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This is a long-overdue post to catch you up on Daisy’s Diary of a Rescue.

Truly, I did not imagine I would still be writing this Diary almost six months later. But maybe that’s the piece of rescue that is hardest – they are all good dogs, but some require a little more of us than others.

Sometimes you rescue a dog from a shelter, imagining it’s shiny new future now that it is ‘out’, but then that future is nothing like you imagined. For whatever reason, some dogs struggle to find a forever family.

In our rescue we call them long-term dogs. I’ve also heard them called hard-to-adopt dogs.

When they first arrive, we are excited and motivated, but when the foster situation drags on (and on), you begin to wonder….will she ever be adopted?

I don’t know.

But I do know she deserves to be.

Daisy B is a sweetheart. She has a huge heart swollen with unused love ready to pour it out on her future ‘mommy’. That much I’m certain of—when the right person comes along and takes a chance on this precious pup, that person will be overwhelmed by the loyalty and love that Daisy will offer.

Yes, Daisy is still paralyzingly afraid of men. But she doesn’t bite or snarl at them like many dogs who are afraid of men will do. She simply runs away from them and if there is no avoiding them, she freezes in terror.

And the amazing thing is that over time, she comes to like men who do not threaten her, men who let her come to them on her terms.

Yes, she is still learning that the insides of buildings are safe, but that fear is waning as she has gotten very comfy inside our house and she has begun visiting others.

And yes, she needs to be the only dog in her home…for now. She is still defensive towards other dogs, obviously having had some not so great experiences. But when she sees another dog, she does not bark or growl, she wags her tail and gets excited, so I know that she wants to have doggie friends, but for now she will require her adoptive family to be focused on her alone.

She’ll need someone patient and someone willing to listen to her. But the rewards, oh the rewards, they will be great.

Because this is a great dog.

It’s killing me that she will be spending so much time in boarding over the next few months as I will be away working on our new house in Virginia and also traveling to shelters in the south again.

If you have been watching Daisy and feeling a pull to adopt or foster her, now is the time to step up. She can be adopted with a lengthy trial adoption period, or even a foster-to-adopt situation. She has had a portion of her adoption fee sponsored, and another generous person has donated funds to pay for initial training with her new adopter.

So, I know you feel it’s a risk, everything in life is, but I’m here to tell you that Daisy is not a risk, she is a sure thing. All she needs is a chance.

What follows are the entries for her diary for the last two months in their entirety as they have been posted on Facebook:

Diary of a Rescue Day 84:

Daisy is a different dog outside- here she is meeting my friend Allison. She met my friend Pam this morning and was just as happy to meet her. I’ve never seen such a drastic difference in a dog’s behavior outside versus inside. Who wants to adopt this silly love bug? #adoptabledog Daisy B #yournextbestfriend

Diary of a Rescue Day 87 :

We’ve discovered that Daisy loves children! These two kiddos stopped by (with almost all of the Rescue Road Trip Team!) on Sunday and Daisy was beside herself with joy. She sniffed and licked them endlessly like they were puppies!

#areyoumymother? #adoptabledog Daisy B available thru ophrescue.org

Diary of a Rescue Day 88:

Daisy had a fun day today. She, Flannery, and I drove to my friend Gina’s house and went for a walk in her busy neighborhood.

With Flannery in the lead, Daisy was a different dog than the last time we walked with Gina. She trotted along, more interested in all the good smells than worrying about the people we passed- she hardly even noticed a man with a leaf blower!

When we came home, her favorite friend Tanis stopped by and that just made her day!

#opttoadopt Daisy B from ophrescue.org #heartdog

Diary of a Rescue Day 92:

This is a long overdue update but our world is busier than usual. Daisy’s days are much the same, divided between time in the kitchen and long stretches outside in the playyard.

She is always overjoyed to see me- leaping and twirling and I have to wait for her to settle and sit to put on the leash. She acts more like a ‘regular’ dog every day and I’m working on her leash manners.

She’s had quite a few visitors and usually greets them happily but hesitantly at first before devolving into the zoomies and tearing around the yard to show off.

I took her to the vet on Friday because the nails on her dew claws confounded me and I couldn’t figure out where the quick was, plus they were too thick for my clippers and were beginning to curl back on themselves. (Full confession- clipping nails scares me so I’m generally much too conservative and rely on long walks on the roads to keep nails under control).

It turned out that she actually had two nails (intertwined) on one foot and three on the other! The vet got them trimmed but said Daisy really should have those hind dewclaws removed at some point. When dewclaws are as floppy and barely connected as hers are, they are normally removed as a puppy when the dog is spayed, but we all know that Daisy did not have a pampered puppyhood.

I worried how she would be at the vet, but she did great and the staff loved her and thought she was beautiful (she is).

I’ve started Daisy on a homeopathic tincture for anxiety and I’m hopeful it will help, but really she isn’t anxious when it’s just the two of us and I think when she gets a real family, she’ll be fine too. She just won’t be a dog that loves to go to the pet store or playground with you (although we’re going to try those places in the next few weeks).

I’ll try to do better with updates this week but it is a busy time in our house full of dogs (10!).

#areyoumymother? #opttoadopt Daisy B

Diary of a Rescue Day 94:

Pictures of Daisy

#ready #areyoumymother? #adoptthisdog

Diary of a Rescue Day 97:

Daisy is very happy spending her days in the yard, but now that company is leaving and Nick is headed out of the country again, I’m hoping to get her back to a regular schedule (time inside, crate time, walks) and also take her on some outings to see how she is in public places. Her confidence has grown so much that I think she might be fine if she has Flannery along.

Can’t say whether the homeopathic drops are helping but they sure aren’t hurting.

Daisy loves her toys and kind of plays fetch (though she is easily distracted). Mostly she loves attention- butt scratches and snuggles. She is so ready for her forever home, but we will keep trying to expand her world.

#readywhenyouare #opttoadopt Operation Paws For Homes

Diary of a Rescue Day 98:

Just had to post this picture I got of Daisy tonight. She is such a pretty dog.

I took her for a walk yesterday in a busy neighborhood without Flannery chaperoning and she was amazing. We passed a man with his dog and she didn’t even miss a beat, even when he talked to us (told me I had a ‘gorgeous dog’). We ran into another guy that Gina knows well and we stopped while she gave him a hug and I shook his hand and Daisy did not panic, just waited quietly. I really feel like we’ve turned some kind of corner in terms of her confidence.

I walked her this morning and pretty much forget to worry about her, like she was a ‘regular dog’. We went about three miles with no panic attacks, no issues.

I’m seriously considering introducing her to our dogs once Nick is back from his work trip in a week. At the very least, we are going to go check out the dog park, since she now loves to go for rides in the car and jumps right in. I need a house to visit. I think her biggest hurdle will be going indoors. We may try the pet store or home depot, and take Flannery along for that. Anybody local who would like a Daisy visit, let me know!

#thisgirlisonherway #progress

Diary of a Rescue: Day one hundred and something:

We’re in our fifth month with Daisy and this finally happened.

Diary of a Rescue Day 124:

I’m sorry it has been so long since I’ve given you an update. It has been a really hard couple of weeks here.

Daisy has been unfazed by the emotional turmoil, as far as I can tell. She’s had long days alone in the side yard but is happy outside. She pulled some of the lattice off the side of the small porch out there to create her own little shelter (rejecting the puppy house that Nick removed the side from to allow her access). Now she reminds me of the troll under the bridge (the nice one). Sometimes when I go outside I have to stand and call to her and wait for her to crawl out. At which point, she inevitably gets the zoomies, thrilled beyond reason by my visit and oblivious to my sadness.

A few early evenings Nick and I have sat outside with her, quietly watching the bluebirds who have moved into the birdhouse on the fence (for the first time since we put it up). Daisy is always happy for our company and has grown to be very affectionate with Nick. As long as he is seated in the Adirondack chair or on the steps, she covers him with kisses and insists on pets. If he gets up, she follows him, sometimes showing off with her zoomies but shying from his touch. It’s progress and makes me believe that she will be able to be adopted into a home with a man in it, as long as he is patient and waits for her to accept him.

I am praying hard for her to find an adopter. We will be away a lot this summer and this will mean that Daisy spends a lot of time in a boarding facility. She is ready to find her home and has an enormous heart that has years worth of love stockpiled inside waiting to unleash it on her person.

If you know someone looking for their next best friend, please suggest Daisy. She loves children and women but would do best as a solo dog. She seems pretty oblivious to cats, walks great on a leash/harness in all kinds of environments, and is crate-trained and working on basic commands (she’s an ace at ‘sit’).

#adoptabledog #opttoadopt #yournextbestfriend.

Diary of a Rescue Day 135:

Daisy has come so far and now we just have to wait for the right person to come along and choose her. I never know what makes a person choose a dog- I guess it’s a bit like falling in love- totally unpredictable.

Daisy is more than ready and as you can see in this video has tons of love to give. She deserves a happy life.

Today I will drop her at a boarding facility for the week while I am gone in Tennessee visiting the shelters. She did fine last time but it was a different facility. I’m supposed to take her bed but her bed is actually a ‘nest’ of bits of blankets she shredded a few months ago. Not sure what they’ll make of that so I’m going to take the blanket I use to cover her crate when the kids are up late with the lights on and one of my t-shirts for comfort. I’m guessing she’ll shred both.

I know she’ll be safe and it sounds like a really nice kennel (indoor/outdoor), but I’ll worry nonetheless. It will be a long week for her and I just hope we get our same happy Daisy back at the end of it.

#opttoadopt Daisy B Operation Paws For Homes

Diary of a Rescue Day 143:

Daisy is sooooooooo happy to be ‘home’ after a week in boarding. The facility was spotless and the staff very attentive but it still feels like (and smells like) a shelter.

Daisy had an indoor/outdoor run in one of the quiet buildings. Those are the ones where the kennels don’t face each other so the dogs know other dogs are there but can’t see them. This immaculate facility had 200 kennels. I requested that Daisy not be handled by men and was told there are no men on staff.

She doesn’t seem any worse for wear. Gosh this pretty girl is ready to be adopted. I just wish it would happen.

#pickme #DaisyB Operation Paws For Homes

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Cara

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Costa Blanca South Bowls Roundup

Horadada Bowls Club by Irene Graham On Monday in the Discovery Division the Falcons were at home to Vistabella Eagles and we really needed a far better result than what was achieved considering we were playing the team at the bottom of the division. The teams were quite well matched throughout with one rink cancelling out another. It was down to the last rink to finish to see which side got the overall shots. Horadada were holding 5 shots with one bowl to come. Their skip came in with the best of bowls and stole them all from us. We won on 2 rinks and lost on 3 with Vistabella obtaining the overall shots. The final result was 91 shots for to 95 against giving us 4 points to 8 against. Our winning rinks were: Wayne Jackson, Les Davies and Mick Kirby 27 – 19, Tracey Paffett, Ken barber and Roy Thomson 18 – 14 Well played to both of our winning rinks. There are two matches left to play in the winter league, both at home. We can still do this Falcons. There are only 4 points between us and the team above us in the table, so all to play for in these final games. We have the knowledge, we have the skill, we have the man power and most of all we have that drive to succeed. On Friday in the Southern League the Royals were at home to San Luis Leopards. What a beautiful sunny warm morning and it certainly shone on the Royals. Most of the rinks were nip and tuck with the lead changing back and forth a few times. Horadada just pulled ahead in the closing ends. Friday’s result made it three in a row for the Royals. Our winning rinks were: John Goddard, Mick Kirby and Bryan Eatough 20 – 13 Carol Linehan, Wayne Jackson and Sheila Westwood 33 – 13 Irene Graham, Alan Miller and Terry Hucknall 21 – 16 Dave Bracken, Jack Linehan and Barry Evans 22 – 10 We just missed a clean sweep by two shots. The final result was 116 shots for Horadada to 74 against giving us 10 points to 2 against. Very well played to all of our players. Our last match is against the top of the table, but we are at home so let’s make it count Team Horadada. Horadada offers a warm welcome to new or experienced bowlers, and provides the necessary equipment. Our roll-up days for this friendly club are Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings. Please contact Fred Trigwell on 659139129 for more information. La Siesta Bowls Club By Rod Edgerton Disappointing Monday for our 3 teams on Monday in matches against teams from San Luis. In the Enterprise Division Apollos lost by 103 shots to 64 with the single winning rink coming from Dawn Taylor, Dave Davies and Irene Managan by 19-13 In the Voyager Division Sputniks at San Luis lost by 95 shots to 85 against the Romulans with wins from with wins from Wendy Ralph, Sheila Millward and Jim Eastwood 21-11 and Joe Kocsis with Noel and Catherine Morrisroe winning31-8. Pioneers at home to the Vulcans had a similar result losing by 71 shots to 64.Wins came from Jo Elkin, Derek Smith and Rab Logan 24-11 and Barbara Cooper, Irene Laverick and Sue Jordan 13-9. In the Winter League La Siesta at home to Vistabella lost by 84 shots to 67 and despite several close rinks the single win came from Derek Smith, Tony Campbell with Florence and Mike Edwards. In the Fed 4’s the Parakeets were at home to Greenlands Ash and won by 51 shots to 35 picking up a 6 points to 2 victory.Winning rinks for the Parakeets came from Ann and Robert Heath with Pat Harman and Jean Cooper 22-7 and Ros Stockell, Brian Gardiner,Brian Harman and John Ball 15 shots to 12. In Division A Blues at home to Emerald Isle Claymores had a great 103 shots to 65 victory winning on all rinks. Best winners ere Ann & Robert Heath with John Ball 23-12 whilst Brian Gardener, Brian Harman with George Richardson won 18-8.This was closely followed by Dave Davies with Harold Charleton and Irene Mangan 19-10.So a 12-0 victory for the Blues. In Division B Golds away at Country Bowls Geckoslost by 116 shots to 64 winning on the rink of Barbara Cooper with Irene & Dave Laverick 20 shots to 7. In Division C Silvers away to Emerald Isle Roundheads and managed a win on the rink of Hilary Clark with Rod Edgerton and skip Alan Ralph in a close match decided on the last end by 15 shots to 12. In a topsy game the rink of Wendy Ralph with Sheila Millward and Jim Eastwood drew 19 shots apiece, So 3 points to the Silvers. For information about joining visit our website at : The La Siesta Bowls Club - Google Sites Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club Sponsored by The Pub, Bowling Abroad, Avalon, Lounge D, Rogers, La Piazza and The Belfry. Monte Mar Matadors v Quesada Diamonds Away at Quesada the Matadors won on two rinks. Well done to the winning rinks of Keith Simpson, Pauline Merry skip Chris Merry, Gina Hindle, Danny King skip Alan Ashberry. Shots 70 – 87, Pts Matadors 4 – 8 Diamonds Monte Mar Toreadors v Quesada Rubies. The bowling by both teams reflected the lovely March weather as the bowling was excellent. It was a shame the Rubies were a rink short nevertheless all the rinks were very tight. On three rinks the winning team won by one shot while on the fourth rink the Rubies won by four shots. The match was a draw as the Toreadors won the shots. Shots 68 – 63, Pts Toreadors 6 – 6 Rubies. WINTER LEAGUE Monte Mar v Quesada At home to Quesada on a lovely March morning Monte Mar won on two rinks and only lost by one shot on another. Well done to the winning rinks of Jan Soars, Steve Hindle, Jan Gatward skip Mick Soars 14 – 13. Lynne Armitage, Jean Chamberlain, Jack Burrell skip Dave Melville 17 – 13. Shots 62 – 93, Pts Monte Mar 4 – 8 Quesada. Monte Mar Toreadors v San Miguel Boxers A beautiful sunny Morning saw the Toreadors away to San Miguel. After a tough mornings bowling the Toreadors managed to win on one rink. Well done to Sheila Roberts, Sue Bounds skip Phil Goble. Shots 68 – 118, Pts Toreadors 2 – 10 Boxers. Monte Mar Matadors v El Rancho Broncos At home to El Rancho Broncos it was a very good result for the Matadors winning on all rinks. Well done everyone. Shots 126 – 43, Pts Matadors 12 – 0 Broncos For further information about Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club check out our website www.montemarbowls.com or email us at [email protected]. We are also on Facebook San Luis Bowls Club Sheila Cammack Another up and down week; just hanging in there hopefully. SA League Monday 11th Klingons away v LS Apollos, good result; 10pts-2, 103shots-64. Winners: Colin Jackson, June & Keith Jones 22-17, Giuseppe Galelli, Ann Holland, Ray Pollock 21-11, Kath Reid, Pam Lockett, Ian Kenyon 17-14, Bob White, Sabrina & Russell Marks 30-3. Trekkers home v EI Titans, close on shots 79-81, 4pts-8. Winners: Ros Holmes, Jo & Jules Pering 20-10, Pat Bird, Judy Carroll, Graham Bird 20-10. Vulcans away v LS Pioneers, good result 8-4, shots 71-64. Winners: Audrey Ford, Ian Ross, Brenda Brown 22-13, Derek Barker, Sue Ross, Drew Russell 19-14, Dennis Jackson, Cas Blay, Ken Dullaway 10-0 (no opposing team) Romulans home v LS Sputniks, a good result 8pts-4, 95shots-85. Robert Hicks, Mary Fromson, Lyndon Johnson 23-9, Chris Phillips, Allan Lever, Ralph Jones 17-15, Dee Hoey, Pat Barnes, Tom Fromson 36-9. Wednesday 13th Winter League: a good result home v Benitachell, 10pts-2, 99shots-70. Winners: Pam Lockett, June Jones, Peter McEneany, Keith Jones 24-16, Kath Reid, Giuseppe Galelli, Neil Morrison, Ian Kenyon 17-14, Jan Pocock, Drew Russell, Sabrina & Russ Marks 31-12, Ann Holland, Ray Pollock, Jo & Jules Pering 13-10. Our Berleen team: Ros Holmes, Barry Edwards, Dave Blackie, Brian Pocock had a great win; 21-13. FED 4’s League: Thursday 14th Ospreys away v SM Mohawkes, a great result 8pts-0, 56shots-32. Winners: Ray & Margaret Clarke, Dave Blackie, Scott Malden 18-13, Pam Lockett, June Jones, Peter McEneany, Keith Jones 21-9, William Holtham, Janet McEneany, Ann Holland, Ian Kenyon 17-10. Condors: BYE Southern League: Friday 15th Lions home v EI Cavaliers, shots 79-91, 6pts-6. Winners: Colin Jackson, June Jones, Keith Jones 19-17, Kath Reid, Pam Lockett, Ian Kenyon 18-14, William Holtham, Peter McEneany, Ray Clarke 18-14. Tigers, a tough match away v LM Ospreys, 71shots-90, 2pts-10. Winners: Margaret Roseveare, Bill Webb, Barry Edwards 17-11. Leopards away v HO Royals, a tough game: 2pts-10, 74shots-116. Winners: Ray Watmough, Dave Tilley, Drew Russell 22-20. Pumas: BYE. We are a competitive but friendly club; you're welcome to join in "Vic's hamper" on Saturday & some Tuesday mornings. For more information & calendar, check SLBC website at: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com We welcome new & experienced bowlers, come along & see us, or for more help contact June Jones, Club Captain: 691903773. San Miguel Bowls Club - Barry Jones San Miguel Pointers were away to Greenlands Chestnuts, winning 10 - 2 (119 shots to 71), best winning triple Ann Allen, Dave Young and Stuart Hemmings 27 - 9. San Miguel Alsatians were home to Vistabella Drivers winning 11 - 1 (92 shots to 71), best winning triples were Tony Sansom, Linda Plaisted and Cliff Plaisted 20 - 12, and Ken Hope, Paul Hayward and Mike Douglas 18 - 10. San Miguel Dalmatians were home to Mazzaron Mariners winning 8 - 4 (97 shots to 82), best winning triple Stan North, Bob Graham and Bob Donnelly 24 - 10. San Miguel Beagles were away to Vistabella Albatrosses winning 10 - 2 (103 shots to 70), best winning triple Noel Davis, Carol Broomfield and Steve Cantley 33 - 7. In the Winter League San Miguel were away to La Marina drawing 6 - 6 (82 shots to 81), best winning team James Cutting, Val Collier, Chris Collier and Stuart Denholm 17 - 10. In the Fed 4’s San Miguel Apaches were away to Emerald Isle Leprechauns losing 6 - 2 (50 shots to 43) on the winning rink were Paul Hayward, John Staden, Ann Allen and Dave Greenland 15 - 10. San Miguel Cherokees were away to Quesada Panthers sharing the points 4 - 4 (57 shots to 56) best winning team Noel Davis, Carol Broomfield, Gail Willshire and Fred Willshire 20 - 9. San Miguel Mohawks were home to San Luis Ospreys where they had a bad day at the office losing 8 - 0 (56 shots to 32). On Friday San Miguel Boxers were home to Montemar Toreadors winning 10 - 2 (118 shots to 68) best winning triple Bob Hanton, Jim Jarvie and Brian Errington 42 - 9. San Miguel Bulldogs were away to Vistabella Lanzadores also having a bad day at the office losing 12 - 0 (102 shots to 61). Congratulations to the 2019 Championship winners: Gents Singles - Mike Douglas Ladies Singles - Mary Dyer Gent’s Nominated Pairs - Alan Booth & Mike Douglas Ladies Nominated Pairs - Ann Allen & Mary Dyer Mixed Pairs - Gail Willshire & Fred Willshire Mixed Triples - Noel Davis, Gail Willshire & Fred Willshire Mixed Fours - Noel Davis, Gail Willshire, Lynn Greenland & Fred Willshire We wish them all good luck for the Champion of Champion’s Competition to be held at SMBC from 15th - 21st April. For further information on San Miguel Bowls Club please contact the President Stuart Hemmings on 965720461, or the Secretary Gail Willshire on 965020492. Vistabella Bowls With Lynne Bishop sponsored by TV Choice & Venture Fleet. SOUTH ALICANTE ENTERPRISE LEAGUE. The Albatrosses were away to San Miguel Beagles, they kept the game tight on four rinks with the fifth struggling to keep up, the end result didn’t reflect the effort they put in. Shots, VB 70(2) - 103(10) SM. The Drivers at home got mauled by the San Miguel Alsatians, Their only point came from a drawn game, I’m sure they would like to forget this one. Shots, VB 71(1) - 92(11) SM. DISCOVERY LEAGUE.The Eagles played their final fixture away to the Horadada Falcons...and what a great result to finish with...wins on four rinks we can’t complain with that! Shots, VB 95(8) - 91(4) H. WINTER LEAGUE. Away to La Siesta and it’s tricky rinks, changeable wind directions making matters worse but with a lot of determination the team did well once again, four wins with another not far behind. Shots, VB 84(10) - 67(2) LS. SOUTHERN LEAGUE Div A. Lanzadores. Wow.. a great win this week which means the team have won the league. Playing San Miguel Bulldogs at home we won on all five rinks, great...well done everyone! Shots, VB 102(12) - 61(0) SM. Last game next week just go out and enjoy. Picadors away at El Rancho didn’t do very well losing on all rinks. VB 60(0) - 123(12) EL. Div C Conquistadors away to Emerald Isle Outlaws had a couple of good wins, a fair result from their final game. Shots, 65(4) - 93(8) EI. The Swingers were last to finish with an afternoon home game against Greenlands Cedars, they won on three rinks and also the long game. Shots, VB 87(8) - 79(4) G. COUNTRY BOWLS CLUB Firstly, many apologies with a mistake made regarding the names of one of the winning teams. Last Monday in the match against El Rancho, rink 3 should have read Graham Richardson, Pat Ray & Brian Ray 44 – 4. Again apologies to Pat & Brian Ray, a tremendous result. The Flamingos travelled to El Rancho to take on the Raiders this Monday. Not withstanding the tricky rinks there was a strong wind blowing, making conditions extremely challenging. As you would expect the home team made the most of the conditions and the Flamingos struggled to show their own craft. In the end it was the ‘old dependable’s’ Graham Richardson, Pat Ray & Brian Ray who collected our only points. Well done. There were some very hard games being fought but sadly the Flamingos came out second best. Better luck next time Flamingos. The Geckos, today welcomed the La Siesta Golds to their club for a return match. Having lost 9-3 away at La Siesta earlier in the season, the Geckos were out for revenge today. La Siesta Golds are currently 4th in the league so it was going to be a tough game but the Geckos were determined to take the shine off the Golds!! The game was nip and tuck for the first half with the Golds giving as well as they were getting. At the end the Geckos had achieved their revenge in bucket loads with a 10-2 win and shots of 116-64. The victors were: Sylvia Rennie, Jean Turner, Jim Rennie 29-9; Viv Brown, Pat Ray, Brian Ray 28-7; Carole Donnellan, Les Turner, Den Birkett 31-13; Graham Richardson, Pat Emmett, Geoff Paylor 21-15. A great win for Country Bowls Geckos. In the penultimate game of the season 5th place Country Bowls Cubs had their work cut out against 3rd place La Marina Merlins in their away match on Friday afternoon. Games flowed back and forth and the standard of bowling was exceptional. The Cubs were hoping to take leave with some points in the bag and managed to win on 2 rinks giving them 4 points which was not too shabby a result for the newcomers to the league. The shots were 90 to 72 in La Marinas favour with the overall score being 8 - 4 to the home team. Well done Cubs. Winning rinks were Joel Fernandez, Agnes Burke, Lynne Bryce and Chris Stevens, Craig Dyson, Andrew Bryce. For more information on Country Bowls Club visit www.countrybowlsmurcia.com email [email protected], or tel 966191552/635086742 El Rancho Bowls Monday morning found the Palominos entertaining the Saturns from Emerald Isle and put in an excellent effort in taking 4 rinks and the overall shots, just the job for the old feel good factor. Helga Schiffman, Janet Wright and David Wright 19-16. Tony Abbott, Debbie Ham and Adrian Ham 15-12. Dolly Ford, Carol Gray and John Richards 16-14. Gary Dunstone, Tony Robinson and Mike Ager 17-21. Ngaio Baldwin, Ann Abbott and Pete Baldwin 21-16. The Pintos were at La Marina playing the Pathfinders were a stiff breeze caused a little consternation, but the Pathfinders took advantage of the home mat, taking 3 rinks to the Pintos 2. But 2 rinks away from home is always a good result. In the afternoon the Raiders played host to Country Bowls Flamingos and also put in a great effort, taking the rinks by 4 to 1 and the overall shots, a great result. Monday morning found the Raiders at Greenlands playing the elms and put on a good show in taking 2 rinks, a good away result, well done all. Meanwhile the Broncos had a tough fixture at Montemar against the Matadors, always a difficult opponent, though a favourite of mine. Although the Broncos came away without a point, they put in a good effort and played well. The Mustangs were playing host to the Picadors from Vistabella and what a splendid morning’s bowls we had, with opposition leads all over the jack from the start, just shows our opponents just need to try. Though the home team will always have the mat advantage. The Mustang played well, as did the Picadors, but in the end a hard fought match brought all the rinks to the Mustangs. For further membership information contact Sheila Cox at [email protected] or Brian Taylor on 965077093 or at [email protected] Emerald Isle Bowls with Elwyn Morris Titans travelled to play San Luis Trekkers on Monday and won 8-4, aggregate of 81-79, winners were S Johnson, K Jolliffe, M Odell 22-9, D Jones G Odell, I Brewster 23-17, S Kavanagh R White B Kavanagh 16-13 Neptunes played at home against top of the table Greenlands Maples and had a great 8-4 win aggregate 93-74 winners were C Ayling B Eldred P Heaney 31-12, A Brown S Watson C Warner 22-10, M Malcolm S Wickens H Rhodes 14-13 The Moonrakers were at home to Greenlands Sycamores and lost 2-10 aggregate 76-85 winners were L Harris P Willicott R Clive 17-16, Saturns played at El Rancho Palaminos and slipped to a 2-10 aggregate 80-88 defeat, winners were J Horne R Andrews E Shepperd 21-17 Leprechauns played at home in Fed4s against San Miguel Apaches and won 6-2, aggregate 50-43, winners were A Miles J Gregory H Rhodes G Ponsford 21-13, S Kavanagh R Adams S Watson B Kavanagh 19-15,. Friday took the Cavaliars to San Luis Lions and they came away with a credible 6-6 draw, aggregate of 91-79, winners were D Leeming M Veale C Lindgren 27-10, M Riley G Odell M Odell 19-14 Claymores played at La Siesta Blues and lost 12-0 aggregate of 65-103 Outlaws played at home against La Siesta Silvers and they won 8-4 aggregate of 93 -65 winners were L Freeman T Dix E Bennett 29-8, L Harris B Smith M Willicott 26-7, D Close T Harris G Ponsford 19-10. La Siesta 'Silvers' failed to field a full team. Greenlands Bowls Club In the Voyager Division, the Chestnuts were at home to San Miguel Pointers. Final score, shots 71 - 119. Points 2 - 10. Winning rink was, B White, V Young, skip M Cassidy. 16 - 14. In the Discovery Division the Maples were away to Emerald Isle Neptunes. Final score, shots 74 - 93. points, 4 - 8. Best winning rink was S Cordell, R Cordell, skip C Harris. 17 - 10. Also in the same Division, the Sycamores were away to Emerald Isle Moonrakers. Shots, 85 - 76. Points, 10 - 2. Best winning rinks, Z Wilcock, R Stansfield, skip T Hill. 19 - 16. B Tomlin, V Duchart, skip J Wilcock. 19 - 16 In the Winter League we were at home to Javea Green, final score, shots 68 - 90. Points 2 - 10. Winning rink was C Rudge, D Giddings, D Toozer, skip L Rudge. 20 - 8. In the Fed 4s, the Ash were away to La Siesta Parakeets, Final score was, shots 35 - 51. Points, 2 - 6. Winning rink was, S Cordell, J Dowell, R Cordell, skip A Eagle. 16 - 14. In the Southern league A division, the Oaks were away to Quesada Swallows. Final score was, shots 71 - 94, points, 4 - 8. Best winning rink, A Toozer, J Obrien, skip C Dewar, 16 - 12. In the C division, the Elms were at home to El Rancho Rangers. Final score was, shots, 100 - 78. Points, 8 - 4. Best winning rink was, D Watt, C Stobbart, skip G Watt. 36 - 6. The Cedars were away to Vistabella Swingers, final score, shots, 79 - 87. Points, 4 - 8. Best winning rink, J Hamill, D Dudding, skip S Hamill. 20 - 9. For all inquiries please telephone Chris Dewar on 698 418 987 or visit our website - greenlands-bowls.wixsite.com/greenlandsbowlsclub

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