slo’s WEDNESDAY 5/31 poll - Croquet

[slo]

Have you played croquet?
Do you enjoy it?
Do you own a croquet set?
(multiple choice)



For Me…..I enjoy playing croquet and I do have croquet set. This croquet set was my grandpas (RIP) and it’s very old and sadly not in good condition anymore. The last time we used it one mallet broke and one ball cracked and broke. Part of me wants to replace it, but it feels wrong to replace it, but someday I won’t have a choice when everything is broken.

Not my croquet set

 

[WDWEPCOT]

Have not played since I was a kid - I don’t believe my kids ever played this
So cool the set you have SLO

 

[Dan Murphy]

I played when I was a kid, probably under 10 years old. So a long time ago. Seemed like it was more popular way back then. We do not have a set. I don't know anybody who has a set.

 

[bennifer]

We played all the time when I was a kid. I found a set during Covid and my husband, son and I played a lot during that time. Now it's collecting dust.

 

[unrequited23]

My mom has a set. I played as a child and now she sets the same croquet set up for the grandkids (and me) when we visit during the summer. She got it well-loved from a garage sale when I was 5, so I'm guessing the set is at least 50 years old. She found a replacement ball on ebay for one that cracked.

 

[Kitty 34]

My sister, next door, had a set for years. We all loved playing.

 

[design_mom]

I don't think I have played since I was a kid... but, now that I think about it, I think there is a croquet set somewhere in the garage. I will have to look for it in the summer. When it comes to lawn games, my kids prefer bocce ball (we have a set) or cornhole (we do not have a set). I think both require less set-up than croquet.

 

[Wood Nymph]

We used to play croquet all the time when I was a child. We also played croquet at my in-laws house. We don't have a croquet set but I would happily play if I had the opportunity.

 

[ronandannette]

I can’t remember ever having played but it looks like an enjoyable enough pass time. I’d give it a go if I ever get the chance.

 

[loves to dive]

Like others we played it as kids and owned a number of sets but I haven't played it in probably 50 years. I often go to Jekyll Island, GA and stay at the Club. They have teams that play on the front lawn, very serious about their game.

 

[PollyannaMom]

I love croquet, and it's funny you picked this topic because DS and his friends were just playing last night!

I used to play at my grandma's as a kid, and the set I have now now came from a flea market years ago.

@slo, I say buy a new set to play with and do something artsy with pieces from your grandpa's set to preserve them:

 

[Karin1984]

I had so hoped this thread was about Dutch croquettes.

It wasn't.

 

[lovesmurfs]

I've only played when we went to someone else's house for a picnic. Never really to score or anything.

 

[BrianL]

I can only ever remember playing at my grandmother's house in Rhode Island. The setup seems more intense than it's worth and if you don't have an ideal yard for it, it can be difficult. She also introduced me to Bocce Ball and Lawn Darts (the fun, dangerous kind), and I liked playing those more.

 

[Mysterian]

Like others, I think I played it once as a kid. Today, I would only play if I was paid to. Maybe one of these board sponsors will have me up there in the big leagues. Imagine me, slapping balls with a mallet with a big logo for Magic Candle Company on my back. "Hey, that's advertising!", shouts Dan Murphy. I turn to face a figure in the distance, and say, "Is that you, Dan Murphy?" and he says "You better believe it, mister. And you can consider yourself reported". THE END.

 

[dcassetta]

Croquet is a favorite of our family, and our summer gatherings always have many games. We do not own a set, but my parents and brother do.

 

[tvguy]

Probably been 55 years since I played. The neighbors had a croquet set.

 

[slo]

I love croquet, and it's funny you picked this topic because DS and his friends were just playing last night!

I used to play at my grandma's as a kid, and the set I have now now came from a flea market years ago.

@slo, I say buy a new set to play with and do something artsy with pieces from your grandpa's set to preserve them:
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Such an awesome idea - I’m going to show this to my DH - he’s the creative one. Thank you for this idea

 

[RedAngie]

The last time I played croquet was Sunday, July 15, 1979, at a high school classmate’s graduation cookout.

 

[PollyannaMom]

The last time I played croquet was Sunday, July 15, 1979, at a high school classmate’s graduation cookout.

That is extremely specific...I'm sensing a reeeeeally good story!