conkers? - Nuts to You ; )

[stbjohn2]

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Steve" <bboyminn at y...> wrote:
>Sandy saw a mention of Emma Watson playing conkers and asked what 
the game is. 

Steve wrote:
> 
> I'm sure many Brit's will weigh in on this with their own 
experience.
> 
> However, if you would like to do some research-
> 
> Woodland Junior School - Kent. UK
> How to Play Conkers.
> http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/conkers.html
> 
> Conkers in the News- Cumbria, UK
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cumbria/3712764.stm
> 
Sandy here:
Thanks for the links. The second one actually explains why she'd 
(Emma Watson, playing conkers during a break in GOF filming, in this 
case, tho actually why anyone would) be wearing protective gear. But 
I guess you also have to come to the playground will a drill, too, 
to  make a new conker or replace a broken one, unless conkers last a 
lot longer than one would think...
Sandy (who avoids any game that requires protective gear)