Ribbon cutting ceremony at the property of Christopher and Margot Sprague with Mount Monadnock off in the distance. Photos courtesy of the Spragues. Such a view!

The part time abode of the Sprague family in Dublin, New Hampshire.

Great stone work!

More great stone work.

The guests start to arrive.

Bocce goes so well with all kinds of food.

Beverages in a wheelbarrow - ya gotta love it!

The brand new court beckons all to play.

Maintenance tools at the ready.

The Bocce Guy makes a gift of his book after seeing the host play. The irreverent inscription goes something like "Enjoy many great times on your new court. Read this book quickly - heaven knows you need it."

Christopher Sprague speaks to the guests just before cutting the ribbon. {We used to Christen courts by breaking a bottle of Chianti on the end boards. We've gotten a lot smarter since then. Now we drink the Chianti and cut a ribbon instead.}

We cut the ribbon, the Bocce Guy gives a brief demo and play begins.

Play is spirited but sportsmanship and friendship is the order of the day. Bocce can promote camaraderie like no other sport.