Question: Why is a four-quart jug like a lady’s side-saddle? Source: “A Thousand and One Riddles: With a Few Thrown In”, Victorian book published by George Routledge & Sons, Limited. Answer: Because it holds a gall-on.
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Spot the Difference
What is the difference between a hen and an idle musician? One lays at pleasure, the other plays at leisure. Source: “A Thousand and One Riddles: With a Few Thrown In”, Victorian book published by George Routledge & Sons, Limited.
Language Usage
Latin phrases that might be useful on or around the bowling green: Excerpts from “Latin for All Occasions”, by Henry Beard, 1990.
The Complete Set
Yes, she’s been found. Not the missing link (or, arguably, she is the missing link). Yes, it’s Little Weed. Click Here to view the original post that was the start of the quest. Click Here to view the previous post on collecting the Set.
On the B-rink
Did you know that during the winter months, Frith Indoor Bowling Centre in Prestatyn hosts 11-divisions of competitions from Monday to Friday? If you take a look at their website you might also see a couple of familiar faces in the picture gallery album for their President’s Cup 2023.
Found?
Has Ann found Ben? Just Little Weed left to find and we have the full set, but where to look? Click Here for the start of this trail.
Last Christmas I Gave You My Chart?
Well, the mystery 2023 Christmas celebration still remains a mystery for members of the Vardre Deganwy Bowling Club. This means, of course, no amuse-bouche photographs available for the website and no funny reminiscences. Perhaps the 2024 Christmas meal will happen first?
Kids & Their Phones
John C: Dave. Dave P: Yes John. John C: Look at this picture on my phone. Which would you prefer? To be killed by an elephant or by a gorilla? Dave P: Quite honestly John, I’d rather the elephant killed the gorilla. Source: “One Thousand and One Riddles, With a Few Thrown In”, Published byContinue reading “Kids & Their Phones”
Flowerpot Men Divided?
Bill (or is it Ben?) has lost Ben (or perhaps Bill?) and also Little Weed. This is a problem because he won’t know when the gardener is coming unless Little Weed is there to warn him. Please let the Club know if you know where Ben (or Bill?) and Little Weed might be.
Bowling for Children
Have you seen or heard of Bowls Buddies? They are lighter and smaller bowls, made of polyurethane for children aged 4-years and older, and can be used indoors or out. The company has a variety of products to encourage learning in a fun way for schools, community groups and bowling clubs. Looks like good funContinue reading “Bowling for Children”
