“All the Men, except Mr Adams, are in the bottom grade,” she said. “But they take their beatings well.” Mrs Patten. Article titled, Men play croquet—but not well (1949, March 19)
“My swing is sweeter than a fat jelly donut!” Lyrics from the song: – Croquet by Capital B and Animal Prufrock
Milton Bradley’s patented croquet set came with this advice to beginners: “KEEP YOUR TEMPER, and remember when your turn comes.”
There is only one objection to croquet – the real croquet – and that is, if you play it seriously, there is not room in life for anything else. (Article in the Western Australian 28th Jan 1901)
Album Cover – Genisis – Nursery Cryme
Tin Tin – Only Ladies Play Croquet
Came across this word and had to look it up! Latibulate – Means to hide in a corner.
and just in from Marty – The place to be
