Overcast skies and intermittent rain did not seem to dampen spirits on the second day of Cup Match at St. George's Cricket Club.

The weather actually made a pleasant change from the blistering hot days that normally mark Bermuda's favourite holiday.

"It cools you off,'' said one woman when asked if the occasional shower was bothering her.

A very colourful and boisterous crowd filled the area around the cricket club and under the Crown and Anchor tent.

Many children were taking advantage of the face-painting stall and several boys were seen with their hair painted dark blue on one side and light blue on the other. Clearly St. George's fans.

Interesting head attire seemed to be the fashion statement this year.

Cup Match photo special: Page 4 Cup Match rain fails to wipe away smiles One man was wearing a hat reminiscent of the mad-hatter with a St. George's scarf tied around it and a number of people remarked on Elmer "Superchicken'' Burgess' duck hat which looked like a plastic pith helmet sporting small trophies adorned with ribbons of red, blue and navy.

There were the usual choices of food and drink with plates of fish and fish sandwiches from the St. David's booth seemingly the favourite selection.

A number of liquor distributors were handing out hats and scarves for patrons which came in handy when the rain came down.

The Crown and Anchor tent was packed as usual with people hoping to get lucky at the tables. An occasional roar went up as someone struck it big.

A rather interesting twist was the two booths set up by local religious groups -- the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Mormon Church -- who were handing out leaflets and talking to passersby.

Police Commissioner Jean-Jacques Lemay was seen enjoying the local food and there were numerous Police officers helping at the gates and keeping traffic moving smoothly on Wellington Slip Road.

Many people were seated in the bleachers and around Wellington Oval watching the cricket as the men in white slowly determined whether it was Somerset or St. George's who were going to come out on top.

Despite the grey skies, it seems as though visitors and locals alike were having a good time in St. George's in the best of Bermuda's Cup Match tradition.

Heady time: Die-hard St. George's fan Elmer (Superchicken) Burgess sporting his no duck hat at the Wellington Oval.