Baan Jing Jai Bowling Feat

         Having made previous arrangements with Pattaya Bowl on 2nd Road for Saturday, November 7th, 25 children from Baan Jing Jai arrived at 2 pm to try their skill for the first time bowling.  I had requested for children over the age of 10 years of age.  Some in that age range were unable to participate due to music lessons, their studies, and/or part time jobs.

With the help of Hilary Dixon, Celia Pickin and Ray Aldridge, the afternoon was a great success.  We all tried to relate to the children how to throw/roll the ball (we ourselves are still learning!).  They actually paid attention to our suggestions!  One 15-year-old boy scored 163 on his first game!

The children wore the outfits given to them from Pattaya Sports Club to wear to the Jester’s Kids Charity Drive in 2008.  All looked very spiffy.  As per usual, two girls had refused to wear socks with their flip-flops, but Celia came to the rescue with a sack of socks she had recently purchased.  The girls were very grateful.  (Celia has presented the rest of the socks to me, to be distributed to the children at BJJ.)

The afternoon was filled with giggles and laughter.  It definitely was a delight for us to see the happiness in their faces.  Treats were given to each as they were leaving – bought by Celia.  I want to say “thanks” to Hilary for explaining about this group to the other bowlers there, who later seemed interested in giving a future donation to BJJ.

Nancy C. Bradburn