Friday, February 1, 2013

Pétanque et un parapluie


Jardin des Tuileries


Never daunted by a few drops of rain, 
these gentlemen gather daily to play their games of pétanque.  


A well-worn parapluie* provides scant protection from the deluge this day.



*parapluie = umbrella


Jardin des Tuileries
75001, Paris
Métro Tuileries

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27 comments:

  1. Sylvia KFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    That umbrella does look as though it could use some help in keeping the rain off those gentlemen!! What a fun shot for the day, Genie! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy!

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  2. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:25 AM

    That's a good spirit !

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  3. ShantaramFebruary 1, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    Does petanque have a water hazard? The game must go on!

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  4. Pierre BOYERFebruary 1, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    Sympa...

    Pierre

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  5. DianneFebruary 1, 2013 at 1:57 AM

    The game must go on rain or hail ... I just love that battered old parapluie- so much character.

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  6. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:13 AM

    They really love this game! :)
    Cool choice for the day theme!
    Léia

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  7. JoeFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:17 AM

    I admire their commitment Genie. They must be so dedicated to the game and their friends. Salut J.

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  8. cath carboneFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:52 AM

    Bonjour Genie, j'aime tes photos prisent sur le 'vif', l'instantané, le moment où tu saisi l'instant.
    Bonne journée à toi.
    CATH.

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  9. Shell SherreeFebruary 1, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    That umbrella looks like it's well-loved and has seen many games of boules. I have to confess, we trotted out our set at a family BBQ on New Year's Day and didn't have the dedication {or skills!} these men would have. Bon weekend, dear Genie!

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  10. MalyssFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    This umbrella seems to have had a long life!A few raindrops never stop a real petanque player!

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  11. MFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Now, that's dedication!

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  12. Tanya BreeseFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    i really like this one!

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  13. JoeinVegasFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Yes, it does look well used. But they do need their game fix for the day, nice to be outside.

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  14. SRQFebruary 1, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    A few raindrops won't kill ya, especially for a game of petanque. But, come on...splurge a little and get a new parapluie.

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  15. DarylFebruary 1, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    saw several just like that yesterday when we had torrential rain combined with unbelievable winds ..

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  16. JoFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    nearly time that chap bought himself a new one...

    Happy Theme Day :)

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  17. JimFebruary 1, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    good one

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  18. MaryFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    Good for them. All the more reason to keep important (and fun) traditions! Rain or shine. :)

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  19. StarmanFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    Somehow, the phrase "doesn't have enough sense to come in out of the rain" suddenly comes to mind!

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  20. PatFebruary 1, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    I was about to comment on the fellow's umbrella. Looks like someone aimed their pétanque ball a little too high! :)

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  21. RandyFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Marvelous shot.

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  22. JackFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    I love this one, Genie. I was keeping my eyes open for a crumpled umbrella but didn't see one. Of course, it doesn't rain very often in Florida in the winter and the folks down here don't use umbrellas. (Umbrellae?)

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  23. Rob SiemannFebruary 2, 2013 at 2:36 AM

    A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do!

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  24. quantum satisFebruary 2, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    Nice picture

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  25. EG CameraGirlFebruary 2, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    It sure does look WET there. :))

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  26. PerthDailyPhotoFebruary 3, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    So very French Genie, love the battered old 'brella...the game must continue oui! Perfect shot for the theme.

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  27. beatrice DeFebruary 17, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    Je vous accorde un breack de mes commentaires.

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Merci for your comments!