| Author | Message | ||
     Matt Foley Citizen Username: Mattfoley Post Number: 654 Registered: 6-2004  |
I am issuing a challenge to all MOL folk. Can you survive an all day mirth-making Croquet Tourny? I was in a sporting goods store this weekend and purchased a croquet set on a whim. I had not played the "sport" since 1979/80 (I know this b/c I shattered all of my father's mallets killing ants behind the garage at my first communion party). I can't say I have improved all that much since. According to the packaging, Croquet is the "Sport of Kings". It is in this vein that I attempted to get an all FOLEY DEATH MATCH going. My brood was not in tune with this idea, opting instead to watch Spongeboob videos ad nauseum. I think it would make a great MOL face to face opportunity on a random Sunday afternoon. Think of it... Fine Wine Fine Folks Croquet if necc. We could even have a snooty dress code. (always wanted a reason to buy knickers) Pate is optional Picinic baskets are required. whadya think ? | ||
| Debra Davidson Citizen Username: Peanutslady Post Number: 159 Registered: 5-2005  |
I played Croquet at camp in the early Eighties. When we played we wore what ever we wanted. Is there a Croquet court in South Orange? I would think it would be very dangerous to set it up in the park. The wickets are very hard to see unless you know what you are looking for. If I had a set I would put bright orange tape on the wickets to make them easier to see. | ||
| Jersey_Boy Citizen Username: Jersey_boy Post Number: 891 Registered: 1-2006  |
Matt, I also have a croquet set (never used.) I am interested in your suggestion, especially the part about the snooty clothes. May I suggest hats? I have to warn you I will NOT play croquet without Bloody Marys. I wonder though, is a public park a bad idea because of the liquor/wine that is necessary to make croquet enjoyable? J.B. | ||
| fiche Citizen Username: Fiche Post Number: 147 Registered: 3-2002 |
I believe the proper attire for Croquet is all white. | ||
| Just The Aunt Supporter Username: Auntof13 Post Number: 5151 Registered: 1-2004  |
We use to play when we wer little kids with the older more kewl teenagers across the street from us. They sure didnt have a 'dress code,' unless you count the 'hippie look.' And forget the Bloody Mary's, they smoked pot!  We had a lot of fun! Think we still have a set in our garage. We could set it up on Floods Hill! | ||
| mjh Supporter Username: Mjh Post Number: 554 Registered: 5-2001 |
"I believe the proper attire for Croquet is all white." That's cricket not croak-it........woops I mean croquet. | ||
| Jersey_Boy Citizen Username: Jersey_boy Post Number: 893 Registered: 1-2006 |
There is truth to what fiche says:  Although I prefer:  JTA, Maybe pot is a better for a public park. Great idea! BTW, I'm still very pro-hats. J.B. | ||
| Just The Aunt Supporter Username: Auntof13 Post Number: 5152 Registered: 1-2004 |
JB You might have a point. There are signs that say 'No Alcohol" But none that say "No Pot Smoking!"  | ||
| fiche Citizen Username: Fiche Post Number: 148 Registered: 3-2002 |
The offical Dress Code for the United States Croquet Association: Croquet players customarily wear all white apparel on court. In all USCA titled events, such apparel is expected. The tournament director must approve any exceptions http://www.croquetamerica.com/Rules/officialrules.asp JTA: I believe that I know those older kids. May have been visiting them once or twice during the games. | ||
| buzzsaw Citizen Username: Buzzsaw  Post Number: 4809 Registered: 5-2001  |
 Sounds good to me. Let me know when where and what. | ||
| Mayor McCheese Supporter Username: Mayor_mccheese Post Number: 1533 Registered: 7-2004  |
"is a public park a bad idea because of the liquor/wine that is necessary to make croquet enjoyable?" Put it in a brown bag. It works in Newark. Croquet surely is the game of kings. I am in. | ||
| Glock 17 Citizen Username: Glock17 Post Number: 995 Registered: 7-2005  |
Does 'High Life' count as fine wine for the purposes of the tournament? | ||
| Matt Foley Citizen Username: Mattfoley Post Number: 657 Registered: 6-2004 |
I am sooo... glad to se folks are interested. Maybe we can get this going in June or July. I really would love to do this. In fact I am thinking I will sport a kilt and white collar tee. As far as the booze/public park issue, we must figure out a proper venue. I agree bloody's and high balls are needed to increase competitive juices. | ||
| Spitz Supporter Username: Doublea Post Number: 1787 Registered: 3-2003 |
You should definitely alert the media. | ||
| Jersey_Boy Citizen Username: Jersey_boy Post Number: 902 Registered: 1-2006 |
Matt, I would spend the $1000 for a kilt for this, but why is everyone ignoring my suggestion about the hats? Spitz, Alert the media? More helicopters... come on! J.B. | ||
| Matt Foley Citizen Username: Mattfoley Post Number: 661 Registered: 6-2004 |
Hats are in. Seriously, we could have a blast. Maybe even raise cash for a charity if we have enough willing teams. A great Sat./Sun day out with friends and family. A trophy for winners, best dressed, most snooty on court behavior, etc. It could be the great start to a community tradition. Believe me, these towns could use some cool new tradition! | ||
| Soparents Citizen Username: Soparents Post Number: 464 Registered: 5-2005 |
I think it should be Pimms as the beverage... | ||
| growler Citizen Username: Growler Post Number: 947 Registered: 11-2001  |
That and Mint Juleps! | ||
| Mayor McCheese Supporter Username: Mayor_mccheese Post Number: 1564 Registered: 7-2004 |
And Makers Mark. | ||
| growler Citizen Username: Growler Post Number: 948 Registered: 11-2001 |
Someone will have to supply the finger sandwiches. | ||
| Mayor McCheese Supporter Username: Mayor_mccheese Post Number: 1631 Registered: 7-2004 |
Someone stole Matt's idea and is using it as a fundraiser. | ||
| Monster© Supporter Username: Monster Post Number: 3472 Registered: 7-2002  |
how the heck did I miss this thread until now? | ||
| bets Supporter Username: Bets Post Number: 23259 Registered: 6-2001  |
It's now a SOPAC fundraiser. Invitation requests white attire. How ironic. Which situation seems believable to you, yourself: Foley had an inspiration for croquet and people who enjoy and know the game have a friendly debate on the rules and dress code; the town secretly had plans for a SOPAC benefit involving croquet that's never been heard of by anybody and Matt Foley found out and posted an invitation to practice; or the town stole Foley's initial idea in an attempt to use Maplewoodonline sentiment to their wicked ends. Incredibly, I think I choose the latter. I don't think Foley would've sat on information about ACTUAL fundraisers for SOPAC. I do think the leadership of this town (Calabrese, O. Gross, and Matthews) are capable of exploiting anything they can in order to advance their secret, beleagured, and impossible plan. Woe is South Orange. | ||
| Jersey_Boy Citizen Username: Jersey_boy Post Number: 983 Registered: 1-2006 |
Lets do the Foley Challenge the same day. HA!  J.B. Only ours will have HATS! | ||
| Mayor McCheese Supporter Username: Mayor_mccheese Post Number: 1632 Registered: 7-2004 |
and won't cost $75. | ||
| Jersey_Boy Citizen Username: Jersey_boy Post Number: 986 Registered: 1-2006 |
McCheese, You still forgo the "_". You are a better man than I. Jersey_Boy | ||
| Mayor McCheese Supporter Username: Mayor_mccheese Post Number: 1633 Registered: 7-2004 |
Yes, it is me vs the machine. I will win, or die trying. | ||
| Jersey_Boy Citizen Username: Jersey_boy Post Number: 988 Registered: 1-2006 |
Good Luck.  J.B. | ||
| SOrising Citizen Username: Sorising Post Number: 395 Registered: 2-2006 |
If not in a public park, where would be large enough and suitable for your gathering, Foley? It sounds great, but wonder where.....? | ||
| Monster© Supporter Username: Monster Post Number: 3480 Registered: 7-2002 |
perhaps there are two or more neighbors that would let their yards be used, or perhaps you live next to a park, that way all the drinking can be done on private property, and the playing on public.... | ||
| Jersey_Boy Citizen Username: Jersey_boy Post Number: 990 Registered: 1-2006 |
There is a large open flat area across the street from Bunny's. We could have drinks delivered by the Bunny's staff. (Crossing the street with a top hat, "I'm late, I'm late.") How's that for snooty? If a little surreal.  Is that hedgehog still missing? And where in M/SO will we find a "queen."  J.B. Curiouser and curiouser. | ||
| Jersey_Boy Citizen Username: Jersey_boy Post Number: 991 Registered: 1-2006 |
Oh and I almost forgot. Monster can you bring these:  J.B. JTA brings the brownies and the Jefferson Airplane CD. "Go ask Alice when she's ten feet tall..." | ||
| Monster© Supporter Username: Monster Post Number: 3487 Registered: 7-2002 |
can I dress like this  | ||
| Jersey_Boy Citizen Username: Jersey_boy Post Number: 995 Registered: 1-2006 |
Don't you always? J.B. | ||
| Monster© Supporter Username: Monster Post Number: 3489 Registered: 7-2002 |
yep | ||
| Matt Foley Citizen Username: Mattfoley Post Number: 674 Registered: 6-2004 |
Shock and aw-shucks. I never thought that some "richers" would hijack my little idea for their lawn party. | ||
| Spitz Supporter Username: Doublea Post Number: 1788 Registered: 3-2003 |
Sounds like SOPAC should have hired Foley as its Executive Director. Then they wouldn't have had to steal his idea. (The right thing to do would have been to contact him.) | ||
| buzzsaw Citizen Username: Buzzsaw Post Number: 4932 Registered: 5-2001 |
 I think you should still host it Foley. Make it of the people and for the people.  | ||
| hariseldon Citizen Username: Hariseldon Post Number: 440 Registered: 5-2001  |
Use it as a fundraiser for the Library. It looks, especially today with the rain pouring in, that they could use the help. | ||
| Politicalmon Citizen Username: Politicalmon Post Number: 170 Registered: 9-2005  |
Now if this is indeed true this would be the ideal setting to stage a Dadaesque public protest during the event - everyone could where masks to protect your identities. One could really have fun with this.... |
