0 to 5.5 in 5 years starting at age 43?

[dParis]

Originally Posted by Fedace

I played a 68 year old formal davis cup player with flawless record in his day. He knows guys like Cliff Drysdale, Rod Laver and played against them in his day. And i was cleaning his clock,,,no disrespect intended, of course. Sorry about that...

Actually, I think it's quite commendable - doing a good deed for a senior citizen. Considering the gentleman's age, I assume it was a grandfather clock. I do hope you knew what you were doing though - those grandfather clocks can be awfully expensive to replace.

Did you happen to get a chance to play any tennis with him?

[Nanshiki]

Originally Posted by dParis

Actually, I think it's quite commendable - doing a good deed for a senior citizen. Considering the gentleman's age, I assume it was a grandfather clock. I do hope you knew what you were doing though - those grandfather clocks can be awfully expensive to replace.

Did you happen to get a chance to play any tennis with him?

I think what Fedace isn't telling us is that he was cleaning the guy's.... ah **** you beat me to it.


...I bet he was cleaning the dude's grandfather clock after he lost a bet for getting beat 6-0

[kiteboard]

Originally Posted by LeeD

There are real 5.5 players, guys who can hit and play with Div1 singles players, go a few rounds in Futures and Q's, and beat most 4.5's breadsticks.
Then there are the computer result's rated 5.5's. The lower level players who entered a million Open and Q's, only to lose first or second ...or third rounds in them, but got some year end points. They are not real 5.5's because they didn't get any points for BEATING a real 5.5. Luck of the draw, DNS, injury wins are NOT earned.
Another significant postmark is WHO YOU PRACTICE with. If you have to pay a 5.5 player to hit with you, you're not 5.5. If your normal practice level is against 4.5's, you're not 5.5 .
However, if your normal practice partners ARE 5.5's, and they supply balls and courtime as often as you do, you're probably 5.5 !!

Exactly. Take a look at who you are playing, and that will tell you what your level is if you are beating them as often as they beat you. Match play determines your level, not practice, but practice is how you obtain match play.

[papa]

Originally Posted by dParis

Actually, I think it's quite commendable - doing a good deed for a senior citizen. Considering the gentleman's age, I assume it was a grandfather clock. I do hope you knew what you were doing though - those grandfather clocks can be awfully expensive to replace.

Did you happen to get a chance to play any tennis with him?

Always interesting when I read a post like this.

I don't know what age, skill level or experience you might have but I don't think I would have to go very far to find someone who would clean your clock and leave you with nothing, just the Mickey Mouse hands - if not in your area, certainly in south Florida. I think you might quickly fine your tennis skills aren't much and that they would laugh you off the court before you even started to "play tennis". My guess is that your not much of a player anyway because most "real players" appreciate the opportunity that you refer to as a "good deed".

Someone told me the other day that 1/10 of 1 percent of people over 65 are fit enough to play vigorous tennis - because your math skills might not be very good either, that translates into "not many".

Oh, and by the way, no offense meant. Someday, and much sooner that you might ever expect, if your very lucky you might join the ranks of seniors. Only then will you know what it takes to be out there - I don't think you'll have the "stuff".

[tennisnyc007]

Hey, I see that you are an accomplished player in San Diego...do you by chance know a tournament player named Nick Tracy?

[sureshs]

Originally Posted by tennisnyc007

Hey, I see that you are an accomplished player in San Diego...do you by chance know a tournament player named Nick Tracy?

I see that word of Fedace's abilities has spread and wide

[dParis]

Originally Posted by papa

Always interesting when I read a post like this.

Here we go...

I don't know what age, skill level, sense of humor or experience you might have but I don't think I would have to go very far to find someone who would clean your clock and leave you with nothing, just the Mickey Mouse hands - if not in your area, certainly in south Florida.

I probably wouldn't have to cross the street to find a couple of people who could do that to me. No need to go all the way to Florida. Though if I were there, a quick trip to Orlando and me and my clocks could be indemnified.

...they would laugh you off the court before you even started to "play tennis".

Where did you see me in my tennis attire? Anyways, it was a gift.

My guess is that your not much of a player anyway because most "real players" appreciate the opportunity that you refer to as a "good deed".

I'm every bit as good as I claim to be.

Someone told me the other day that 1/10 of 1 percent of people over 65 are fit enough to play vigorous tennis - because your math skills might not be very good either, that translates into "not many".

Viagra.

[papa]

At least your sense of hummer is in tact - there may be hope.

[dParis]

Originally Posted by papa

At least your sense of hummer is in tact - there may be hope.

You wish my sense of hummer was in tact - sicko!