Tennis Warehouse-Mid Atlantic Chapter

[zapvor]

i am off this friday. but it varies.

so on a star 5 i am dropping my string time even more! doing all poly bed under 20min now....

[coolblue123]

will count you in zap to play in March then.

[zapvor]

haha i kind of want to join to see where you guys go for yummy yummy food

[JRstriker12]

Originally Posted by coolblue123

wow. u have food trucks, HT, and Au Bon Pain's in front of work? You can set up your very own green zone and we won't be able to see you for 20 years..

working at home for the next couple of weeks. Trying to get things settled, hopefully we'll go out to lunch and get to hit outside. Still dying to hit with my newly acquired mod'ed less lead filled NYC.

Free any Friday's? It seems like only gov'ies like Sap and I are able to play on Fridays. Although I heard that's a strong chance that we may get an extra day a week for the next 22 weeks. 20% pay cut for the next 6 months is going to feel like gloves after hemorrhoid surgery.

We usually have one Food truck show up daily and HT and Au Bon are about a block away, though the street to Au Bon is like a wind tunnel.

My remote work day rotates every week so I usually have a Friday once a week, but time away is limited as I gotta be logged in.

At least they will keep you govies, us contractors will get axed.

[zapvor]

i hear there is a giant hiring freeze

[Topaz]

iRad, I'm in my last semester of nursing school. Fridays I'm at Sibley in clinical rotation all day.

Zap, I'm not sure there is anyone else I would take a food recommendation from other than Sappy. TMonk is a very very close second.

[iradical18]

Originally Posted by Topaz

iRad, I'm in my last semester of nursing school. Fridays I'm at Sibley in clinical rotation all day.

Zap, I'm not sure there is anyone else I would take a food recommendation from other than Sappy. TMonk is a very very close second.

@Topaz Congratulations! I'm doing the Army's LPN program at the Bethesda Naval Hospital. Heading into our Peds rotation in about a month. When you graduate perhaps you'd like to join the dark side and commission as an Officer!

[sapient007]

Originally Posted by Topaz

iRad, I'm in my last semester of nursing school. Fridays I'm at Sibley in clinical rotation all day.

Zap, I'm not sure there is anyone else I would take a food recommendation from other than Sappy. TMonk is a very very close second.

my +10% body fat from everyone should automatically place in front of the pack

[coolblue123]

Originally Posted by zapvor

i hear there is a giant hiring freeze

yeah. all the agencies don't know if the sequestration will happen and if so, how bad will it be? So everyone is on a hold and wait status. All the politicians point to a flat 10% cut across the board. But anytime when anyone gives a percentage, it leaves room for negotiations.

Alot of the plans are pretty much drawn out already as many agency heads have dusted off last contingency plans when the last govt shutdown was adverted. I have a feeling it's going to be another kick the can for another 3 months scenario again. It's going to be interested how furloughs will be implemented if it happens?

[McLovin]

Originally Posted by downs_chris

mclovin, i have your pacific frame....but no time to string it...

you playing tonight?

As you already know, I played tonight. Tough match, but we pulled it out 3-6, 6-4, 6-2. My partner, one of the local high school players, was a bit nervous in the beginning, but once she loosened up, she ripped some nice shots. We were the only 7:00 win for CFAC.

How'd you do? Ed has a killer server & a nice forehand. I've always joked with him that he's "a backhand away from being a 4.5", although he did get bumped this year. He'll be on the 4.5 team.

[downs_chris]

Originally Posted by McLovin

As you already know, I played tonight. Tough match, but we pulled it out 3-6, 6-4, 6-2. My partner, one of the local high school players, was a bit nervous in the beginning, but once she loosened up, she ripped some nice shots. We were the only 7:00 win for CFAC.

How'd you do? Ed has a killer server & a nice forehand. I've always joked with him that he's "a backhand away from being a 4.5", although he did get bumped this year. He'll be on the 4.5 team.

good comeback win tonight! even if it was at the expense of our team...haha, you were the only court to go the distance! i like that they play out the 3rd set...that's how it should be!

but yeah, that Ed guy is pretty good! he burned me a few times up the line with that big forehand and his serve is definitely 4.5...but yeah, i went after his backhand -- especially when i was serving...i've been feeling "on" lately and my partner was solid at the net...so yeah, we won...6-3, 6-1...

do you play tomorrow?

[Topaz]

Originally Posted by iradical18

@Topaz Congratulations! I'm doing the Army's LPN program at the Bethesda Naval Hospital. Heading into our Peds rotation in about a month. When you graduate perhaps you'd like to join the dark side and commission as an Officer!

I've given it thought before...but I may be too old? Also, I will have a AD RN...this is a second (really third) career for me. I think military wants you to have a BSN. But, I think I'm only two more courses from that once I graduate. I haven't investigated it further yet.

We actually don't get a peds rotation. Kinda sucks. I'm in telemetry right now, and we do float to ICU. What are you in now?

Originally Posted by sapient007

my +10% body fat from everyone should automatically place in front of the pack

Or your discerning palate??? Unsurpassable wit? Blazing fh?

[McLovin]

Yeah, playing the 3rd set is much better than that 10-point TB crap. We spotted them 4 games in the 1st set, but I just kept telling my partner that it was a marathon, not a sprint. Whether we lose the 1st 6-0 or 7-6 makes no difference: They have to win 2 sets. I also kept cracking jokes throughout the match to keep her loose. She's got some of the most fluid strokes off both sides, and once she gains confidence, lookout.

How was Ed's partner? He was supposed to play w/ Derek's partner (another high school girl), but there was a last-minute lineup change. I've never seen her before tonight, and my wife said she was a bit nervous.

My next match is Sunday @ 2, although I'm playing tomorrow before the matches w/ my wife for fun.

[McLovin]

Oh, and on a side note, my demo order has finally shipped. It consists of:

• Yonex VCORE Tour 97 (310g)
• Yonex VCORE Tour 97 (330g)
• Dunlop F 3.0 Tour
• Donnay Pro One (16x19)

So downs, if you want to hit over the next week, let me know. I've got high school practice throughout the week, but can definitely get time free on the weekend for a hit.

[iradical18]

Originally Posted by Topaz

I've given it thought before...but I may be too old? Also, I will have a AD RN...this is a second (really third) career for me. I think military wants you to have a BSN. But, I think I'm only two more courses from that once I graduate. I haven't investigated it further yet.

We actually don't get a peds rotation. Kinda sucks. I'm in telemetry right now, and we do float to ICU. What are you in now?

Oh ok, there are a few states that will let you Comission into the National Guard with an ADN so long as you get your BSN within 24 months. For Active Duty the age cut off is 42 I believe. Nice, I can't wait until our critical care rotation, right now we're in classroom mode unfortunately. Endocrine test on monday.

[coolblue123]

wow endocrine. all I remember back in physio class is remember them ducts.

[Xisbum]

Originally Posted by Topaz

I've given it thought before...but I may be too old? Also, I will have a AD RN...this is a second (really third) career for me. I think military wants you to have a BSN. But, I think I'm only two more courses from that once I graduate. I haven't investigated it further yet.

We actually don't get a peds rotation. Kinda sucks. I'm in telemetry right now, and we do float to ICU. What are you in now?

If you go service, you gotta go Navy. Those other outfits are pretty good, but USN is just a tad better in every way you can measure. And you would look good in Navy blue.

Just sayin'.

Congrats on all you have accomplished, BTW, both in the classroom and on the court. Shows you have a singular commitment to excellence. Proud of you.

Captain my first match in 4.0 55+ tomorrow; wish us luck. (We stand a chance to win a match since I'm not in the lineup. LOL)

[iradical18]

Originally Posted by Xisbum

If you go service, you gotta go Navy. Those other outfits are pretty good, but USN is just a tad better in every way you can measure. And you would look good in Navy blue.

Just sayin'.

Congrats on all you have accomplished, BTW, both in the classroom and on the court. Shows you have a singular commitment to excellence. Proud of you.

Captain my first match in 4.0 55+ tomorrow; wish us luck. (We stand a chance to win a match since I'm not in the lineup. LOL)

Psshhhhh Go Army!

[Xisbum]

Originally Posted by iradical18

Psshhhhh Go Army!

Go where without ships and airplanes? Tupelo, Mississippi? Sure can't get to Europe or Asia or anywhere else withour us or the AF.

Unless you guys have a submarine tank we don't know about.

LOL, all in good fun, of course. All service branches are special in their own way.

[iradical18]

Originally Posted by Xisbum

Go where without ships and airplanes? Tupelo, Mississippi? Sure can't get to Europe or Asia or anywhere else withour us or the AF.

Unless you guys have a submarine tank we don't know about.

LOL, all in good fun, of course. All service branches are special in their own way.

Of course! My Dad was Air Force and we talk mess to each other constantly haha. I had never worked with the Navy or Air Force before coming to the Naval Hospital here for nursing school but it is really fun working with the other services. The Navy puts out some outstanding nurses and the corpsmen great as well.