| As you can imagine, this report does not come easily to me.
You probably know my thoughts on youth -- a nasty disease contracted by the young. The symptoms are worst in boys
where it manifests itself as variety of stupidities(*). The only known cure is age though my wife claims it doesn't
always work.
Notwithstanding the above, parents seem to love them and cries of "Ahhh!" can be heard when photos of them appear. I can only assume that this is symptomatic of an associeted disease resulting from procreation. Whatever, Toni told me there were 12 pairs entered so I give you what I hope are the 12 juniors. I can't be sure though as some of the 'juniors' are rapidly becoming cured while some of the seniors seem little more than kidiwinkies themselves! My apologies to one or t'other if I've got some wrong. (*) eg disrespect for their elders and betters. |
-- matched by the competance of the thrown boule!
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I think many of the youngsters
were new to me, but then again, my memory aint that good.
One or two of them I remember from way back and it was great to see young Sam (right) again. He seems to be developing into a halfway decent player shown well in this contra jour shot. |
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And what can I say about these two lasses?
I watched some truly awesome shooting and very fine pointing. They are a credit to the Region. I look forward (just a few years) to a time when they will be a couple of the experienced Seniors in this competition. I'm sure they will pass on their skill and enthusiasm to the next generation of Juniors. Now the shot below makes me think he's either: 1/ Determined to inflict a fanny! 2/ Desperate to avoid one. 3/ The scorer's for another piste. What a trajectory! |
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And here's another one who stretches across the page:
Leaving just three to go:
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There we have the twelve! Hold it! I've shown one twice - so which is the missing one? Oh yes -- how could I forget her?
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-- and what can I say? Well for a start -- "Come on Mum! -- She obviously doesn't enjoy the game so you shouldn't force her to play it!" And while we're at it - you must have a hammer somewhere at home, so look for a 150mm nail and ------ It may seem cruel at the time -- but she'll thank you for it later! |