Brian ‘Pilz’ Edwards
For those older hands who may remember him, Brian ‘Pilz’ Edwards, ex-Petty Officer Signalman is not in good health and the prognosis is not good. He is resident in Murwillumbah, NSW, but because of the COVID-19 there and his state of health Pilz has to be careful about visitors. However, he would welcome calls and emails from any of his old shipmates. Pilz email address is bristine@bigpond.com and his phone number is +61 2 6672 7789.
Royalist 1963 a cribbage tourney called the Great Barrier reef challenge was won by Philz and I. Im the final held on the POME ‘s mess we were up against Mike ‘Spike’ Hughes and Jimmie Quigley
The rubber was tied after two legs so into the final. The stokers first take needing 6 points however, we needed to peg 22 points. Spike led 10 Pillz 7 = 17 , Jim 10 = 27, me ace = 28. Spike Go, Pillz ace apair =29 peg 2 points Jim Go me ace
to peg 6 = 30 Spike Go Pillz ace to peg12
points and 2 points for pegging out at 31. The maximum that can be pegged in cribbage. Great memories Brian. GREAT BARRIER REEF CHAMPION. Regards.
Hi Russ. Crikey, had completely forgotten about that game. Yes, it was a grand finish and cant remember whether they tried to blame the missing finger!!. Anyway Russ thanks for the memories.
Cheers Pilz