Have you ever had that feeling where you wish you had sat back and thought what you were going to do before you went ahead and did it? (still with me?).

Basically, that is how I am feeling at the moment. When I started the 'Place a Face' game, I thought okay for a week or so and a bit of a laugh. Instead, I think I have created a monster. I am getting 'phone calls at all hours of the day, with people claiming to know who the 'face' is.

Part of the trouble is they are normally totally wrong! I certainly did not expect to get so many laughs out of it, mind you.

Some folks are so sure that they know the answer that they have even 'phoned me up afterwards to ask if I have got it wrong - honestly - they know who they are! I will not embarrass them any more.

How did you get on with last week's 'Place the Face' then? It has certainly been the most popular regards votes so far. I personally thought that it has been the easiest, yet I still received the 'weird and wonderful' votes.

Brenda Davies and Marion Evans were two of the names suggested. But, to put everyone's mind at rest I can reveal that it was in fact Joyce Waters - have another look at the face, and it will jump out at you. Obviously photos of the ladies are popular, so any takers amongst you fairer sex come on, let's have a few more of you in your tender years, and see if you have altered that much.

There were a number of correct guesses, as stated. I drew the names out of the hat and last week's correct entry was from Peter Bissell who will be receiving his reward for naming Jamie Shields very soon. The draw to decide Joyce's winner will be today (Friday) in front of witnesses.

PLACE THE FACE

Now this week's is a real purler. I mean to say, I was given the photograph by the 'face' and I still don't know who it is. Seriously though, at first I could have sworn that it was a film star. I thought I had seen him in the likes of 'The Cruel Sea'. No wonder the ladies flock after him.

Clue wise, I can only say that he is 'a bit of a smoothie' (think about that), light on his feet, he had a change of direction a couple of years ago and he is no longer all at sea.

I feel confident that I will be saving my money this time. Let's see who the clever clogs are that get it right.

THE NAME'S THE SAME

A certain relation of mine is considering heading to the courts to request a change of name. It seems that last week I wrongly spelt his name (well, I cannot blame the Observer can I?). Mysteriously enough, three years ago when he won the Over 60s Pairs his name was misspelt then also as 'Dustan'. Personally, I think it suits him. He reckons that he prefers his original name as he is as sleek as their top of the range car. If you have forgotten, it is Austin not Dustin.

GAMES APLENTY

The other week, the members of St. Issell's got together and elected their team captain and selectors for the coming season. Dave Robb was re-elected as captain, with Mike Gouldingay and John Dugmore to keep him on the straight and narrow (they can try).

With a squad of 23, it is going to mean some players standing on the sideline, but they need not worry about getting a game. As mentioned last week, our illustrious fixture secretary has arranged nearly 30 friendly games to keep us all in games. As is club policy, priority where possible will be given to those players not getting a regular game in the league. Obviously, experienced bowlers will be required, but non-league players will get plenty of games to take part in, providing that they enter their names on the sheets provided.

St. Brides have already decided on their set up for next season, with John Lawrence keeping hold of the reins, and Gwynfor Davies and John Tombs helping out on the selection side of things.

WIDESPREAD NET

I was delighted to receive a 'phone call the other day from an elderly Tenby lady who wished to take part in the 'Place the Face' competition. She had gone to a great deal of trouble finding out my 'phone number, contacting various other bowlers before managing to track me down. Unfortunately, although she was quite adamant that she knew who it was, she was wrong. I was really chuffed that she had gone to the trouble of taking part, so thank you Nellie Williams. Keep trying, you never know next time.

MANAGEMENT MEETING

There is a management meeting this Sunday at 6 pm for those members of the committee who have not disappeared on holiday. It is obviously important that as many members as possible make the effort to attend.

WHIST EVENING

'Hail, hail, the gang's all here', as the words of the old song so aptly put it. The whisters gang once again turned out to support the whist night. Taking top honours on the night was R. Irvine, while R. Baggott was the first lady. Running her a close second was Juanita Davies. First gent on the night was B. Davies, with runner-up being W. Thomas. The top scorer in the first half was Margaret Robb. The booby was claimed by L. Waters. The longest sitter was B. Jones. The evening raffle prizes were won by R. Irvine and V. Burrows. There were nine-and-a-half tables running.

NARROW BIAS