Tennis Warehouse-Mid Atlantic Chapter - Page 2353

datsveryinterestin · 12-06-2012, 03:25 PM

This episode of the Simpsons where ogdenville residents take over springfield is so awesome! And that was the highlight of my day! Now back to donuts and beer!

McLovin · 12-06-2012, 04:08 PM

dats, are these your courts?

http://goo.gl/maps/kJizA

They look sweet. Here's ours:

http://goo.gl/maps/3u4zC

The head pro there is Pavel Slozil, Steffi Graf's old coach. I've seen him play some exhibition doubles, and while he doesn't nail the ball as hard as others, his control & touch is unbelievable.

I'm lucky in that many people my age (mid 40s) visit their parents during Xmas as well, so I usually have two or three people in the 4.5 range to hit with.

We'll check out the restaurant while down there & let you know. We always like to visit the 'local' places. There was a nice Cuban deli we went to last year, but I can't remember the name. Real good food, and authentic, at least according to my wife...

McLovin · 12-06-2012, 04:09 PM

Oh, and last I heard, Naples Bath & Tennis is now (again) under Sanchez-Casal management.

datsveryinterestin · 12-06-2012, 04:42 PM

Yah those are my courts! There are north & south courts though. But those are right across from our condo so i go there.

datsveryinterestin · 12-06-2012, 05:23 PM

never read this article before... i knew i was stringing too high!

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...373170456.html

and....

Nate Ferguson: Lleyton Hewitt was into the 30s (pounds) at Wimbledon using half poly and half gut. The poly allows players to play so loose, and they are swinging so hard with low tension and getting more of that cupping effect. And equally as important, they can really swing out and keep the ball in the court with poly.

dennis kudla uses my string, black code and strings at 44lbs. hrmmm. maybe ill try 51lbs next time instead of 56lbs.

tennismonkey · 12-07-2012, 06:04 AM

*yawn*

i've played tennis two nights in a row and pretty much my whole body hurts.

the only parts that don't hurt? my wrist, elbow and shoulder. cuz i string my sticks with poly at 48 pounds. thinking bout going lower to 40 even so my old man slices are even slicier.

downs_chris · 12-07-2012, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tennismonkey

*yawn*

i've played tennis two nights in a row and pretty much my whole body hurts.

the only parts that don't hurt? my wrist, elbow and shoulder. cuz i string my sticks with poly at 48 pounds. thinking bout going lower to 40 even so my old man slices are even slicier.

maybe you should go natty gut mains? poly cross?

my shoulder is improving...thank goodness...it was soo bad that night we hit...

hungry...

Sup2Dresq · 12-07-2012, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by downs_chris

maybe you should go natty gut mains? poly cross?

my shoulder is improving...thank goodness...it was soo bad that night we hit...

hungry...

Thai spice garlic and pepper beef

McLovin · 12-07-2012, 07:06 AM

Trying to lose weight:

downs_chris · 12-07-2012, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Sup2Dresq

Thai spice garlic and pepper beef

i'll put that on my shoulder...

sapient007 · 12-07-2012, 07:18 AM

DC. the best thai place is still thai x-ing in dc. the food is authentic and the ambiance is sorta hipster and strange. def an exp

http://www.yelp.com/biz/thai-x-ing-washington

Sup2Dresq · 12-07-2012, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by downs_chris

i'll put that on my shoulder...

It will take care of the hunger. As for your shoulder, ask yourself.....wwgd?

*pours scotch and swings racquet with left hand*

The legend grows

mikeler · 12-07-2012, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sapient007

DC. the best thai place is still thai x-ing in dc. the food is authentic and the ambiance is sorta hipster and strange. def an exp

http://www.yelp.com/biz/thai-x-ing-washington

Still have not found better Thai than Busara or Neisha over in Tysons Corner.

TheJRK · 12-07-2012, 07:35 AM

The last person to string my racket was Sup. I have no idea what strings he used or the tension.

Went to the doc to get my ribs checked out... just bruised, not broken. Oddly enough, the symptoms are the same, just without the whole punctured lung part. Doc said I have to avoid taking shallow breaths (even though it hurts to breath normally) otherwise I'll develop pneumonia, WTF?!

Let's set up a TWMAC kids tennis meet. Kids vs. kids while the parents just eat and drink.

My kid - can serve all double faults.

Dat's kid - can obsess about racket choice the entire time.

Auzzie's kid - can have lead poisoning.

Zap's kid - can bring the hotdogs.

hollywood's kid - can talk about the WNBA the entire time.

Sappy's kid - can show up, hit one ball, then sit in a chair the rest of the time.

JRstriker12 · 12-07-2012, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

Still have not found better Thai than Busara or Neisha over in Tysons Corner.

Prefer Neisha. Never been impressed with Busara Thai - at least the one in Reston seems not to be up to par for the price.

Tried to make a Starbucks Via flavored protein shake this AM did not work out. Greek yogurt seems tto be a bit sharp to combine with coffee.

Knee is feeling better. Can't wait to hit sunday.

McLovin · 12-07-2012, 07:51 AM

Anyone ever try Natta Thai in Vienna?

http://goo.gl/maps/Zt1ok

Or Taste of the World in Herndon?

http://goo.gl/maps/HM7s7

coolblue123 · 12-07-2012, 08:05 AM

my fav Thai place
http://m.yelp.com/biz/sawatdee-arlington

they been there so long and so good its an institution.

have to try sap's recommendation.

JRstriker12 · 12-07-2012, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McLovin

Anyone ever try Natta Thai in Vienna?

http://goo.gl/maps/Zt1ok

Or Taste of the World in Herndon?

http://goo.gl/maps/HM7s7

Tried taste of the world a few years ago. It was decent.

downs_chris · 12-07-2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JRstriker12

Tried taste of the world a few years ago. It was decent.

hmm...i went there once and didn't really care for it...

sapient007 · 12-07-2012, 09:10 AM

CB. try thai x-ing. the place is a hole in the wall. the decor/service knocks it down at least 2-3 notches which speaks volumes about the food. make a reservation and go. walk in and be liek wtf is this place. then food comes and you forget that you are sitting on someone's living room floor and eating. let me know if you want to go. they serve prefix so the cook just cooks you what ever he feels like.

12-06-2012, 04:08 PM	#47042
McLovin Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,608	dats, are these your courts? http://goo.gl/maps/kJizA They look sweet. Here's ours: http://goo.gl/maps/3u4zC The head pro there is Pavel Slozil, Steffi Graf's old coach. I've seen him play some exhibition doubles, and while he doesn't nail the ball as hard as others, his control & touch is unbelievable. I'm lucky in that many people my age (mid 40s) visit their parents during Xmas as well, so I usually have two or three people in the 4.5 range to hit with. We'll check out the restaurant while down there & let you know. We always like to visit the 'local' places. There was a nice Cuban deli we went to last year, but I can't remember the name. Real good food, and authentic, at least according to my wife... __________________ "Nobody beats Vitas Gerulaitis 17 times in a row" -- Vitas Gerulaitis, after beating Jimmy Connors on his 17th try.

12-06-2012, 04:09 PM	#47043
McLovin Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,608	Oh, and last I heard, Naples Bath & Tennis is now (again) under Sanchez-Casal management. __________________ "Nobody beats Vitas Gerulaitis 17 times in a row" -- Vitas Gerulaitis, after beating Jimmy Connors on his 17th try.

12-06-2012, 05:23 PM	#47045
datsveryinterestin Rookie Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 341	never read this article before... i knew i was stringing too high! http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...373170456.html and.... Nate Ferguson: Lleyton Hewitt was into the 30s (pounds) at Wimbledon using half poly and half gut. The poly allows players to play so loose, and they are swinging so hard with low tension and getting more of that cupping effect. And equally as important, they can really swing out and keep the ball in the court with poly. dennis kudla uses my string, black code and strings at 44lbs. hrmmm. maybe ill try 51lbs next time instead of 56lbs. Last edited by datsveryinterestin : 12-06-2012 at 06:22 PM.

12-07-2012, 07:06 AM	#47049
McLovin Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,608	Trying to lose weight: __________________ "Nobody beats Vitas Gerulaitis 17 times in a row" -- Vitas Gerulaitis, after beating Jimmy Connors on his 17th try.

12-07-2012, 07:51 AM	#47056
McLovin Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,608	Anyone ever try Natta Thai in Vienna? http://goo.gl/maps/Zt1ok Or Taste of the World in Herndon? http://goo.gl/maps/HM7s7 __________________ "Nobody beats Vitas Gerulaitis 17 times in a row" -- Vitas Gerulaitis, after beating Jimmy Connors on his 17th try.