Played petanque today - Ask me anything.

[GoneOffShore]

The local Alliance Francaise had a friendly pétanque tournament today while the bike race was going on.

Thirty people, a baseball field and pétanque balls. And the magic ingredient, pastis. Our team won one lost two. I need to improve my long game and my point game.

[WritingIsMyReligion]

1. What in all's name is petanque?

Seriously, I'm curious now. Wikipedia, here I come...

[GoneOffShore]

2. Pétanque is sometimes known as Boules

It's a game similar to Bocce and lawn bowling.

The balls are smaller and heavier and there is no run up allowed.

Great game to play if you want a leisurely afternoon.

2, 3, 4, 6 people can play. 2-3 play with 3 balls each, 4 and up with 2 each.

You throw a small ball - the cochonnet and then try to land balls closest to it. You can knock your opponents balls away from the cochonnet.

Whoever scores 13 points first wins the game.

[taterguy]

3. What's your favorite dB's song?