Comments for The BlongoBall Blog http://blongoblog.com Devoted to that great family game of BlongoBall. Play it outdoors or indoors. Anytime is BlongoBall time! Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:23:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 Comment on Outdoor Family Games are Healthy–for the Body and Soul by James http://blongoblog.com/outdoor-family-games-are-healthy-for-the-body-and-soul/#comment-986 James Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:12:26 +0000 http://blongoblog.com/outdoor-family-games-are-healthy-for-the-body-and-soul/#comment-986 Bring the game indoors. Every year I host a big Super Bowl party at the house. With one TV my kids tend to get bored watching the game, so last years I brought my BlongoBall set indoors for the party. I purchased indoor soft balls and the kids had a blast. It worked so great that now I do not pack the game away in the winter. You get more value for your buck with BlongoBall. James New York, NY Bring the game indoors. Every year I host a big Super Bowl party at the house. With one TV my kids tend to get bored watching the game, so last years I brought my BlongoBall set indoors for the party. I purchased indoor soft balls and the kids had a blast. It worked so great that now I do not pack the game away in the winter. You get more value for your buck with BlongoBall.

James
New York, NY

]]> Comment on Outdoor Family Games are Healthy–for the Body and Soul by Jeff D http://blongoblog.com/outdoor-family-games-are-healthy-for-the-body-and-soul/#comment-948 Jeff D Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:14:58 +0000 http://blongoblog.com/outdoor-family-games-are-healthy-for-the-body-and-soul/#comment-948 My friend (matt) and I are huge fans of the magnificence that is BLONGO. My dad picked up a blongo kit in South Carolina and it has become a staple at the cottage ever since. We have developed into avid players and by doing so have elevated our game into that of a 'challenger's duel'. New games have come out of this competition, such as 3 blongo throws at once; first to 101; eyesees closees; all bounce blongo; overhand only etc..etc.. i'll try to send a pic of me beside a throw (3 blongo's spun together and bounced onto the 3 bar for a total of 15). It had been our holy grail of blongo throws. Also, the beer probably helped to counterweight me. Keep up the good work. My friend (matt) and I are huge fans of the magnificence that is BLONGO. My dad picked up a blongo kit in South Carolina and it has become a staple at the cottage ever since. We have developed into avid players and by doing so have elevated our game into that of a ‘challenger’s duel’. New games have come out of this competition, such as 3 blongo throws at once; first to 101; eyesees closees; all bounce blongo; overhand only etc..etc.. i’ll try to send a pic of me beside a throw (3 blongo’s spun together and bounced onto the 3 bar for a total of 15). It had been our holy grail of blongo throws. Also, the beer probably helped to counterweight me. Keep up the good work.

]]> Comment on Outdoor Family Games are Healthy–for the Body and Soul by Abreu http://blongoblog.com/outdoor-family-games-are-healthy-for-the-body-and-soul/#comment-929 Abreu Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:20:57 +0000 http://blongoblog.com/outdoor-family-games-are-healthy-for-the-body-and-soul/#comment-929 Hey Blongo Fans! Just a quick note to say how much we enjoyed BlongoBall--especially the BlongoBal Pro on our recent camping trip. We spent a few days 4xploring the Tetons and surrounding areas in Idaho and Wyoming. We set up the BlongoBall Pro at every campgrlund. It only took a few seconds and we were having a blast. Lots of peopke wanted to play with us, so we made some great new friends too. We love it! Ben; Hey Blongo Fans!
Just a quick note to say how much we enjoyed BlongoBall–especially the BlongoBal Pro on our recent camping trip. We spent a few days 4xploring the Tetons and surrounding areas in Idaho and Wyoming. We set up the BlongoBall Pro at every campgrlund. It only took a few seconds and we were having a blast. Lots of peopke wanted to play with us, so we made some great new friends too. We love it!

Ben;

]]> Comment on Outdoor Family Games are Healthy–for the Body and Soul by Craig T. http://blongoblog.com/outdoor-family-games-are-healthy-for-the-body-and-soul/#comment-908 Craig T. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:28:30 +0000 http://blongoblog.com/outdoor-family-games-are-healthy-for-the-body-and-soul/#comment-908 I totally agree that Blongo is great for exercise. I've stopped all of my other workout routines and am just planning to use Blongo to get buff. I'm thinking I can work up to throwing bolos with heavier balls (baseball then softball then bowling balls) until I'm ripped. I'm thinking it should work because the construction on my Blongo set is first rate! Thanks Blongo for helping me get buff (and get the girls!). - Craig T from Dallas. I totally agree that Blongo is great for exercise. I’ve stopped all of my other workout routines and am just planning to use Blongo to get buff. I’m thinking I can work up to throwing bolos with heavier balls (baseball then softball then bowling balls) until I’m ripped. I’m thinking it should work because the construction on my Blongo set is first rate! Thanks Blongo for helping me get buff (and get the girls!). - Craig T from Dallas.

]]> Comment on Outdoor Family Games are Healthy–for the Body and Soul by Sue G http://blongoblog.com/outdoor-family-games-are-healthy-for-the-body-and-soul/#comment-719 Sue G Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:25:47 +0000 http://blongoblog.com/outdoor-family-games-are-healthy-for-the-body-and-soul/#comment-719 My husband and I come from a very large family, he coming from a family of 16 kids from Cal. and I have a family of 9 brothers and sisters from Washington. When growing up with that many kids, it was hard to keep everyone happy and entertained. My daughter graduated in 2004 and won a blongball set and it has become the best, and the most played game, we play at our family reunions and at other family events. It makes getting together with our families and friends a lot of fun, because everyone enjoys the game, big kids, little kids, men woman and children. It will keep the kids occupied for hours and also occupies the adults for hours. It’s a game you become addicted to for sure, and the next thing you know you are having a 7 day tournament going on. The fans watching the game are just as much into the game, it’s as if they are watching the Olympic and pushing for the California family to go home with the gold, but you know the Washington family won the gold this year, so better luck next year . This past week I got to play the game with the Blongo Washers Game and had a lot of fun with that, so it may be my next fun game to buy. So thanks for all the fun. and keep up the good work Sue G…….. My husband and I come from a very large family, he coming from a family of 16 kids from Cal. and I have a family of 9 brothers and sisters from Washington. When growing up with that many kids, it was hard to keep everyone happy and entertained. My daughter graduated in 2004 and won a blongball set and it has become the best, and the most played game, we play at our family reunions and at other family events. It makes getting together with our families and friends a lot of fun, because everyone enjoys the game, big kids, little kids, men woman and children. It will keep the kids occupied for hours and also occupies the adults for hours. It’s a game you become addicted to for sure, and the next thing you know you are having a 7 day tournament going on. The fans watching the game are just as much into the game, it’s as if they are watching the Olympic and pushing for the California family to go home with the gold, but you know the Washington family won the gold this year, so better luck next year . This past week I got to play the game with the Blongo Washers Game and had a lot of fun with that, so it may be my next fun game to buy. So thanks for all the fun. and keep up the good work Sue G……..

]]> Comment on Outdoor Family Games are Healthy–for the Body and Soul by Mimmi http://blongoblog.com/outdoor-family-games-are-healthy-for-the-body-and-soul/#comment-699 Mimmi Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:50:31 +0000 http://blongoblog.com/outdoor-family-games-are-healthy-for-the-body-and-soul/#comment-699 Just love Blongoball it has replaced video games this summer on our camping trips. It is the first thing we set up when we get to our campsite. It is perfect for those times we want the kids occupied while we are doing the parent thing as we arrive at our destination. Thank you Blongo for making our summer activities so special. Mimmi Just love Blongoball it has replaced video games this summer on our camping trips. It is the first thing we set up when we get to our campsite. It is perfect for those times we want the kids occupied while we are doing the parent thing as we arrive at our destination.
Thank you Blongo for making our summer activities so special.
Mimmi

]]> Comment on Outdoor Family Games are Healthy–for the Body and Soul by Ron http://blongoblog.com/outdoor-family-games-are-healthy-for-the-body-and-soul/#comment-268 Ron Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:45:04 +0000 http://blongoblog.com/outdoor-family-games-are-healthy-for-the-body-and-soul/#comment-268 Hey! I love this new BlongoWasher game. You have really built a sturdy, quality game. I've played washer toss games before--lots of them--and I've never seen one of this quality. It's great. I thought I would get one as a Christmas present for the family, but when it arrived I decided I couldn't wait for Christmas and I opened it right away. We had a Thanksgiving BlongoWasher tournament yesterday and it was a huge hit. We split into two teams--men against ladies--and had a great time. In fact, we used it to decide who would do the dishes after Thanksgiving dinner. It was the men's turn this year so we placed a little wager--thinking of course that our superior hand-eye coordination would save us from dishpan hands. Well, to make a long story short, we still ended up doing the dishes. The women trounced us! Of course we were shocked, but it was our turn for the dishes anyway. Oh, well. There's always Christmas dinner. Thanks Blongo friends for such a great game. Ron Hey! I love this new BlongoWasher game. You have really built a sturdy, quality game. I’ve played washer toss games before–lots of them–and I’ve never seen one of this quality. It’s great. I thought I would get one as a Christmas present for the family, but when it arrived I decided I couldn’t wait for Christmas and I opened it right away. We had a Thanksgiving BlongoWasher tournament yesterday and it was a huge hit. We split into two teams–men against ladies–and had a great time. In fact, we used it to decide who would do the dishes after Thanksgiving dinner. It was the men’s turn this year so we placed a little wager–thinking of course that our superior hand-eye coordination would save us from dishpan hands. Well, to make a long story short, we still ended up doing the dishes. The women trounced us! Of course we were shocked, but it was our turn for the dishes anyway. Oh, well. There’s always Christmas dinner.

Thanks Blongo friends for such a great game.

Ron

]]> Comment on Outdoor Family Games are Healthy–for the Body and Soul by Barb http://blongoblog.com/outdoor-family-games-are-healthy-for-the-body-and-soul/#comment-249 Barb Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:17:19 +0000 http://blongoblog.com/outdoor-family-games-are-healthy-for-the-body-and-soul/#comment-249 Hi, I came across your website several months ago while looking for products to sell online. I was intrigued with your website and the game. You have done a great job at promoting this game. I had never heard of it before but you obviously have a product that is popular. Congratulations! This sounds like an ideal game for families! I love that it is portable and can be played outside. Our neighbors had a week-end washer tournament a few weeks ago, and we all had a ball! What a great time we would all have with Blongo! All the best with this great product! Barb talk-about-toys.com Hi,
I came across your website several months ago while looking for products to sell online. I was intrigued with your website and the game. You have done a great job at promoting this game. I had never heard of it before but you obviously have a product that is popular. Congratulations!

This sounds like an ideal game for families! I love that it is portable and can be played outside.

Our neighbors had a week-end washer tournament a few weeks ago, and we all had a ball! What a great time we would all have with Blongo!

All the best with this great product!

Barb
talk-about-toys.com

]]> Comment on Outdoor Family Games are Healthy–for the Body and Soul by Jared http://blongoblog.com/outdoor-family-games-are-healthy-for-the-body-and-soul/#comment-247 Jared Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:26:55 +0000 http://blongoblog.com/outdoor-family-games-are-healthy-for-the-body-and-soul/#comment-247 I used BlongoBall to get a raise! Seriously. My boss is a BlongoBall crazy man. He eats, sleeps and breathes anything competitive, but especially BlongoBall. He thinks he's the best BlongoBall champion in the known universe. He's always bragging to us about how he blows away his entire neighborhood with his amazing BlongoBall expertise. Well, a couple of weeks ago, it was time for my performance review and my raise (hopefully). We work in a machine shop and I'm probably the most productive machinist in the place. The boss knows it--and of course so do I. I was pretty sure I'd get a good raise, but one day when he was bragging to everyone in the lunch room about his latest BlongoBall conquest, I made a little wager with him. I told him I could beat him two out of three games. Of course he said I couldn't, but I insisted. I told him that if I couldn't beat him he could give me the average department raise like he gives everyone else (around 3%), but if I beat him, he had to give me the maximum raise of 5%. He agreed! What he didn't know was that I'd been practicing like a maniac all summer. To make a long story short--I beat him two games in a row and I got my 5% raise! How cool is that? Thanks BlongoBall! I'll be using my raise to buy more BlongoBall games this Christmas! What a game! Jared I used BlongoBall to get a raise! Seriously. My boss is a BlongoBall crazy man. He eats, sleeps and breathes anything competitive, but especially BlongoBall. He thinks he’s the best BlongoBall champion in the known universe. He’s always bragging to us about how he blows away his entire neighborhood with his amazing BlongoBall expertise.

Well, a couple of weeks ago, it was time for my performance review and my raise (hopefully). We work in a machine shop and I’m probably the most productive machinist in the place. The boss knows it–and of course so do I. I was pretty sure I’d get a good raise, but one day when he was bragging to everyone in the lunch room about his latest BlongoBall conquest, I made a little wager with him. I told him I could beat him two out of three games. Of course he said I couldn’t, but I insisted. I told him that if I couldn’t beat him he could give me the average department raise like he gives everyone else (around 3%), but if I beat him, he had to give me the maximum raise of 5%. He agreed! What he didn’t know was that I’d been practicing like a maniac all summer.

To make a long story short–I beat him two games in a row and I got my 5% raise! How cool is that?

Thanks BlongoBall! I’ll be using my raise to buy more BlongoBall games this Christmas! What a game!

Jared

]]> Comment on Outdoor Family Games are Healthy–for the Body and Soul by Jason http://blongoblog.com/outdoor-family-games-are-healthy-for-the-body-and-soul/#comment-241 Jason Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:42:55 +0000 http://blongoblog.com/outdoor-family-games-are-healthy-for-the-body-and-soul/#comment-241 The summer of Blongo is officially over. I hate to admit it, but it's true. The kids are back in school and the leaves are changing color. The weather is still pretty nice in our part of the world, so we've been able to get in a few extra family tournaments this year before we put away the outdoor balls and break out the indoor ones (thank you BlongoBall!). I haven't posted anything here since my sister beat me 2 out of 3 on Father's Day. It's not because I'm embarrassed because my sister beat me--she did a great job and beat me fair and square. I've just been busy all summer and haven't had a chance. But we did have a really fun BlongoBall summer. And our family tournaments have continued. Lisa and I have cooled our competitive issues somewhat, but things still get pretty heated during our games. We're not really keeping score of the tournaments (at least that's what I'm telling Lisa), so I'm not supposed to tell you that since Father's Day, I've beat her 2 out of 3 games in 5 straight family tournaments and of course I'm the family champion! There was not really any drama involved. No weird wagering or bizarre betting, just the games, the great summer weather and the world's best family (oh, and tons of the world's best food too). So, I say farewell to the summer of 2008. The summer of Blongo at our house. It was great fun. We can't wait for the indoor tournaments! Jason The summer of Blongo is officially over. I hate to admit it, but it’s true. The kids are back in school and the leaves are changing color. The weather is still pretty nice in our part of the world, so we’ve been able to get in a few extra family tournaments this year before we put away the outdoor balls and break out the indoor ones (thank you BlongoBall!). I haven’t posted anything here since my sister beat me 2 out of 3 on Father’s Day. It’s not because I’m embarrassed because my sister beat me–she did a great job and beat me fair and square. I’ve just been busy all summer and haven’t had a chance. But we did have a really fun BlongoBall summer. And our family tournaments have continued. Lisa and I have cooled our competitive issues somewhat, but things still get pretty heated during our games. We’re not really keeping score of the tournaments (at least that’s what I’m telling Lisa), so I’m not supposed to tell you that since Father’s Day, I’ve beat her 2 out of 3 games in 5 straight family tournaments and of course I’m the family champion! There was not really any drama involved. No weird wagering or bizarre betting, just the games, the great summer weather and the world’s best family (oh, and tons of the world’s best food too).

So, I say farewell to the summer of 2008. The summer of Blongo at our house. It was great fun. We can’t wait for the indoor tournaments!

Jason

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