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Welcome to Speed Stump! This is a collection of the thoughts, actions and intentions of five Bates College students in the heart of Maine.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Speed Stump: Origins

I have been given the privilege of writing this inaugural entry as I listen to Charlie and Benny Breg's soothing baritones on Vacationland broadcasting from WRBC 91.5 (we've all got shows, tune into 91.5fm or look us up)

At this point I am sure you are looking quizzically at the name of our blog. you probably have a ridiculous expression on your face. To save you the embarrassment, here is an explanation and a teaser of what is to come.

The name is derived from a game called Stump, or Nails. This game involves flipping a hammer one full rotation and in one motion, bringing the hammer down on an opposing players nail in a tree stump. Often included is a drink used as a counter weight and for various other purposes... The games origins are not to well known, believed to be started from a college in upstate New York and brought to the leaders of a summer camp on Lake Winnepesaukee in New Hampshire. From there, the game spread far and wide, for obvious reasons.

For more info, hit up worldstump.com for the full list of rules and regs.

Speed Stump, is a reference to the playoff that ensues if the two final players knock each other out in the final swing and revenge hit. This round is played one V one and is ridiculously intense but requires zen-like concentration and willpower. This, in essence describes our lives, each and every one of us. We thought you should get a glimpse of this fantastic slurry of Life, Liberty, Music, Maine, and Stump in one fast passed, intense blog.

Stay tuned...



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