Horseshoe Tournie - 2011

08/25/11 Posted by Paul

This year's tournament got off to a a rather wet start. Morning rains sent me scrambling for the fly tents in a effort to provide some dry spots to hide out in between games. However, by game time, the rain had stopped and we were happy to have some cloud cover to keep everyone cool.

For a more comprehensive set of photos of the tournament, Click here

Taking charge, I set out the rules and called the first teams.

Paul
Getting the games started

Dennis' shirt helped to set the mood.

dennis_paul
:P

We didn't wait long for the first of many ringers to sound out across the pit.

Bernadette
Bernadette had a VERY good day
:roll:

Some people had numerous ringers and felt like showing off.

Annette
Annette displays TWO fingers :!:

Given that this is the second annual tournament, some unique throwing styles are starting to develop.

Competition was fierce and competitors eyed each other up.

Sharon
Sharon gives the evil eye
:>

One of the reigning champions proves that last year was no fluke.

Ken
Ken hammers home number three
:D

Not satisfied with canceling out my ringer, Sharon feels it necessary to push her humble opponent to the ground.

Sharon
Now, Now ... Play nice
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After having injured the competition, Sharon starts to pull ahead of the rest.

Sharon
Ringer number 5.... :lalala:

At the end of the day, Sharon and Bernadette squashed the competition to become champions for 2011.

Sharon_bernadette
Bernadette and Sharon
:D:D:D

Once the sand had settled and photos were taken, we all headed down to the upper area to eat, drink and be merry.

group
BBQs and sunshine to top it all off
:>>

My last order of business was to get the (tiny) plaque made and attach it to the long list of previous winner (no 's').

winners
Past and present winners
;D