Day 2 Short Oil Doubles

Today was the start of the tournament. Nicki and Jenny bowled the 9 o'clock squad this morning. As we had to bowled this afternoon we had a late breakfast and got ready in our own time. We got down the bowl about 1130 and managed to watch the last game and and half. Nicki and Jenny both through great shot were just unlucky with carry they finish with 

Nicki Ainge  183 200 180 213 149 219 = 1144

Jenny Bilingham 182 172 227 210 226 200 = 1217

Next up was JoJo and myself. JoJo and i had felt comfortable on the lanes during official practice and were looking forward to bowling doubles today. We got 10 minutes practice for the doubles and both of us were struggling with getting the ball off our thumbs more so me then JoJo! Anyway we both found a shot and were quiet happy. 

Game one and one that JoJo and i would like to forget about. I had a 135 game in which i managed to hit my ankle again not once but TWICE and had two gutter balls which is  not the best start to have JoJo had a great 174 in which she got tapped loads. So JoJo and i started with a shocking 309 game.

We had great atmosphere between us and our coach Chris Buck . He asked  us what we thought of the lanes and helped us make decisions and kept our fighting spirt going! 

Jo Allesbrook 174 212 212 232 256 193 = 1279

=2492

Jemma Smith 135 191 235 238 190 224 = 1213

In the end JoJo and i finished 92 over for the doubles and are lying in 6th place after two squads of doubles on the short we were very proud ourselves considering the start we had and left the lanes feeling positive and my ankle being very sore and swollen!!!!!!

We left the bowl and found a lovely restaurant in which everyone enjoyed. We a great evening with many funny moments. 

After dinner Lisa, Nicki, Zara and myself walked back to the hotel. I wanted to loosen up my ankle and the walk certainly helped it. It was the perfect way to end the day.

I have  a day off tomorrow so will keep you up to date with how the others do!

Jem x