Miller Park in the summer

 

We had a great turnout for the start of summer play in Winston-Salem. 

We got to see Ed, Anne, Rob, and Steve Shoaf on Sunday. Ed and Anne are regular players in Charlotte, Rob is a regular player in Winston-Salem, and Steve, who lives in Asheville,  joined us for first time.

Preston had his water misting device up and running, so that will be greatly appreciated in the coming summer heat.

Marc and Kathy came over from Hickory with a selection of Petanque America's boules for people to see.

Congratulations to Gail Dickerson--she bought her first set of competition boules and we look forward to having her ass a regular player.

Rest in Peace

 

Our good friend Rusty Reed passed away after a battle with leukemia on June 22, 2023.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, July 16. at 2:00 PM in:

Calvary Chapel

8900 US Hwy 19 N

Pinellas Park, FL 33782

Birthday for Bo!

Kirk, Bo, and Parker hosted for a cookout and birthday celebration on Saturday. There was good food, good friends, and good petanque.

Happy birthday, Bo!

Sunday afternoon at Miller Park

 

We played at Miller Park in Winston-Salem on 6/18/23, the last W-S play of late spring. Summer's on the way!

3rd Saturday in June

 

Thierry Tosi

Christophe Mossot

 

Nevin Park (6000 Statesville Rd, Charlotte, NC) play for June 2023. 

We had two new Carolina Petanque members join. Welcome Thierry Tosi and Christophe Mossot!

Greensboro, Tanger Gardens

 

It was John Wilson's birthday yesterday; I won't divulge his age, but suffice it to say, he's pretty old now.

Mary Jo brought cupcakes for the crowd. We so enjoy special occasion days.

We announced that Rich Goldsmith came through his heart surgery and is recovering in-hospital for a few days. Wonderful news.

We also announced that Paul Kindley has sold his Greensboro home--it sold on the first listing day--and will be moving off to The Villages in Florida in a few weeks. We wish him well but hate to see him go.

Much of the talk was around Greensboro players with recent exemplary tournament results. Frank and Jim won the consolante bracket at the Mid-America Regional Men's Doubles in Morganton. Their very first tournament and they were "in the money." Great job, guys!

 In the Mid-America Regional Mixed Doubles, John and Tina won silver medals for finishing in second place with 22 teams competing!

 Finally, Shirley and Tina had their pictures taken commemorating their third place medals in May's Women's World Qualifier in Morganton. They didn't get pictures the day of the tournament, as rain caused Tina to leave for her long drive home before medals were awarded.