https://www.sombrehombres.com/pictorial-boules-master daily 0.75 2018-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513030896981-2XGO0UJXIFTOW38YMF64/boules-players.jpg Pictorial Boules MASTER. The first ever game of boules. Back when 'birthday suits' ruled the roost. The Jerk's opponent goads him, like a matador would a bull. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513030896981-2XGO0UJXIFTOW38YMF64/boules-players.jpg Pictorial Boules MASTER. The first ever game of boules. Back when 'birthday suits' ruled the roost. The Jerk's opponent goads him, like a matador would a bull. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513030949435-OPC4KM5JL2HKZM90ONEW/Pont-Aven.jpg Pictorial Boules MASTER. After clothing was created, clogs were soon introduced as mandatory attire, along with bullet-proof vests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1512691155519-BR1R43X92QRZBIY9V99T/boules-game590x386.gif Pictorial Boules MASTER. Trouble flares after an unannounced Laxman. - Whittbush, 1899. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1512563175939-HSA52MG36S9CB6D7VFIE/images-2.jpeg Pictorial Boules MASTER. BAFBA goliath, Sid Performance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513030362288-TOLY9QDFJLRTZCA5K391/AR1328_Parade+Grounds-Bowling-on-the-Green_ca+1919_B68-lg-2.jpg Pictorial Boules MASTER. Boules in the time of silent cinema. As represented here by a group of actors who were obliged to 'keep it buttoned' for a whole Bastard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1512691156661-Y32DC6GYKHFBFBB0H9G5/images.jpeg Pictorial Boules MASTER. Vintage footage from the Paris Invitational, 1904. NB. The consumption of alcohol during matchplay was banned in 1997. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1512691157173-BO9F1WPHVS2M00U0TZ25/ronis_boules.jpg Pictorial Boules MASTER. Jo-Wilfried 'Buzz' Cardiac, with his signature move 'The Pilgrim Fader'. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513030202721-4L0PIEXAYTYK89HVBVIP/8f5a731fbda0fad7739cc4dca6fe083e--italian-men-old-men.jpg Pictorial Boules MASTER. Boules breaks out during lunch on the set of 'West Side Story'. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513030258547-9HEHRN8P986KW869KV5C/df0468aa72604a9acadfd2e3d8ccd032--old-school-picture-video.jpg Pictorial Boules MASTER. Baggy pants concealed boules and snacks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1512691155604-STGJ5BGPHJIIBV1RJGSF/images-2-2.jpeg Pictorial Boules MASTER. An extremely rare photo of current BAFBA Secretary Cahill Morgue, BaHons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513030317007-JM7BX73EMN9C4VRDOAAD/a1fc30e680167ccc619bdef1c157a276.jpg Pictorial Boules MASTER. Jim Treeheart, with his signature move, 'The Catfish'. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1512691156080-3FZPEZ0KI6A0Z4KB6ARC/images-5-2.jpeg Pictorial Boules MASTER. The late, great, Don 'Humbucker' Kodie (1900 - 1974). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513030173726-2ELEJ49B3PXUEQ7BHEA9/seriouslythisisboccepic.jpg Pictorial Boules MASTER. Hopping up and down before release was the favoured style of Philip 'Fag Ash Phil' Demetriou. It was known as the 'Hop Dollop'. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1512691157070-XJL4C5IFK3VVA8Y0HIND/outside_view_boules.gif Pictorial Boules MASTER. A prolonged argument between 2 officials at Pryhill Gardens, 1952. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513030218427-SNJIGOJ8UZZGSU8PL326/8cccb8e8fb21a89dffe5afcb688158a7.jpg Pictorial Boules MASTER. An impasse between Ken Mews and Tam Buchanan at 1977's 'Ibex Shield' held in Dunblane. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513030299456-SZ62O73YXHWGADXZ5J7M/6050307877_95d56abf7f.jpg Pictorial Boules MASTER. Clinton Busby with yet another illegal Kugel toss at the Brecon Beacons Roadshow, 1983. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513031046809-U98M347HSCK8JG4BYOMP/6152695243_bfbe0ce3f5_b.jpg Pictorial Boules MASTER. Crowds in Penzance, known for generating a hostile atmosphere, can get very agitated during gametime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1512691156483-M2SLH5GQQ0PXFH3B7QJE/images-8.jpeg Pictorial Boules MASTER. An intruder interrupts play, sabotaging the boules at Argarry Manor in County Down, 1990. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1512691155713-48285NSVRZ9IS9HAKQHC/images-3-2.jpeg Pictorial Boules MASTER. The ever popular 'Naked Bastard', held annually in South Shields. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1512691156038-DWHGQH2VYD9SV7I8FPGC/images-4-2.jpeg Pictorial Boules MASTER. 4 local servicemen enjoy a 2-boules Bastard at the Breecravie Estate Luncheon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1512563211169-M0GI8M4R8RY33MOLAGQX/images-4.jpeg Pictorial Boules MASTER. Brenda Klaxon tweaks a muscle at Cliffroy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1512691156265-8FUZQ6FSLZAVM8JT3HQV/images-6.jpeg Pictorial Boules MASTER. Confusion reigns - The Lost Bastard at Great Haxby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1512691156592-NMXMU3M95I88HGLVMOUC/images-9.jpeg Pictorial Boules MASTER. BAFBA enthusiast Eugene Clann shortly before his unfortunate demise, 1997. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513030981356-YI5V6OXO5TY6ZWVBOGEN/Jacques-Pepin-Summer-Boules-04.jpg Pictorial Boules MASTER. Neil Young & Crazy Horse are known to play boules when on tour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513030234251-DBXNJZJWZX0UDE608833/JamesBaird_Allison_001_1.JPG Pictorial Boules MASTER. An overarm toss from Bernard Guppy-Brown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513030287995-DDC9TK11C6ZFF9B8HGUJ/bocce-tribune01.jpg Pictorial Boules MASTER. The widened 'egg roll' stance favoured by Vincent Beale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513030246879-3WNLQ5RVRZUIHLPYP1V1/img_2677.jpg Pictorial Boules MASTER. Classic French Petanque in the 20th Century? Nope, hysterical Welsh boules in the 21st Century. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513117332732-J2NZC6H2TT0P2XBT17DU/Img_5744a.jpg Pictorial Boules MASTER. David Gower tosses the opening 'pitch' at Glenturdan, 2004. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1512691155409-CLQTUKTXEOYFHKFI8E3S/boules-lyonnaises.jpg Pictorial Boules MASTER. Proud trophy haul of the 3-time Gas Lake Congressional champions, 'Spartak Yeading'. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513030352702-MKP436PD1N9BQUHPQDUO/20121025__20121028_E10_TR28MAINp3.jpg Pictorial Boules MASTER. Sometimes boules is played 'en vacances'. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1515105482342-SKRZR30ITNY9EVT6G26X/cdaa635094c17c082d0abe436266f8d6.jpg Pictorial Boules MASTER. Proud Boules supporters, The Beastie Boys, seen here in the gardens at Buckingham Palace, 1998. https://www.sombrehombres.com/boules daily 0.75 2021-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513026227259-DLMZ1MLZKYB5GYVRKUYY/20735_09-18-1941_Crotona_Park_Bocci_Courts-lg.jpg Boules. - CLAPHAM BADGERS BOULES CLUB (1951) An amicable dispute during a hard-fought Bastard. Boules has captured the imagination of thousands for generations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513028378183-XQ21HU9E3FDQYTA0ABO5/BoulesSteve-053-e1296239424128.jpg Boules. - BAFBA STALWART, SID PERFORMANCE, THROWS A JAFFA OF A CROWBAR at Chris De Burgh's charity boules GALA (2015) De Burgh is known to be a keen amateur Boulesmith, but continues to refuse BAFBA honorary membership. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513026894159-7F3O75Z1HQ9HNSZM3YK5/d63c9b88458e264627128a614e2304e2--street-photo-documentary-photography.jpg Boules. - An illegal 3-boule 'IMPOSSIBLE' bastard (RIDDLE Hill, 1930) Featuring rare footage of Rt.Hon Sir Winston Churchill, heavily disguised in black hat and shoes, playing the game he adored. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513027753630-CMAC5W3TGHWVZLX1Y67I/Playing-boules-in-a-back-lot-in-Ouder-Weeteringj.jpg Boules. - The notorious 'BERKSHIRE BASTARDS' of Bracknell Forest Boules club, During their controversial run to the final of the gib cup (1991) Team Captain Michael Palin adding a touch of celebrity machismo (along with his impressive footwear) to the proceedings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1539811932358-4WDAI97X02736MJEYV6Z/img-4542.jpg Boules. - COWEY SALE. Boules heaven in summer. Boules hell in winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1512906363373-1GNLZ510Q4PQFF0YI3ER/125-2.jpg Boules. - TWICKS GREEN Twickenham Green (prince Blucher End). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513073792379-45ID9T0ML80ROQCKPBT3/DownloadedFile.jpeg Boules. - FISTRAL Beach, NEWQUAY Autumn, 1974. Also known as the Costa Del Corn, few realise that this stunning venue housed the original 'Christ The Redeemer' statuette before it was traded to Rio De Janeiro in 1973. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1512688958513-I6YZVDW9GWJBAJMERPBS/cheap-football-trophies-five1.jpg Boules. - Gib Cup (Replica) £1000. Lifesize miniature of replica design. High quality, only 5 in existence. CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1512688959117-Y4YC89UDHDNVEBGM2K5F/i_heart_boules_infant_bodysuit.jpg Boules. - Infant Garment £51. The 'Baby Bouler' vest. SOLD OUT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1512688959152-11AIX84CPBC7S4Y6OVCE/i_heart_boules_kids_baseball_jersey.jpg Boules. - Adult Garment £4. The baseball-mimic Boules fan-sleeve. SOLD OUT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1512902843726-X88WUG2GDUNHNV61IPRK/CtEZi6oWgAAvg23.jpg Boules. - Best T-Shirt in the World £78. The Holy Grail of every Boules lover's wardrobe. NO LONGER AVAILABLE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1512902832169-MWJE0LQY26824LQK8VTG/t-shirt-tour-de-france-white.jpg Boules. - 2nd Best T-Shirt in the World £6.95. A nice item. For wear indoors and outdoors. DISCONTINUED. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1512688959612-EVTO1R8GEHVHVXIK2Y1V/images-1.jpeg Boules. - Uniflex Glove (Left & Right) £48.99. Essential kit for the Winter Bouler. 'Left Glove' currently SOLD OUT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1512688959618-688CS65YY4DP5V7XWR4P/images-2.jpeg Boules. - Handmade Hat (Ltd. Grain) £3. Handmade, limited grain, and unfortunately limited quality. AWAITING FRESH STOCK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1512688960090-VO0A7VCH6SC8QAACQXRL/images-4.jpeg Boules. - All Weather Brogue Boot £14. A classic choice that combines style and comfort. A great gift to accommodate various sock types. DISCONTINUED. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1512902576430-UAE648ATWTGBM66BL8BM/dg--51212046-03_01.jpg Boules. - Yule Under-Garment *URGENT - PRODUCT RECALL* These yule undergarments are not to be worn indoors or upstairs due to enhanced risks. Please return any stock immediately to the 'BAFBA Sanctuary' address in your correspondence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1512688960110-JK8QLKJCI4OILUL4NPD3/images-5.jpeg Boules. - Brown Pants £59.99. A great Xmas gift for anyone seeking Boules style at an affordable price. 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A press leak photo seems to have confirmed rumours of yet another kit change for the Minehead Terrapins, ahead of next season's centenary celebrations. As purists, we're delighted that they have at least kept to their club colours this time; tiger stripes were a poor choice, a fact now kindly acknowledged by their GM, Sally Gunnell. The city of Minehead has long been associated with producing outstanding Kugel tossers over the generations, including not one but two Gib Cup Champions (Jon Milk in 1982, and Laura 'The Rhino' Kidding in 1987). In recent years, however, their membership numbers have dwindled. This is mainly due to the rise of Minehead Glory, the local basketball franchise - which has seen a bizarre spike in interest since its conception in 2005. Like Baseball in the West Indies (destroying cricket), and Ornithology in Norfolk (also destroying cricket), Basketball has become an unsavoury magnet for locals, producing an effect that recalls The Pied Piper of Hamley's. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513611686148-949KTQFHTWMBWUKGDBOI/Minehead.jpeg TEAMS UPDATED - MINEHEAD TERRAPINS BC. A press leak photo seems to have confirmed rumours of yet another kit change for the Minehead Terrapins, ahead of next season's centenary celebrations. As purists, we're delighted that they have at least kept to their club colours this time; tiger stripes were a poor choice, a fact now kindly acknowledged by their GM, Sally Gunnell. The city of Minehead has long been associated with producing outstanding Kugel tossers over the generations, including not one but two Gib Cup Champions (Jon Milk in 1982, and Laura 'The Rhino' Kidding in 1987). In recent years, however, their membership numbers have dwindled. This is mainly due to the rise of Minehead Glory, the local basketball franchise - which has seen a bizarre spike in interest since its conception in 2005. Like Baseball in the West Indies (destroying cricket), and Ornithology in Norfolk (also destroying cricket), Basketball has become an unsavoury magnet for locals, producing an effect that recalls The Pied Piper of Hamley's. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513611704850-LSBYKO31S5R6FX91G2J1/Old+Clubhouse.jpg TEAMS UPDATED - BUTTERPOND MUNTJAC BC. The world's oldest boules club, formed in 1867 - Butterpond Muntjac BC, based in Staffordshire, are a Boules institution draped in the classic tradition. They have produced some of the greatest Boulesmiths ever to grace the BAFBA paddock. Not surprising, perhaps, given the huge volume of members that have worn the Muntjac blazer over the years. 'Proof that if you throw enough shit at a fence, some will stick', was once the unkind observation of Ken Mews MP. Don 'Humbucker' Kodie, regarded by many as the 'Spherical Godfather', was one such Muntjac pro. His rivalry with fellow Muntjacian legend, Jo-Wilfried Cardiac, dominated the Boules scene of the 1950's. Their clubhouse is an extraordinary converted public lavatory (recently featured on popular archaeology show 'Grand Design') that now incorporates the beautiful BAFBA Museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513611713726-8J85FLF7T9HJU4EI1KUY/Fosseway-Floodlit-Bowls.jpg TEAMS UPDATED - EAST MICKLE OSTEOPATHS. Current BAFBA Secretary, Cahill Morgue BAHons, himself a former chiropractor, was made honorary life-president at East Mickle in 2014. This has led to murmurs of favouritism, as well as some prolonged verbal spats with opponents during game time, often involving star player (and Morgue protegé) 'Big' Bob Action. Action (pictured alongside fellow Osteopaths, Eddie Yard & Jeff Fannie) has enjoyed great success on and off the field of play over the last 3 years. The 'Micklepaths' have received serious investment over the last 3 years, which includes the opening of a fresh training complex, vending machines, slot machines, and a redesigned pavilion that now boasts toilet facilities.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513611744384-HFST2E4GSU0CQIHVZUZM/Purnell-Bowls1.jpg TEAMS UPDATED - BARNACLES BC. The much-loved Barnacles have endured a trophy-less dry spell that would not be out of place in the Gobi desert. They are yet to have produced a tournament victory in their 45-year history. Dozens watched on as Liz Ogilvie (pictured) actually reached the ranking final of the Pryhill Gardens Classic in 2012, only to watch her miss out on the title to precocious rookie Ron 'The Manboy' Boyman of the Durham Warlords. Barnacles Club Captain, Sean Category (pictured far right), is a firm favourite on the circuit, despite his passionate canvassing for Brexit. Known as the 'Eddie Edwards of BAFBA', Category's record is extremely poor, but his rapport-building interaction with spectators (think pre-long jump slow hand clap) has been praised by Ofsted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513612918110-2YWR7FWM3ILT1CPGWGK6/NK73948-1.JPG.gallery.jpg TEAMS UPDATED - HYTHE CHEMISTRY. Hythe Chemistry are the sole BAFBA club consisting exclusively of family members. Membership is not available for non-family members or the general public. This, in theory, creates a tight-knit family bond, but often results in emotional outbursts and family feuds. The Otterball family (or 'The Otters' as they're more commonly known) hail from Milton Keynes, where their commitment to Freestyle Boules has led to accusations of borderline 'Guerilla' activity. On one such occasion, they were thrown out of Milton Keynes Library for causing a bruhaha whilst practicing Leamington Handy's. Their most successful Kugel-flinger (or at least most famous) is Gibson Otter, who has earned the nickname 'Monkey Wrench' for his aggressive use of the Laxman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513612866976-2X9ETVZ1TVIKARHRNGOF/Bremen-Open-Triples-Teams.jpg TEAMS UPDATED - NORWICH PANTHERS BC. Norwich Panthers (formerly East Anglia Freemasons), feature BAFBA star Tam 'Coughing Buck' Buchanan (Top row, second left, with trademark flat hat) amongst their ranks. His arrival from previous club, Strathclyde Dignity, has boosted their fanbase, eager to witness his palm-up winkle (a technique he has coined 'The Snow Leopard'). The Panthers have received funding from Moss Bros tailors, who now provide their uniform. They practice at Danby Wood on Marston Lane, and have recently erected large camouflage-green screens to provide privacy. These have caused uproar from fans who can no longer catch a glimpse of their heroes, and also anger from local dog walkers who repeatedly, unknowingly, bump into them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513612883330-YWJOIC34TENL4IMM8YAL/dry_creek_01.jpg TEAMS UPDATED - WARWICKSHIRE BATTLE BC. 'The Battle Bears' are a predominantly female Boules Club that boast several high performers on their books. Sid Performance (back row, centre) is one of only two male members - the other being Bollywood actor Neel Bedrock - and is seen as a father figure having captured over 20 BAFBA titles. Performance has been overshadowed in recent seasons by Sandy Bargain (far left) who has already won 7 tournaments having joined in 2011. Her signature throw, the 'Posset Crunch' has confounded opponents with its dark brilliance (effectively a Royal Winkle Crowbar). Warwickshire Battle survived a winding up order in the mid-1980's from HRMC due to unpaid corkage. They are now a thriving hotbed of BAFBA talent, and their youth team (The Battle Cubs) is now overseen by Boules matriarch Flo Veneer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513612888758-AEX63UDHG96DC8AKM0EB/Easter2017CPCWinners.jpg TEAMS UPDATED - OLD BALMOUTH COLLEGE UNITARIANS. The Unitarians, affectionately known as 'The Crust Buckets' due to the high average age of their members, are admirably dedicated in their pursuit of BAFBA excellence. They train 4 nights a week at Balmouth College Orangery, and boast state of the art 'hawkeye' ball-tracking devices that record the quality of put-put toss. Featuring Julio Mendelssohn (bald, beard, glasses), Sandi Toksvig (gilet), Sue Lawley (pinstripes) and Dr Miguel Umgh (shoulders), their strength is unquestionable. Seen here with silverware earned by Club Captain Lisa Loeb at October's Broughborough Identical, their trophy cabinet is the envy of many a BC (Boules Club). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513612968981-1IAH41SJWZWH0LKVRA0K/Triples+.JPG TEAMS UPDATED - DURHAM WARLORDS BC. Renowned for their sportsmanship and politeness, The 'Warlords' was originally a nickname for The Durham Gentlemen. They changed name officially in 1994, after the initial suggestions (subject to a public vote) of 'Durham Gits' and 'Durham Losers' were both vetoed by BAFBA members as grossly anarchic & unsuitable. Currently captained by the burly Rory Climb (left), The Warlords is the home club of BAFBA powerhouse and multiple Gip Cup champ, Ken Mews (now retired, centre). Completing this trio is Jan 'Sandwiches' Pathos, who joined from Greek club, Delphi Dolphins in 2014. Whereas Climb and Mews are seen as purists, the signing of Patios has been greeted as a progressive move to attract a new wave of Warlord fans; his style has been identified as 'nouveau-fliche' - which loosely translates as 'stylishly aggressive'.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513612894817-G6PW5LXOPLH4QK8KY84D/EXECPORTISHEAD-024.jpg TEAMS UPDATED - RUTSAX NUTSAX BC. Famous Nutsax include BAFBA characters Steve Camelot, Ahmed Loe (neither pictured), and pioneer of the 'egg roll' stance Vincent Beale (far left). The Nutsax, based in the Gloucestershire village of Rutsax, are known to be rigorous sticklers for rules and regulations. Well groomed, their kit is 101% traditional, having remained unchanged in over 70 years, and their appearance (shirts tucked in, and pressed slacks) is always immaculate. The one anomaly/discretion re: this professional attitude would be the regular confrontations that arise with their crown green bowling neighbours - Rutsax Heart Attacks (RHA). The Nutsax continue to practice on (and damage) the hallowed RHA turf at Highgleam Cemetery, seemingly without any scruples. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513612876137-34X0F6C5S7ACK2HMTEFA/CopyIMG_5837.jpg TEAMS UPDATED - DUNDEE EELS. The Eels are known for their youthful endeavour, breathing life through the BAFBA windpipe, into the BAFBA bowels, and inspiring a whole new generation of junior Kugel tossers. Their fun attitude and zany kit designs, once frowned upon, are now accepted by the BAFBA stratosphere. Founded as recently as 2002, and featuring exciting prospect Margot Plaintiff (second right), their membership has swollen like an Ostrich egg over the last 20-30 years. This is party due to their training ground location at Barnhill Rock Garden, which is situated amongst 3 reasonably-priced public houses. A carnival atmosphere follows The Eels wherever they jack off; a wonderful shot in the arm and slap to the groin for those who suggest Boules has no future/is for losers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513612932289-Q9KY29YKM076P067NOTE/Rotary+boules+1.jpg TEAMS UPDATED - LARWASH GREEN ANTIDOTES. Featuring experienced Boulesmith, Waffenschmidt (second left), The Antidotes like to have fun on Tour. Their recent practice match with The Dundee Eels, held in Windsor Safari Park, attracted a crowd of some 100 people, all keen to join the fun. Formerly a semi-professional darts team from nearby Hunter's Bar, The Antidotes switched to Boules when their semi-professional darts membership was revoked in 1994. It has been claimed (by rivals) that severe alcohol consumption was making the throwing of darts an 'extremely thrilling, yet potentially fatal' pursuit. They moved their training booth to Larwash Green, and now compete for top honours at BAFBA, using their signature 'side on' tossing technique, which is inevitably seen by some as a two fingered nod to their past glories at the oche. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513612962153-J757E3LD4XM6MNADUE0D/slider1.jpg TEAMS UPDATED - THE PERCY SLEDGES. Known as much for their colourful language as their skill on the paddock, The Percy Sledges have had more players fined and/or suspended than any other Boules Club (BC). Through sheer weight of numbers (including a fanbase of over 50 'Sledge-hammer' ultras), they are a force to be reckoned with, and walk a tightrope of decency/mirth at every BAFBA tour event. Featuring Brenda Klaxon (left) & Phil 'Fag Ash Phil' Demetriou (Back row, second left), The Sledges have a strong line up, to go with their strong trousers; their kit was designed by the London Fire Brigade, who won a competition on This Morning to provide fresh clothing, hats, and training gear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513612906549-EOEJFQODYXT1N8Q70S7V/haylingisland1small.jpg TEAMS UPDATED - NORTH WALES BRIOCHE BC. The lesser-seen Brioche are an intensively private Boules Club, of whom little is exhibited/made available for public consumption. Formerly counting the perversely antisocial Jim Treeheart (not pictured) amongst their ranks, The Brioche are all known individually by code names only. Left to Right: The Narwhal, Idle Hands, Candi Staton, Parsnip, Drambuie, and Crayfish Hill. No personal details have ever been released, and they always wear sunglasses and full-length equipment during matchplay. The only (relatively) recent press release from The Brioche came in 2014, announcing the engagement of Parsnip and Candi Staton. It is understood they were married at a private ceremony in North Wales in 2014. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513613216344-VV8LHL7OI03KC2X9S9GX/trafford-petanque-02.jpg TEAMS UPDATED - WOOVILLE UNIVERSITY BEAGLES BC. The WUB’s were originally known as ‘The Pole Cats’ for obvious reasons. They were forced to change their name, again for obvious reasons. You don’t need to be attached to Wooville to perform Beagle-style, but the University at Wooville has produced many fine Kugelsmiths over the last 25 years, and is rightly proud of its Wooville production line. Indeed, not only did ‘Morbid’ Ingrid Sordid first toss at Wooville, but they also regard Gus Nob, Sol Purge, and inventor of the famous ‘Pond Lily’ nubbin toss, Heather Batfish, as alumni. Featuring the fantastically impressive Boulista, Polly Skiboots (second right), The WUB’s have built a strong culture. Quite literally, in fact. Their offsite dairy farm at Beagle Villas produces cheese to match the vintage pedigree. https://www.sombrehombres.com/pitkin-new-year-master daily 0.75 2018-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1515543114403-PN0YG4RZWNFHTMDJR6O3/2951399657_a42d2a7d08_b.jpg PITKIN NEW YEAR MASTER. - #1 / BOVRIL ON TOAST. If you're sat there in your dressing gown, thinking Bovril looks like crude oil and smells like a farmyard, then you'd be most wrong - it's the breakfast of champions. In 2018, however, I will be reducing my intake, as my over reliance on eating toast smothered in delicious meat extract (outside of the breakfast boundary) is unarguably getting completely out of control. Not to mention the cost; Bovril is quite expensive and, because it is a supreme substance, quickly runs out. PRO TIP: Hot buttered toast first (and leave for a minimum of 20 secs to melt in) before applying the silky beef nectar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1515543114403-PN0YG4RZWNFHTMDJR6O3/2951399657_a42d2a7d08_b.jpg PITKIN NEW YEAR MASTER. - #1 / BOVRIL ON TOAST. If you're sat there in your dressing gown, thinking Bovril looks like crude oil and smells like a farmyard, then you'd be most wrong - it's the breakfast of champions. In 2018, however, I will be reducing my intake, as my over reliance on eating toast smothered in delicious meat extract (outside of the breakfast boundary) is unarguably getting completely out of control. Not to mention the cost; Bovril is quite expensive and, because it is a supreme substance, quickly runs out. PRO TIP: Hot buttered toast first (and leave for a minimum of 20 secs to melt in) before applying the silky beef nectar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1515543105408-NKNM4R69Z29A4FFLCHK9/00b00b11fda2b85e550bcc21d8650abe.jpg PITKIN NEW YEAR MASTER. - #2 / FRESH SOCKS. Until I claimed these yuletide-themed beauties from Dr Christmas himself, I had no idea that socks were available in multi-packs of 10. These were gratefully received and very much needed, as my sock drawer was in need of defibrillation. Yes, I had a small collective of battered footgloves - some of which I'm ashamed to say had actual holes in them - but no more. These bad boys are practical AND fun. I revolve to wear fresh socks as often as possible this year, and recommend that you do too. PRO TIP: Socks should be warm (but not hot) when applied. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1515543099067-84MLEPUBDLFXCETXH7G6/fc1cb6d06fe76937f01850c820bb7859105edbe5e3effa8a8a4fafcf451c65f3_3954392.jpg PITKIN NEW YEAR MASTER. - #3 / LATE NIGHTS. Let's face it together, none of us are getting any younger. And I, for one, feel knackered all the fucking time. Late Nights will be a thing of the past for New Year Pitkin; no more interesting late night conversations, driving on empty roads, snack binges, cool late night beverages that taste amazing, long quiet baths contemplating the rhythms of the universe... That's right, I'm committing to a 10pm snooze-time watershed. When the News at 10 kicks on, I do one. You may think that I'm a square, but I'll be fresh and ready in the morn', so you can lick my nutbag. PRO TIP: Put a hot water bottle in your bed BEFORE you get in it. That way it will be warm when you get in it. Not sure why no one ever does this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1515542937682-BQY5GTCFQH7Z58HDWC3H/piccoffeeandcigarettes1.jpg PITKIN NEW YEAR MASTER. - #4 / COFFEE. Coffee was once my saviour, my shining light, my salvation, my grail, my cup of hope, my inspiration, my reliable old friend, my companion, my confidante, my one and only. No longer. I'm tired of smelling like a civet's asshole and feeling the hot rush of bean juice skid around my dentures. I'm also tired of the unfathomable nuclear waste emitted from my bowels seconds after downing another espresso. A replacement? I'm taking the hot water train down to Herbal Tea junction... Green, Peppermint, Pomegranate and Lemon Fresh. PRO TIP: Drink Green Tea without the milk - I know it sounds crazy, but give it a go. Smells like feet, but tastes like pure liquid satin. Your stomach will thank me, too. Oh yes, please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1515543091452-DCZ1D8Z9WU6UFR8ATZ64/g7-kruen-obama-bee_3332810b.jpg PITKIN NEW YEAR MASTER. - #5 / BEER. Don't do it, Barack - it's a slippery slope. This photo must have been taken in the run up to his final election defeat when he unbelievably lost his parliamentary seat to Donnie Twatfunkle. Beer makes you fat, stupid, unattractive, and temporarily amusing but then massively irritating to those around. It really goes without saying, but Donnie must bathe in it. I'll say no more, as I say 'no more'. PRO TIP: Drink 'sweet juice' instead. Bourbon, on the rocks, will make you feel like a bona fide elite human. https://www.sombrehombres.com/planet-of-the-japes daily 0.75 2017-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1513070721064-LM768F3XBML4QHLFDU4X/R-1030093-1185952223.jpeg.jpg 'Planet of The Japes' https://www.sombrehombres.com/notable-players-master daily 0.75 2018-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1539115581250-52UG1GQ8QPCZJ75B15BI/1*L0EfW7Ah2pWoGaVwrXquXQ.jpeg NOTABLE PLAYERS MASTER. - FINGU. Full Name: Robert Otto Gymroy Fingelstein-Unit Nickname/s: 'Fingu', ‘Dirty Rog’, ‘Bobby Wap’ Date of Birth: 25/12/55 Place of Birth (Current Residence): Haugh - pronounced ‘how?’, not ‘whore’, Lincolnshire Wolds (Hore by Stow) Club Team: The Birmingham Six BAFBA Boules Debut: 1982 Favoured Technique/Signature Move: The ‘Rob’ Schneider. First executed to stunned rapture at the Young Conservatives Three Day Derby at Twickenham Green in June 1984. The bouler assumes the throwing stance of a lacklustre Schneider, the sort one might expect in a warm up game to loosen the shoulders and become aquatinted with the turf. Then, a moment before the boule is released, the back straightens and the wrist flicks, thereby projecting the Put-Put high and long. First dismissed as showmanship, Fingu has executed the ‘Rob’ Schneider, ‘stealing’ the Punnett from the ‘Jaws’ of defeat on enough occasions that the technique is now considered an established, if somewhat gaudy move. Tam Buchanan once described it as ‘Florid, grotesque and right up my genre.’ BAFBA Tour Titles: 3 Greatest Boules Achievement: Fingu once forfeited a game by swallowing the nubbin. Favourite Venue: The Corby Flange He says... : “Indoor Boules?!” - To a young Jeremy Paxman after the great storm of 1987. They say... : "Fingu, the mucky cu%t." Did you know...?: Fingu’s nom de plume is ‘Anne Saint Clements’. Readers may recognise her name from quarterly pétanque publication ‘Boule Shit - On the Subject of Boules’ and the mildly controversial ITV boules gameshow Lucky Strike that got canned after one episode, when Fingu, bizarrely appearing as his nom de plume dressed in a paisley frock, hurled a jack at host William G Stewart after it appeared Stewart mouthed ‘Mucky cu%t’ at Anne, putting him off his throw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1539115581250-52UG1GQ8QPCZJ75B15BI/1*L0EfW7Ah2pWoGaVwrXquXQ.jpeg NOTABLE PLAYERS MASTER. - FINGU. Full Name: Robert Otto Gymroy Fingelstein-Unit Nickname/s: 'Fingu', ‘Dirty Rog’, ‘Bobby Wap’ Date of Birth: 25/12/55 Place of Birth (Current Residence): Haugh - pronounced ‘how?’, not ‘whore’, Lincolnshire Wolds (Hore by Stow) Club Team: The Birmingham Six BAFBA Boules Debut: 1982 Favoured Technique/Signature Move: The ‘Rob’ Schneider. First executed to stunned rapture at the Young Conservatives Three Day Derby at Twickenham Green in June 1984. The bouler assumes the throwing stance of a lacklustre Schneider, the sort one might expect in a warm up game to loosen the shoulders and become aquatinted with the turf. Then, a moment before the boule is released, the back straightens and the wrist flicks, thereby projecting the Put-Put high and long. First dismissed as showmanship, Fingu has executed the ‘Rob’ Schneider, ‘stealing’ the Punnett from the ‘Jaws’ of defeat on enough occasions that the technique is now considered an established, if somewhat gaudy move. Tam Buchanan once described it as ‘Florid, grotesque and right up my genre.’ BAFBA Tour Titles: 3 Greatest Boules Achievement: Fingu once forfeited a game by swallowing the nubbin. Favourite Venue: The Corby Flange He says... : “Indoor Boules?!” - To a young Jeremy Paxman after the great storm of 1987. They say... : "Fingu, the mucky cu%t." Did you know...?: Fingu’s nom de plume is ‘Anne Saint Clements’. Readers may recognise her name from quarterly pétanque publication ‘Boule Shit - On the Subject of Boules’ and the mildly controversial ITV boules gameshow Lucky Strike that got canned after one episode, when Fingu, bizarrely appearing as his nom de plume dressed in a paisley frock, hurled a jack at host William G Stewart after it appeared Stewart mouthed ‘Mucky cu%t’ at Anne, putting him off his throw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1514908729993-UPKXGEVKYHF45ZQCPN6Y/concours-de-boules-130-joueurs-en-lice-le-week-end-dernier_3663724.jpg NOTABLE PLAYERS MASTER. - POLLY SKIBOOTS. Full Name: Polly Harvey Oswald Skiboots Nickname(s): 'The Biggle Beagle' Date of Birth: 24/10/82 Place of Birth: Biggle, California Current Residence: Wooville Club Team: WUBs (Wooville University Beagles) BAFBA Boules Debut: 2011 Favoured Technique/Signature moves: 'The Wurlitzer', whereby Skiboots gibbers and pops as she prances and spins her way towards delivery of the schwere kugel. BAFBA Tour Titles: 12 Greatest Boules Achievement: Winning her very first tournament at the inaugural North Korean Metropolitan Congretional in 2011 with an aggressive 'Wurlitzer' winkle finish which famously brought her opponent, the experienced Rambert Valentine, to tears. Favourite Venue: Pyongyang Metropolitan Public Baths She says... : "I am a bilingual Boulista - I do English and profanity." They say... : "Skiboots is a dangerous and formidable opponent - she's like a tiny Godzilla with flip-flops." Did you know...?: Polly Skiboots is an amateur cryptozoologist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1514908728754-DYWW5I1ZIM1D5KYLVFDU/4547A62E00000578-4976334-image-m-6_1507873831394.jpg NOTABLE PLAYERS MASTER. - KEN MEWS. Full Name: Kenneth Samuel Mews MP Nickname(s): 'Ken Plod', 'The Plod', 'The Gobbler', 'The Fist of Wrath'. Date of Birth: 12/12/40 Place of Birth (Current Residence): Balliford Glebe, County Durham (Flaxmarsh) Club Team: Durham Warlords (retired) BAFBA Boules Debut: 1960 Favoured Technique/Signature move: The Falcon Fulcrum BAFBA Tour Titles: 42 Greatest Boules Achievement: Defending the 'Champion of Champions' title at Penge in 1980 Favourite Venue: Eglesnash Steading Cornmarket He says... : "Everybody must learn to respect The Plod." They say... : "Unflinchingly intimidating." Did you know...?: Former policeman and MP for Flaxmarsh, Ken Mews is a modern titan of Freestyle Boules. Though recently retired, his passion for the sport was matched only by his passions for the prevention of localised inner city crime, collecting rare Egyptian footwear, and visiting the Jorvik Viking Centre in York. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1514908728615-FGBOODCET1XYBKTW6UAL/6a010536295671970c010536fa669a970b.jpg NOTABLE PLAYERS MASTER. - TAM BUCHANAN. Full Name: Tamas-Ehud Paisley Buchanan Jr Nickname: 'The Coughing Buck' Date of Birth: 25/12/46 Place of Birth (Current Residence): Strathclyde, Scotland (Plumedge, Norfolk) Club Team: Norwich Panthers BAFBA Boules Debut: 1983 Favoured Technique/Signature Move: Aggresive Snow Leopard (palm-up) Winkle BAFBA Tour Titles: 55 Greatest Boules Achievement: Winning the 1987 Croydon Invitational (400 entrants - the biggest ever BAFBA tour event), as well as his 5 Gib Cup titles. Favourite Venue: Llamas Park, Northfields He says... : "As sure as God made tiny apples, there'll be blood on the Moon." They say... : "Few that have crossed the Coughing Buck have survived with a full compliment of fingers." Did you know...?: Tam has 9 children - 7 of whom are named either 'Tammie', 'Tambo' or 'Tam'. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1516705764278-UADS4BP7PV7FNKG8G2YF/pexels-photo.jpg NOTABLE PLAYERS MASTER. - Chastity Darling. Full Name: Chastity Blythe Marriott Darling Nickname: The Western Winkle, The Winkle, Winkie, The Scholar, Chas Raisin, Raisin Arizona. Date of Birth: 22/08/55 Place of Birth (Current Residence): Goonhavern (Nether Edge) Club Team: Redruth Raisins BAFBA Boules Debut: 1985 Favoured Technique/Signature move: The Toast (Sensational punnett-winning Winkle Crowbar, followed by raising an imaginary glass of champagne). BAFBA Tour Titles: 79 Greatest Boules Achievement: 6-Time Gib Cup Winner Favourite Venue: Glendurgan Beach He says... : "I'm watching you, Park, I see you..." They say... : "Darling is a formidable opponent, unflinching Winkie." Did you know...?: Darling claims to have read over 5000 books in his lifetime. He was the first BAFBA member to appear on Desert Island Discs, but the episode never aired, as Darling refused to choose music instead of books for his selections. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1514909601216-EHTJYJA4VT8XBKF69ZT1/Shirley-Jones.jpg NOTABLE PLAYERS MASTER. - BRENDA KLAXON. Full Name: Brenda Auxiliary Klaxon Nickname: 'The Wedgwood Strangler' Date of Birth: 29/02/49 Place of Birth (Current Residence): Wedgwoodshire, UK (Hampton Hill) Club Team: The Percy Sledges BAFBA Boules Debut: 1978 Favoured Technique/Signature move: The Strangle Handle (Klaxon calls for silence, before tossing an inch-perfect Leamington Handy Bonnie Tyler) BAFBA Tour Titles: 60 Greatest Boules Achievement: Having won her first Gib Cup in 1981, it would be her outstanding victory at Pryhill Gardens in 1984, the first televised BAFBA event. Favourite Venue: Migglemoore Aquarium She says... : "When the Klaxon sounds, I cannot be altered" They say... : "Klaxon is unnaturally aggressive in the early stages of matchplay, sledging is her calling card, psychological abuse is her mews". Did you know...?: Klaxon likes eggs, but only during the week. Not at weekends. Also, her real name is Catherine Cookson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1514908730312-3JXKHPYY4063ZD71SN1P/jeupetanque_launchingball.jpg NOTABLE PLAYERS MASTER. - HUGH WISEMAN. Full Name: Huew De Saville Wisemann IV Nickname: 'The Cardinal' Date of Birth: 04/07/70 Place of Birth (Current Residence): Gerney Bar, Wales (Kipborn) Club Team: 'The Bishop's Hammock Public House Avengers' (now defunct) BAFBA Boules Debut: 1991 Favoured Technique: 'The Hanging Basket' - a move inspired by his country residence in Kipborn. BAFBA Tour Titles: 0 Greatest Boules Achievement: Qualifying for 'The Quernfield Vase Trophy' in 1992 Favourite Venue: Bray Least Favourite Venue: Roxmill Cottage He says... : "They put powder in my schnapps, and promised to take me beyond the atrium" They say... : "Wiseman folded like a house of cards" Did you know...?: Wiseman holds the unenviable distinction of being the only player in BAFBA history to register 'nil points' - in a Best of 5-Bastards Championship game at the 'Roxmill Cottage Matchplay' in 1993. The 0-21, 0-21, 0-21 thrashing, in little over 25 minutes, by Humberside rookie Gibson 'The Monkey Wrench' Otter, was the first of its kind. It was later claimed (unsuccessfully, by Wiseman himself) that he had been drugged in the evening before the match, by a member of Otter's loyal fanbase, the 'Ottettes'. Although no official retirement has been announced, Wiseman has not appeared on the circuit since the incident. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1516705798506-3DJFMIYH2L38T31NCM3D/old-man-1208210_960_720.jpg NOTABLE PLAYERS MASTER. - Chiswick Park. Full Name: Frederick Keith Gallows Nickname: Froggy, The Nose, Rickshaw Pick Date of Birth: 24/10/54 Place of Birth (Current Residence): East Sheen (Shepperton) Club Team: Hammersmith Tapestry BAFBA Boules Debut: 1984 Favoured Technique/Signature move: The Frog Chorus (back to back Peterhouse nubbin tosses), also points to his nose and the ballcock when victorious - think Lionel Blair on 'Give Us A Clue'. BAFBA Tour Titles: 78 Greatest Boules Achievement: 5-Time Gib Cup Winner Favourite Venue: Fistral Beach He says... : "Darling, you bastard..." They say... : "Park, you bastard..." Did you know...?: Various sources have speculated on the origin of 'Chiswick Park'; because he learnt to play boules in Chiswick Park, he enjoys picnics at Chiswick Park, or because it's an anagram of 'Rickshaw Pick' (an early nickname). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1514908729373-5H1V0F911T7N9BVCB3WG/200908061662.jpg NOTABLE PLAYERS MASTER. - AHMED LOE. Full Name: Ahmed Loe Nickname: "The Loe-Blow" Date of Birth: 01/01/85 Place of Birth (Current Residence): Bradford, UK (Rutsax, Gloucestershire.) Club Team: Rutsax Nutsax BC BAFBA Boules Debut: 2007 Favoured Technique/Signature Move: A unique (needs to be seen to be believed) overarm Leamington Handy. BAFBA Tour Titles: None Greatest Boules Achievement: Runner Up at 'The Fisheries Challenge' 2008 Favourite Venue: The car park at 'The Croxteth Cannon', Liverpool. He says... : "When the sun hits the pie, and you drink it with wine, that's fu-ror-e" They say... : "Loe-Blow punches be-Loe the belt" Did you know...?: Loe was taught Boules by the late Denis Thatcher. Attends BAFBA meets with his Alsatian, 'Cupid'. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1514909466720-8QUWFH4EIT7RS8OZ812U/_86650694_86650693.jpg NOTABLE PLAYERS MASTER. - MORECAMBE O'MUIR. Full Name: Morecambe Neil Hidari O'Muir Nickname: "Bucky" Date of Birth: Unknown Place of Birth (Current Residence): Stepps, Scotland (Unknown) Club Team: None BAFBA Boules Debut: 1989 Favoured Technique: The Crab (also known as the 'skimmer') BAFBA Tour Titles: 14 Greatest Boules Achievement: Completing the Perrenporth Festival 'Vortex Challenge' in 2003 whilst suffering from amnesia and acute alcohol poisoning Favourite Venue: Helsinki Auditorium He says... : "Prick..." They say... : "O'Muir is the Oliver Reed of Boules" Did you know...?: O'Muir can't swim, but can make broth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1514909202407-96Z94N63BIV1HYS7VASW/35D699AD00000578-3669004-The_then_Assistant_Treasurer_Bill_Shorten_pictured_playing_a_gam-a-4_1467334925406.jpg NOTABLE PLAYERS MASTER. - DECLAN PSORIASIS. Full Name: Declan Uriah Psoriasis I Nickname: 'Tyrannosaurus' Psoriasis Date of Birth: 40/07/70 Place of Birth (Current Residence): Eugene, Oregon (Lawrence, Kansas) Club Team: Lawrence Quasi-Beavers BC BAFBA Boules Debut: 2011 Favoured Technique: 'The Salamander' - Psoriasis pauses and stoops before launching an unusual double-fisted winkle BAFBA Tour Titles: 1 Greatest Boules Achievement: Somehow managing to find his 2nd nebula, in unforgiving undergrowth (underneath some discarded fast food), during a wretched opening round at The Camembert Country Club Invitational in early 2012. Favourite Venue: Tiddlehampton Rectory, Tiddlehampton Least Favourite Venue: Camembert Country Club, Texas (see above) He says... : "I have so much to give, but so much to learn..." They say... : "He has so much to learn". Did you know...?: Psoriasis once ate porridge for dinner, apparently mistaking it for leek and potato soup. Psoriasis is allergic to porridge, and required 4 stitches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a2704f264b05f22ae0a307f/1514909236078-9QCYVCJP59SL86NMWW3R/the-french-boule-player-mirinda-kossoff.jpg NOTABLE PLAYERS MASTER. - MIGUEL UMGH. Full Name: Dr Anthony Amarillo Nathaniel Padstowe Nickname: 'Miguel Umgh' Date of Birth: 02/04/66 Place of Birth (Current Residence): Balmouth, UK (Balmouth) Club Team: Old Balmouth College Unitarians BAFBA Boules Debut: 1985 Favoured Technique/Signature move: The Goosewing (an unorthodox roundhouse throw - like a hammer thrower) BAFBA Tour Titles: 20 Greatest Boules Achievement: His victory in the 'Yemen Cup', aged 17 Favourite Venue: Wormwood Scrubs Auxilliary Hospital He says... : "When I pull the Goosewing, my heart sings..." They say... : "Umgh is a precocious talent, but has a major drinking problem". 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