Friday, February 29, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Frolicking in Febuary.....
Forgetting about the Superbowl, the sunshine beaconed us to the Oaks for a spot of winter Pétanque
Bruce's New Acorn rake, worked wonders on the heavily seeded Piste an add a touch of Zen serenity to the park.
Assisting with the circle drawing, Lilly brought a smile to every game :).
Just like playing on the moon, with gravity.......craters everywhere and a little soggy too boot! But it was still wonderful to be out at the Park again albeit a little rusty.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Pétanque American Sheila
So nice to see one of our very own Sheilas on the cover page of Pétanque America. In the act of skillfully pointing a boule at the Bryant Park Open last Summer.......roll on Summer 2008!!!
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Bonne année tout le monde
And to start it off... a charming youtube video of snails.
So far this year, few games have been played upon the sodden earth under the oaks. Yet we aspire to have this year be a superb one for Pétanque playing in Brooklyn. The invitation is still open for anyone interested in participating in games or just coming to watch. Wednesday Nights and Sunday Afternoons.
As heard on the vague Pétanque grape-vine, it seems that the Pistes in Washington Square are closing down for re-modeling. It will be a great loss to all players to see those go, but rest assured that we welcome any refugees from the sinking Isle. I'll try and update as more information comes to light.
Hope to see you all soon.
(PS. Santa didn't bring me the Louis Vuitton set, the #$@*&+!)
So far this year, few games have been played upon the sodden earth under the oaks. Yet we aspire to have this year be a superb one for Pétanque playing in Brooklyn. The invitation is still open for anyone interested in participating in games or just coming to watch. Wednesday Nights and Sunday Afternoons.
As heard on the vague Pétanque grape-vine, it seems that the Pistes in Washington Square are closing down for re-modeling. It will be a great loss to all players to see those go, but rest assured that we welcome any refugees from the sinking Isle. I'll try and update as more information comes to light.
Hope to see you all soon.
(PS. Santa didn't bring me the Louis Vuitton set, the #$@*&+!)
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Straight to the Top of My Christmas List !!!!
The famed and sadly, all too often forged, Louis Vuitton, has bought out a Limited Edition Petanque Molle set that has me wishing I had an Account in the Caymans. Priced at around $2000.00, these stylish beauties have come to you in celebration of the 100 years of Petanque in France and bring Couture to those that have embraced the concept of indoor Boule. And as snow is on the horizon in Brooklyn, I can only hope that I've been good this year so Santa will bring me this fine set to impress all this fine Holiday Season.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Another great Ebay find...
It's amazing what's out there when you look. I hope Santa brings me one of these....
You can start bidding here: Petanque Doll
You can start bidding here: Petanque Doll
Thursday, November 15, 2007
BOULE BIN!
Ah....the FRENCH, one can never be too obsessed over a game. This a beauty I found on French Ebay If only I had the room for one, I'd buy it, it'd be a great "empty beer can, boule practice device"!
You can start bidding here: Boule Bin
You can start bidding here: Boule Bin
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
HOTCLUB'S NEW 2008 CALENDER
Hot Club Petanque has released, in conjunction with petanque.org, a fantastic calender for next year, 2008. It features images from Petanque.org's postcard archive. As it states it Hot Club's web site, it would make a charming gift for the Holiday season for any petanque player or lover of all things french..... get em whilst they're hot!!!
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Bruce's Brand New Boule!!!
Bruce, Bruce and Bruce, braved the brisk Brooklyn breeze, for our Wednesday eve deflowering of Bruce's new Match 120's.
Although our nuts froze to the size of all the acorns over the piste, we played a fine game under the, still green, oaks. Micheal surprised us with his new Petanque America purchase. His bright and shiny Boule made for fine target practice, yet he came through in the end by winning the game and going home proud as punch!! Good on ya Bruce!!
Although our nuts froze to the size of all the acorns over the piste, we played a fine game under the, still green, oaks. Micheal surprised us with his new Petanque America purchase. His bright and shiny Boule made for fine target practice, yet he came through in the end by winning the game and going home proud as punch!! Good on ya Bruce!!
Poll Results....
Well.... yes, not too many responses, but those that know, know, you know. So there you go.... it's just a game after all, and a fine one at that!!! Boule Bless you all!!!
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!
A HAPPY PHANTASMIC HALLOWEEN TO ALL YOU PETANQUE PLAYERS OUT THERE AND MAY THE BLOOD OF YOUR OPPONENTS DRIP UPON HALLOWED PISTES !!!!!!
(For those that haven't seen the film "Phantasm", you should! But here is the short clip of the "Boule" scene.... http://youtube.com/watch?v=skpzSk1ccT0)
Enjoy!!!
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