Filling in a pleasant afternoon

Anna

@LadyDuck (471992)

• Switzerland

5 Jan 22

@JudyEv They only play petanque in France. The main differences in pétanque vs. bocce are the balls and the throwing techniques used in each game. In bocce, the balls are heavier and must be thrown like a bowling ball with a few forward steps. Pétanque can be played on any flat, open space. Bocce must be payed on a dedicated playing areas that are enclosed in boards or some other barriers.

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jan 22

In that case, we saw bocce being played a lot in France - and always on a hard surface. It seemed very popular.

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jan 22

@LadyDuck I remember seeing an area at a car park that had rails on the ground. We nearly set up camp there but something stopped us which is probably just as well.

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MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (83062)

• United States

4 Jan 22

Sounds like you had a wonderful time visiting friends Corn toss has become popular fairly recently I think. Lots of fun to play.

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MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (83062)

• United States

4 Jan 22

@JudyEv I've never played bocci but I agree that corn toss is fun and easier. My neighbor has a corn toss and during the summer weekends they would be outside playing and laughing. It's great for all ages

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jan 22

@Marilynda1225 There is always quite a yell when a bag drops through the hole.

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jan 22

You don't have to have super skills to have a good time playing corn toss. Bocce seems a lot harder to me and not nearly as much fun.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (107859)

• Marion, Ohio

4 Jan 22

It looks very nice there. I am on my way. Please say they are letting people into your country

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (107859)

• Marion, Ohio

5 Jan 22

@JudyEv I got my shots. That should count for something

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jan 22

We're still being very fussy!!

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jan 22

@wolfgirl569 Actually, that would count for a lot although you might still have to quarantine somewhere for a few days. But we'd take you in and you could quarantine here.

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rakski

@rakski (125761)

• Philippines

5 Jan 22

looks fun and relaxing

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rakski

@rakski (125761)

• Philippines

7 Jan 22

@JudyEv good to know. How is Vince now?

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Jan 22

@rakski He's home now and seems 'normal'. He has new tablets and appointments in a week or two.

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jan 22

Thanks. We did have a very relaxing few days.

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Manuela Lopes

@nela13 (58720)

• Portugal

5 Jan 22

Sounds a wonderful place. I have no idea of what corn toss boards are.

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jan 22

Cornhole toss seems very popular in the US. Players take turns throwing bean bags at raised boards which have holes in the far ends. A bag in the hole scores 3 points, while one on the board scores 1 point. There are two boards. You throw one way first then walk up that end and throw back to the other board. It's a simple game but lots of fun.

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jan 22

@nela13 I'm useless at most sports but even I enjoy this.

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Manuela Lopes

@nela13 (58720)

• Portugal

5 Jan 22

@JudyEv The game seems funny indeed.

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Scott Andersen

@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

4 Jan 22

that is a fun picture, the lawn looks perfect.

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jan 22

They have worked hard on that lawn. The husband is very proud of it.

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jan 22

@DocAndersen It's not easy to create a really nice lawn.

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Scott Andersen

@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

4 Jan 22

@JudyEv mine looks like pictures taken by the lunar rover on the moon.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

4 Jan 22

I like the lawn. I can do a picnic activity or barbecue party here.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

5 Jan 22

@JudyEv I do like it. If I am there, it would be my fave spot.

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jan 22

The lawn is looking beautiful at the moment. They have spend a lot of time getting it to look so nice.

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (68884)

• United States

4 Jan 22

In the southern US we call the bean bag board toss game “corn hole.” Because we’re weird.

Sounds like you had a wonderful New Year’s holiday!!

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (68884)

• United States

4 Jan 22

@JudyEv — JJ is a naughty boy.

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jan 22

It seems to have a few names. Last time I wrote about it there were some dodgy comments about 'corn hole' so this time I went for corn toss.

Blame JJ and a few others.

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jan 22

@FourWalls He is indeed but he wasn't the only one. I think Horse was involved too but I might be mistaken there.

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DianneN

@DianneN (247186)

• United States

4 Jan 22

So glad you had a lovely time. You make me yearn for summer.

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DianneN

@DianneN (247186)

• United States

4 Jan 22

@JudyEv I love the heat. So cold here

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jan 22

Be careful what you wish for. It's pretty hot at the moment.

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Hanni Harel

@Hannihar (130213)

• Israel

5 Jan 22

@JudyEv I am glad you enjoyed the time you had to kill. I have never heard of the games you referred to. The one they played on the lawn is that like croquet that we play with a ball and mallet?

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