Natural Terrain

Went to a neighbors house and had to get in on a little Petanque. No court, But we managed anyway.
Francois

Here are a few snapshots from Francois.  It looks like they found a really challenging terrain.  Proof, once again, that you don't need a manicured terrain to enjoy petanque.  Remember: "Got dirt?  Play petanque!"

Memorial Day Weekend

The Sunday before Memorial Day Monday found us at Miller Park looking for a little shade in which to enjoy the afternoon's play.  Michael  and Nora made the two hour drive up from Monroe to join us.  Augustin also made a long drive over from Hickory even though Susanne, Marc, and Juan were unable to join him this time.

We were glad to have the Winston-Salem regulars, Bob M. and Fred, and also a couple of first-time Winston-Salem players, Jay and Daniel.

And last, but certainly not least, we were happily surprised by the reappearance in North Carolina of our long-time friends, Bob and Pam Pelc.  Many of you remember that they moved their home base to south Texas some time back and only check in at their Winston-Salem home from time to time these days.  Their plan is to sell the NC home at some point, but, in the meantime, it was wonderful to see them again.  Maybe they will be able to join us another time or two while they're in the area.

Sunday in Richmond, VA

On our way home to NC on Sunday, we stopped in Richmond for a few hours of play with the Boulefrogs club.  We had a chance to renew friendships with quite a few people we had not seen in a while, and we also met many nice people for the first time.

Saturday in Goochland, VA

Shirley and I visited family in Goochland, VA, over the weekend.  Here are a few shots of Saturday play in the driveway of my sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Dave Marshall.  There were nephews,  nieces, grand-nephews, grand- nieces, and other assorted relations and near relations galore!

Sunday in Mebane, NC

Gary and Shirley,

Some photos from Sunday at the Inn. We added a third court for the kids with some new balls. This was the Saxapahaw crew Having some fun on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.

Regards, Francois http://chapel-hill-inn.com/

Yesterday in Charlotte, NC

Gary and Shirley: Six of us got together Saturday afternoon on the Kings
Drive courts in Charlotte for "Une partie de petanque".  Anne and Ed, Liz
and Bertrand, Charles, and Michael engaged in a close match, ending 13-10.
We hope to get together more.    Hope you have a good time playing in
Richmond.  Ed

Mothers' Day 2012

We had to race against the coming rain storms on Sunday, but we managed to get in several hours of play-- from about one o'clock until six o'clock.  Hope all you Moms out there had a happy day!