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Examples
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A French friend explained that Petanque came about because a boules player had arthritis in his knees and couldn't take the traditional 3 steps leading to the throw.
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A great story that answers some of my questions of many years about boules and Petanque.
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Gary, I immediately thought of the Petanque scenes and rivialry in the Peter Mayle movie "A Year in Provence" (our favorite book/movie).
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My advisor was into Petanque, we called it 'Bocce' (sp), and I could not think of anything more boring ... pardonnez moi s'il vous plait.
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We have heard of the games of Petanque and boules, but have not tried the game ourselves.
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I'm a happy customer of Phillippe's at Petanque America and have sent friends to order from him.
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We have heard of the games of Petanque and boules, but have not tried the game ourselves.
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My advisor was into Petanque, we called it 'Bocce' sp, and I could not think of anything more boring...pardonnez moi s'il vous plait.
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A French friend explained that Petanque came about because a boules player had arthritis in his knees and couldn't take the traditional 3 steps leading to the throw.
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Gary, I immediately thought of the Petanque scenes and rivialry in the Peter Mayle movie "A Year in Provence" our favorite book/movie.
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