The drama begins with each new CBL season, and Round 1, Game 1 kicked off like the opener to Game of Thrones.  Five minutes before the first ball was even rolled tension was unbelievable high as the House of Missin faced off against the The King of the Iron Throne Jim Woodcock. We all knew just as Winter (Winner) is Coming, this epic battle was inevitable. Running past regulation time, The Lovely Lynne with stalwarts Chris Cattich, Leslie deGiere and the recently arrived Carol Lingo, truly a Priestess of the Roll, bravely, but barely defeated Jim with his new King Slayers Jamie Milliner and Joe Hunter and the female knight Brienne of Tarth disguised as Deborah Garcia. Final score Girls with Ball 12, Funky Cold Pollinas 11.

New Captain Carla and her Easy Rollers, Ted Lusher, Susan Chaney and Moisha Smith may have spent a little too much time laying in the pleasure palaces of LittleFinger. Surprised by the relentless attack of Dragon Ballz Leader Conor (Danerys) Pullman and Clay Lingo, Jim Leon and Sand Snake Taylor Missin, the Dragons burned the Easy Rollers to crispy 12-3.

Our night’s final battle was waged between two new Captains who each hope to sit on the Iron Throne this season. New Captain Barb Kutschinski has risen through hard effort to lead Michelle Smith, Nate Castillo and Jill Milliner to glory, but alas, despite impressive skills displayed by newcomers Jill & Nate and the uncanny accuracy of seasoned pro Michelle, Captain Bobby Corso with his band of wily pirates Rupert, Jack and Chris used the darkening evening to their advantage and barely escaped across the Narrows with the treasure. East Coast Cosmos 13, A Bocce Problem 11.

Round 2 is this coming Friday Night June 26, kicking off at 6:30pm. First Game Dragon Ballz versus East Coast Cosmos.

Theme for Round 2 is Asian Luau. Volunteers appreciated

The Menu

• potstickers- Michelle & Mo
• lumpia/eggrolls- Bobby
• veggies & sweet chili- Clay
• Teriyaki Chicken – Chris & Jack
• Asian Ribs- Chris & Jack
• fried rice- Lynne & Jim
• Asian Caesar salad – Leslie
• Pineapple – Deborah
• Coconut Macaroons- Carol
• Pina Coladas

Our 4th season kicked off  Friday May 29th with a great BBQ dinner, more than a few drinks, the Appointing of the Captains and team selection. The only thing missing was the famous Costa Eggs, but we have been promised an appearance at dinner this Saturday for Game 1.  Our returning captains, Jim Woodcock, Lynne Missin and Conor Pullman will be joined by three new captains, Bobby Corso, Carla Brouillette and Barb Kutschinski. Teams are posted under the tab, Teams 2015 on the website navigation bar. Captains, you have until this Friday night to get your team’s name into the head office by phone or email. I will be updating the schedule, so we all know who plays first, second and third each evening. First game begins at 6:30 pm. Bocce Italiano is the theme for this Saturday, June 13. Our menu is:

• salami & cheese – Lynne
• peperoncini & olives – Lynne
• famous eggs – Kris Costa
• grilled sausage & rolls – Chris & Jack
• onions & peppers – Chris & Jack
• warm pasta – Carol
• tomato, mozzarella & basil – Susie
• green salad – Leslie
• garlic bread – Michelle
• italian cookies – Deborah
• wine, beer – Conor, Barb & ????
• limoncello – Bobby