Summerboard 2023 review

 

 

They sing songs around campfires. Of Summerboard 2023. 

In a twelve hours marathon of conviviality at The Cabin, the SCL proved itself once again the standard-bearer of Scottish carrom.  

The Wood
The featured boards at the event were SMC's vintage wood (running nice after its recent silicone spray maintenance) and his Green Board and Paul McCole's A-R. Right out the gate, the Elders were purring. James brought the Carrooka Board too.

The Tarp
SMC had sorted out a huge blue tarp to protect the boards and players from the forecasted rain and lightning. Much respect to OG SMC who is now, officially, the SCL Health and Safety Officer. The Tarp worked a treat. Thank you OG SMC SCL HSO. Thanks also to OG Jim Muir who was unable to attend, but had beseeched Kama for halfway decent weather for the crew: his prayers and praises were heeded.

The Gear
Good clothes sported by the attendees. Excellent hats. SMC glided around the event in a light cotton mustard top which brought admiring glances from Bruce who himself had brought a contemporary Mod look to the mood. Paul McCole went bold in a daring combination of dark blue Adidas top and brown cords. Harry styled a dandy shirt. And, gosh - when James unzipped his tracky top to reveal his T-shirt emblazoned "Big Dianne" - well.. RIP Coco Chanel and Vivienne Westwood - we've got this from here on in.

The Singles Champion
SMC took the trophy. He'll tell you himself. When James plotted the match-ups and we saw that SMC (quoted at 3/1) was paired against tourney favourite Paul McCole in the first round, the whole crew sat up like meercats. Board-side seats were like gold dust. Paul kinda smirked when that match-up was announced. Well, the rest is history. All hail SB23 Singles Champion Stephen MCole.

SMC also triumphed in the Doubles Tourney but, to be honest, I was mangled by that point and can't remember who his partner was but I think it was Tommy.

The Sounds
Impeccable from noon to tea-time to night. SMC, after many gold mixes, nudged James to get on the kit in the evening. Groove continued. Thanks, both lads.

The Bonus Points
John and Harry and Tommy showed up bringing additional friendly vibes and good board style. Flagboy Paul's flags and banners festooned the arena. Good grub was provided by host SMC. James organised very cool trophies. And when **** * ended up totally fkd (having even asked the DJs if they "do requests"), he got looked after and cared for by the fellas. Gently persuaded to a sofa indoors, our man fell sound asleep and was resurrected in the morning with coffee and a bacon roll.

SCL

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