CROQUET GALLERY:  Turner Ham Factory

The entire Turner family has been playing croquet for many years in Fulks Run, VA, near the West Virginia boarder.  Several years ago, they built a world-class championship croquet court between the Turner Ham Factory and the Turner Store, both landmarks in the region.  The Turners play American Rules, but Ron has played a little International Rules.

Robert Fulford played American Rules there a few years ago.

Ron and his father Garnett invited me to play while I was at the Harris (Bev's maiden name) family reunion in Stauton, VA, about forty five minutes away.  Ron and I played partners against Garnett, and lost -2.

The Turners are great croquet players, nice people, and very hospitable.  I hope someday one (or more) of them will come to Maui, and I can show them the spirit of Aloha.
 

(click on black-and-white thumbnails to view full-sized color images)

	from East boundry looking at Garnett Turner			from West boundry looking at Leo Nikora, Garnett Turner, and Ron Turner
	from South boundry looking at Leo Nikora			from West boundry looking at Ron Turner setting up a peel
	from West boundry looking at Ron Turner and Leo Nikora			from West boundry looking at Ron Turner setting up a rush
	from West boundry looking at Ron Turner and Leo Nikora			from Southwest corner
	from West boundry looking at Ron Turner and Leo Nikora			from South boundry looking at Ron Turner
				from South boundry looking at Ron Turner running a break
				from West boundry looking at Garnett Turner running a break
				from West boundry looking at Garnett Turner peeling a wicket
				inside Turner Store looking at old mallets used by the Turner family