This year’s tree installation, for the YWCA’s and The National Railroad Museum’s fundraiser, may not look traditional but its makings go back as far as the late 1800s. The game of Ping-pong originated in England, and also went by the names Gossima, Wiff-waff, Table Tennis and Flim-flam. At the turn of the century, the name Ping-pong stuck and was probably derived from the sound of the celluloid ball hitting the wooden or vellum bats.

Standing at over 12 feet high, this year’s tree is comprised of over 1,500 ping-pong balls, PVC piping, wire and wood. Eight fluorescent spots from below illuminate the installation.

Bobbie with wire and Ping-pong balls attached.

Kurt getting started at the top, on the ground.

The material, Ping-pong balls and lots of wire.

1,345 and still making and counting!

A brief moment before lunch.

Setting the center post, makes magic happen…

…drawing others to join in…

…illuminating a Zen moment…

…makes the final product worth the drive!

Always engaging, the holidays bring family and friends together, and nothing is more fun than a game of table tennis! Always needed, how about a floating holiday, taken on the spur of the moment to catch up on last minute shopping?!

From all the associates at Arketype, may your holidays soar!

Paul Meinke

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