I was born in 1905.

cyberhippie · Nov 3rd, 2005, 20:10

Snooker was named after the "snooks" who invented it, "snooks" being junior army officers!!

Judi · Nov 3rd, 2005, 20:41

[quote=Ruprecht]
, who discovered the Indian pasttime of knocking little hard balls about with a mallet, rather like a form of crochet.

And did these 'snooks' spend their evenings crocheting, then?

Lovemax · Nov 3rd, 2005, 20:41

Now, thats an interesting memory backup u have got.. simply terrific.

Ruprecht · Nov 3rd, 2005, 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Judi

And did these 'snooks' spend their evenings crocheting, then?

Oh yes, of course! I meant croquet. I get things wrong sometimes... it's me noggin.

Judi · Nov 3rd, 2005, 23:16

Just my weird sense of humour, Ruprecht ..... I had a good giggle at the thought of all those 'pukkah' subalterns with their little balls of yarn and their crochet hooks!

Ruprecht · Nov 3rd, 2005, 23:27

I think it would catch on, actually.

Judi · Nov 3rd, 2005, 23:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruprecht

I think it would catch on, actually.

Yep, me too!

torryquine · Nov 3rd, 2005, 23:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Judi

all those 'pukkah' subalterns with their little balls of yarn and their crochet hooks!

I was enjoying that mental image also - too bad you spoilt it Ruprecht

Nov 3rd, 2005, 20:41	#17
Judi Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: England Posts: 458	[quote=Ruprecht] , who discovered the Indian pasttime of knocking little hard balls about with a mallet, rather like a form of crochet. And did these 'snooks' spend their evenings crocheting, then? __________________ It is better to light a candle than complain about the darkness.

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