That's more like it, sunshine and more sunshine for last weeks Chicken Trot. A pity it didn't last all day, but beggars can't be choosers can they? But the sunshine didn't help everyone's scores though as Vince Shaw could testify. Although he didn't feature in the prizes the previous week, he fell fowl of Morran Boot's red pen and found himself in the sin bin by two strokes. Not a happy little chickadee you might say, and questions were being asked of the Chicken Trot hierarchy. Partner John Hancock had been plucked clean to the tune of a one handicap for two weeks, and moaned louder than Vince. But Morran, bless him, wasn't available for any explanations as he had tried to fly down some stairs at home, and found that Marlene had clipped his wings. But recovery should be quick! Spike Evans will now be known as the Sixgo Kid, as he had 9 sixes in the 15 hole competition. Partners Pat Rees and Paul Bradley had great trouble in containing their mirth, and gleefully made sure that the clubhouse was aware of his problems. Rick Lewis was looking good after his tropical holiday, but that was it for him really! Derek Bath (pictured) played his usual blinder, and his 27 pointer was enough to propel him into a joint leading position with Brian Morgan and Des Stone. Des was wearing a new cap that made him look like Elliot Ness, somebody said Loch Ness, but whatever it was it worked. But more questions were being asked, as it transpired that Des and not Vince should have been chopped, but all will be put right ready for next weeks Trot. Now who could mistake Des for Vince and vice versa? We are not too sure how much Morran's fall from his perch affected him! But the Chicken committee always comes out right in the end. Perhaps the same committee could have a word with a certain willowy bar maid at the Crown Penally for losing a barrel of Boddies down the drain? No wonder our game plan gets affected adversely. Nice to see John D. R. Williams back playing after a short hospital stay. It didn't stop him from bagging a two on the sixth along with Jim Taylor on the 12th. Now on a slightly less jocular note, there had been a couple of complaints of slow play and we all know how much this annoys. Not everyone can fly around the course in record time or would even want to, but keeping up with groups in front and being aware of groups behind would be appreciated. Right, now for the results: 1. Derek Bath and Des Stone (£1.30 each); Brian Morgan; 4. Stan Hudson (70p). Twos: J. D. R. Williams and Jim Taylor (50p each). No booby. Entries 23.
