NSCC Forum

Lots of shit to discuss here people. First off, last night’s game. Poops won for the third week in a row. Apparently he stopped drinking 3 weeks ago, so I’m not sure if his wins should count, as sobriety seems to be in violation of the spirit of the NSCC if not the actual letter of the law. So he’s got seven points now and the first and only threepeat of the season, and maybe ever. Boyd got another point for 15 total, narrowing Dom’s (who was strangely absent at such a crucial juncture) hold on 1st place to 1 point. Bergonz (right on with the rule books) got his first points in a long time with my personal favorite for types of win, the two point wicket kill win. He’s got a total of 5 now. Fuckin’ Fuck Yeah! Laura got her first point of the season just in time and is no longer NPP! There aren’t very many active players left in the NPP ranks anymore.

So that’s the first order of business, Second, this weekend is tournament weekend. There are two tournaments going on. Sunday is at Dave Bergonz’s place up in Grand Lake. Here’s the link. He has this to say

907 Cairns Ave, Grand Lake 80447…I can’t get the thumbtack to come up on my place…it keeps defaulting to 858. Basically its located on corner of Cairns and Lakeside, about a block south of the thumbtack on the west side.

There are a few people going up Saturday and staying overnight, so if you want to go up for the night you should RSVP Dave at bergonz@hotmail.com

Monday is Labor Day and there will be an in town tourney/housewarming shindig/BBQ at me and Laura’s new digs at 3915 Vrain st. Probably tap the beer at noonish and play around 1 or 2.

Third order of business is that Tuesday is the last game of the regular season at Wolff park. Should we crokegger it? Will there be chicken fighting? A new group pic? As it is the end of the season it’s also time to propose rule changes for next season. I’ve heard several suggestions for new points, including first kill, closest bocce, and attendance. There has also been the suggestion that any new rule should be endorsed by 10 players before it can be put to a vote, and then we can have a rules party for the voting.

Last order of bidness, there will be year round, non-season croquet starting immediatly following regular season play. Consider it a really long preseason. No points, but there may be money exchanged, and as always, winner calls the next park.

So yeah, games on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. If you want to propose any rules for ‘07, start thinking about that. And get ready for some snowquet. Hopefully see y’all Monday at my place and here’s the standings

DOMINIC - 16 POINTS

BOYD - 15 POINTS

DAVE - 10 POINTS

JOHN - 8 POINTS

LEIGHTON - 7 POINTS
MIKE - 7 POINTS
POOPERS - 7 POINTS

MELANIE - 5 POINTS
BERGONZ - 5 POINTS

JEFF - 4 POINTS
A.J. - 4 POINTS
JESS - 4 POINTS
SHANE - 4 POINTS

NATE - 3 POINTS

JASON - 2 POINTS
MARIKA - 2 POINTS
SONIA - 2 POINTS
JAKE - 2 POINTS
ED - 2 POINTS

JULIE - 1 POINT
ERIC - 1 POINT
DOUG - 1 POINT
CHRIS D - 1 POINT
LAURA - 1 POINT

EVERYONE ELSE - NPP

RUBY HILL.

BRING YOUR FLASHLIGHTS.

A David and Goliath sorta night. Congratulations to Poops for winning against a real tough field. With his two from last night, he now has 3 points. The winners circle also included Shane for the third week in a row, who moves up to 4 points. Dom and Boyd, 1st and 2nd place respectivally also got one more point each and Dom now has 16 to Boyd’s 13 points. It’s getting dark quick now and next weeks game is at Ruby Hill, so everyone bring your flashlights and get there as close to on time as possible. I will try my damndest to bring the gear to the same part of the park that everyone else is at. Here’s where it stands with just 3 games left.

DOMINIC - 16 POINTS

BOYD - 13 POINTS

DAVE - 8 POINTS
JOHN - 8 POINTS

LEIGHTON - 7 POINTS
MIKE - 7 POINTS

MELANIE - 5 POINTS

JEFF - 4 POINTS
A.J. - 4 POINTS
JESS - 4 POINTS
SHANE - 4 POINTS

BERGONZ - 3 POINTS
NATE - 3 POINTS
POOPERS - 3 POINTS

JASON - 2 POINTS
MARIKA - 2 POINTS
SONIA - 2 POINTS

JAKE - 1 POINT
JULIE - 1 POINT
ERIC - 1 POINT
DOUG - 1 POINT
CHRIS D - 1 POINT
ED - 1 POINT

EVERYONE ELSE - NPP

It’s all about the late season surge. Almost everyone from last nights winners circle has scored the majority of their points in the last few weeks. Actually, the winners circle was almost identical to last weeks with one unfortunate exception. The big winner was Shane, who, if you count the tournament, has now won 3 times in a week and a half, and went from zero to 3 points in two games. Mike is also coming on strong and with his win and wicket kill last night, has scored 6 points in 4 weeks, bringing him up to a total of 7. Jess, after stealing my seat, now has 3 points in the last 3 weeks and a total of four. John moves back up onto the podium in a Simpkins brother tie for third with his point from last night, which is his 3rd in two games and his 8th overall. So that was all a little convoluted, so here’s the recap.

Shane was the winner of the poison battle-2 points

Mike won his game and got a wicket kill-2 points

Jess was a game winner-1 point

John also a game winner-1 point

Traditionally, we’d only have about 4 or 5 games left, but we’ve been playing faster, smaller games all season, and we’re actually ending with daylight still. So last night there was talk that we might be able to go longer this year than last, which would be great for all of us late bloomers. We’ll just have to see how it goes. Next week is at Congress Park and here’s where we stand now.

DOMINIC - 15 POINTS

BOYD - 12 POINTS

DAVE - 8 POINTS
JOHN - 8 POINTS

LEIGHTON - 7 POINTS
MIKE - 7 POINTS

MELANIE - 5 POINTS

JEFF - 4 POINTS
A.J. - 4 POINTS
JESS - 4 POINTS

BERGONZ - 3 POINTS
NATE - 3 POINTS
SHANE - 3 POINTS

JASON - 2 POINTS
MARIKA - 2 POINTS
SONIA - 2 POINTS

JAKE - 1 POINT
JULIE - 1 POINT
ERIC - 1 POINT
DOUG - 1 POINT
CHRIS D - 1 POINT
ED - 1 POINT
POOPERS - 1 POINT

EVERYONE ELSE - NPP

The July tournament was one of the first that was played as multiple games with the poison battle to determine the winner. It made for a quick game, which sucked for me and John, who had to move that day, and damn near missed the whole thing when we showed up half an hour late. Shane was the overall winner with Boyd taking 2nd and Jake 3rd. Shane’s earning were just enough to pay off everyone else at the game he owed money to, so basically everybody left with extra cash but him.

Shane also got on the board with his first point in Tuesday’s game. All season, Shane has been the scariest player in the NPP ranks and it’s amazing he went this long without winning a game. The overall winner of Tuesday’s game though was John, who now has 7 points total and moves up to a 4th place tie with Leighton. Mike also took his game and now has a total of 5 points and 5th place. I got two points, one for my game and one for winning it with a poison kill. I now have 8 total and move up on to the pedestal in 3rd place. I’m naming my two points Cheech and Chong, because the whole reason we went to Wash Park was for the green. Speaking of the green, there was a member of the Denver Croquet Club on it when we showed, and he’s invited us to compete in a September Tournament. I’m not sure if he changed his mind or not after watching us play for a couple of hours, but as far as we know the invitation stands.

The last point of the evening was for Sonia and her poison kill. She now has two points and has moved into the top half of the pack. Next game is at La Raza and here’s where we stand until then. Oh yeah, party for Dom, Boyd and Sheena’s birthdays this weekend.
DOMINIC - 15 POINTS

BOYD - 12 POINTS

DAVE - 8 POINTS

LEIGHTON - 7 POINTS
JOHN - 7 POINTS

MELANIE - 5 POINTS
MIKE - 5 POINTS

JEFF - 4 POINTS
A.J. - 4 POINTS

BERGONZ - 3 POINTS
NATE - 3 POINTS
JESS - 3 POINT

JASON - 2 POINTS
MARIKA - 2 POINTS
SONIA - 2 POINTS

JAKE - 1 POINT
JULIE - 1 POINT
ERIC - 1 POINT
DOUG - 1 POINT
CHRIS D - 1 POINT
ED - 1 POINT
POOPERS - 1 POINT
SHANE - 1 POINT

EVERYONE ELSE - NPP