'Old Man's Bowls'

[AndyRM]

Cool, let's see who can be more accurately pedantic about saying the same thing. Can't wait!

 

[gavroche]

Not ‘precisely’ at all...

‘Boules’ is a generic name for a whole range of games, including pétanque, lawn bowls, bocce and boule lyonnaise.

Ok, let's get down to the roots. The word Boule is simply the name given to the metal ball which is used to play. Many games may have been derived from the name but it is still a metal ball. I rest my case.

 

[AndyRM]

Ok, let's get down to the roots. The word Boule is simply the name given to the metal ball which is used to play. Many games may have been derived from the name but it is still a metal ball. I rest my case.

Ah, but is it an African or a European boule?

 

[raleighnut]

Ah, but is it an African or a European boule?

Norwegian Blue I believe, lovely plumage

 

[classic33]

Ah, but is it an African or a European boule?

Is it an "Old Mans" though?

 

[classic33]

Ok, let's get down to the roots. The word Boule is simply the name given to the metal ball which is used to play. Many games may have been derived from the name but it is still a metal ball. I rest my case.

Or Bullet.

 

[gavroche]

I have a set at home but unfortunately, I can't use them as I have no one to play with.

 

[Cuchilo]

According to reports you can buy pie and peas for 2 quid,and cans of beer are only one pound each.

Accy at the bowling green .....

 

[Accy cyclist]

Accy at the bowling green .....

He's pretty cool though,wouldn't you say? Notice how he holds his pint and ciggie,at the start of the video,.

 

[T4tomo]

Ah, but is it an African or a European boule?

you can tell by the shape of their ears. If it's shaped like India, it's not African, and if its shaped like Italy, its European, to boot.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

[QUOTE 5271913, member: 45"]My dad is Captain of his bowls club this year. It's been a godsend for him since mom died and given him a reason.[/quote]My father in law became Captain of his golf club the year my mother in law died, he was going to turn it down but we all supported him to do it, best thing for him, it helped him channel his grief.

 

[Poacher]

If i take something up i have to take it seriously. I've seen people playing bowls in what some would call posh areas(Lytham St Annes and Cornwall), wearing all white clothing. Would i look ok in a white cap,white v neck jumper and white flannels i wonder? Or would they think "What the fark is this idiot wearing"?

You'll also need to be prepared for showers; unlike cricket, bowlers continue to play in light rain, wearing translucent white jackets which give the wearer the appearance of a used condom.

 

[Nigel-YZ1]

My grandad played for the Clifton Park team in Rotherham. He won a few trophies and lived for it.
I don't think activities should have a set age group. I've been going to a Tai Chi class since I was 42, and even though I was the youngest there at the time it's great fun.