Summer

I got back from Auckland last week after the New Zealand Open for bowls. After 10 days of competition the NSWIS girls did exceptionally well with Sharon Renshaw winning the singles and Anne Johns Runner Up with Penny Landher in the pairs. I do a bit of coaching with Anne and Penny came up with the South Australian state side to Merrylands a few months ago so I was really behind all the girls to win.

In the pairs I played with Carl Healey and we were defeated in the quarter finals by 1 shot in a high quality game in tough conditions. Usually the standard slips with wind and rain but different types of shots were played and were very effective. On our return we received a very favourable letter from a bowler who we played in the qualifying at Blockhouse Bay. It was very humbling to receive such a reference. I feel we did what most Aussies do after a game of bowls but Andy and his pairs partner really appreciated our camaraderie during and after the game.

I played 15 hours of poker this week. As you can see from the graph it went well. I had a guy from my bowls club supporting me in the chat box when I reached final tables. On ya Clarkey:)

I went for a run this afternoon and noticed that the old Cables Waterski Park that Panthers own is now re-opened as Cables Wakeboarding Park! I will be spending some time their this Summer! This Summer I also want to get in some Muay Thia with Ash's Jabout crew.

Speaking of Ashton Cartwright he has a new website www.ashtoncartwright.com for all of you interested in playing poker. His website has all you need to assist you in learning to play. I particularly like his article on 'online vs live' poker. He is always posting up new items and keeps it fresh. I think he is coaching Penrith Panther Luke Lewis in poker. From what I know of Luke he is already a decent player (I split a $55 tournament with him at the old PokerDome) but as with all effective people he is looking to improve his game further.