Does anybody know where I can buy a decent frisbee downtown? It's that time of year, and I can't find mine. :(
(I'll note that I saw Sacred Cow IPA frisbees in the Corner Brewery the other day. Considering that the ABC origin story involves Matt & Rene meeting at an ultimate game, I assume they'd have quality frisbees? Maybe I'll have to get one of those...)
Dude the only thing I can do with a Frisbee is eat cereal from it!! I am always amazed how folks can defy physics with it! Good luck!!
Sincerely,
Frisbee challenged :)
Once I find one, you and I can head out to Frog Island and I'll explain the physics involved. We'll see if you can't do a little better once you understand why you want to want to throw it the way you throw it. It'll make me feel like those aerospace engineering classes were worth something...
You are SO on!!!
I was on a similar quest last year. I can tell you that Gordon's did not have any... that was the only place I could think of that might have one. I ended up at Dunham's out on Washtenaw.
The Ann Arbor Area Disc Golf Association (I think that's their name) is working to install a disc golf course in poor, underloved Waterworks Park this summer. I gather that they're eager enough to find places to play that they'll front the hardware costs, provide the labor for installation and site preparation, and do some ongoing maintenance of the course. (Amazing what you can do with 500 dues-paying members...)
Maybe Gordon's and The Rocket need to stock up on Ypsi-themed golf frisbees - no doubt we're going to have plenty of frisbee players losing their discs in the river and looking for replacements.
What an excellent idea, a Disc Golf Course in Waterworks Park! Perhaps we can have a tournament this summer and all dress in white broadcloth, with lots of whispered comments, cloche hats, muted applause and wilting fans. I'll help plan the formal tea.
Lisele,
Sounds just delightful :)
I'll go a long long way for a good cup of tea. That's what this town needs, a good tea shop.
You go girl! May I suggest "The DownTown Ypsi Tea Room?" :)
"Ann Arbor Area Disc-Induced Sports Club" (A3DISC). That's what they're called.
And City Council just gave them permission last night to go ahead with their course at Waterworks Park. They're apparently going to be working on it for PRIDE Day.
So I have to PRIDE day to learn to play ? :)
Gordon's now has plenty of Frisbees. We have the old school Wham-O and the glow in the dark! We heard your requests last summer, Katy, so we got them. Next, I'm sure we need to get whiffle balls and bats. What else do you need?
jarts.
I would love to carry jarts, but unfortunately, they are illegal to sell in or import into the U.S. How about horseshoes?
^ I remember learning of jarts illegality by shopping a few years back, intending to pick some up for my nephews... Only to see today's 'safe' beanbag versions on the store shelves. Bummer! What would Darwin say? Along with every kid wearing bike helmets and shin-guards these days, how are we going to insure the survival of the fittest? Jarts-- A two pound steel missile, best tossed down range toward your younger brother. What memories! ( as I rub the old jart scar atop my right thigh)
Jart know-how: If you have an old set in the family, and your backyard is of the hard-pack clay variety, and the jarts fail to stick-- Just find a rough piece of sidewalk or driveway and sharpen the little devils... I still remember the mailman walking by us years ago, as my brother and I sat out front on the sidewalk patiently sharpening our "toys".... I believe he muttered 'Jesus' under his breath as he stepped by us...
RobR,
You seriously are one funny guy!!! :) I am seriously asking you to write, you have a natural inviting nature to your stories--love it.
:)
i don't know if any of you are familiar with it, but many many years ago i remember hearing a song called "Pegged in the head with a long dart", and i've wanted to find a copy ever since. I think it involved some guys going into k-mart to buy jarts, and an employee explains they can't sell them anymore because some kid was killed by one, and then he tells them the story of how it happened, with "pegged in the head with a lawn dart" being the song's chorus.
anyone?
"Lawn Dart" by Ed's Redeeming Qualities on the 1989 album Ed's Day.
bless you, old man gordon.
i'll stop by soon and buy a roll of necco wafers as a show of solidarity.
in the meantime, if i can hunt down an mp3 i'll post it here.
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