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Friday, May 8, 2009

How do you play Bocce Ball?

I am in! That is right ladies and gentlemen, I have a team. Next year, I won't have to watch from the sideline, because I have a Bocce Ball team. I don't know how to play, but who cares. I have a year to learn how.

I was so pissed that I wasn't able to play in Sam Calagione's Bocce Ball Tournament again this year. However, all was not lost. I was able to meet my hero, Sam. However, I couldn't help but wish I was participating instead of sitting on the wall, drinking Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, and watching all the people have fun.

As soon as I got home, I put the word out. I asked everyone I knew if they were interested in joining my Bocce Ball team. Within minutes, I had a team. Gotta love it! I know I do. I'm sure the other teammates do as well. The only problem is that none of us have ever played before. Not to mention that we don't know the rules or how to play.

Either way, I get to play. And it is going to be so much fun. This weekend, I am going to buy a Bocce Ball set, and figure out how to play. I think I might even set up an official Bocce Ball field in my back yard. Yes, I just might do that. And I am going to practice, practice, and practice some more.

So I am going to say this. I love Sam, but next year, he is going down!

-Cheers!

2 comments:

Unknown said...

I got your answer... throw big ball at little ball.

I think its that simple.

details from here --- http://www.thedayofgames.com/bocceballleague.html

Bruce said...

Drink.
Throw ball.
Repeat.

Sam is a cool guy. I've played in the DFH bocce tournament every year, but it's really Louis's event. He does most of the leg work and organizing.

I bring a team up from Tucson. It's a hell of a weekend!