16th Street finally satisfied its francophilia with the introduction of petanque,
a French yard game much like bocci ball.
We found a piste - that's what
they call a court - in nearby Prospect Park; the level, dusty ground was shaded by enormous trees and surrounded by a grassy patch where Doozy played a game of his own (chew the stick).
Because he spent his term abroad in Paris buying fake hash from bums and playing petanque with neo nazis in Les Buttes Chaumants, MJ gave lessons on how to throw the boules. Everyone enjoyed the game - expect competition to heat up this fall. Particularly appealing is the fact that it requires little physical activity (Sara would disagree), involves the outdoors and is best accompanied by a fancy french apertif that nobody really likes.
We found a piste - that's what they call a court - in nearby Prospect Park; the level, dusty ground was shaded by enormous trees and surrounded by a grassy patch where Doozy played a game of his own (chew the stick). 
Because he spent his term abroad in Paris buying fake hash from bums and playing petanque with neo nazis in Les Buttes Chaumants, MJ gave lessons on how to throw the boules. Everyone enjoyed the game - expect competition to heat up this fall. Particularly appealing is the fact that it requires little physical activity (Sara would disagree), involves the outdoors and is best accompanied by a fancy french apertif that nobody really likes. 
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