Severe weather warning!

Yesterday was without doubt the coldest day we have experienced in Bahrain. After nine holes of the Crown Prince Cup I had to put my wind-cheater jersey on! It's the first time I have felt the need to wear anything other than a T-shirt since we arrived here. It was definitely cold as opposed to cool. I think the temperature was about 11 degrees but there was a strong wind and the wind-chill was strong.

Anyway I was playing in the Crown Prince Cup at Riffa, the expensive grass course. Mind you for the first nine holes I was really happy that I hadn't PAID to play because I was hardly ON THE GRASS. I was in bunkers, waste areas, the cart path, you name it, I was there. My partner was little better and we were 5 down after 7 holes. Mind you we were playing against Hamed Mubarak and another player from the Bahrain National Team.

We did however improve on the back nine and finished the match all square after 18 holes. A remakable comeback against their top players.

We lost the Crown Prince Cup though overall 4.5 to 1.5.

I managed to get fourth place in the Friday competition and my handicap is now 4.7 the lowest I have ever been. One more good round could see me playing off 4.

OK time for work.
David

Still here!

It was with some amazement I realise that I havent posted since New Year. We have been very busy at school what with the inspectors due to arrive in a couple of months. Sheila was unwell for a few days afetr we got back and so I was playing nursemaid. the outfit was pretty cool!! I am pleased to say that she is very much back to normal so the outfit will have to go back in the cupboard.

We played golf as usual this weekend and I tried to send a picture from the course of my almost hole one at the sixth. It may yet come through. Not sure why the phone isnt connecting and sending as it should. We have a few competitions coming up including a two day doubles event, not next weekend but the one after. We had a few drops of rain again this morning but it is definitely beginning to warm up again (not that its ever been that cold!). Hopefully the pool will follow suit quickly. We have been in touch with the compound owners to enquire about the possibility of moving to a villa on the other side of the compound. In the winter the sun disappears from our pool area quite early and a villa on the other side would still be basking in the sun. they have siad that we can move if we want to when one becomes available. We have no idea when that might be or even if we will in fact move but at least we have the opportunity.

Sheila should be moving into her new office this week although we have heard that one before. It looks really nice.

Ok off to check this phone to see why it hasny sent the mails. (Of course by the time I went back to look the mails are there! Typical.
Bye for now.
David

The old ones are the best!

What do you think of this idea? Do you think anyone has thought of it before? You might have seen it on "Oor Wullie" but I bet you never thought it happened for real. This hand was spotted by invigilators in our recent prelims.
David

So near and yet so far

How was this for nearly a hole in one at the sixth a few minutes ago?

YeAABA

It is with constant amazement I think of the hardy souls of Ye Amphibious Ancients Bathing Association http://www.yeaaba.org.uk/the-dook who on New Year's Day bathe in Broughty Ferry harbour no matter the weather. I decide in honour of those who have gone before that I would swim in our pool on New Year's Day. Now I know its not quite as cold but I can assure you it was a tad chilly. I managed two lengths only before deciding enough was enough and I had paid sufficient tribute.

We played front 9 holes of golf, had lunch outside in the sunshine, and then played the back nine before we returned home to enjoy our New Year dinner. A great start to the year.

Cheers for now
David and Sheila

A guid New Year tae ane and a'

Happy New Year to all our family and friends who are spread widely across the world. We hope that you have a great 2012 and that your own personal dreams and wishes come true whatever they may be.

David and Sheila