Fred Scott Challenge 2007

Tomorrow morning, 4AM, (ouch), we'll be off.
For those who aren't familiar with the Scott Boules Tradition, I might need to explain a thing or two. My family-in-law has this tradition of getting together on Easter Sunday and playing a game - The Fred Scott Challenge - which just about follows the rules of a Boules game, with only some slight amendments here and there.

1. You don't play with balls, you play with rocks. Two each.
2. Rocks have to be spherical, have odd shapes and approximately the size of a cricket ball so winning becomes less of a skilled exercise and all the more pure luck.
3. The rocks can not be found within a 25 miles radius of the venue of that year.
4. Who ever wins, organises next year.
5. One year abroad, next year a home game.
6. You are not allowed to win, unless your surname is Scott.
7. Or unless you have played for 3 consecutive years. (hilarious, as Jo and Did (Scott) have married a non-Scott and have to play 3 years now before they can win again!)
8. There's a cup for the winner, a cup for the loser (usually goes to Baxie!) and a cup for something outstanding that day - I've won that cup for having the most beautifully painted stones. The winner's cup has loads of metal placks on, engraved with the names of previous winners - ah yes, the Scotts take this serious!
9. The game of Boules is followed by Easter lunch and a ceremony of announcements.

This year, we're playing away, in Dieppe, France. Stu's dad won last year and has therefore organised this year's event near a harbour as we have Stu's parents and Uncle Pete & Auntie Wendy staying on their boats. My mum and dad are invited this year as well (their 2nd time), so I'm guessing the family is thinking there will be some great announcement - NOT!

You can check out the Fred Scott Challenge website I made one year, as Stu won but his organisational skills are non-existent. We'll be back in Antwerp on Monday so I'll keep you posted on who won!