCH-ROOM” to third who is Anna Yang
Premiership
A whooping 19 bowlers, making points very hard to come by. Top bowler was the Hit Man Jordan Hart with a 921 series. And high game was a bizarre 270 by KC Kev Creamer who went double miss spare off the sheet ! – he’s never had a 300 before, but does this kinda count as a 300 ? – I would claim it !!
Overall
Well where does that leave us. KC is top of the league averaging 230, with Jordan and Alan Keddie in joint 2nd
Another Week of house pattern – then we will have a funky pattern week !
Watch the action back here
Here we go again – a NEW season, season 16 of the drop in singles league !
We didn’t have any new bowlers as such, but we had 5 returning bowlers who haven’t dropped in for a long time. Corinne Couch, who stopped bowling because her eyes hurt and her husband had to go and guard a rock in the sea, Jordan Hit man Hart and Lisa Cook came and had a bowl, and also returning was big bad Kev the rev Creamer and his son Harry.
Championship
Alfie Humphrey took the high game with a 217 game, and Peter Fyles won the high series with a 767. Not much else to report really ! Anna Yang had a decent 214 game,
Premiership
First off Kev Creamer want to bowl in the championship, he said he aint bowled for 18months… then shot games of 239,257,273,222 for a 991 ! so I got the extra £2 off him and stuck in the Premiership – 991 ! in the championship would’ve been redic. So Kev won the high series pot, with Lee Miller shooting a 977. High game with a 279 went to big Mac Macpherson. It baffles me this. How does Hayden Hewitt smash the championship, gets promoted then shots a 676 ! – he didn’t shoot anywhere as low as that in the whole of last season.
Clips of the week !
Scout 7 – star of the silver screen – Basher Bonfield
https://clips.twitch.tv/SoftGeniusDinosaurTTours-U4q8ySQMvwzgGCrz
Was he able – no he’s kane
https://clips.twitch.tv/PunchyBombasticAppleTheTarFu-UWbeXIhdOnT-zbhe
Sharp shooting
https://clips.twitch.tv/ExuberantWealthyDotterelStoneLightning-PIvBu9NLHw1sdXfa
The final week of season 15.
We are lucky in this league to have 4 bowlers representing their countries in this weeks Senior Triple Crown. So, I thought it might be a good send off to lay the tournament pattern down. Give them some competitive practice and to give us some context on the sort of conditions they would be playing on.
We had a new bowler this week – Wayne Wallacy, welcome Wayne. Also, it was good to see Laura Fawcett back having a bowl – I think !
Championship
A great night for our Dutch International bowler Anna Yang who won both pots ! – Finishing off her high series of 803 with a 223 game. Anna really was the standout performance in a rather bland final week in the Championship division.
Overall
Hayden Hewitt had the title wrapped up for several weeks really. And finished on 261 points, way ahead of Gary Waghorn in 2nd on 228pts and that great final week by Anna saw her take third, 1 point behind Gary on 227pts.
Hayden gets promoted to the premiership and further down so does sexy Jackie as she averaged over the 185 thresholds.
Premiership
It was tough night on the those on the high number lanes… as Lee Miller was proper pumping out some of the worse farts I’ve ever had the misfortune to smell… my good they were rancid.
He’s rotten bumhole didn’t stop him from winning the high game pot with a 269, but down on the “cheater” pair 3&4, the best pair in the house Alan Keddie went and shot a 1001 series for the high set pot.
Overall
Miller really had the title sewn up… but did he ????? that 1001 set from Keddie gave him 52 points and Miller scored 39points – but that swing saw Keddie climb from 3rd to 1st and win back to back titles by two points – that is his 6th premiership title.
I think that was the best season we’ve had – we had 55 different bowlers drop in. I’ve paid out £1,584.40 in prize money this season. Awesome stuff.. there were times this season when I thought I could get to the ultimate goal and have enough bowlers for 3 divisions and for the league to run over two nights.
Now the mixed trios tournament is out the way – it’s time to concentrate on the Summer King of the Hills. The first tournament is coming up 12th May – get your entries in for this, be great to get this tournament running at trios pace – entry form is here https://form.jotform.com/231242549866362
Clips of the week …
Sharp Spare Shooting
https://clips.twitch.tv/EnthusiasticFunnyGrouseSwiftRage-Km0sJ1EtDSmj62E_
The best in the championship ?
https://clips.twitch.tv/FineCourteousOwlPraiseIt-ubbs4Vei2A31OLqE
So best of luck to our senior triple crown bowlers, Paul Loberman, Matt Trotter, Sukky Gill and Alan Keddie.
New season starts next week – remember prices have gone up £19 for the championship £21 for the Premiership !
Week 9 of season 15 and it was funky pattern week – the pattern was Gateway arch. We welcomed a new bowler this week – non other then Ray Lay’s SON !! Philip Lay…
Championship
Oh my gosh, what a night Maurice Lipyeart had… rolling a 766 series and shooting a 244 game, which won him the high game pot ! Well done Maurice. Anna Yang put the misery of the mercury pattern at stroud behind her and rolled a nice a 765 series. But winning the high series pot was Hayden Hewitt with a 772.
Overall
Hayden has it sewn up going into the final week, and he will be winning the championship title and then back in the prem next season ! where we all hopes he stays – he’s got to be looking to establish himself in the prem and kicking on, and not yo-yoing between the two divisions.
Premiership
Got to get right to it – High game ! Lee Miller opened up with a 265, then in game 2 Basher shot a 265 for a tied pot. It was particularly annoying as Basher dicked about on his last shot rolling a 6 count ! which cost him a whole £6 – that has hurt him !, best way of hurting basher is financially ! High series should have really been won by alan Keddie who had two single pin open frames in his final game and rolled a 899, Basher shot a 906, but winning the pot was Lee Miller with a 912.
Overall
Miller has now played 6 weeks and he surged to the top of league on 294pts. In 2nd is a tie on 279 points between Matt Trotter and Keddie.
Clips of the week
New balls please
https://clips.twitch.tv/SneakyMagnificentTubersItsBoshyTime-7gigfPv6ffcnGgbP
Kaboom !
https://clips.twitch.tv/RichAlluringEggShadyLulu-shH4b1kc4Oq1ux4M
He’s found a ball with better carry
https://clips.twitch.tv/DaintyTameGrouseWOOP-72dVdGlqKW-hMMBy
Big Guns
https://clips.twitch.tv/CrepuscularAcceptableScorpionUncleNox-2yC7l8NcR9oEUUNJ
Week 8 of season 15, Basher was elsewhere, he was indisposed – he was in the where ? So, at the wheel was the one and only J Bomb, Jackie Wyatt
Championship
Some good games from the girls, Angela Li with a 227, and Jo Green 222, but winning the high game pot with a 246 was double H, Hayden Hewitt. And Hayden clean swept both pots by shooting the high series with an 805. This won’t happen in the championship next season as you won’t be allowed to win both pots.
Overall
The good week by Hayden which has pushed him to the top league on 234 points, with Gary Waghorn 6 points behind in 2nd and Jo Green is in 3rd. 2 weeks to go until end of the league and it will be interesting to see how it pans out.
Premiership
There was a 278 and a 300 – both from the same person ! Paul the Power Loberman !! Paul put together a great block of 1030 – and he still didn’t end up as the top point winner. Paul notched up 53pts, but Lee Miller with his 983 series won 55 points. Paul naturally won the high game and high series pot.
Overall
Matt Trotter still top, with Alan Keddie in 2nd. Lobbers moved up in 3rd – but in 4th with a week to catch up is Miller the pin Killer. He only needs a 29point scoring week to catch Matt up.
Next week is the delayed funky pattern week. Pattern to be announced once I’ve spoken to Andy P – probably will be the pattern that will be laid for the mixed trios tournament (entry below)
Next weekend is the Bedfordshire mixed trios – entry form is here – https://events.btba.org.uk/tournament-details?recordId=rec4ZaLDEzVBlrV3L
The King of the Hillz are also back – entry form for the first one is here https://form.jotform.com/231242549866362
Week 7 of season – Bank Holiday Monday. They called me crazy running a league on a bank holiday, they said no one would turn up – well what they say is RUBBISH ! – a bumper attendance this week – we welcomed the Family Skippins – Neil, Mark, Ryan. Sue and Brain Brett. Elvis is back in the building, and he was joined by Wai Yau, William Kwok, Alan Chan. And Alfie’s little brother Codi also came and had a bowl, our youngest member at just 8 years of age… just the 79 years younger than our oldest member Gerry Wrathall. Overall it was great night of bowling – great atmosphere and we had a 300 !
Championship
With some many bowlers points had to be earned. William Kwok, Alan Chan, and Elvis Law all shot over 800 – and come next season all will probably be re-rated into the premiership. But the winner of both the high game and high series pots was one of our regulars – Gary Waghorn, who shot a high game of 247 and series of 849.
Overall
Gary cemented his place at the top on 228pts and his average is now dangerously close to getting him promoted to the prem for the first time. In 2nd is Hayden Hewitt, double H, who could yo yo back into the prem next season as he’s currently averaging 189. And after missing a week Jo Green slips down to 3rd.
Premiership
What a night for Jamie Hayes… unsurprisingly he got a new ball drilled up, he’s 673rd “new ball” this year. Then in its 2nd ever game being rolled it went and gave Jamie his first 300 ! which naturally took the high game pot ! – well done Jamie ! Basher was also on for a 300 until Jamie threatened to break both his legs… and he left a 7pin for a 278 game. High series went to Miller the pin Killer – I swear he’s ball only has to brush against the 1 pin for it to scatter the pins everywhere.
Overall
Matt Trotter is way out in the front at the moment on 277pts with Alan Keddie in 2nd 252pts and Big Mac in third on 242pts – but watch out down below ! there lurks Miller – he has only played 4 weeks so far and with 3 weeks remaining it means he needs two decent scoring weeks to catch up to Trotter.
Clips of the week
All aboard the showboat – literally the best ball he’s bought this month
https://clips.twitch.tv/RenownedHumbleAlligatorOMGScoots-gxntRBX5OOGpOTTI
This ball’s a load of rubbish – Andy drill me a different one
https://clips.twitch.tv/AmazonianTacitTriangleOhMyDog-AbL2k0phWskp96v6
Week 5 – and it was the delayed funky pattern week ! And we went for the Mercury Pattern, which was the mystery pattern we laid at the recent Herts, Beds and Bucks county trials.
A good turnout as usual for the funky pattern week as bowlers want to test themselves on something other then the house shot. It was good to Sukky face his “mercury” demons after a less than impressive showing in the county trials. And talking of demons it was also good to see Sal Spence coming to have a bowl.
Championship
Have any of you ever noticed that 85 year old Gerry Wrathall is always outside the bowl on this phone ? – I think he’s hitting up a dealer to get some gear in before he bowls… and whatever he’s on, I want some ! – Gerry hit a 220 to win the high game pot ! – that’s 317 game with his old age bonus. High series pot went to David Fung with a 755. Honourable mention to Sexy Jackie Wyatt who had a 731 with a 135 game in the middle.
Overall
Top 3 remain the same – Gary Waghorn 1st, Jo Green 2nd and Anglea Li in 3rd…. it after week 6 that the league really starts to take shape.
Premiership
He had a shocker in the county trials, but on a different day and in a different head space Lee Miller was back being the pin Killer winning both the high game and high series pots with a 279 and 961 series. Honourable mentions to Matt Trotter who shot a 918, and what about Sukky Gill – Well he showed his performance in the county trials was just a blip, a bad day – and we all have them right ? Sukky shot an 837 series.
Overall
Trotter scored a massive 54points and is firmly in the lead, with Alan Keddie who had a dropper in 2nd and Lobbers in 3rd. Trotters main challenge will come from Lee Miller as long lee gets his 6 weeks in.
Clips of the week
No wonder I can’t hit what I’m aiming at… I might helped if I cleaned my glasses occasionally
https://clips.twitch.tv/AbnegateDarlingDogDendiFace-Z4ipvzjC1r7xuY1M
Luckily the fans were on… as that’s what blew the 7pin over
https://clips.twitch.tv/EmpathicObliviousPancakeStinkyCheese–BF9cnRP5jzgmQX5
Bowling Ups and downs
https://clips.twitch.tv/GracefulBombasticWrenchChefFrank-yJ4KhcLNfSNNy8y8
Week 4
I was hoping for a better turnout, with the county trials coming up on Wednesday. I thought people would want to get some practice in, but perhaps they are saving themselves for the roll offs and the tri county championship
Championship
This girl just keeps winning pots ! – she also said she doesn’t mind being on the live stream as she makes a lot of video’s at home for her own special channel “gorgeous greenie” or “greenie and the lamp – just give her a rub and your wish is her command” – er anyway, Jo Green won the high game pot with a 245. Winning the high series pot was Hayden Hewitt who put together a consistent set of games for an 823 series.
Overall
Gary Waghorn takes over at the top but is just 1 point above Jo, whilst in third is Angela Li 7 points off the lead.
Premiership
Matt Trotter wanted to know what it felt like for the rest of us normal bowlers so he threw a 131 in game 3… he didn’t like it, so he followed it up with a 257. But clean sweeping the pots with a brilliant performance was Alan Keddie who shot a final game of 279 and 980 series. Alan was the only bowler breaking 900
Overall
A bad night for Trotter, allowed Alan Keddie to really close the gap. Trotter still leads on 180 with Alan in 2nd on 169 and in Darren fox in 3rd.
Next week is 100% funky pattern week. And we will be playing the County trials mystery pattern ! which I shall announce after the trials has finished.
Clip of the week
Lobbers scouting for strikes
https://clips.twitch.tv/BetterEncouragingWerewolfPhilosoraptor-HxfK9Lq2_L4lmNsY
Week 3 – the build up for the Herts, Beds and Bucks county trials continues as we had a bumper turnout. Dropping in for a rare visit was Mark mad eye Secker Bag, and we had a new bowler David Fung.
Championship
One of them nights when the top point scorer doesn’t win a pot. Top point scorer was newbie David Fung who put together a consistent set and scored 40points. Gary Waghorn shot a 792, but winning the high series pot with an 805 bowling down on 1 & 2 was Sexy Jackie Wyatt. High game pot went to Roger “I’ve got gout” Hurst who opened up with a 247
A nice pot to win as both pots were worth £19
Congratulations to Alfie who we worked out is 4 times younger then Gerry Wrathall.
Overall
Despite having a bad week Jo Green remains at the top, with Gary Waghorn in 2nd and Angela Li in 3rd
Premiership
A strong night in the premiership with a league average of 207 with 3 bowlers all shotting over 900. Lobbers with a 936, Alan Keddie a 929 but winning the high series pot with a 963 was Matt Trotter. High game pot went to Alan Keddie with a 276, with a dishonourable mention to big Mac who came close with a 264
Overall
Matt Trotters good start to the season continues and he leads with a 231 average. Alan Keddie is 2nd and Mark Richardson is in 3rd
Clips of the week
Flighted filth all over the shop – https://clips.twitch.tv/SillyAcceptableClintmullinsYouWHY-Zujbsy5MyYdp6Dqy
No wonder he won the pot with luck like that – https://clips.twitch.tv/HomelyFamousAlligatorAMPEnergyCherry-QqzF2RV0HQjC9Yhb
Week 2 of Season 15 – the day after squad 1 of the county trials that a lot of the regulars bowled in, so the numbers were down a little bit. Tom Langley dropped in for a rare appearance.
Championship
Jo Green has started the season on fire… winning another pot with a 229 game in game 2. Then someone threw a bucket of water over her in the last game, as she had a 139 last game for a 763 set. That meant Angela Li stole the pot by 3 pins with a 766 – the first pot she’s won. Well done Angela
Overall
At this early stage in the season Jo Green is at the top after two good weeks, with Angela in 2nd and young Alfred Humphries in 3rd.
Premiership
Aaron Cheung opened up with a 257, Tom Langley shot a 256 in game 2 – but winning the high game pot was Basher ! with a beautifully crafted 258 game. High series pot was won by Tom with a 907.
Overall
The Aylesbury mob are setting the pace. Matt Trotter in first, James Stone 2nd and Darren Fox in 3rd.
Clip of the week – even his pins fall over slowly – Slow Mo gets a strike.
https://clips.twitch.tv/WittyRealStarlingBabyRage-7QrzoIWcyh3mJ-Z4
So here we are again – week 1 of a new season, season 15. We welcomed back Kane Bennett who hasn’t dropped in for a while.
Championship
It was close night for the pots – Jo Green and Keith Hou both tied the pot with a 215, with Both Alfie Humphrey and Sexy Jackie just missing out with a 213 and Ben Holkham shooting a 214. The high series pot was again won by Jo Green with a 773, just beating Sexy Jackie by a pin with her 772. Other Honourable mentions – Ben Holkham with a 760 and Alfie with a 753
Premiership
Not massive games, but a lot of consistent high games from Miller and Matt Trotter. Lee shooting a high game of 247 for a 966. But starting the season with a clean sweep of pots was the father of TV quiz sensation Lee Trotter, Matt. Matt shot high game of 248 on his way to a 970 block. He was very disappointed no one asked him for a selfie or an autograph, he even bought a pack of sharpie pens with him… He might not be bowling much this season as he’s expecting a call for Celebrity Love Island…
Clips of the week… bit thin on the grand
We got a routine spare from Lobbers
https://clips.twitch.tv/ColorfulRepleteGarageFloof-Cj5lx541nEPRNUmk
That’s a bit wide – oi I’m not talking about Laura !
https://clips.twitch.tv/BraveTemperedSushiWOOP-OMJrIMgF-a27dJSu
