Two rounds were played on the Mar-A-Lawno course in brilliant, penetrating sunshine. Two misters were strategically placed for player relief. Participants included Mr. Wicket, Sticky Wicky, Surferino, and back from the wild north, Leftie.
The first game was won by Surferino who came from way back to kill Mr. Wicket.
The second game contained the SOD. A poisonous Mr. Wicket took a kill shot but missed and went through a wicket, committing croquet seppuku and the SOD. That's the yin and yang of it. Eventually, Leftie killed Surferino to win the game.
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Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Road Trip 🚘
Cowabungas are packing their crates, boxes, vans, trucks and station wagons. They are loading their boards, clubs, mallets and croquet set, ukuleles and corn hole set. 🏄 🎼
The road is long but adventure calls. There are waves to be surfed, croquet to be played, songs to be strummed and sung, and bean bags to be tossed. Not to mention a milestone birthday to celebrate.
Safe travels Cowabungas.
The road is long but adventure calls. There are waves to be surfed, croquet to be played, songs to be strummed and sung, and bean bags to be tossed. Not to mention a milestone birthday to celebrate.
Safe travels Cowabungas.
Friday, September 22, 2017
The Fall Festival of Croquet September 22, 2017
With muted sunshine, a steady breeze and a damp course, six Cowabungas played one game and five a second game. Sticky Wicky departed after game one having been killed early by Mr. Wicket's poisonous and calculating brother who has no player name.
The game one winner was Wick O'Shay whose strategy of last-to-first delivered the victory. During the game, Surferino, with his second shot from the turn-around, improbably hit the black ball with a chopped bouncing shot, earning the shot of the day (SOD).
Game two was won by Surferino who slammed the ball of Mr. Wicket's poisonous and calculating brother who has no player name.
Mr. Balls never appeared despite having reportedly told Wick O'Shay that he was en route. In a disturbing development, the curated music did not last through the entirety of game two, causing cognitive dissonance among the remaining players who suffered in silence. Mar-a-Lawno can be a lonely, haunting and beautiful place.
Mr. Wicket's poisonous and calculating brother has taken the player name, Mad Dog. May he well and truly exemplify his player name.
The game one winner was Wick O'Shay whose strategy of last-to-first delivered the victory. During the game, Surferino, with his second shot from the turn-around, improbably hit the black ball with a chopped bouncing shot, earning the shot of the day (SOD).
Game two was won by Surferino who slammed the ball of Mr. Wicket's poisonous and calculating brother who has no player name.
Mr. Balls never appeared despite having reportedly told Wick O'Shay that he was en route. In a disturbing development, the curated music did not last through the entirety of game two, causing cognitive dissonance among the remaining players who suffered in silence. Mar-a-Lawno can be a lonely, haunting and beautiful place.
Mr. Wicket's poisonous and calculating brother has taken the player name, Mad Dog. May he well and truly exemplify his player name.
Thursday, September 14, 2017
September 12 Results
Leftie, Wick O'Shay, Surferino and Mr. Wicket played two games, reversing the starting point for the second game. The reversal proved to be a deciding factor in the outcome of the second game. Leftie won the first game. Wick won the second game when Mr. Wicket's kill shot went through a wicket causing instant, self-inflicted death.
The SOD occurred in the second game. The far-out-in-front leader reached and became poison. Inexplicably the leader positioned his ball in front of the stake and stroked it through the two wickets thereby committing sepuku. Too bad for Leftie. It must be said the three other participants knew he was committing suicide and choose not to alert him. How humiliating.
The SOD occurred in the second game. The far-out-in-front leader reached and became poison. Inexplicably the leader positioned his ball in front of the stake and stroked it through the two wickets thereby committing sepuku. Too bad for Leftie. It must be said the three other participants knew he was committing suicide and choose not to alert him. How humiliating.
Monday, September 11, 2017
Sunday, September 3, 2017
September 3 Results.
Mr. Balls, Mr. Wicket, Sticky Wicky, Surferino and Leftie played two games today on the loooong course. A faint whiff of smoke from wildfires tainted the air but did not prevent Mr. Wicket from sweeping both games. Although the competitors were evenly matched and played well in spots, the superior tactics of and good shooting by Mr. Wicket prevailed.
The SOD goes to Wick O'Shay who smashed a blind uphill long shot through a wicket on a hop. A fantastic shot but not enough to propel him to victory.
Mr. Wicket saved Sticky from foundering by installing a mister in the seating section. After spending minutes of contentment under the mister, Sticky shook himself like the Dawg he is otherwise known as. The sweaty water he shed was as icky as Sticky.
The SOD goes to Wick O'Shay who smashed a blind uphill long shot through a wicket on a hop. A fantastic shot but not enough to propel him to victory.
Mr. Wicket saved Sticky from foundering by installing a mister in the seating section. After spending minutes of contentment under the mister, Sticky shook himself like the Dawg he is otherwise known as. The sweaty water he shed was as icky as Sticky.
September 2 Results
Reliable sources indicate Wick O'Shay won the game. Additional details are lacking.
Friday, September 1, 2017
September 1 Results
No SOD or POD today. Players included Mr. Wicket, Sticky Wicker, Surferino and Wick O'Shay. Surferino won the first game. Wick O'Shay won the second game. Both games were played on the long course. It was a Southside sweep.
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