Monday, 11/21/11 Wrap Up

Hello,

It was another fun day on the croquet lawns.  I played my final two matches of block play (round robin).

My first match was against a Kiwi, Noeline Posselt.  She was very steady and took a nice lead in the first game while I struggled to find my form.  She took the first game 7-3.  The second game went a little better for me and I developed a 5-4 lead.  We went the distance and at 6-6 and I had a ball in perfect scoring position but unfortunately I missed a 6-7 ft. roquet which would have cleared her ball and left me to score for the game.  I ended up losing that game and the match at 7-6.  I would have loved to have played a third game against her.

My afternoon match was against Helena Fensome of Finland.  She was a terrific shotmaker and made some spectacular hoops.  She won the match 7-3, 7-4 but we really had a nice time playing against each other.

Helena Fensome of Finland.  

As you can tell we are bundled up as it has been very breezy and cool the past few days.

I have a bye tomorrow which will give me the opportunity to go into town and explore.  Then it's on to "Plate" play on Wed. and Thur.  which is a consolation tourney for the 24 players who did not qualify for the top 32 Knockout.

Basic Stats to Date

• Total Matches Played in Block Play: 6    Wins - 0
• Total Games Played: 14    Games won: 2.  Additionally, 3 games went to 6-6.
• Total Number of Hoops won in 6 matches:  62!!  An average of 10 per match.  Now that's something to celebrate.

Baskets of Kiwifruit are on each of the tables in the croquet center.

Just cut off the top and scoop out the insides like ice cream.  Very refreshing after a long match.

Above, Hemmat Moustafa of Egypt gives Erica Stephens of NZ a lesson on how to wrap a head scarf.

Until tomorrow...over and out.