Well first of all thank you to all involved at the Sunshine Coast to make the event run as well and as smooth as it did. Narelle and John you both need to give yourselves and your helpers a big pat on the back, you went to so much trouble to make sure everything was perfect and you achieved that no worries. And of behalf of the Gold Coast bowlers we thank you and your team for such a great tournament, and for all your hard work.
Like Narelle said in her speech if you think the event will all come together over a few months think again, the work that these people went too to make it a great weekend was outstanding. Even the table centre pieces they were great something people can take home and put on display.
Well now onto the bowling side of it, what can I say about my team mates, only that you all rock, we as a team bonded so well, had so many laughs, but most of all we did what we said we were going too and that was enjoy the weekend on and off the lanes. And for that I thank you all. Krystal and Michelle for first time bowlers in this tournament you both did so well, you both made me laugh all weekend and the both of you have such big futures in this sport. Sharon well you really busted your butt, and you did so well, you are the turkey of the team, Lisa you were great too you bowled well and your encouragement to all of us while you were not bowling was great as well, and Tanya well what can I say each year you always perform to the highest level, I could not ask for a better Vice Captain to help me get through the weekend, and to think we are both approaching 10 years in this tournament, and I am sure there are many more years left in us both yet, well done also on making all stars. I have to say a big thanks to Danny our manager we had you running back and fourth for us all weekend and even helping making the sandwiches and you never complained you just gave us a laugh and good advice to help get us over the line in first place.
The men’s team well done on your efforts all weekend, you all bowled well, Ben one day you will speak more than two words to your Captain, Matt wow you are an energizer bunny aren’t you ha ha you bowled well and you enjoyed the moment, Bob you bowled like a champ and you should be happy with your performance, we all know your still waiting for the maiden but there is always next year. Noddy, you as usual held the team together and bowled well, Jesse well once you were online you were on fire, maybe next year I might get that drink, Craig well what can I say, you must be very proud with yourself, and you can walk away knowing that you had the best year, you bowled like a champion, and to the Captain, you bowled well till you injured yourself, you lead the boys well and even when injured you gave the team everything you had to make sure the guys held onto second place well done, like we said we would never talk our teams up and that we didn’t, we all knew we had a great team, and we showed them just how good the Coast is.
As the women’s team has said over and over, we will not carry you guys next year, and if we have to, yes you will all be carrying our bags, and opening all the doors for us ladies.
Congrats to the Sunshine coast men, you all bowled well and deserved the win, well done to everyone that made all stars, even the little 14 year old boy; how they let you bowl I don’t know as you didn’t even reach the height meter to enter the bowl every day, you know we all love you Drewy.
In closing the weekend was a great one yet again, each year this event just gets better and better, it isn’t about playing for sheep stations, it is about enjoying the moment, having fun and making life long friends.
I would like to thank our sponsors Bowling Balls Australia, and also to Pearson Automotive.
To all involved and to Pete for helping me out at the last minute with my wrist guard, thank you and to all those people that have posted, thank you for your kind words.
