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15 November 2017

Wordless Wenesday | Lawn Bowling In Scotland







Wordless Wednesday is supposed to be about posting a photo(s) without any words. But, I'm a rule breaker, so here are a few words:

1 - I've never played lawn bowls. It's probably for the best. Someone would likely get hurt. Let's just say when it comes to tossing around balls, they never end up where they're supposed to be.

2 - I wish I had tried it though when we lived in Scotland.

3 - We did play in a curling league for a while, which is popular in Scotland. Again, probably not a good idea to let me loose with a really heavy curling stone and have me chuck it down the ice in the general vicinity of other people.


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  1. Cathy KennedyNovember 15, 2017 at 3:19 AM

    I've never played lawn bowling, either. I did like playing crochet, though. We used to play every time we visited my in-laws when the children were young. My FIL would get out to play with us, too. It was great family fun. Fabulous photo captures, especially the last one - love it!

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  2. DrillerAANovember 15, 2017 at 4:36 AM

    Looks like an interesting sport. Have a blessed day.

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    1. The Cynical SailorNovember 17, 2017 at 3:51 AM

      It does look quite interesting. Maybe one day I'll get to try it.

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  3. Alex J. CavanaughNovember 15, 2017 at 4:44 AM

    I've never tried it either.
    Maybe you should chuck a bowling ball at Simon next time he appears?

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    1. The Cynical SailorNovember 17, 2017 at 3:51 AM

      It'd probably me more like the other way around - Simon would chuck one at me.

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  4. Beth FNovember 15, 2017 at 7:12 AM

    I've always wanted to try curling. I love watching it. My husband does lawn bowling.

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    1. The Cynical SailorNovember 17, 2017 at 3:51 AM

      I was surprised how much I enjoyed curling. It was a lot of fun.

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  5. SandeeNovember 15, 2017 at 7:14 AM

    Old people. That's who plays this mostly. It's Bocci ball here. It's old people. I could play because I'm old.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ☺

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    1. The Cynical SailorNovember 17, 2017 at 3:57 AM

      I wonder how popular lawn bowling is with the younger crowd.

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  6. emaginetteNovember 15, 2017 at 7:53 AM

    I'm pretty sure you'd be a star on the curling front if you could toss those stones that easily. Just sayin' :-)

    Anna from elements of emaginette

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  7. Donna/Denali RoseNovember 15, 2017 at 10:12 AM

    Curling is huge in Fairbanks, where we used to live. The local teams are in the Olympic tryouts.

    http://www.newsminer.com/sports/persinger-hufman-s-curling-squad-wins-at-olympic-trials/article_2ea6fd7a-c914-11e7-9034-674fb78eca55.html

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    1. The Cynical SailorNovember 17, 2017 at 3:58 AM

      It does seem like a sport that would be popular in Alaska.

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  8. Kathe W.November 15, 2017 at 10:43 AM

    lawn bowling...hmmm I guess I'll have to go back to Scotland to try that sport! Have a great day!

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    1. The Cynical SailorNovember 17, 2017 at 3:59 AM

      Definitely a good reason to go back to Scotland. :-)

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  9. Stan at NewToReno.comNovember 15, 2017 at 11:24 AM

    Visited Scotland earlier this year, including Glasgow. Didn't try lawn bowling and there was no ice around for curling.

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    1. The Cynical SailorNovember 17, 2017 at 3:59 AM

      There's a curling rink near Glasgow, can't remember exactly where, that we used to go to. Did you enjoy Glasgow?

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  10. Ryan CartyNovember 15, 2017 at 1:33 PM

    I love these photos so much! Everything about lawn bowling seems fun, fantastic, fabulous. I want to frolic with those old Scotsmen.

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    1. The Cynical SailorNovember 17, 2017 at 4:00 AM

      They seems like fun guys, don't they? I can imagine having a couple of pints with them.

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  11. Tonja DreckerNovember 15, 2017 at 6:59 PM

    I'd just have to make sure the lawn was very free when I bowled. My husband loves to watch curling...one of his favorite Olympic sports to watch on TV. I'm already impressed they don't slip and fall everywhere.

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  12. Darla M SandsNovember 16, 2017 at 7:32 AM

    This makes me think of my father, actually, though golf is his game. I'm like you - dangerous when it comes to sports. Be well!

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  13. Susan Flett SwiderskiNovember 16, 2017 at 10:39 AM

    My father and his family were all from Scotland, but I never knew they played lawn bowling there. I've always associated it with the Italians. Cool!

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    1. The Cynical SailorNovember 17, 2017 at 4:03 AM

      Have you ever been to Scotland to visit family?

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    2. Susan Flett SwiderskiNovember 17, 2017 at 12:42 PM

      No, but I haven't entirely given up on the dream of visiting it one day.

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  14. Anabel MarshNovember 16, 2017 at 1:42 PM

    It brings the word Kelvingrove to mind because that’s exactly where it is! I’ve never tried lawn bowls either, though I once had a colleague who was very keen. I’d be a danger (apart from not remotely getting the appeal).

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  15. J.H. MoncrieffNovember 17, 2017 at 9:44 AM

    So jealous that you lived in Scotland! It's at the top of my bucket list.

    What was it like?

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