This year I have taken it upon myself to provide the Christmas Day entertainment….. And no this doesn’t mean I will be hiring a brass band (however much I would like to) or to put on pantomime- oh, the mere thought sends a shiver… my acting ability is more wooden that Mrs Santa’s wooden spoon….. That is, presuming she has a wooden spoon… I don’t know? She might have preference over a metal one! Oh dear I’m veering off course again….. Now can you see why I never get anything done in time- Huff.
No, my entertainment comprises of vintage games- naturally! Mainly all dating from the 1950’s and all designed to either bore or frustrate you in just a matter of minutes- perhaps that comment is a little un just, I find them highly amusing myself….
Over the next 5 weeks, I shall endeavour to show off each game that has made it into the line up for the Christmas day festivities- how exciting!
First up is…..
Table Basket Ball (Woohoo!!!!)
Bought yesterday with Christmas and my collection in mind…….it’s blooming fantastic, yet falls into the frustrating category. I think I’ve only managed to get the ball in once every 50 or so shots…. not a particularly good game for those who are stubborn, as they will hog the ping pong ball, refusing to let go of the firing position until triumph prevails- In need of some rules methinks! Any ideas?
It’s in mighty fine condition (I think it spent life forgotten in a cupboard, cast aside for the thrills of Meccano) and states…. ‘Moulded in shockproof high impact Styrene’…. Fancy!
Off to practice!
Tickety Boo Tupney x (The Christmas Kid)
Ha! I LOVE it! I am going with Taboo this year. I played it in Hay and fell in love with it. I cannot wait to launch it at my brandy-riddled Nan.
ReplyDeleteOh that is really cute :) I think I am going to buy a quiz book for our xmas day, so we can sit around eating and yelling out answers.
ReplyDeleteThe quiz book sounds a good’un, especially the sitting, eating and yelling bit- Usually in our household emphasis is on the eating bit!
ReplyDeleteHehe, a brandy riddled Nan and Taboo- that should be interesting to say the least!