Day 125 - Thursday, May 5th, 2011

Lunch was marked by a foray to Pacino's, armed with a delightful CityDeal voucher, purchased for €20, entitling my guest (learned Northern Trust colleague Rory Wilson) and I to no less than €50's worth of victuals and beverages. I started with a hugely tasty Cajun Chicken salad, then delighted in Spaghetti Meatballs, washed down with zesty orange juice. A fine feast on the double could not reach the heady fiscal heights of €50, so I purchased a bottle of their home made ketchup and another of their salad dressing, proceeds of which go to the Alone charity.

Such fine dining put us both in excellent stead for Thursday Night Darts Club 84, where no less than 10 athletes were present to vie for TNDC World Championship Ranking points. The evening was distinguished by hugely entertaining fare, a 4th title for Gar "Milky Bar" Kiernan, three exciting debutantes (Dean "Dino" Brennan, Aaron "The Pain" Gaynor and Stephen "Stingray" Roche) and a sensational 145 finish (treble 20, treble 15, double top) from Austin "The Iceman" McEvoy, deservedly earning him 2nd place overall on the night, with yours truly finishing a further point behind in third.

The Iceman with his 145 finish darts 

                                                What are the scores, Austin & Mark Dawes?
Contentment : 14.5 / 25
Excitement :    3 / 10
Memorability : 3.5 / 15

Overall Score : 42% (34th out of 125)