I went out to lunch in South Portland a month or so ago and drove by this:
Yes.
You read that correctly.
There’s a place where you can be socially active by throwing an axe.
Though I’m guessing not at each other…. because that would dramatically cut down on the social part.
Think I’m kidding?
There’s even a league.
Which leads me to wonder if there’s another league for suburban axe throwing.
If so, I know a few soccer moms who would excel.
Also unbeknownst to me, there are a slew of videos that can teach you the finer points of the sport.
So if you’re looking for a new hobby?
Remember…. you saw it here first.
River's world..... 
I was never good at this. I usually broke the handle by the third throw…
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Clearly, your technique needs some work….
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Hmmm —
If I were to try this, AND the same thing happen as when I went bowling for the first time…
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You might not be here to blog about it…?
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All I’m gonna say is that having the proper grip is imperative – on the back swing.
***don’t stand behind the roller or thrower as in this case.
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I mean, I don’t have any pictures so it’s my word against… (uhh) my word.
And without proper imagery – a sad blog post it would be.
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There’s even an international axe throwing competition, with men and women from all over the world. It’s been held here in Nova Scotia at least once! Only a matter of time before it hits the Olympics, so’s to speak.
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I shall look forward to it!
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Our daughter’s company had their holiday party as an axe throwing place. Geeks, alcohol and axes, what could go wrong?
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Absolutely nothing. I’m sure it was delightful…
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Yes! Sign me up. I want to be an Axehole!
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You’re making it way too easy with a line like that!
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While I see signs for Turkey Shoots around here, so far I’ve not seen any signs for Axe Throwing. HOWEVER, I think putting those two events together into one extravaganza would be great.
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It’s been here a while now. I have a friend that goes a lot. We were going to do a party there but I decided not to go. They had fun and no one lost an appendage………so far.
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Not losing an appendage is the very definition of a good party….
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This seems like a hobby I could get into, lol.
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I’m sure it’s a great frustration reliever. Tack a picture of Baby Kermit to the target…. that would guarantee a bullseye.
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There is an axe-throwing bar around here, too. Sounds like a recipe for disaster to me, but…🤷♀️
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It’s definitely a unique form of entertainment…
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I’m glad they’ve clarified that it’s ‘social’ axe throwing…
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Agreed.
Antisocial axe throwing is something no one needs.
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Why use an ax when guns are so plentiful?
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More heft.
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I suppose there is something more soul satisfying in hewing down a dunce as opposed to just shooting them. But the cleanup is a real buzz killer …
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And now we get to the heart of having a place designed specifically for this activity. No home clean up!
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Talking about ax throwing (and spelling)–has hubby done anything with the Falcon lessons you gave him????
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Sadly no. We were going to sign up for the follow up course… but never did.
🙁
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That reminds me of a term you seldom, if ever, hear anymore:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle-axe_(woman)
I can’t imagine why this term has gone out of favor….other than broads have just gotten too sensitive.
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Believe it or not….I still use that!
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