Exploits at Baba's Croquet Club

Burlesque Alice Lineup

2008-08-01T19:09:00.000-07:00

--Sexy Alice & Her Lineup for Saturday August 2nd----Match A-- 6:00pm (Court A)1 Erik Rusch2 Buscher & Co.3 Mullikin4 Kalena & Friend--Match B-- 6:00pm (Court B)1 Radim & Scotch Mist2 Justin Lorenzin3 Reeder4 Denyce Rusch--Match C-- 7:00pm (Court A)1 Quinn of Hearts2 Daler & Hibbs3 Nate4 Gilberto--Match D-- 7:00pm (Court B)1 Sundar & Karan2 Hillary Swanson3 Mad Nav & Caddy Claytor4 Will '

Demented Rules and and How to Love Them

2007-05-17T11:33:00.000-07:00

Sometimes you get side-swiped by those you least expect. For instance, we expect Homeland Security to be a bunch of grunts who are mindless and whose idea of fun is to take a left turn without signaling. Then you see the Bat signal, and because you're driving down an alley of garbage cans you see the marked marauder in full underpanted nakedness, and you realize "Holy Crapshoots, Robin is really

Foreign Immigrant Exchange Croquet

2007-05-16T22:30:00.000-07:00

You've come here seeking knowledge, yes? Good, we have been expecting you. I know, you are impatient and want to know exactly who you're up against so you can figure out your exact strategy. Hold your hosses Julio, we're going to take this easy. Like the INS. This is Foreign Exchange Croquet, so you'd better get used to the Customs check, the Visa lines and the joy of bureaucracy.Got yourself

The international lineup

2007-05-16T17:33:00.000-07:00

Immigrant Appreciation Tourney Saturday May 19th 2007 A Match - 6 pm Semi 1 Match - 8 pm Burt's Polish Spam & Sausage A1 Wonton Will Express with Merydith sauce B1 Norwegian Woods (Kalena & Man) C1 Punjabi Power Duo (Karan, Nate-o) D1 Finals - 9:30 pm B Match - 6 pm Semi 2 Match - 8 pm Semi 1, 1st Scotch Mist Goj A2 Semi 1, 2nd Baba Ganouj Reeder B2

Oooowww Ahhhhhh Ohhhhhhh!

2006-09-21T23:00:00.000-07:00

What do get when you roll a wet posse of croquet enthusiasts in pure white organic unbleached flour? Poppin' Fresh Cro-Quet that is! That's right baby, there's no stopping the fleet of pastry ball bashing freaks that are ready to take the pitch this Saturday! Get your pearly white kitchen aprons on and prepare for the bake off of the century! Here's our starting line-up:

Saturday September 23rd Line-up...

2006-09-21T20:17:00.000-07:00

BCC TOURNEY Saturday Sept. 23rd 2006 A Match - 6 pm Semi 1 Match - 8 pm Quinn A1 Elsa & Karie B1 Hans C1 Karan & Hibbsy D1 Finals - 9:30 pm B Match - 6 pm Semi 2 Match - 8 pm Semi 1, 1st Stacy & Beth A2 Semi 1, 2nd Goj B2 Semi 2, 1st Stakland C2 Semi 2, 2nd Gilberto D2 Wildcard 1 Winner's Circle Wildcard 2 C Match - 7 pm Wildcard

Funk Daddy Groove!

2006-08-25T11:06:00.000-07:00

If there ever was a time to lay down the red shag carpet and uncork that courvoisier, that time would be this coming labor day week-end at Baba's 70's croquet tourney. Time to get smooth, dig out that brylcreem you've been saving for a special day, and watch all those taped episodes of Shaft and Charlie's Angels and Good Times so you know how to jive walk and jive talk like the bad-asses you are.

Sunday September 3rd (Labor day) Lineup

2006-07-20T16:24:00.000-07:00

BCC TOURNEY Sun, Sept. 3rd 2006 A Match - 6 pm Semi 1 Match - 8:45 pm Stakland A1 Lila and Justin B1 Hans C1 Karan & Hibbsy D1 Finals - 10:15 pm B Match - 6 pm Semi 2 Match - 8:45 pm Semi 1, 1st Reeder A2 Semi 1, 2nd Moschak B2 Semi 2, 1st Jonii & Maike C2 Semi 2, 2nd Gilberto D2 WildCard Winner's Circle Wildcard Final - 9:30 pm

'Blazing' Grass Skirts

2006-07-15T12:19:00.000-07:00

"Tiki? We don't need no stinking tiki!" No doubt there are some of you in the audience who have sharpened your pineapple spears with eager anticipation of driving them through our fragile hearts. But wait, let's explain. So there we were, couch surfing with a bottle of Spectrum Silver in one hand, a can of red bull in the other, and a universal remote control in the other, and we suddenly

A strange wrinkle in Brokeback Grove

2006-06-25T12:56:00.000-07:00

Where *do* we start?! it's come to our attention that chaos rules the galaxy. But apparently not so for Prof. Chaos, who was put down by too much order. And who is now scheming to overthrow the BCC judiciary. Let's step back for a moment and clear the fog of entropy. To assist in our post-game analysis, we, your friendly neighborhood commentators (minus SuperSlut) sit with our cups of warm chai

Saturday June 24th lineup

2006-06-19T16:00:00.000-07:00

BCC TOURNEY Sat, June 24th, 2006A Group - 6 pmSemi 1 Match - 8:45 pmThe Flame (Reeder)The FlamePunisher (Nav)MalletManSuper Harmonica (Riley)Prof. ChaosShowerMan (Burt)Green Lantern/G-SpotFinals - 10:15 pmB Group - 6 pmSemi 2 Match- 8:45 pmThe FlameM Sidekick (Denyce)ShowerManProf. ChaosPower Puff (Stacy/Hillary)Power PuffEverybody's Bitch (SuperLame Girl)Mallet-man (E. Rusch)Blue

Meanwhile at the Justice League...

2006-06-04T10:20:00.000-07:00

The tension mounted at Sally's Sewing Nook as the verdict approached on how tight Superman's spadex should actually be...Captain America: I'm not convinced they're hugging his buns quite enough.Flash Gordon: Yeah I was thinking the same thing. How about a few stripes on the thighs?Wonder Woman: Hmmmm, I like blue! Yeah blue is definitely his color!Aqua Man: Hey make sure you make them areo

Furry What?

2005-10-03T19:33:00.000-07:00

That's right folks... 'Furry Croquet' has migrated to Baba's mossy plush pad. "What the hell does that mean?" And better yet, what does that mean to all you fashion monomaniacs out there? Well, it means find something thermal and furry to cover your muktuk, cause it's Chilly Willy out there! Did I mention Leather? Gosh, what's wrong with me! Yes leather will add to the aesthetics and keep you

The God, The Bud, The Ughhh

2005-08-04T08:04:00.000-07:00

The Champ relaxing in comfort and style. It's been a tough summer with next to no competition out there! Stakland see's the photo of Dale relaxing in sheer style and comfort for the first time...the shock sets in. He begins to feel the disappointment of losing the jacket last tournament and the fact that he didn't make it to the event... Alas, sadness begins to take it's

Wipe that Grimace off your Face!

2005-08-03T16:15:00.000-07:00

It seems that our most recent (more like distant mythological) tournament has left some of the players in a bit of a hussy! Many competitors have been seen twiddling their thumbs on nearby street corners, talking to themselves in public places whilst walking aimlessly, and finally throwing up arms screaming blasphemies as to when the next blood bath with resume. "Is there no God!", I heard one

Grim-visag'd war hath smooth'd his wrinkled front

2005-07-06T13:13:00.000-07:00

At least this aging commentator’s heart was lifted by the most recent night at Baba’s which proved to be a fertile pitch for a spirit of pluck, tenacity, verve, and understated ferocity served in a cunning display of good sportspersonship, not seen perhaps since the fabled ‘Pall Mall’ matches of 1687. There were fireworks aplenty, thanks to James “the Match” Dalton as well as the players on the

BCC All Star Roster for Saturday 18th

2005-06-15T18:02:00.000-07:00

--BCC line up for Saturday June 18th----Match A-- 6:00pm (Court A)1 Goj2 Hillary Swanson3 Dale Stephens4 Darjaal Cahill--Match B-- 6:00pm (Court B)1 Burt Chojnowski2 Stacy Dalton3 Jonii Raman4 Sundar Raman--Match C-- 7:00pm (Court A)1 Joe Moschak2 Denyce Rusch3 Erik Vigmostad (Pending)4 Erik Rusch--Match D-- 7:00pm (Court B)1 RJ Hibbsy2 Diane Chojnowski3 Robert Reeder4 Christian

A picture is sometimes worth about 3 words

2005-05-30T16:22:00.000-07:00

And we'll leave those 3 words to your imagination! Now that the anxiety of the game, the monstrous tensions between the players, and the daily conundra of deciding exactly what would out-do the other players' fashion are behind us (in some cases literally), those of you who want to relive the moments leading up to the finger-biting finale can do so by clicking on the image below:We staid

A Glistening Well Trimmed Patch

2005-05-24T23:43:00.000-07:00

As alert ball-bashers may be aware, the much ballyhooed Tiki-themed croquet-off was abruptly detoured by bad weather, lack of interest and general laziness. Much to the dismay of the lovely Ms. Dalton, we must say, but she's pulling through like the trooper that she is. That said, avid croquet fans have hounded us for weeks, leaving us nasty phone messages, sending us provocative emails and

Remembering the Greats

2005-05-24T08:30:00.000-07:00

As the sun ascends from the Eastern skyline on Baba's Playing Field, nature seems to rejoice in the thought of another time when Princes and Fairies would walk the land and once again stroll the green blades of fresh dew and spank their opponents abruptly with wooden mallets. And that time, dear friends...is upon us. -Anonymous In the past we've been pleasured greatly by the likes of Daler "

Baba's 2nd Season has come: "Let the Ball Bashing Begin"

2005-04-20T18:24:00.000-07:00

Stacy Dalton: Searching for the Ultimate ThreadsWell, here we are! Another glorious spring season has gently come upon us, tickling our feet with thoughts of luscious cherry blossoms, finely trimmed green grass and a daintily aromatic quaff of the distant approaching smog of cow dung. Just as we would like it! And with such tender moments, nature also brings with it the most debonair and yet

Winner's Circle Tourney #3

2004-10-13T13:03:00.000-07:00

[l to r] Rob Hibbs (in the picture for no good reason), Joe Moschak (eyeing that jacket for his next time), Robert Reeder (just looking damn smug after his resounding win), and Eric Rusch (finding that tie just not as comfortable as the jacket would have been) Notice in the second picture how Eric is fondly gazing at the jacket and Joe just disoriented by coming in 3rd place.

The Low Down on Tourney #3

2004-10-10T21:31:00.000-07:00

So, here we are, after yet another round of fabulous mallet-work. The jacket's found a new back to rest on for a while, and two of the ties changed necks. It was an event of magnificent proportions. To be perfectly honest the proportions were more than some of the organizers could quite manage. If this event was to be broken down into a single visual, it would have to be a hippopotamus. Not just

The Jacket is Retrieved for the Next Round

2004-10-07T19:51:00.000-07:00

Yup, the jacket's back in our possession - awaiting its next owner. As you can see it was a damn close call, and only Rob's bravery brought it back to the masses from Hans Olsen's grubby grasp. Notice Rob's callousness as he walks away from a sobbing Hans without a shred of sympathy. Sorry Hans - celebrity is a fleeting thing around here!

Pre-Tournament Player Analysis

2004-10-03T22:51:00.000-07:00

(click on match up you would like to view)Hillary Swanson vs. Dale Stephens Essentially, what we have here is a match made in heaven. A ball buster/basher at heart, Hillary Swanson, who recently came into her own last tourney and realized the beauty of this sport, will undoubtedly go for the throat when push comes to shove. She'll take no prisoners this time and I expect to see some serious sweat

The Jacket must find its next Master

2004-10-03T10:16:00.000-07:00

The Fruit BowlHans Olsen, who is undoubtingly basking in the glow of his recent BCC jacket victory, must feel that the birds are singing a little sweeter, the sun's shining a little brighter and ... the moment of relinquishing his prize has quickly fallen upon him. What once was his "Precious Purple Blazer" will now become someone's "Saturday morning Spongebob Attire" as everything's up for grabs

October 9th - Your next chance to win the jacket

2004-09-29T14:46:00.000-07:00

The jacket, and all 3 ties will be up for grabs on Saturday, October 9th. All 24 spots have been filled for the week-end tournament. Currently arranging the line-up for Tourney #3. Find out who you will play in the 'preliminary' first round and speculate on your shot at the 'Maroon Silky' in the BCC lineage.

2004-09-29T14:29:00.000-07:00

Hans - just happy to have kicked ass

2004-09-29T14:28:00.000-07:00

Eric feels naked without that jacket; Hans doesn't care; and Dale knows he can win it next time

2004-09-29T14:27:00.000-07:00

Dale *really* likes that tie

2004-09-29T14:26:00.000-07:00

Dale asks Eric how this tie thing works as Eric tries to wipe off soup stains

BCC Tourney #2 Lineup

2004-09-28T11:40:00.000-07:00

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Baba's Tourney #2

2004-09-28T10:02:00.000-07:00

Saturday, September 25, 2004 Baba's Croquet Club, Tournament #2 The latest round of croquet at Baba's Croquet Competition brought us competitive mallet play of the sort rarely seen on any backyard courses, and will, by all accounts, rest as one of the peaks in BCC history. Game rules were changed to accommodate for a more aggressive play style. The spread guaranteed every player at least two

Baba's Tourney #1

2004-09-28T09:58:00.000-07:00

For those of you who didn’t catch the last croquet tournament at Robert Reeder’s place, here’s what you missed: (Thrills, chills and spills…) What first looked like a possible washed out rain parade turned into a battle royal for the coveted ‘Champion maroon jacket’ (much esteemed by croquet fanatics). There were 4 preliminary rounds consisting of 16 players. Many familiar names gave it whirl

Intro

2004-09-28T09:43:00.000-07:00

Used to be that Croquet was actually contested globally - at such venerable an institution as the Olympics. Had the players at the Olympics demonstrated the sort of gusto and fanaticism that Baba's Croquet Club inculcates, well we may still have croquet on the Olympic roster. But the players in 1900 were obviously boring as all hell, and the IOC decided to put the sport down early on. Baba's