Opponent Complains....because you are "sick"?

[Cindysphinx]

Originally Posted by Angle Queen

Background issues aside, she openly complained about me showing up to play with a bunch of "germs."

Hold up.

What do you mean "background issues aside"? The background issues are probably the juicy bits.

Come on. Out with it.

[SwankPeRFection]

Just tell her you had to put up with catching cooties from her.

[Angle Queen]

Originally Posted by dizzlmcwizzl

She obviously must be upset about these back ground issues.

No sane person would break down sobbing because a medicated sick person, touched a tennis ball she shared.

Originally Posted by Cindysphinx

What do you mean "background issues aside"? The background issues are probably the juicy bits.

Further reflection (and discussion with the other two folks on the court, my partner & hers, afterwards)...it 'twas indeed the other issues that brought on the highly emotional cry. But she'd apparently complained to her partner the entire match...that I'd brought my "germs" to play. (No honey, I brought my FH).

I thoroughly washed my hands before the match, didn't cough at all during the match and was careful to use a clean tissue on changeovers when necessary. And, as mentioned, politely kept my distance at match's end instead of the customary handshake, or even more usual in this circle...the hug.

All four of us are teammates on one team or another...and so, while I know her personal situation, let's just keep it as that it's serious, significant and overwhelming to a single parent...and not worthy of details on the 'net. But I thought then, and have since confirmed, that they (probably) did contribute to the sob.

She's also an extremely competitive person and, quite frankly, just wasn't having a particularly good day skill-wise either. This is supposed to be a "fun" league (in fact, we goofed for much of the warm-ups and played first-in for everyone's entire first service game). So excuses are neither necessary nor even really appropriate.

Originally Posted by Say Chi Sin Lo

So what you're saying is, the insanity quotient is inversely proportional to testosterone levels? Meanwhile, it is directly proportional to estrogen levels?

LOL Guess that made me the "sane" one. I'm past The Change.

Thanks, TT, for both the funny and serious replies. Sometimes, ya just got check which way the wind blows.

[cak]

Originally Posted by Angle Queen

Further reflection (and discussion with the other two folks on the court, my partner & hers, afterwards)...it 'twas indeed the other issues that brought on the highly emotional cry.

While I was taking care of my very sick husband, and for many months after he died, I dropped out of serious leagues, but found hitting with friends great therapy. I did break into tears a few times, but it had nothing to do with my opponents.

[tennis_ocd]

funny story but I've got to admit I cringe when I see some guy who is coughing or blowing his nose during change overs (or worst, shooting it thru the back fence between points. Seriously, hanging down the fence?) No way the stuff doesn't get all over the balls... but I just try to block it out. Germs are all over, try to keep your hands clean and fingers out of your own nose and eyes.

Watching guys wring out their head/arm bands into puddles on the court doesn't thrill me either, lol.

[Govnor]

I played a tough match when I shouldn't have (sinus infection, bad cold etc), guy was a jerk, I hope I got him sick.

[tennis tom]

She should have embraced you, thanking you for allowing her to breathe from your air.

[hcelizondo]

Hang on there. There is something I don't get. She was worried about the "germs' you brought to the court but she is not worried about the germs the ball catches on every single bounce ????

Some people are just crazy

[Say Chi Sin Lo]

Originally Posted by hcelizondo

Hang on there. There is something I don't get. She was worried about the "germs' you brought to the court but she is not worried about the germs the ball catches on every single bounce ????

Some people are just crazy

Not to mention being in people's pockets and what not...

[sureshs]

That is why one should always take the flu shot and not listen to Cindy

[sureshs]

What are the background issues? They seem to be the most juicy stuff in this thread. Enlighten us on those (provided they are non-medical).

PS: Oh I see you already alluded to them. Good enough.

[tennis_ocd]

pockets and court - just dirt. saliva and mucous - contagious germs. really can't blame anyone for shying away from sick people. aways an issue with going to school, work, etc. tennis shouldn't be any different. some just feel more strongly than others.

[Say Chi Sin Lo]

Originally Posted by tennis_ocd

pockets and court - just dirt. saliva and mucous - contagious germs. really can't blame anyone for shying away from sick people. aways an issue with going to school, work, etc. tennis shouldn't be any different. some just feel more strongly than others.

Then she needs to break down routinely on public transportation and air flights.

[tennis_ocd]

Originally Posted by Say Chi Sin Lo

Then she needs to break down routinely on public transportation and air flights.

they are obvious, unavoidable risks. I wouldn't expect a waitress to be serving me with a cough and runny nose... or a co-worker to be coughing up a lung next to me, sharing a pen during a mtg. it's unhealthy and rude.

tennis falls somewhere in between. luckily, if one is able to be out running and hitting, things usually aren't too bad.

[JRstriker12]

Originally Posted by Angle Queen

Further reflection (and discussion with the other two folks on the court, my partner & hers, afterwards)...it 'twas indeed the other issues that brought on the highly emotional cry. But she'd apparently complained to her partner the entire match...that I'd brought my "germs" to play. (No honey, I brought my FH).

LOL! Burn!!!!!!

I've never heard of this sort of problem, but I do hate when my opponent wipes sweat on the ball or sweats so much that the tennis balls are soggy after their service game - ick.... not going to get sick or complain, but just a pet peeve.

[sureshs]

Who was the stand-up comedian who used to address his audience as "Ladies and Germs?"

[goober]

Originally Posted by sureshs

Who was the stand-up comedian who used to address his audience as "Ladies and Germs?"

Milton Berle?

[sureshs]

Originally Posted by goober

Milton Berle?

You are right! Google agrees with you.

[stapletonj]

"that I'd brought my "germs" to play. (No honey, I brought my FH)."

For our yankee friends, "honey" is southern (Southern Baptist, if you also include "God bless you") for "B*tch"

[Angle Queen]

Originally Posted by stapletonj

"that I'd brought my "germs" to play. (No honey, I brought my FH)."

For our yankee friends, "honey" is southern (Southern Baptist, if you also include "God bless you") for "B*tch"

How many times can I LOL?

Generally speaking, stapletonj has indeed provided a good translation...'cept not really in this particular case. There was definitely no ill-will on my part.

But it does remind me of the line from Miranda Lambert's Only Prettier:

If you wanna pick a fight well I'm gonna have to say good night
I don't have to be hateful, I can just say bless your heart

Been personally saved by the Grace of Southern Charm....many, many times.