TED Conversations

Doug Watson

This conversation is closed. Start a new conversation
or join one »

Have you ever played Marbles as a child?

I started playing at age 11, and now have become an avid collector. I just want to see how many smart people out there have stimulated their childhood dexterity with marbles.

0
Share:

Showing single comment thread. View the full conversation.

  • thumb

    Kate Blake 50+

    • 0
    Jan 31 2013: Sure did, love the memories below, what a unique topic. Thanks Doug.

    My brother used to collect them, bargain for them, organise tournaments. He was really into them in a big way. But none of us ever actually kept them as we aged.

    • Doug Watson

      • 0
      Jan 31 2013: that's great. I'm almost 30 and I still play in tournaments. I was the 1999 National champion, and marbles will be playing as long as i can still get up and down to take a shot.

      i traveled to a few other countries and have seen children playing marbles in the dirt, i'd like to see how other countries (that i haven't visited) play.
      • thumb

        Kate Blake 50+

        • 0
        Jan 31 2013: way to go Doug, it will keep you young and you will be an example to the young ones getting involved.

Showing single comment thread. View the full conversation.