Brrrrrrr Polar Bears vs. Eskimos

It was quite chilly at the Royal Oak piste, with the temperature dipping down to about 40 degrees at best. Cyrille, Dan, Don, Joe, and Jeff were present, wearing all assortments of gloves, hats, and in my case, long-johns.

After dreaming of hot cups of cocoa, heated boules and hands, and how easy our Florida/California clubs have it weather-wise, we broke up into 2 teams (2/3) and played about 4 or 5 games.

As the day progressed, we all warmed up and our playing was measurably improved.

We had the additional services of Marley, Joe's boule-playing, squirrel chasing dog who ensured warm hands with each pet of his fur coat.

At the end of the day we left for warmer destinations, but determinted to return for next week, which supposedly will be much better weather.