Today, Bank Holiday Monday, made up for Easter Monday when our melee was thoroughly washed out – we had fab weather, really warm and no wind. We only played three games and then stopped for tea. Everyone brought something to share: sausage rolls, cakes, sandwiches, quiches, etc etc and beakers of tea. Yum yum.
It is always pointed out that petanque is a metaphor for life – anything can happen – and it does: a melee means you can play with anyone and the outcome is totally unpredictable – so Ros W got first place, Ant got second place (a new comer to Petanque Wallingford, but he has been playing for ages and ages), Yvette got third place, and Biggi was the friendliest player. They generously contributed their winnings to the club fundraising drive, thank you.
Well I am still the champion friendliest player, I think I will be for all time! My excuse is you can't play well and organise things … But we all had a lovely time and look forward to the next Melee. No pictures! I forgot to take the camera ...
It is always pointed out that petanque is a metaphor for life – anything can happen – and it does: a melee means you can play with anyone and the outcome is totally unpredictable – so Ros W got first place, Ant got second place (a new comer to Petanque Wallingford, but he has been playing for ages and ages), Yvette got third place, and Biggi was the friendliest player. They generously contributed their winnings to the club fundraising drive, thank you.
Well I am still the champion friendliest player, I think I will be for all time! My excuse is you can't play well and organise things … But we all had a lovely time and look forward to the next Melee. No pictures! I forgot to take the camera ...
