New bowler this week – welcome to Liviv Pasatica !
League 1
High series went to Alin with a 682, and high game went to Maurice Lipyeart with a 180.
Overall
Alin is first place, with Rob Durrant into 2nd and in third we have young Joey Deacon-Fawcett
Championship
Some good scores rolled. Anna Yang had a nice 766 series, but winning the pot was Angela Li who rolled a 772. High game went to Lisa cook who open her set up with a 228 game.
Overall.
At this early stage Anna Yang sits comfortably in first place, with Rob Yandell in 2nd and in 3rd is Nick Brett.
Premiership
This is where the big dogs come to play… and Jordan the Hit Man Hart certainly is big, around the waist. The Hit man hit a 913 to win the high series, whilst high game pot was shared between Darren Fox and Alan Keddie who both shot a 266.
Overall
Alan Keddie is top, Trotter in 2nd and in 3rd someone different, it’s Sexy Jackie !
Calling all the leagues seniors and Lady bowlers 45 and over. On 9th August its the mixed trios at Dunstable – please get your teams together and fill out the entry form which is here – – – https://form.jotform.com/231242549866362
Scotty Muckleston dropped in to bowl, always welcome whenever you can make it Scott, and welcome back to Jamie Hayes who had a few weeks off after he broke his spine carrying his heavy tackle – when he went fishing.
This week in prep for the Qubica Summer Series event down at Crawley we laid the junior gold mcewan pattern… and 41ft pattern with 30ml of oil.
League 1
High series went to Alin with a 697 series. Now high game pot was shared between Anne Marie and Richard diamond gezzar Still… it was only £3.50 but you should have seen Richards face – it was as if he’d won the lottery winning that £3.50 ! – he’s now thinking he might go pro… on the back of career earnings of 350 pence.
Championship
High game went to little Nicky Brett who rolled a 213 game. High Series and the only player in the champ to roll over a 700 was Angela Li who shot a 708 series to take the pot.
Premiership
Basher had a 265 then couldn’t get another strike all night… but a final game of 279 gave Alan Keddie an 860 series to win both the high game and high series pots.
Right bowlers 50 or over, and ladies who are 45+ get together and get entered for the Qubica Summer Series Mixed trios event on 9th August – entry form is here https://form.jotform.com/231242549866362
First week of season 27 and we welcomed back Jackie Wyatt AKA Sexy Jackie, or Sexy J ! – She loves both nicknames. Please don’t call her plain Jackie ! – she hates that…
So lets get into it
League 1 – For bowlers who average between 0 – and 159
This is the new division. And I loved handing out the pot money for this one. The bowlers were so surprised that had won some money. High Series went to Daniel Luchian who shot a 656. And she’s going to be very surprised if she reads this, because she told me she bowled rubbish, but high game went to Anne- Marie Mira with a 188.
Championship – For bowlers who average between 160-189
He may be 90 years old and not have a danny le rue what day it is, or year we’re in, but he can still knock over them pins. Gerry Wrathall shooting a 702 to win the high series pot. High game pot was shared between Laura Force-itin and Peter Fyles with a 195
Premiership – For the Elite and Basher – 190+ average bowlers.
The league got off to the usual start with Matt Trotter winning both the high series and high game pots with a 917 and 245. Be interesting to see where the challenge to the Trotter / Keddie league strangle hold will come from this season. Perhaps Jordan Hit Man Hart if he bowls enough weeks. Or perhaps from a returning Lee Miller, who I expect back at some point as he starts to prepare for the Inter Counties Tournament.
Don’t forget to the seniors of the group, so that’s any male bowlers 50+ and ladies 45+ that the 2nd Qubica Senior Summer Series event is 19th July at Crawley – entry form is here https://form.jotform.com/261444750626054
Lets get in to it.
Championship
He’s never won a pot before… but he has now ! Nick Brett rolled a 213 to win the high game pot ! – Well done Nick. High series with a brilliant 829 series was Lisa Cook.
Overall
Richard Parker begins his Dunstable sabbatical, so he didn’t play the final week. Could anyone catch him up and snatch away the league title. Angela Li completed a good season with a 180 average, and she finished in 3rd place. Then came Ray Lay who played well all season but lost the title to Richie Parker by 4 pts in the end.
Premiership
The Hit Man Hart, Jordan had the high game on the night with a 258. But winning the high series with a 923 was Matt Trotter.
Overall
Alan Keddie was leading the league, but he had week 9 off and going into the final week Matt Trotter was ready strike.
Keddie had a good first game… but then up cropped a 135 and at the same time Matt started going up through the gears. In the end Matt ran out champion by 8 pts, with Alan in 2nd and Darren Fox in 3rd.
So that was season 26
And there are changes for season 27 !
So we’ve got a new division….
We have league 1 – for bowlers between 0-159 average. The cost will be £19
We still got the Championship and the Prem. The Championship average is now 160-189 and the Prem average is 190+. The price for the Championship is going up to £20 and the Prem stays at £21
Hopefully this will encourage new bowlers to come along and try some league bowling.
Week 9 of the drop in league.
And we laid a different pattern down – this pattern was called “carbon” and it was 42ft and a ratio of 10:1. So it should have been like shooting fish in a barrel (who the hell shoots fish !, this must be an American Saying – they’ll shoot anything, squirrels, fish, bears, School kids)
Anyway… the higher ratio patterns never play that easy at Dunstable. I think it’s because it creates to much of a Dry/Wet step. Where the dry is ridiculous dry and the wet is gushing with lubricant, like many of my female of fans when they watch me bowl.
We opened up proceedings by celebrating Gerry’s 90th birthday ! There’s no way I’m going to be bowling as well as Gerry when I’m 90…. My bones will be dust by then.
90 years ago – King Edward gave up the throne, because of the scandal of wanting to marry a divorcee – Outrageous. Now we have a king married to a divorcee, and who has a dodgey brother and a ginger son !
90 years ago – Hitler presided over the Berlin Olympics and then Occupied the Rhineland – now we have Donald Trump presiding up the World Cup and wanting to occupy Iran, Greenland, Venezuela, Cuba,
Right into the bowling !
Championship
The 90 year old birthday boy showed the young guns how its done ! – Experience !! you can’t buy that in a pro shop ! Gerry Wrathall won the high series pot with a 761 and that was with a 136 2nd game
High Game pot was shared between Ray Lay and The Frisbeeeeeee ! James who both rolled a 211 – that is James first taste of the Pot.
Overall.
Richie Parker had his lead cut but is still comfortably in the lead going into the last week of the league. In 2nd is Ray Lay and 3rd is Angela Li.
Premiership
It’s the first time I think that I’ve won both pots ! – I won the high series by a pin from Matt Trotter with a 825 and I won high game with a 246. It was only myself and matt that had the minerals to scrape over a 800 series.
Overall.
With Alan away, bowling in Rome, it allowed Matt Trotter to “roam” back up to the top of the table. Matt leads Alan by 3 points going into the final week. In third is Darren Fox and 4th is the mighty Basher.
Next season !
I want to try something out.
So next season there will be 3 divisions.
Premiership – 190+ averages = £21
Championship – 160-189 averages = £20
League 1 – 0-159 averages = £19
We’ve had a lot of new starters, and I want to encourage more to come along and join in – and I think they will be encouraged more if they are playing in a lower division and having more chance to win a pot. Yes the pot’s will be slightly less money – but more people will win something. And let’s face it, none of us are playing to make a profit. Perhaps winning enough to cover a pint at the bar is enough.
It might just be for 1 season – but I want to see how it goes.
Remember – this isn’t a democracy !
Championships.
Nick Brett maybe little but his scores are big with a 242 2nd game and a 769 series. But that didn’t win him any of the pots. The high series with an 801 set was Anglea Li and high game went to Jamie Williams with a 246.
Overall
Richie Parker continues to lead the division and is 27pts ahead of Ray Lay who in 2nd and in 3rd is Little James Brennan
** Just a reminder – A bowler has to bowl 6 weeks minimum out the 10 weeks season to win an end of season prize **
Premiership
Alan Keddie was turbo rubbish the day the before in the senior tournament at Dunstable… he couldn’t do a thing. But in the singles league he came alive again banging in a 942 series and taking the high pot. High game pot went to Mr Angry Jamie Hayes who rolled a 276 – Jamie went home and celebrated by stamping on a little sparrow !
Overall
Keddie has put together 4 brilliant weeks where he is averaging 49 points a week and is now 8 points ahead of Matt Trotter at the top of the table. In third place is Darren Fox and apparently its not the first time matt has been on top of Darren.
Right Seniors and ladies over 45 ! (Angela and Laura) – The next tournament in the Qubica Summer Series is a singles tournament at Crawley – Entry form is here https://form.jotform.com/261444750626054
New Starters – Bust enthusiast, sorry I mean BUS enthusiast Cameron Faye dropped in. You want to know anything about the bus timetable throughout central Bedfordshire ask Cam !
Also two lads who came along with Richard Still, Daniel and Alin – Welcome guys.
And Paul Lobbers also dropped in as he continues his two handed journey.
We’re right in the tournament season now – which means lots of funky pattern weeks.
This weeks pattern was a 44footer ! 25ml at 5:1
** if you want any particular pattern laid on a Monday night, I’m opened to suggestions… just message me.
Championship
Only one bowler really got to grips on the slippery conditions. That was Richie Parker who shot a 818 which was the 4th highest score across all divisions. Richie won the high series award. You take out Richard’s scores and the championship average was only 155. High game unfortunately went to Lobbers who spawned a 214 !
Overall
A massive 56pts for Richard means he’s now solidified his position at the top of the table. In 2nd is Ray Lay and in 3rd we have James Brennan.
Premiership
2nd week in a row that Alan Keddie has dominated. A massive 57pts for the sweaty sock. A 277 game and a 978 series gave Alan a clean sweep of the pots. Alan was 155 pins ahead of 2nd place Matt Trotter on the night.
Overall
Matt Trotter still leads, but Keddie’s catching up after two great weeks. In 3rd is Darren Fox with Basher moving up into 4th.
Ok we’re into Week 6, and in anticipation of the Senior County Qualifiers this weekend, we mixed it up and laid a funky pattern. That was better the then usual house pattern ! – 40ft of oil, at 6.5:1 and 25mil.
New starters, top diamond sorted gezzar Richard Still came along, it was the first time he’s ever bowled in a league environment. Welcome Richard. Krystian bought along his crew – daniel x 2 and Christopher and Gazza Waghorn turned up for his first bowl of the season.
Championship
Big Mickey Walrond shot a great 861 series and that won the high series. High game went to Angela Li who also celebrates her 57th birthday this week. Angela shot a 246 and an excellent 833 series. Elsewhere Krystian busted out a 234 from somewhere ! – all the practice paying off for him.
Overall
Ray Lay setting the pace 16 pts ahead of Richie Parker and little James in 3rd. But we’ve hit week 6 now and bowlers start catching up and I’m sure things will change as we get towards final week 10
Premiership
Alan Keddie smashed them up on lanes 15 and 16 with a 973 series to win the high pot. Also hitting 900’s were Darren Fox and his chum Matt Trottter. High game went to Jamie Hayes who went front 10 then an 7 1 for a 285 game. The last time he went that close to a 300 he threw it down the gutter, so the fact he hit some pins this time means he’s showing improvement.
Overall
Matt Trotter continues to lead with a 23point lead over his he special mate Darren Fox. In third is Bailey Guymer… but the rest of the pack have weeks to make up.
Please seniors don’t forget on the 13th and 14th June the Qubica Summer Series kicks off with an event at Dunstable. It’s 4 games on a tough pattern and then 4 games on the house pattern – it’s called the Under / Over Singles – entry form is here https://form.jotform.com/231242549866362
It was scorching hot on the lanes and our purple hammers weren’t the only balls that we had to wipe down with a shammy.
In fact I spent more time peeling my knackers off the inside of my leg then I did concentrating on the bowling.
Lots of new bowlers – my daughter Taylor came and had a bowl, and she was joined by newbies Marcus Allen and Kyran Failla. The Egg Man and CJ also dropped in, as did the leg-end that is Jamie O’Dwyer.
Right lets get into it
Championship
24 bowlers in the champ ! Little James Brennan was the top point scorer with 44pts, but he didn’t win a pot. High series went to Good Evans with a 784 series. And Ray Lay down on 1&2 opened up with a 257 that won him the high game pot.
Overall
Richard Parker put together a decent block over on the “other” side and that scored him good points to keep him at the top of the table. In 2nd is Ray Lay and in 3rd is Little James, but James has played a week less then everyone else.
Premiership
It was all about Neil Skippins who cleaned up both pots, opening up with a 247 first game and finishing with a 893 series.
Overall
Trotter had a dropper scoring only 37pts but remains in 1st place. In 2nd is his “special” friend Darren Fox and in 3rd is youngster Bailey Guymer
Please seniors don’t forget on the 13th and 14th June the Qubica Summer Series kicks off with an event at Dunstable. It’s 4 games on a tough pattern and then 4 games on the house pattern – it’s called the Under / Over Singles – entry form is here https://form.jotform.com/231242549866362
It was also young Bailey’s 14th Birthday ! – lack of the birthdays cakes has been noted !!
Lets get into it.
Championship
Another good week of scoring from the Champ. High series was Ray Lay with a 797 and Richie Parker won the high game opening up his block of 4 with a 246.
Shout out the James Frisby who shot a nice set with a 772 – possibly a PB.
Overall
Ray Lay takes over Richie Parker at the top of the table. Little James Brennan is in 3rd, but has played a week less then those above him
Premiership
It was the trotter show… 269 hight game pot and a 970 which gave him the high series pot as well. Jamie back on the house pattern was a lot less angry, and he shot a 947 series.
Overall
Trotter has opened up a 26 pt lead over very “close” friend Darren Fox. In third is Bailey Guymer.
Please seniors don’t forget on the 13th and 14th June the Qubica Summer Series kicks off with an event at Dunstable. It’s 4 games on a tough pattern and then 4 games on the house pattern – it’s called the Under / Over Singles – entry form is here https://form.jotform.com/231242549866362
Week 3 the 2nd week of titanium – Popping and dropping in for their first bowl of the season was Big Mickey Walrond and Carly Bushell.
Let’s get into it.
Championship
Some good bowling in the Championship… “Little” James had a 243 and a 782 series. The 247 won him the high game pot. However, the high series pot went to Angela Li with a 784 ! – well done Angela. A nice return to form. I think your speed helped you on the longer oilier pattern.
Overall
Top is still tricky dickie Richard Parker, 10 points behind Richard in 2nd is Ray Lay and in 3rd is Father Gerry Wrathall…. Feck, drink, arse !
Premiership
Bailey Guymer opened up with a 279… but it was a night for experience and raw sex appeal… and there’s only one bowler who has both ! yes that’s right… Basher Bonfield… a 279 3rd game to tie the high game pot and a 885 series to win the series pot.
Overall
It’s shaping up to be a very competitive season.. only 8 points currently separating the top 5. Trotter is 1, Keddie is 2 and Basher is 3
No new bowlers, but the gruesome twosome were back Alan Chan and Keith Hou. And talking of twosome’s, Jordan the Hit Man Hart and Lisa Cook also dropped in.
Mixing it up.. the pattern this week was titanium, which is being laid for the senior nationals which is happening over the next two weekends. We’re also go to lay this pattern for next weeks drop in league ! so get the abralon pads back on your balls !
Championship
Bloody tourist’s coming over to our house and stealing our pot money ! – Hi series went to Keith Hou with a 835 series. High game went to regular Richie Parker with a 232. Worthy mention to Lisa Cook who shot a 220 games.
Overall
Richie Parkers has had two good weeks and is top of the league averaging 192. 2nd is Ray Lay and 3rd is Gerry Wrathall.
Premiership
Alan Keddie looks to of recovered from his recent bout of gout – too much rich living ! pheasant for dinner, and swan eggs for breakfast. Alan opened up with a 279 game and finished with a fine 923 set. But winning the high series pot was Harrison Kroplethingy with a 947.
Overall.
It could be a close interesting season – only 3 points separating the top 4 in these early stages. Trotter 1, Humphrey 2, and Keddie 3 with Guymer 4th.
drop in standings season 26 (1)
Here we are again – and new season, Number 26th ! we had a new bowler… Zeeeeeee ! Welcome Zeeeeee… he’s got 2 older brothers they are called X and Y – that’s rubbish. Sorry. He’s got a younger sister she’s called AA – he’s parents really did “excel” at naming their children.
Lets get into it.
Championship.
James Brennan Jnr… walloped in an 801 series to win the high series pot. And high game pot went to Ray Lay with a 236.
Be interesting to see if Brennan Jnr can consistently keep the good scores going all through the season and get promoted. He’s scoring is usually a bit up and down. He can a have a 700 in YBC and then the week after hit a 420.
Premiership
Foxy had a 278 opening game… but this season has started basically where S25 left off, with Matt Trotter winning both pots after a dominant performance. A 279 game and 967 series.