Christmas Break

With the exception of the East Lothian Pairs Competition we now enter our Christmas Break, so we wish good luck to Morgan and Dale on Saturday and a Good Christmas and New Year to everyone.

Knocked Out

A very short report to say that we were eliminated from the East Lothian Province Knockout Championships.  It is fair to say that our team, led by Graeme was severely out gunned by the defending champions, Athelstaneford, who fielded three players who have experience playing in national competitions.

The final score line was 14 shots to 1.  As if that wasn't bad enough. Robin Aitken scored all 15 points!

At least we all now have a free day in January.

Bonspiel 2014 - part 2

Sheena's photos have been joined by John Smail's pics on our Flickr feed

Bonspiel 2014

Being the 'convenor' of this years Bonspiel and imposing the 'rules' such as they were and not being able to attend did feel a bit like lighting the blue touchpaper and standing well back.  Looking at the photos provided by Sheena and John S. it would appear that the event turned out to be highly enjoyable with everyone entering into the spirit.  The afternoon concluded with a convivial tea at Murrayfield.

Congratulations to everyone that helped make this a fun event and especially to Mike, Lindsey, Lorna and newcomer Craig, who was persuaded to stand in for an absentee and play his first ever game of curling - oh ! and winning. I have an image of him skipping his first ever end, I presume that assistance was given.

Thanks also to John G and to Sandy for acting as referees/ arbiters in my absence.

Graeme

Unorthodox use of the hack

Barbara was yet to notice the
theft of a tea cosy 

Dale was unaware of the new
drink/flying limit

A change from Sage & Onion stuffing

The 'rules' had not been written
with a Rasta in mind

A perfect pair

Thirds - are Go

With the Trophy competition complete and the Peter Allan Shield taking it's mid-season break, it's over to the Thirds to battle out their Medal competition.
Graeme got off to a perfect start beating John Niven in the first game but there is still plenty of games to go.

In the meantime preparations are underway for the CLUB BONSPIEL, which will be held on Sunday 7th December at 3.45 pm and will be followed by a supper and prize giving at the ice rink.

Trophy Winners 2014

Mike Wood

Congratulations to Mike Wood and his team of Dale Callandar, Rosie Clark and Pam Clark who won the Trophy competition despite slumping to their first defeat.  Mike and Morgan tie on two wins and one loss each but Mike takes the trophy having beaten team Nicoll in their 'head to head' match.

John Good's Prize

At the other end of the table John Good and Sandy Nicoll also tie on wins but Sandy prevails with the final place on the podium for the same reasons, while John has to be content with the wooden spoon.

In the Peter Allen Shield Morgan leapfrogs Mike and John overtakes Sandy due to their superior 'end' count.

We now enter the mid-season break for our skips while the thirds take centre stage with their competition.

Pairs Competition 2014

Congratulations to Raymond Preston and Cathy MacLean for their win in the High Road Final.  A hearty well done also goes to Mike Wood and Dave Wyllie for taking the Low Road.