Loring Park Shuffleboard Club!

2011 Tournament Pics!

2011-10-02T21:35:00.001-05:00

A beautiful day. Some stiff competition. Tons of fun.

The whole gang...

(photo by the great and future contender Don Buckley)

Fourth place goes to Nettie!

VP Mark V takes third!

Lauralie came this close --> <-- to taking it all!

And we have a wiener!

(invisible hand model and prop-mistress—Lee Ann Gustafson)

2011 Tournament!

2011-09-29T09:43:00.002-05:00

MINNESOTA STATE SHUFFLEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT!

Saturday, October 1, 2011
Noon to 2 PM
Loring Park Shuffleboard Courts
Home of the Loring Park Shuffleboard Club
Everyone Welcome!

2010 State Tournament

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A perfect October day made for an exciting, fun, and memorable State Championship in 2010.

And the fun's not necessarily over! We're planning to play the next few mondays, weather permitting. (Post-tournament play is something we've never done before).

Here are some (mostly ceremonial) highlights of this year's big event.

LPSC History

2010-08-23T11:22:00.006-05:00

This image was probably shot in 1939, when the Loring Park Shuffleboard Courts were a recently-completed WPA project.

As you can see, there was no fence at the time, so police officers were used for security. Which is good, because Lee Harvey Oswald is standing right there behind one of the players.

(Photo courtesy Minnesota Historical Society)

Theme Nights

2010-07-27T08:56:00.002-05:00

What you missed—Fictional Character Night. That's the Big Bad Wolf, Little Red Riding Hood, Robin the Boy Wonder, and Charley Brown below.

What's coming up—Christmas in July (in August)! (Watch this space for further details).

Meanwhile, every Monday is fun-day (evening, actually—7 to 9 PM) at the Loring Park Shuffleboard courts. Hope to see you soon.

Theme Night, July 19

2010-07-13T10:08:00.003-05:00

Come dressed as your favorite fictional character to the Loring Park Shuffleboard Club courts this coming Monday, July 19 from 7 to 9 PM!

Choose a super-hero, literary or legendary creation, or even yourself (if you live in a fact-free world).

See you then!

Join Us Every Monday!

2010-06-14T23:17:00.006-05:00

We're baaaaack! Join us from 7 to 9 PM every Monday night at Loring Park. Be there, and be...triangular? We're just down the (gradually sloping) hill from the famous Benjamin Berger Dandelion Fountain. Open to the public. FREE.

2010 Here We Come!

2010-05-04T09:10:00.011-05:00

Greetings!

The Loring Park Shuffleboard Club's 2010 season will begin Wednesday, May 26th with our annual Member Appreciation Night event. (Rain date — Thursday, the 27th).

Join us at 7:00 p.m. on the Target Courts (makers of fine art museums and expensive sports facilities) (with shed by Lowe's — "We stand behind every shed we sell!").

Orientation, business meeting, and election of officers from 7:00 to 7:05 p.m., then shuffling! Feel free to bring a treat to share. (Or you can share someone else's treat.)

The regular season opener will be Monday, June 7th, at 7:00 p.m. We're looking forward to our best season ever!

2009 Tournament a) Happened, b) Was Amazing!

2009-10-11T16:16:00.004-05:00

After a one-week delay due to rain, we would not be deterred by a little snow and cold weather. With the courts dry by game-time and temperatures in the 30's, the 2009 State Championship commenced.

After a thrilling and surprise-filled preliminary round, a Turkey Shoot was necessary to determine the final four. If the semi-finals were dramatic and engaging, then there are no words to describe the championship match between Mark and Ron. Playing to 75, the lead switched (as per the hammer) in every single one of the first eight frames. Ron put Mark away for good after a few frames on the right side of the board -- with Ron taking the title in only his first year of play.

What a DAY!

See you all next year if not in the off-season.

White Elephant Night, Monday, Sept 28

2009-09-23T20:19:00.003-05:00

Bring a cheap, useless object (Hey, watch with the jokes, Marsha) next week to the regular season finale!

Marketeer Lee Ann Gustafson (who has had all the ideas this year) came up with the concept of a white elephant swap. Give something—get something. Big or small. But keep it on the cheap and kitschy side.

See you Monday—then on to State!

Gimme an L! Gimme a P! Gimme an S! Gimme a C!

2009-09-23T20:13:00.002-05:00

Acronym	Definition
LPSC	Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (League City, Texas)
LPSC	Laboratoire de Physique Subatomique et de Cosmologie (Grenoble, France)
LPSC	Louisiana Public Service Commission (Baton Rouge, LA)
LPSC	Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (India)
LPSC	Liverpool Plains Shire Council (Australia)
LPSC	Logic Programming and Soft Computing
LPSC	Loretta Paganini School of Cooking (Chesterland, OH)
LPSC	Late Payment Surcharge
LPSC	Leveraging Privilege for Social Change
LPSC	Languages, Philosophy and Speech Communication (university department)
LPSC	Lincoln Park Ski Club
LPSC	Land Protection Study Committee
LPSC	Low Pressure Sand Casting
LPSC	London Practical Shooting Club
LPSC	Leicestershire Partnership for Safer Communities (UK)
LPSC	Leshan Phoenix Semiconductor Company Limited (China)
LPSC	Lively Park Swim Center (Springfield, OR)
LPSC	Low Pressure Steam Chest
LPSC	Leeds Postcolonial Research Group (UK)
LPSC	Lake Parsippany Sailing Club (Lake Parsippany, NJ)
LPSC	Lightning Protection Selection Calculator
LPSC	Libertarian Party of Seminole County (Florida)
LPSC	Los Padres Ski Club
LPSC	Low-pressure Systems/Cyclonic circulation
LPSC	Loss Prevention Subcommittee
LPSC	Laboratory Patient Safety Committee
LPSC	Lawrence Park Swim Club (Broomall, PA)
LPSC	Laverton Park Soccer Club (Australia)
LPSC	Loring Park Shuffleboard Club
LPSC	Land Park Soccer Club (Sacramento, CA)
LPSC	Lincoln Park Surgery Center
LPSC	Lawrence Price Security Company LLC
LPSC	Lending to Professional Service Companies

Funny Hat Night a Success!

2009-09-14T21:41:00.006-05:00

Thanks, everyone, for showing up in your finest and funniest. And Happy Birthday again to Mark and Ron!

Two more regular Mondays left before the big State Tourney. Watch this space.

Funny Hat Night this Monday, Sept 14

2009-09-11T14:11:00.005-05:00

Not sure what to do this weekend? Why not work on your funny hat for Monday night Shuffleboard? Suggestions below courtesy of Lee Ann.

If Ted forgets, we can always tape the word "HAT" on his head.

See you at 7 PM.

Yellow and Black (and Green) Theme

2009-08-25T09:23:00.004-05:00

Proving once again that shuffleboard can be more fun than a barrel of drying paint, Club Members showed up last night for our first in a series of theme nights. Not everyone had gotten the memo, but improvisation saved the night.

Put on your funny thinking cap to come up with ideas for the next theme night -- funny hats.

Black & Yellow Theme Night!

2009-08-17T22:07:00.003-05:00

Monday, August 24 will be the first in a series of theme nights at the Loring Park Shuffleboard Club courts.

Wear black and yellow -- the official shuffleboard colors -- to match the discs and scoreboard. Feel free to throw some green in to represent the courts themselves as well.

See you then!

Music and Movies Schedule

2009-06-26T09:08:00.003-05:00

Looks like Walker Art Center's free music/movies series in Loring Park will run for four Mondays from July 20 through August 10.

Join us for what has become a classic—and literally priceless—night out. This year’s eclectic music lineup includes a roots band from Mongolia (think “Chinagrass”), plus local faves Roma di Luna, Gospel Gossip, and Halloween, Alaska. On the big screen, the Walker salutes one of Hollywood’s greatest film stars—the legendary Paul Newman. Spend your hot summer evenings with some of the actor’s coolest ’60s rebels: the brooding foil to sensuous Elizabeth Taylor in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof; the ruthless cowboy in Hud; the anti-establishment hero of Cool Hand Luke; and the smoldering pool shark in The Hustler.

Lunds will have picnic fare available for purchase in Loring Park. In case of rain, events will move to the Walker Cinema. Seating is first-come, first-served.

Ye Olde Eyesore

2009-06-18T10:44:00.003-05:00

I know what you're thinking -- "I thought this blog was about shuffleboard. It seems to be more concerned with sheds."

Well, well, well. All I can say about that is -- Here's a link to a bunch of photos of the old shed, once called an eyesore by more than one passerby.

Enjoy. And I'll see you on Monday.

Signage

2009-06-17T20:47:00.008-05:00

Thanks to LeeAnn for creating it, Kristine for photographing it, and all of the rest of the club members for coming up with the name for the shed in the first place.

Here are the pics of the new sign:

The Duck Shed

2009-06-03T13:20:00.002-05:00

We have a winnah! Through a thoroughly pseudo-democratic process, we have chosen the official name of the new LPSC equipment storage unit -- the Duck Shed.

Look for an appropriate adornment soon. Thanks to all who participated.

Name That Shed

2009-05-21T22:14:00.002-05:00

As VP Vesley announced tonight, there will be a naming contest for our brand spanking new shed. To participate, simply click the comment link at the end of this post. Register your suggestions there. On Monday, June 1, all members present at 7 PM on the court will vote for the winner!

Members' Night

2009-05-21T22:05:00.006-05:00

It was a beaut. Good turnout, free Red Hots, competitive matches, and perfect weather. LPSC's Members' Night 2009 was a swell way to start the season. Thanks, everyone, and we'll see you all on Mondays, starting June 1.

Yes We Can!

2009-05-12T15:16:00.007-05:00

Wonder of wonders -- the new sheds are in place and we've set the LPSC 2009 schedule!

Members' Appreciation Night (MAN) is to take place on Thursday, May 21 from 7 to 9 PM. Those of you who can, please show up at 6:30 at Nettie's place for the ceremonial (and practical) final schlepp of equipment. We will inaugurate the new shed (one is for our use, one for the Wednesday night group's) shortly thereafter.

Then it's two hours of exciting shuffleboard. It will seem like four!

We'll have Monday the 25th off (in observance of Memorial Day), then the official (public) season opener will take place on June 1. As always, we'll play on Monday nights throughout the summer from 7 to 9.

Rumor has it that the Walker will be presenting a limited program of music and movies this year, due to budgetary constraints. So, most likely there will be fewer weeks of m&m events.

See you all on the courts!

SHED Your Winter Blues!

2009-04-13T16:04:00.002-05:00

Happy Spring, Everyone!

And yes, that is a double-entendre in the title.

I have it on good authority that we'll actually see some shed action very soon. V.P. Mark Vesley prompted Paul Hokeness about the state of the storage situation, and Paul responded with some very encouraging words:

It sounds like the sheds are being delivered tomorrow and we will have to assemble them and should get them out by next week.

Is this to be believed? Well, since we shot our last disc of the 2008 season, we've seen the election of the first US president of partial African ancestry, the price of gas has dropped precipitously, I got laid off, and an American ship captain was rescued from the hands of pirates.

So you see? Miraculous things can happen. (Not that laid off part so much).

If all goes well, you'll see pictures of the new shed right here in the weeks ahead. Also, look for info on the 2009 season -- coming soon.

Happy OFF-Season

2008-11-27T20:38:00.003-06:00

The '08 season seems like it was ages ago. 2009 feels like the distant future. Happy holidays to all the LPSC members. Keep the shuffleboard spirit alive through the horrific upcoming months.

Shed Update

2008-11-02T06:54:00.002-06:00

Rather than post or even describe the long correspondence between Mark and Paul, suffice it to say,

It's "in Lowes hands."

That's how Mark summed things up the other day.

Let's hope Lowes is on our side.

2008 Final Four

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The 2008 Winnahhhh!!!

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Welcome Citizens!

2008-10-19T11:35:00.000-05:00

The historical archive for the Loring Park Shuffleboard Club can still be found here.

But THIS is the new home of the LPSC.

Let's start off with a recap of the 2008 State Tournament.

As you probably know, President Jim Ockuly did not prevail, in what would have been an unprecedented four-peat. He was surpassed by not one but two contenders! Perennial competitor Kurt Weidenhammer (sorry if that's mis-spelled) took second place, and dark horse Vice President Dick Cheney...I mean, Mark Vesley, is now the reigning CHAMP!!!

Rounding out the top four was Leann -- a new member who, fueled by Hot Tamales and Dum Dums, made great strides in her first year.

Special awards were doled out to Kurt, Marcia, and Nettie for their extra help and support in this shed-less year. (Watch this space for updates on that situation as news breaks).