February 6, 2022, at Miller Park in Winston-Salem

 Much like Punxsutawney Phil and his shadows prediction of the end of winter weather, Gary was spotted at Miller Park this past Sunday for his first game there in 2022 wearing long pants. Knowing Garys affinity for shorts year round it can only mean one thing... 6 more weeks winter weather. 

That being said, Tess and I will be at Miller this Sunday bundled up hoping to dodge the rain at 1 pm tomorrow a few hours before the Super Bowl kickoff. Come out and grab a game or two weather permitting. 

Preston

Shirley and I are back from Texas and ready to ramp up play in the Carolinas for the winter season. Sunday play.

December 11, 2021-- Browning (Mueller) Hangar, Austin, Texas

 

Shirley and I held a meeting with a group of interested Texas players and spent a couple of hours discussing the FPUSA rules and interpretations. It was a lively discussion. Thanks to them for taking the time!

--Gary

Serious players only! --Miller Park on 12/19/2021

 

Sunday was cold and rainy to start out. We didn't have quantity... We had a quality turn out though. Tess and I took on Mouhrite for a long afternoon of play. This will be our last weekend this year. Start again in 2022.  Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Looking forward to seeing you in February.

Preston. 

 

(Or January? --Gary & Shirley)

 

Last Greensboro play of 2021?

 

Howdy you Texans,

We had a great turnout for the last play of 2021 in Greensboro. As well as some of our regular members, several new players showed up.

 

The weather was warm - not your 86*, Gary! - but still good enough that most players stayed until late afternoon. There were three sets of games going and some great plays. 

 

No goodies from Mel, but June made a tasty chocolate caramel cracker creation which is aptly named Christmas Crack, for something you cannot stop eating! I brought some baklava courtesy of the Herb Society of America. John says we are turning into an eating club as well as a petanque club.

Merry Christmas to all and looking forward to petanquing new year!

John and Mary Jo

Miller Park on Sunday 12/12/2021

Had a great afternoon at Miller Park Sunday. The colder weather is weeding out the faint of heart and our diehard players are bubbling to the top. Jane brought two of her grandkids out... Jack and Ainsley. Both were dead on pointing. She denied schooling them beforehand but it all sounded suspect the way they were playing. Hope you are enjoying the holidays in Texas. 

Preston

 

Happy to see that Tess and Preston are back from a little break and keeping things going in Winston-Salem while Shirley and I are visiting in Texas.

--Gary

Greensboro on a cold day

 Thursday was a cold day in Greensboro - didn't get above 42 while we were playing, but a few hardy souls show. Here are a few photos of the day.

Mary Jo 

 It's 86 degrees here in Texas today.😀

--Gary

December 2, 2021--Greensboro Group

 12/3/2021

Hello from sunny North Carolina!

We had a good-sized group at Bicentennial Park yesterday.  Mel brought goodies again and John baked a baguette. As Mel said, they were in a one-up competition - to the benefit of all those present. 

There was some fierce playing, with Kathleen and June playing competitively and taking away each other's points. Lots of measuring, lots of great shots, and a great day all around.

Mary Jo and John

 

Thanks for the update!

--Gary