Will you play Today? - Page 2

Tennusdude · 11-22-2012, 12:37 PM

Jimmy Evert Tennis Center in Fort Lauderdale was packed to the gills. Got bumped after on hour but was able to get another court. Courts were open from 8-2pm and its a City facility. Wow, probably the only city facility that is open on any holiday! Florida is definitely a great place to play tennis

Mongolmike · 11-22-2012, 12:46 PM

Ran 2 miles, changed clothes, was out hitting... came home, chowed down, now I'm watching football and drinking Mike's Hard Limeonaid. Life is good.

axel89 · 11-22-2012, 01:57 PM

yeah i played form 2-4 with some friends first match i won 6-2 played decent he wasn't that great 2nd match i won 6-1 against one of my friends that i have close matches i.e. 6-4 7-5 , 6-3 3-6 6-4.

Timbo's hopeless slice · 11-22-2012, 02:25 PM

Yes, couple of practice sets this afternoon with another coach, then 2 hours coaching, then beer!

(it's summer here, well, almost, and it is pretty warm out there already at 10:25 am)

woodrow1029 · 11-22-2012, 04:22 PM

My wife and I went out and hit for about 90 minutes today.

beernutz · 11-23-2012, 06:21 AM

My brother and I, both back in our home town for Thanksgiving and at the courts to play our regular holiday match, were asked to play doubles by the only two other players at the high school courts we were using. We agreed and had a had a fun competitive match against what turned out to be a father and son so it was family feud time. As we are talking afterward we find out the son had just graduated from college and lived in Atlanta, the same as my brother. Since he had 4.5 skills and a 4.0 rating he immediately got recruited to play on my brother's ALTA team. More coincidentally, the kid had played high school tennis on the same team as my nephew and the dad lived in the same neighborhood where I was staying, just down the street from my mom's house. Throw in an absolutely gorgeous windless 60 degree day and it could not have been better. Thank you Abrahan Lincoln.

corbind · 11-23-2012, 07:09 AM

Played 4 hours in 50 degrees and 15-20mph winds. But playing Nov 22 in Chicago OUTDOORS is outrageous. We often have snow by now so I'll gladly take today's weather...

robbo1970 · 11-23-2012, 08:08 AM

Happy Thanksgiving my US cousins.

ZMaster · 11-23-2012, 07:35 PM

Yes, I played on Turkey day, 3 sets of dubs early morning so I can still enjoy the day with family.

TimothyO · 11-24-2012, 05:12 AM

Got to play for 90 minutes yesterday. Public courts in Bedford County, VA.

No net straps so net was really high (kick serve practice!).

Court had cracks on perimiter and lots of divots that caused crazy bounces. Hit my left hand with racquet when crazy bounce sent ball straight towards my face. Managed to block the ball but rapped my knuckles Csrholic school nun-style.

It made us really appreciate the wonderful courts at our club!

Very cold and extremely windy today so no tennis, just running.

TimothyO · 11-24-2012, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corbind

Played 4 hours in 50 degrees and 15-20mph winds. But playing Nov 22 in Chicago OUTDOORS is outrageous. We often have snow by now so I'll gladly take today's weather...

What part of Chicago? I grew up in on north side (suburbs).

I miss the snow. In ATL we get cold but very little snow.

sureshs · 11-24-2012, 07:57 AM

I just realized that this thread can go on forever!

Everyday is today.

Coach Chad · 11-24-2012, 03:52 PM

I played one of my regular partners on Thanksgiving. He is from Argentina. Had a great time! Thankful for my Prince EXO Tour....

gully · 11-24-2012, 04:33 PM

Played a set of dubs with the fam Thursday, can't say that every Thanksgiving here in Wisconsin! Nice enough to get outdoors is too nice not to play.

corbind · 11-24-2012, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimothyO

What part of Chicago? I grew up in on north side (suburbs).

I miss the snow. In ATL we get cold but very little snow.

Nothing special just DuPage

gavna · 11-25-2012, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tennusdude

Jimmy Evert Tennis Center in Fort Lauderdale was packed to the gills. Got bumped after on hour but was able to get another court. Courts were open from 8-2pm and its a City facility. Wow, probably the only city facility that is open on any holiday! Florida is definitely a great place to play tennis

Love that facility......I remember it as a Jr when it was Holiday Park Tennis Ctr..when I'm in So Fla I still make a stop and try to find a game. Always hard as you have soooo many old time regulars. With all the growth around the place I always now get turned around find the stinking entrance to the TC....hahaha I miss the entrance every time and have to make a 2nd pass

fleabitten · 11-25-2012, 06:36 AM

Of course I would if I had someone lined up - That's how I give thanks for tennis, to play it on Thanksgiving.

I did play with my dad and my son on the day after. We had a great time and it seems to becoming the day after T-day tradition around our house.

sureshs · 11-25-2012, 09:26 AM

I will be playing today.

11-22-2012, 02:25 PM	#24
Timbo's hopeless slice Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 3,116	Yes, couple of practice sets this afternoon with another coach, then 2 hours coaching, then beer! (it's summer here, well, almost, and it is pretty warm out there already at 10:25 am) __________________ 5.0 all courter. Betting the house on black 7 spades.. (Volkl X-7 310 WITH CYCLONE @ 55) "Tennis isn't easy" - Corners

11-23-2012, 06:21 AM	#26
beernutz Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: expanding my Ignore List Posts: 3,339	My brother and I, both back in our home town for Thanksgiving and at the courts to play our regular holiday match, were asked to play doubles by the only two other players at the high school courts we were using. We agreed and had a had a fun competitive match against what turned out to be a father and son so it was family feud time. As we are talking afterward we find out the son had just graduated from college and lived in Atlanta, the same as my brother. Since he had 4.5 skills and a 4.0 rating he immediately got recruited to play on my brother's ALTA team. More coincidentally, the kid had played high school tennis on the same team as my nephew and the dad lived in the same neighborhood where I was staying, just down the street from my mom's house. Throw in an absolutely gorgeous windless 60 degree day and it could not have been better. Thank you Abrahan Lincoln. __________________ I have come to the conclusion that people who respond to forum posts with "tl;dnr" should really be writing "add;dnr". Last edited by beernutz : 11-23-2012 at 06:26 AM.

11-23-2012, 07:09 AM	#27
corbind Professional Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 831	Played 4 hours in 50 degrees and 15-20mph winds. But playing Nov 22 in Chicago OUTDOORS is outrageous. We often have snow by now so I'll gladly take today's weather... __________________ Becker London Tour, 12.6oz, Wilson gut 17g 65lbs \|\| Prince EXO3 Tour 18x20, 12.5oz, Wilson gut 16g 70lbs, S&V, DII '88-90

11-23-2012, 08:08 AM	#28
robbo1970 Professional Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 974	Happy Thanksgiving my US cousins. __________________ X2 Dunlop Biomimetic 300 / X2 Prince Exo3 93

11-24-2012, 05:12 AM	#30
TimothyO Hall Of Fame Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baseline Posts: 2,235	Got to play for 90 minutes yesterday. Public courts in Bedford County, VA. No net straps so net was really high (kick serve practice!). Court had cracks on perimiter and lots of divots that caused crazy bounces. Hit my left hand with racquet when crazy bounce sent ball straight towards my face. Managed to block the ball but rapped my knuckles Csrholic school nun-style. It made us really appreciate the wonderful courts at our club! Very cold and extremely windy today so no tennis, just running. __________________ L27" \| 95" \| 16x19 \| Flex 57 \| 336g \| 8 HL \| SW 320 VS Longevity / IsoSpeed Black Fire 17 @ 56 / 50