Saturday, October 13, 2012

Jardin des Tuileries - pétanque?



Jardin des Tuileries

In the steady rain, the serious still play pétanque

It was not a slight drizzle but more rain than I have seen in Paris before.  
They were drenched but did not seem to mind.


(taken a week ago on October 6th)


Jardin des Tuileries
75001, Paris
 
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18 comments:

  1. JackOctober 13, 2012 at 12:05 AM

    First things first, Genie.

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  2. OwenOctober 13, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    Hi Genie, wanted to let you know, I saw your message much too late, and couldn't have gotten in to Paris that Monday night... work has been absolutely, positively insane lately, trying to hold the fort together while things are unraveling right and left ! No rest for the weary... I hope you and H. have had a marvelous time, I'm sure you have... maybe next time... Many thanks for the invite though...

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  3. KristieOctober 13, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    It doesn't surprise me that serious Petanque players would play in the rain. Serious golfers do the same! HAH I think I would like to learn how to play Petanque.

    Hope you had a safe trip back home and enjoyed your visit.

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  4. RandyOctober 13, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    Beautiful shot.

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  5. Lisa Graham October 13, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    Love this photo...we got stuck in the rain today on a bike ride...it was fun!!!

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  6. Sylvia KOctober 13, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    Yep, I'm afraid Jack is right, Genie!! First things first! Fun shot for the day! Hope you have a lovely weekend!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  7. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahOctober 13, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    Like the picture has a mind of its own !

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  8. JoeOctober 13, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    Now that's what I call dedication.

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  9. Mister DOctober 13, 2012 at 5:15 AM

    No doubt a ritual come rain or shine

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  10. brattcatOctober 13, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    oh, sweet genie, i hope you had shoes that stayed dry...i did not, i fear.

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  11. Janey and Co.October 13, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    I agree with Kristie, my husband on the golf course came to mind.

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  12. martinealisonOctober 13, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Le jeu c'est le jeu !!...
    Bien joué Génie avec cette photo !
    Gros bisous

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  13. MOctober 13, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Persistent, dedicated and faithful to pétanque! Great photo!

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  14. VirginiaOctober 13, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    It's the French equivalent of crazy US golfers.
    V

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  15. Irredento UrbanitaOctober 13, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Someday I will wish to know what is the essence of that game.

    Hugs

    Valery

    Barcelona Daily Photo

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  16. StarmanOctober 13, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    When it comes to doing things in inclement weather, Parisians are in a class by themselves.

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  17. PatOctober 14, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    A different breed, to be sure!

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  18. c'est Jeff iciOctober 14, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Yesterday was a global Urban Sketchers Sketch Crawl. I joined the Paris group. We started out in Luxembourg Gardens. The rain seemed to have no effect on anyone! We found shelter where we could, had a nice lunch, sketched inside Eglise Sy Entiene du Mont and just thoroughly enjoyed the day in spite of the rain.

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Merci for your comments!