Mayflower Archers
Billericay, Essex
League match - Away to Ascham 18th May 2008
The first league match of the season was
away to Ascham, a very well kept ground just tucked away off the North
Circular. At least it had stopped raining, well that nasty drizzle stuff
that plagued us the day before, instead we had a chilly wind/gale right
to left, sometimes head on, which kept things interesting.
Everyone was feeling a little under par, and Ian's rallying war cry of "you're all crap" didn't seem to help this time. I had cunningly managed to keep myself out of the team by selecting a nine man squad so got on with some much needed practice along side.
After the first 3 dozen Trevor was getting excited, exclaiming that he had a really good site mark for 50 yards, but Mike reminded him that "its' a shame we're doing 60". This seemed to sum up the day quite well, not only for us Mayflower maniacs but all the other teams on the field as well. Despite some shaking of the head, colourful expletives and general disappointment we managed to win by 69 points so well done all!
Also congratulations to Alex Croft who shot a PB and Sean Pope and Robert Seward on successfully completing their first league matches.
Many thanks to Ascham for a fine shoot and most excellent tea.
Martin.
Everyone was feeling a little under par, and Ian's rallying war cry of "you're all crap" didn't seem to help this time. I had cunningly managed to keep myself out of the team by selecting a nine man squad so got on with some much needed practice along side.
After the first 3 dozen Trevor was getting excited, exclaiming that he had a really good site mark for 50 yards, but Mike reminded him that "its' a shame we're doing 60". This seemed to sum up the day quite well, not only for us Mayflower maniacs but all the other teams on the field as well. Despite some shaking of the head, colourful expletives and general disappointment we managed to win by 69 points so well done all!
Also congratulations to Alex Croft who shot a PB and Sean Pope and Robert Seward on successfully completing their first league matches.
Many thanks to Ascham for a fine shoot and most excellent tea.
Martin.