| | Strat's Place - Martin Field - A game of petanque and a glass of vin blanc |
 | | Though it is nowhere stated in the rules, the bit I like about the game is that it seems obligatory for players to have a glass of wine and/or a plate of food in hand while playing. |
 | | Invented, obviously with the dissolute wine drinking crowd in mind, petanque (pronounced pet-onk) or in French, "boules" (balls to you) is the ideal participation sport for lounge lizards and the slothful. |
 | | A petanquing friend of mine says his idea of the perfect afternoon is a drive in the country with his lady friend for, "a game of petanque, a glass of vin blanc, and whatever else...." He shall remain nameless. |
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