Las Ramblas Ramblers (Stone Skimming Division) make the annual pilgrimage to Easdale Island for the World Stone Skimming Championships. Transit failed to join us as they wanted the name Americanised to Stone Skipping .
Approaching the Arena |
Alfie's 45 meter throw taking 2nd in the Boys 10-15 |
Marion's 8 meter attempt at winning the Puffin |
Jill's 17 meter Puffin Winning toss |
Deep Joy entertain on the Rocks |
Sam with his 14 meter Attempt |
Neil throw's 34 meters to try and secure the Budgie |
Andy secures the Budgie with his 52 meter toss |
Alfie receives his award from Bertie founder of the modern Championship |
Time to head back to The Oyster for the Budgie & Puffin Presentations
Puffin Result
Jill 17 meters
Marion 8 meters
Budgie Result
Andy 52 meters
Alfie 45 meters
Kevin 37 meters
Neil 34 meters
Bruce 33 meters
Sam 14 meters
Team Result
(New name to reflect the non appearance of our International Competitor)
10th Chas Boshell's Welsh Wonders 294 meters
Once again we have to Thank Mellon & his Crew for Organising the event
The Staff of the Puffer Bar for helping to keep us hydrated
The Staff of the Oyster Bar for keeping us Hydrated & Fed
Steve, Trish, Gillian & Angus at the wonderful Garragh Mhor
Looks like a fabulous time was had by all! We would love to start a contest of our own, but alas between the lack of proper rocks and our unending drought here in California, it would be a tough go.
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