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Saturday, March 12, 2011

Will she laugh at me for playing bowls?


John and me - Lesson 5

Hi R
Yes, it's me - learning to play bowls! 
The game summary seemed to fit into 'Exercise with a purpose' for this gym dropout'

Summary - Lawn bowls is a precision sport that is played for the challenge and competition, personal enjoyment, physical activity, the pleasure of spending time outdoors and for social interaction. It is also a low impact, therapeutic form of exercise. Add to that a few of my own - not too expensive, doesn't take up the whole day, and best of all, not too serious or arduous for this granny.  A few concerns were "Bowling is a game for old people and surely that doesn't include me" and "You won't get much exercise", and the most concerning, "Wearing that white gear definitely doesn't turn me on." Oh and one more serious one,"My friends will laugh at me!"

Mosman Bowling Club prides itself on its beautiful
 old building, gardens and its well maintained greens.
Despite these misgivings, I signed up for the five lessons offered by Mosman Evening College to explore the possibilities.   On Saturday morning I turned up at Mosman Bowling Club which prides itself on its beautiful old building, gardens and its well maintained greens,  to find I was the only enrolled student.  This was somewhat daunting, as an hour's personal tuition could be serious, where I might be called upon to perform.  I actually have really good hand / eye co-ordination - I say to G that I could have been good at something.  And maybe this is it!

John is a great coach - quiet and understated, he delivers his game wisdom well.  I know that if I follow the important points of delivery, then I can expect to achieve consistency. 
So, I am launching myself into the 'Lawn Bowls Scene' - firstly with Mufti Day where you just turn up and play on a Friday afternoon, so I don't have to address most of my concerns yet. Will keep you up to date.
Clara


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  1. Renotta Thompson RRT DesignsMarch 13, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Well, I'd much rather think of you as a svelte "bowler" in white that some pumped up weight lifter! I'm not sure where the "purpose" comes in but it looks lovely and old world. I'm also glad to hear you are first in your class. I like the concept of outdoor activities, especially those with a purpose. Kind of difficult to do here unless it involves shoveling and scraping away ice. Things are looking up though. I can actually see my patio and driveway again. Had a bit of a set back with my exercise program. Seems I lifted something wrong and spent the week on motrin and ice packs. Better now and just unwrapping a new Bar Method DVD. I'll let you know how it goes.
    R

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  2. Veronica RickardMarch 13, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Good luck with the bowls! It doesn't matter what the sport is just as long as you're out there doing it!
    V

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