Not a fan of football? As much as I hate to admit it, that's me.

And as hard as people have tried through the years to convince me that watching football (in person or on TV) is a fun thing to do, I just don't buy it.

I've tried front & center in the stands. I've been up close & personal on the field. I've enjoyed the luxury of skyboxes. I've had tickets to some of the biggest games that should have meant something to me. But for some reason, I tend to gravitate toward the fun party games and football party recipes instead of the actual game itself.

Poor Jim, he had no idea what he was marrying into (8 years ago). Unfortunately, I think he pays the price for his non-football loving wife being in charge of the TV remote control, too. That's probably why he's usually in the running for "the last place award" in the football pool each year. (Trust me, there's a much worse name than that for such a prestigious award!)

Anyhoo, at least I have attempted to learn more about the game of football.

Here are some of the best links I've found for the non-football fans who want to learn the basics of football... fast!

Bolo Toss -- also known as Ladder Golf -- is an extremely addictive backyard game of skill... similar to horseshoes, but different.

It's a lawn game that is appropriate for all ages, and can actually be played indoors as well as outdoors.

Simply put, you toss a Bolo (piece of rope with a golf ball attached at both ends) toward a Ladder (usually made from PVC plastic pipes) with the hope that it will wrap around and cling to one of the individual rungs on the ladder. Which rung of the ladder your bolo clings to ultimately determine your score, or whether your toss simply "cancels out" your challenger's.

This backyard game appears to have gotten its start at the campgrounds across America. RVers and campers have a special fondness for this unique (and popular!) outdoor game, as do tailgaters.

Like most outdoor games, it's a game of many names. It's also commonly referred to as:

Norwegian Horseshoes, Ladder Golf, Snakes, Hillbilly Golf, Polish Golf, Horseballs, Tower Ball, Bolo Golf, Gladiator, Bola, Snake Toss, BlongoBall, Ladder Toss, Bolo, Rodeo Golf, Dingle Balls, Bolo Polo, Cowboy Golf, Redneck Golf, Pocca Bolo, The Snake Game, Willy Ball, Ladder Ball, Slither, Zing-Ball, Snakes & Ladders, Hillbilly Horseshoes, Flingy Ball, Top Toss, Norwegian Golf, Monkey Bars Golf, Swedish Golf, Polish Horsehoes, Dandy Golf, Montana Golf, Lasso Golf, Australian Horseshoes, Ladder Game, Monkey Balls, Rattlerail Toss, Golfball Horseshoes, Arizona Golf Balls, Spin-It, Ball Dangle, Bolo Ball, Poor Mans Golf, Bolo Toss, even Testical Toss!

Gooooooood morning! I just wanted to take a minute to share my excitement with everyone... Yesterday afternoon I was interviewed by Bob Goldsholl from Bloomberg Radio in New York City, and our conversation was taped to air this coming Saturday, September 25th at 8a.m., 11a.m. and 1p.m. (all times Eastern).

To hear it on the air, simply click here at one of the above times. Next to "Bloomberg Live Radio, you'll notice you can choose to listen via Windows Media Player or Real Audio. Just click on the "speed" of your connection, and wa-lah... you're listening live online!