My croquet photos on flickr
The highlights from my croquet photo collection are now featured on flickr. Right now there are 24 photos up. To learn more about the Chicago Croquet of Squirearchy, go to our site at: www.chicagocroquet.com.
Fun with croquet
Indoor Croquet beer bottle stabilizer
There’s always been the problem of how to make a wire croquet wicket to stand up on the floor indoors. The bright folks at Everett, Washington have developed the technology the beer bottle stabilizer to hold the wicket upright. BRILLLIANT!
Groundhog Croquet in a Video Game?!
Four years ago today on 02/02/02 the comic strip Groundhog Croquet was launched. It only featured two comic strips total, but it was a huge fan favorite. Now just a few days ago Dreamworks released a video game called “Over the Hedge.” According to Activision, gamers assume the role of characters including RJ the raccoon, …
Amateur Sport Event Calendars in Chicago
Looking for a fun unusual sport to play or watch in Chicago? I’m not talking about the typical basketball, volleyball or football. How about archery, croquet, bocce and more? Here’s a list of links to calendars for less popular sports in Chicago. If you see any sports or links missing, please leave them in the …
cool words that start with “ma”
I was looking for a new team name for my fantasy league team. Maulers was both my croquet alias and my baseball team name. And that’s just brand confusion. I like how “Maulers” started with “Ma” just like my first and last name: Matt Maldre. So here’s a list of what might be considered “cool” …
Backyard Olympics now officially formed
The brilliant post by Erik Maldre about how badminton should have more TV time has inspired the formation of a new olympics. An olympics that is based on the sports that everyone can play. The sports that reside in our backyards. The grand sports of badminton, croquet, grass volleyball, whiffleball, running bases. And it shall …
future posts on spudart.org
Here’s eight posts that will be appearing on spudart.org soon. √Ø Sock wrist fashions √Ø Mayor Daley causes power outage at Tribune Tower √Ø Talking on cell phone performance √Ø Big red streak across buildings like a photo √Ø Yu-gi-oh movie experience √Ø Yu-gi-oh is like croquet √Ø Human drive √Ø Amazing coins that change …
Croquet sweater on ebay
There’s this fantastic croquet sweater on ebay. It’s so hilarious. Check out the back of the sweater. The guy is in a very interesting position behind the girl. Oh yeah! I would wear it to one of our croquet matches as a joke. The only problem is that the other person bidding on this sweater …
Croquet Champion X4
Yours truly, the Mighty Mauler unified ALL FOUR championship belts of the Chicago Croquet Squirearchy of Gentlefolk. Check out this press photo.
12 funny American things to buy for July 4th
Patriotic Afro WigNothing like looking an All-American Fool Patriotic Potato SacksWhat is more American than USA and potatoes?! *stands up and sings* God bless America! Land that I love! Stand beside… Metal and Rhinestone Patriotic Flag RingsBling bling. Can you imagine a USA ring on each of your fingers. Hell yeah! You’d be like sucka …
10 year high school reunion profile
Here are some of the things I put into my profile for my 10-year high school reunion Occupation: Graphic Designer for Tribune Media Services Hobbies: Art, ceramics, extreme croquet, getting lost, graphic design, illustration, learning, Macintosh, Mr. T., photography, programming, structures, teaching, tipping point, walking in snow, web design Favorite high school memories: Seeing Gorbachev …