The KSPC met yesterday but I was not able to attend. The big news is that we are now including membership from outside the workplace but that is because someone got a new job.
So far proposed activities of the club have been more refined to include most any game you play without the need to actually maintain score or that only a ninny would think score actually bears any relationship to one’s virility. I say proposed in that we have been on what can be called “winter schedule” which basically includes the drinking of ale and the talking of things.
But it is the time of melting and we have to come to some principled plans about what to do. We certainly have catching to do but we have other things, too. We have any number of the pub games like the branches of the skittles family. Croquet is also there and was solidified with the acquisition of a very sharp set this week by a member of the KSPC who turned seven. It was acquired from this vendor of fabulous things, The Croquet Shop. There is also now talk of 500 Up, its relative Ball and Trap and even bum ball. The kicking of the ball in a group is also to be added to the schedule. The Kingston brew pub has a wellie toss on the 24th of March which may open up the summer gaming season for the KSPC.
I am not sure that this could all end up in a Vintage Base Ball group but one never knows – and getting a game of Annapolis Valley Stick Ball together would be great. And a hat. That would be great, too.
You are reminded that the KSPC is a non-transferable, non-digital organization. You must play with others where you are. If required make your own SPC locally and announce it.
[Original comments…]
Gordo – March 3, 2007 1:34 PM
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I’ve been threatening to take up extreme croquet since we bought the cottage. P’raps I’ll host a tournament for the KSPC at some point. There’s loads of terrain suitable for it.
Alan – March 3, 2007 4:09 PM
That is an excellent idea – though I am leaning towards use of public space like City Park. I recommend the equipment from that shop – they are just in Brighton. Their cheapest set costs maybe double of a good set at Canadian Tire but it is hardwood and the hoops are strong enough that you can’t bend them.
Gorthos – March 3, 2007 5:05 PM
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Who got a new job? I’m sick for a few days and all the news flies past my ears like good advice..
cm – March 3, 2007 5:54 PM
So, Flea, how about it? Up for the TSPC?
Gordo – March 3, 2007 7:40 PM
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Sorry, Alan. what they call an “extreme mallet” is not a mallet for extreme croquet. One end of the mallet head is flat as per normal, but the other end has a wedge face. You need it for lofting the ball over obstacles. 🙂 Remember, we’re talking about a game played in wild areas and around trees.
Alan – March 3, 2007 9:28 PM
Where do you get that sort of mallet? Is it a DYI? Are there particular hats you get to wear? I say do both as I like the idea of a 10:30 am game at City Park with kids and parents then retiring for lunch at the Brew Pub.
Gordo – March 4, 2007 1:03 AM
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I’m sure they can be purchased, but it’s not exactly brain surgery to make one, either. I’ll do some research.
Alan – March 4, 2007 9:35 AM
I am unhandy. No, I am anti-handy. Plus I am a source of extra torque. I break things. I’ve snapped a Nordic Trak and the shaft between the peddles of a very good bicycle. That is, I understand, why I have never been an astronaut. I break too many things. It is on my personal record.
Gordo – March 4, 2007 2:19 PM
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I’ll get some measurements and knock something together for you, Alan. In the meantime, check out the Connecticut eXtreme Croquet Society’s mallet gallery. Strength is a virtue.
Alan – July 3, 2007 11:17 PM
Note to history: second vintage baseball practice is tomorrow and soon we may be playing in the World Series.