posters who you want to see hit.

[Devilito]

Originally Posted by dozu

you are already going down hill man.... no need to wait till 60.... once you are above 40, it's game over.

game over man! GAME OVER!

[pushing_wins]

Originally Posted by aphex

More "technically correct" is the phrase you're looking for...

dude what happened to you? why are u such a hater?

[Devilito]

Originally Posted by LeeD

So didja read the thread on the 61 year old yoda with floppy ears and 75 year old skin BEAT some 5.5?
Oh, maybe he didn't BEAT the 5.5, the 5.5 took it too lightly, was surprised, and barfed up some bad tennis .......

meh. If you stay in shape and keeep your game up you can still be a top player late in years. For one match that is. Then you wake up next morning not able to move

[LeeD]

Truer words have seldom been spoken! Not that I have ever played at that level, but just playing at any level can make the following day a late and slow rise.

[ProgressoR]

Leed you sure its just a sprain. If it hasn't healed in 3 years it could be more serious. Mebbe ligament torn? Is it always swollen. Not that I am a doc but have had a history of joint injury.

[LeeD]

Thanks...
Every morning, it feels fine and there is no swelling.
Every PM, especially after heavy work, tennis, or windsurfing, the swelling frontside of ankle, just below inside of ankle bone comes back to haunt me.
ASO brace works fine for 2 doubles sets, then the swelling comes and it's just not kosher.
With almost 2.5 years of compensating, I've developed a left knee medial pain, a right hip dislocation at times (just about pops out, right on the verge, then with sitting down and pushing correctly, it slowly pops back in)...
It's OK, I enjoy doubles up to maybe 4.5 levels, can windsurf with the conservative best (meaning I don't do double front flips), and this year, first day in 5 years, got well over the sides of BorealRidge's halfpipe for single 180 spins both directions off both walls. Hiking the pipe was really cool, as the kids just marvel at the "old dude" with long hair.

Originally Posted by LeeD

I'm not really old, as some of you have alluded to, I"m just too often injured, so the pain from those injuries catch up to me on certain days.
I've accrued 3 lower leg breaks, 2 requiring full operations, pins, plates, screws, and wires.
4 clavical breaks.
WAY more than 10 ribs broken
Couple shoulder separates and dislocates, tough to heal and serve a tennis ball.
6 outside fingers have been broken, 3 have pins in them.
I mentioned I can't come close to brushing my teeth or shaving with my left hand, and I'm lefty on the tennis court. Try serving with that rotator cuff.
But really, I'm more out of shape than old, or injured. It's hard to get in shape when the legs don't work right, the right hip likes to pop out of socket, and the left KNEE medial swells up from all the gimping I do.
Heck, after 1/2 hour of windsurfing, I can't walk up to my car, without a good 5 minute stretch and rest.

What about cavities? How are your teeth holding up?

[LeeD]

g/f and I are on this sore topic.
Personally, haven't seen a dentist since Army induction in 1070. They barely looked in, as I volunteered on a 8 year enlistment.
Pulled 3 of my teeth 3 years ago, now kinda gunshy to pull 2 more loose teeth.
Have some dentist friends who volunteer to pull them for free, seeing as how I'm a nutcase about paying for dentistry.

Originally Posted by LeeD

g/f and I are on this sore topic.

They barely looked in, as I volunteered on a 8 year enlistment.
Pulled 3 of my teeth 3 years ago, now kinda gunshy to pull 2 more loose teeth.
Have some dentist friends who volunteer to pull them for free, seeing as how I'm a nutcase about paying for dentistry.

You were in the Crusades? First you post a video. Then you get in trouble with your girlfriend. Then you kill those heathen *******s to spread the word about our baby jesus. You rock LeeD.

[TennisCoachFLA]

Originally Posted by chico9166

You were in the Crusades? First you post a video. Then you get in trouble with your girlfriend. Then you kill those heathen *******s to spread the word about our baby jesus. You rock LeeD.

Funniest post of the day.

[yellowoctopus]

Originally Posted by LeeD

YellowOct...if you read my posts, I've posted every flaw in my serve motion. How would you serve at 62, sprained left ankle, haven't run in 3 years, can can't brush your teeth with your hitting hand?
.

Ah, I get it--What you say, not what you do.



Still, I didn't see the variety of serves you boasted to possess. All of the ones in this video are sliced serves, even the two service attempts when it seems like you were trying to put more topspin on it.

Also, 2 out of 8 serves actually went in; I'm assuming that you are a little off (everyone has their off days).

[li0scc0]

Originally Posted by 35ft6

Tennis players in general seem to age very well. Not just pros, but even guys who play a lot of recreational tennis. Saw some sprightly 80 year olds playing some doubles this morning.

I wish this were true. Most tennis pros I know who are 60+ can barely move, due to ankle/knee/hip issues.
Those who are 70+ and playing sprightly typically are those who took up the game at 55.

[T1000]

LeeD hows the house coming, we haven't had updates in a couple of days

[Hewex]

Everyone has mentioned who they'd like to see play or play against. But which poster do you want in the umpire's chair? You just can't pick Woodrow, because he's a real one.

My choice would be Papa.

[dlk]

Originally Posted by Hewex

Everyone has mentioned who they'd like to see play or play against. But which poster do you want in the umpire's chair? You just can't pick Woodrow, because he's a real one.

My choice would be Papa.

Ah, good call. I for some reason, would say sureshs. Maybe r2473?

[dozu]

Originally Posted by JoelDali

well - for the interest of the public, I have offered myself up for video polls, but nobody has yet to man up and participate.

why is everybody so afraid.

[dr325i]

Originally Posted by LeeD

Yeah, I look 62.
No 30-35 year old girl looks at me as potential b/f material.
Certainly nobody younger.
G/f just turned 41, so I'm not doing so well.
Too much sun in my life. After 25 years of full time surfing, I decided to take up windsurfing 27 years ago, more sun.
Eyes bloodshot from sun.
Can't run a block, jump a lick, do 3 pushups.

It may not be the age only...

[Andres]

Originally Posted by Hewex

Everyone has mentioned who they'd like to see play or play against. But which poster do you want in the umpire's chair? You just can't pick Woodrow, because he's a real one.

My choice would be Papa.

Raoul, of course!

Where's Rickson, btw?

[Manus Domini]

Originally Posted by LeeD

g/f and I are on this sore topic.
Personally, haven't seen a dentist since Army induction in 1070.

LeeD, where was the Battle of Hastings? I know you were probably around twelve then, as normal military induction would be about 16 (1070), but please try to remember for us. There is so little evidence, and I would love to know what went on.

Thanks for your response
MD

[TennisCoachFLA]

Originally Posted by dr325i

It may not be the age only...

True, Trump and Hef do just fine.