tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314051138158312229.post284055809520292068..comments2024-02-10T16:29:36.544-04:00Comments on earwig sandwich: I Get a Proper Job at LastLulu LaBonnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05546286547273386382noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314051138158312229.post-2470764706014058622008-10-07T04:35:00.000-04:002008-10-07T04:35:00.000-04:00Hi ksv - Boules is a generic term for a family of ...Hi ksv - Boules is a generic term for a family of games using metal balls the size of cricket balls. The French word for these metal balls is 'boules'. Pétanque is a specific game; two teams of 2 or 3 people try and get their boule closest to a small wooden ball. I don't find it much of a spectator sport but it's surprisingly fun to play. <BR/><BR/>Hi Ernest, that'd be lovely, and you might meet Lulu LaBonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05546286547273386382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314051138158312229.post-17680363468412961972008-10-07T00:39:00.000-04:002008-10-07T00:39:00.000-04:00good stuff lulu. Plaits are unusual in this part o...good stuff lulu. Plaits are unusual in this part of the world. If I spot any, I'll wander over and introduce myself.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03977110666035263322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314051138158312229.post-10818390433358124922008-10-06T20:31:00.000-04:002008-10-06T20:31:00.000-04:00Lovely post - I am glad to get first comment. I mu...Lovely post - I am glad to get first comment. I must admit I am not sure of the difference bewteen boule and petanque. Is one like bowling (trying knock over pins) and one like throwing little pebbles or something into a ring? We don't have these in North America, at least I don't think we do. Yet another reason to someday visit France.Kim Velkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06729808121762572706noreply@blogger.com