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Saturday, 15 July 2017

Mark Oh Polo!

You might be familiar with Polo.  A bizarre game where a bunch of posh folks ride around on horses. These Polo Pony prancers hit a wooden or white plastic ball with some kinda' weird mallet.  Apparently, you're supposed to hit said ball with said mallet into, ideally, the opposition's goal. What the Chukka, I say.  I've read that a Chukka is a period of play in Polo. 
You might be familiar with Water Polo.  A bizarre game where a bunch of wet folks try to throw a ball into a goal.  The players chase around a rubber or a nylon ball.  The balls get bigger in size as you get older.  The balls start at size one all the way up to size five for adult men who like to play with the biggest balls while frolicking in the water. 
What you might not realise is that in Water Polo the players are riding around on Seahorses. 

Polo
Oh no
What the Chukka
Who gives a Fukka
Water Polo
Big balls, hello!
Riding on a Seahorse
Underwater intercourse
Polo is a car
Not a car by Jaguar
Polo is a mint
Strong enough to make you squint
Polo is a shirt
Goes rather well with my skirt
Polo is an aftershave
Splash some on before I rave. 

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71 comments:

  1. PT Dilloway15 July 2017 at 01:57

    I've played Marco Polo but not the other kinds of polo.

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    1. klahanie15 July 2017 at 13:52

      Hey Pat,

      Nice to know you like to hang around playing games with a Venetian merchant traveller who have come here all the way from Venus :)

      Thank you, Pat.

      Gary

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  2. nashvillecats215 July 2017 at 04:45

    Most enlighening post Gary and awesome photo's to see.

    Yvonne.

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    1. klahanie15 July 2017 at 13:53

      Hi Yvonne,

      Thank you for that and have a nice rest of your weekend.

      Gary

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  3. Elephant's Child15 July 2017 at 05:03

    The poor horses. Marine or otherwise.

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    1. klahanie15 July 2017 at 13:55

      Hi Sue,

      Although a tongue-in-cheek posting, I hate any form of alleged sport that involves horses, underwater or on the land. Thanks for a serious comment on my post.

      Have a nice remainder of your weekend, Sue.

      Gary

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  4. Hilary Melton-Butcher15 July 2017 at 06:37

    Hi Gary - great take on polo words ... I now need a polo mint ... but have never played polo, or water polo ... but the need for a chukka might be on order - have a good weekend. Those seahorses are very pretty ... cheers Hilary

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    1. klahanie15 July 2017 at 14:17

      Hi Hilary,

      Thanks for your interesting comment. What the Chukka and have a polo mint while wondering about all those polo type games. Cute seahorses, indeed.

      Wishing you a lovely rest of your weekend, Hilary.

      Gary

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  5. Barbara15 July 2017 at 07:13

    Brilliant Gary – just brilliant! I’m quite happy for posh folks to play with balls at least it takes their minds of chasing foxes or shooting things!

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    1. klahanie15 July 2017 at 21:21

      Hi Barbara,

      And a brilliant comment that adds the extra angles to it all. Thank you and I wholeheartedly agree!

      Gary

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    2. Barbara17 July 2017 at 10:58

      :-) x

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    3. klahanie17 July 2017 at 17:21

      ♥️🙂

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  6. River15 July 2017 at 09:20

    I'm not familiar with any kind of Polo. Should I be worried about the men who like to play with big balls?

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    1. klahanie15 July 2017 at 21:23

      Hi River,

      Only if said men playing with big balls have even bigger hygiene problems.

      Thank you, River. A happy Sunday to you.

      Gary

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  7. Alex J. Cavanaugh15 July 2017 at 11:12

    I wonder how many sea horses have been whacked with a ball? Because you know those poor horses get hit with the mallets now and then.

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    1. klahanie15 July 2017 at 21:26

      Hi Alex,

      Hopefully, when the seahorses get whacked off, um, when the seahorses get whacked with a ball it just bounces harmlessly off them. As for the above ground Polo, I think it's indeed a rather cruel sport.

      Wishing you a most excellent remainder of the weekend.

      Gary

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  8. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybe15 July 2017 at 11:14

    It seems that more going on under the water than above.

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    1. klahanie15 July 2017 at 21:29

      Hi Arleen,

      Underwater intercourse starring a male seahorse carrying the female seahorse's eggs in his pouch.

      Thank you, Arleen.

      Gary

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  9. Pickleope15 July 2017 at 11:44

    I watched a dry land polo match once, and it was the most terrified I've been at a sporting event. Maybe I'll stick to watching water polo while wearing a snorkel.

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    1. klahanie15 July 2017 at 21:32

      Hey Pickleope Von Pickleope,

      A good idea to watch the wet version of polo. Thank you and have a nice snorkel Sunday.

      Gary :)

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  10. Pat Hatt15 July 2017 at 12:19

    well you just ruined it for those water polo guys, they aren't happy to see each other, it's just a sea horse.

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    1. klahanie15 July 2017 at 21:34

      Pat in the Hatt,

      The water polo guys like to see horse of the underwater tickly type.

      Gary

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  11. baili15 July 2017 at 13:05

    Your Blog is AMAZING!!!

    in our northern areas people play horse polo and it often telecasts on national t.v .
    i am not huge fan of this game though.
    heard first time about water polo
    must be swimming horse polo lol

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    1. klahanie15 July 2017 at 22:01

      Hi baili,

      Very nice to meet you. Thank you for such a kind compliment :)

      That makes two of us that are not exactly fans of above ground horse polo.

      Swimming horse polo, indeed. Very good and thanks :)

      Gary

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  12. JoJo15 July 2017 at 13:49

    We played water polo in high school gym class. I wasn't very good at it. As for Marco Polo, when we'd get up a game of that in my aunt's pool, she had about a 5 minute tolerance for it before yelling out the window to shut the hell up. lol

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    1. klahanie15 July 2017 at 22:03

      Hi JoJo,

      They must of flooded out the gym floor to play water polo! :) Shut the hell up to Marco Polo :)

      Thanking you, JoJo.

      Gary

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  13. Annalisa Crawford15 July 2017 at 16:49

    I imagine seahorses are a lot easier to clean up after than the on-land version!

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  14. Lynda Dietz15 July 2017 at 17:38

    I'm astounded at your description of what happens in a water polo game, and even more impressed by your poem.

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    1. klahanie15 July 2017 at 22:05

      Hi Lynda,

      It takes some balls to play water polo. Glad my poem made an impression on your kind self. Thank you, Lynda.

      Gary

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  15. Janie Junebug15 July 2017 at 17:59

    I love your poem. I have no comprehension of polo other than knowing that the American actress named Megan something has been hanging around to watch Prince Harry play.

    Love,
    Janie

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    1. klahanie15 July 2017 at 22:09

      Hey Janie,

      Very pleased you liked my attempt at poetry. Thank you. Ah yes, Meghan Markle who now resides in Toronto. Wonder what Prince Harry was playing this time besides Polo....

      Love,

      Gary :)

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  16. bazza15 July 2017 at 20:51

    Polo is a despicable game for billionaires and fox hunting is a indefensible sport for shameful people. However, your poem is great!
    CLICK HERE for Bazza’s blatherskite Blog ‘To Discover Ice’

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    1. klahanie15 July 2017 at 22:10

      Hey bazza aka Barry,

      Oh how right you are, good sir! I'm glad you saw beyond just the satire in my post. Glad you thought the poem was great.

      Have a good Sunday, Barry.

      Gary

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  17. Patsy15 July 2017 at 21:04

    The mints are my favourite kind of polo.

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    1. klahanie15 July 2017 at 22:12

      Hi Patsy,

      As long as the mints are in mint condition. Nothing worse than a stale polo mint.

      Thank you, Patsy.

      Gary

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  18. Martha16 July 2017 at 02:40

    I'm polo ignorant :) I learn new things from your blog, which is always fun. And speaking of fun, that is what your poem is! Hope you are enjoying a really nice weekend!

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    1. klahanie16 July 2017 at 17:55

      Hey Martha,

      Oh yeah, amazing what you can learn from me, or not learn from me :) Thanks for liking my tongue place firmly in cheek poetry.

      It's a beautiful, sunny Sunday evening over here! Take it easy, eh.

      Gary

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  19. Suzanne Furness16 July 2017 at 13:16

    It is sometimes played on the beach near here. With real horses not the marine kind I imagine!

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    1. klahanie16 July 2017 at 17:58

      Hi Suzanne,

      Most likely they use real horses on the beach near you. The seahorses team up with super starfish.

      Have a pleasant Sunday evening, Suzanne.

      Gary :)

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  20. Jemi Fraser16 July 2017 at 21:55

    LOL - my dad used to play water polo once upon a time. Way too hard for me! :)

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    1. klahanie16 July 2017 at 22:03

      Hey Jemi,

      Okay and I reckon your dad liked all those cute seahorses! :)

      Thanks, Jemi. Have a good one, eh.

      Gary

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  21. cleemckenzie17 July 2017 at 14:22

    I had no idea of the seahorse involvement in this water sport; however, now that you've pointed it out, it makes perfect sense. You're better than Wikipedia!

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    1. klahanie17 July 2017 at 17:24

      Hey Lee,

      Always a delight to see your good self visiting my rather obscure blog. Thank you. Now you know about seahorses and their underwater activities in a water polo game. The source came from Penny's site as in, "Woofipedia"!

      Have a nice week ahead, Lee.

      Gary :)

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  22. Riot Kitty17 July 2017 at 19:01

    Explain the riding on seahorses?

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    1. klahanie17 July 2017 at 22:42

      Hi Riot Kitty,

      Thank you for asking such a question. You'll have to ask those who participate in water polo and ask the seahorses if they feel a bit resentful of not getting more attention to what they do.

      Thank you and stay strong, my kind friend.

      Gary

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  23. Shannon Lawrence18 July 2017 at 07:17

    I see you're big into polo of all kinds. ;) It's the seahorses, isn't it?

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    1. klahanie18 July 2017 at 16:19

      Hey Shannon,

      Oh yeah, I'm obsessed with all things polo! The seahorses have been know to tickle my toes. Ooohhhh!!! LOL

      Thank you, Shannon and look after your good self.

      Gary :)

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  24. jenny_o18 July 2017 at 19:13

    Ver-r-r-ry inter-r-resting, as the little man on "Laugh In" used to say :)

    I'm with those who dislike so-called sports involving animals of any kind ...

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    1. klahanie21 July 2017 at 18:06

      Hi Jenny,

      Indeed and sock it to me! :)

      Even though not mentioned in my post, I also hate any alleged sports involving animals of any kind.

      Thank you, my thoughtful friend. Wishing you a nice weekend.

      Gary

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  25. Misha Gerrick18 July 2017 at 20:01

    Hehehehehehe I've always been curious about Polo, but to be honest, I've never been able to figure out the rules.

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    1. klahanie21 July 2017 at 18:08

      Hi Misha,

      I'm only curious about how many polo mints one has to consume before the mouth can take no more :) Polo rules? Not sure if there is any!

      Have a good weekend, Misha.

      Gary

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  26. Truedessa19 July 2017 at 22:14

    Haha - Now, that was a rather amusing post. Your poem made me smile. I always knew there was a poet inside of you.

    This commercial came to mind. Have you seen it?

    https://youtu.be/BjHK2Uczq7o

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    1. Truedessa21 July 2017 at 00:20

      Hope you are well?

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    2. klahanie21 July 2017 at 18:13

      Hey, it's True!

      Thanks for your thoughts. This might well surprise you. Even though poetry can make me feel violently ill, I've been known to do some serious poetry that's been featured on a blog site where the blogger is actually well known, unlike shy and humble me! LOL

      I is well well, thank you. Hope you are going to have a peaceful, positive weekend, True. That was one Geico of an add!

      Gary

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  27. All Consuming22 July 2017 at 09:45

    Now that's a poem sir! Hahahaha well done that man x

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    1. klahanie23 July 2017 at 22:21

      Hi Michelle,

      Thanks and never mind all that fancy poetry that nobody can really understand. More fun doing silly pawetry, oops, poetry. Thanking you, Michelle.

      Gary x :)

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  28. CraveCute22 July 2017 at 20:39

    Gary you are on a roll! Love your fancy pants words, they are the best words!

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    1. klahanie23 July 2017 at 22:23

      Hi Diane,

      Oh yep, I bought a giant roll from the bakery and proceeded to sit on it :) My poetry is pants, I reckon.

      Thank you for your comment, my kind friend.

      Gary :)

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  29. DMS25 July 2017 at 16:25

    Your poem made me crack up. I have heard of water polo- but don't think I have ever seen it. I definitely didn't know anything about it. You have a great way with words.

    Eye hope your Eye problem is better!
    ~Jess

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    1. klahanie25 July 2017 at 18:11

      Hey Jess,

      Most pleased that my poem could make you crack up. Of course, not literally crack up :) Water polo, you don't know what you've been missing aka the seahorses!

      Eye, eye, eye, my eye situation should be better by Wednesday afternoon, so says Eye.

      Gary :)

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  30. Blogoratti26 July 2017 at 09:04

    That was a delightful post to read indeed. Thanks for sharing and warm greetings!

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    1. klahanie28 July 2017 at 00:05

      Greetings Blogoratti,

      Glad it was delightful, almost insightful. Sharing, caring and warm greetings to you. This be true.

      Gary

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  31. middlechild30 July 2017 at 15:12

    I couldn't find a place to comment on your next post so I came here to do so. Used to follow you years ago but then I lost my blog. Anyway....sorry about your eye. Did you get it taken care of?
    And I wanted to ask about Penny. Is she still with you?

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    1. klahanie30 July 2017 at 22:35

      Hi middlechild,

      Ah yes, I switched off the comments in the next post because of my right eye situation. I remember you thoughtful self, very well, my kind friend. Good to see you, sort of :) Actually, my eye is much better now, thank you.

      Penny stays with me for half the week and the rest of the week, she stays at my son, Tristan's house. Works out quite well.

      Thanks for visiting and wishing you a peaceful Sunday and week ahead.

      Gary :)

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  32. Lowcarb team member30 July 2017 at 21:14

    LOL! My brother-in-law and nephew used to play water polo ... it's a tough sport.
    Great post.

    I read your newer post - I do hope your eye is getting better.
    Take Care

    My good wishes

    All the best Jan

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    1. klahanie1 August 2017 at 01:13

      Hi Jan,

      Oh, nice! I reckon your brother-in-law and your nephew really enjoyed the seahorse! LOL

      My right eye is just about okay now. Thanks for asking.

      Kind wishes back atcha',

      Gary :)

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  33. Anonymous2 August 2017 at 12:33

    Haha - Now, that was a rather amusing post. Your poem made me smile. I always knew there was a poet inside of you.


    แตกใน xxx

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    1. klahanie2 August 2017 at 17:58

      Hey sin,

      Thanks for that. Yep, Dr. Seuss is hiding inside me! :)

      Gary

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  34. Blue Grumpster21 August 2017 at 17:34

    Just read your last post, Gary... I don't know what to say except that I wish I had a time-machine so I could go back in time, beat the crap out of them and make it all good for you. I kid you not. You hang in there, you hear.

    Blue

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    1. klahanie21 August 2017 at 22:19

      Good Sir Blue,

      You are most kind and yes, that situation has had a devastating impact on my life. Thank you so much for leaving a comment. I can barely muster up the energy to do anything right now.

      Gary

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I do try to comment back to each commenter individually. However, I might have to shorten my replies or give a group thank you. That way, I can spend more time commenting on your blogs. Thank you and peace, my friend.