Shellharbour City Warriors Baseball Club: GOOD FUN AT THE TRIVIA NIGHT

WERE YOU THERE??? - If not, why not?

A great night was had by all at the annual Warriors Trivia night held at the Sporties. Specially invited guest compere and legendary lawn bowler Troy Somerville kept the night moving along at a clipping pace, putting pressure on the participants all the way down to the wire. As is usual in any baseball events involving Warriors, competition was fierce but fair. When the seventh and final round came up there were two teams tied, Geoff Piper’s “10½” pins and Mrs. Hatts “Mixed Bag” side.
Always competitive, Geffro’s team of family and friends thought that his team had it in the bag but he had not allowed for Mrs Hatt’s cunning in her team selection. Drawing from years of experience Mrs Hatts brought in wildcard participants Barney, Cathy and

Clarkey. Already knowing that she basically had a solid team with key players Stuey and Ann (he looks intelligent, she is!) from the Scorer’s Association, Mrs Hatts’ (at right) usual poker face gave away nothing.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the room, important decisions were being discussed. Things such as “What sort of shots are we going to get next?” and “It’s all your fault! I’ll have a headache tomorrow!” were being bandied about on Michelle and Jody’s "Simply the Best" table. Dave, Dale, Fiona and Andy were kept amused by their entertaining banter all evening.

Heads were being scratched at AJ’s table with Captain Jack the fishing tragic (at left), acting dumb and refusing to tell his triviamates what sailors measure wind speed in. ("Knots ??? I only tie 'em, don't measure 'em!! Arr Arr.")
Over the back Terry’s mob, "US", kept quiet all evening, until the spoon game where Mic the panelbeater came to the fore, inventing five different ways to get the spoon through the clothing of five different players - all illegal! On yer Mic, you are a real “hands on” bloke.
Chuckles, being a Sparkey and used to putting stuff through conduit, offered his expertise to his team mates, an offer that was kindly refused by his son (left below).

Where is that spoon? Pics by Troy

Special mention must be made in results of the game where you lost ticket off yourself when sprung saying the word “answer’. No surprise that Janet finished up with all of the tickets from people at her table in five minutes. Talk about paying attention. You’re deadly Janet!! Tezza lost his ticket in a record 15 seconds.

Play of the day goes to Barney in the closest to the bottle, coming in after the 30 second warning with a toucher from a canon off the next closest coin. The crowd went wild!!! Overheard on the way out at the end of the night Clarkey was still trying to tell Barney that the shot was made possible because Clarkey had lent him the coin and they should share the spoils. Negotiations continued far into the carpark.

When the final count came in ----- Ta Daaaaaaa!!! Mrs Hatts team by ONE POINT! Victorious on the night, Mrs Hatts’ team was congratulated by all concerned and everybody left having enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Swabs were taken - all returned positive.

Thanks must be given to the Sporties for their support and kind donations, clever secretary Leanne from the Sporties for all her help, supervisor on the night Daniel.
Special thanks to Troy Somerville for donating his time and talents – much appreciated Troy.