Tennis Warehouse-Central Florida Chapter (Greater Orlando Area)
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mikeler
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The clay courts at OTC are practically flooded when it does not rain. Once you get heavy showers, those courts are done for 4-5 hours. Still, it could be an option in the afternoon if just sprinkles are going on.
They are some of the slowest drying courts I have seen. I think they get to much water to begin with. The last 2 days Court 2 has been wet and unplayable near the rear. You can hear the water running over at the controls.
Had a nice match with MS last night. I have been seeing the doctor and he has me on some prescriptions. They about killed me last night. They had me taking two of the same types of medicines, that lower my already low blood pressure. I felt winded and my heart rate was way high. That is why I hate going to the doctor.
mikeler
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Ever since they canned Felix down there, the courts are always soaked. The balls catch that water and become heavy which irks me. MS told me about your epic match. It's killing me not playing this weekend, but I'm not going to be an idiot with my shoulder like I was with my elbow. The sooner I rest, the less time I'll be off the court. Might as well take a chilly weekend off now than a beautiful spring weekend off later.
BobFL
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Uvijek Argen
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Should I wait at home until you guys make it to court to know if is playable? and then gaving me a call, since you guys live closer than me.
BobFL
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Uvijek Argen
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Thanks Bobby!!
lodeen
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They canned Felix?? I was told that he quit. So which is it?
BobFL
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mikeler
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lodeen
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That's ok, I won't be missing your returns and dtl for sure lol
I know what you'll miss - my hello kitty serves!
BobFL
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I know what you'll miss - my hello kitty serves!
looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool that's right!
mikeler
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mikeler
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^^ maybe bring a mop. not much sun to dry out the courts.
mikeler - like the MCS as a cross...comfy.
Great, glad you like it. Keep me posted on the durability.
BobFL
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well... shoulda read this post before I left
. at least we got to play 1 game. poor UA didn't even get to step on the court! haha sorry!
mikeler
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I always check multiple radars especially in the summer. Some radars will show no rain in an area while others show a small thunderstorm.
I love this winter with these sweeping cold fronts where they say 40% chance of rain. It's a gigantic line covering the state! That's 100% guys!
Last weather note. A few weeks ago I was down at OTC in the morning looking at the WFTV radar on my phone. Bob Opsahl was down there looking at it with me and I told him that I was not sure if we could trust that company. So I asked him if he had ever heard of WFTV and he said "A thing or two".
I love this winter with these sweeping cold fronts where they say 40% chance of rain. It's a gigantic line covering the state! That's 100% guys!
Last weather note. A few weeks ago I was down at OTC in the morning looking at the WFTV radar on my phone. Bob Opsahl was down there looking at it with me and I told him that I was not sure if we could trust that company. So I asked him if he had ever heard of WFTV and he said "A thing or two".
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BobFL
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Could you please tell me what radars/sites you usually check? You always have the right info.
mikeler
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Could you please tell me what radars/sites you usually check? You always have the right info.
I don't want to give away all my secrets!
OK, my favorite for looking at local radar on the computer you'll need to visit Wunderground.com and type in your zip code. Then click on WunderMap at the top left. You can also visit the super long URL below:
http://www.wunderground.com/wundermap/?lat=28.50370&lon=-81.33060&zoom=10&type=hyb&units=english&rad=1&rad.num=6&rad.spd=25&rad.opa=70&rad.stm=0&rad.type=N0R&rad.type2=&rad.smo=1&rad.mrg=0&wxsn=0&svr=0&cams=0&sat=0&riv=0&mm=0&hur=0&fire=0&tor=0&ndfd=0&pix=0&dir=0&ads=0&ib=1
For a larger scale view radar where I check out the entire state, I like the radar at Intellicast.
http://www.intellicast.com/National/Radar/Current.aspx?animate=true&location=USFL0372
For mobile phones I like WFTV's mobile radar. It looks kind of funny on the computer btw:
http://wap.wftv.com/wap/weather/radar/animated/?sid=147&showstorms=147&showids=1
Here is the National Weather Service forecast for the area:
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Orlando&state=FL&site=MLB&textField1=28.5047&textField2=-81.3742
Here is the National Hurricane Center home page:
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Great blog for tropical weather discussion:
http://stormw.com
Excellent blog for Florida weather:
http://highspeeddirt-steve.blogspot.com/
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BobFL
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mikeler
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Too late! They are already bookmarked!
No problem. Looks like we are going to have a rainy winter so hopefully all our Chapter folks can use these links to make their tennis plans.
SSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHH !!!!!!!!!!!!!
BobFL
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Don't worry! Winds don't affect hello-kitty serves! LOL
Guys how about 12PM?
'Five guys' at 4PM?
Don't worry! Winds don't affect hello-kitty serves! LOL
Guys how about 12PM?
'Five guys' at 4PM?
12 it is. But poor people like me have to work in the weekends night, so no burgers for me
BobFL
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12 it is. But poor people like me have to work in the weekends night, so no burgers for me
Sorry to hear that! I guess it would be "four guys" then?
Btw, so it is true that top chefs don't eat junk food?
Sorry to hear that! I guess it would be "four guys" then?
Btw, so it is true that top chefs don't eat junk food?
Usually that's true. Speaking of burgers, last week you mentioned about steak n shake so i ended up going there with my wife and i ate 4 burgers. yes, 4 huge burgers and a shake. lol
mikeler
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lodeen
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sounds delicious
What chub??!! You looked like you still have your rock hard 6 pack abs last week!!
BobFL
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sounds delicious
C'mon man! 5G is not that bad!
I am just curious: how much can you push? Not necessarily now but when you were in the best shape. In my best year I was able to push 209lbs 14 times in 44 seconds and my max was 308lbs - twice. This is not really special if we factor in my weight at that time (245lbs) but since I am tall it is ok...
lodeen
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C'mon man! 5G is not that bad!
I am just curious: how much can you push? Not necessarily now but when you were in the best shape. In my best year I was able to push 209lbs 14 times in 44 seconds and my max was 308lbs - twice. This is not really special if we factor in my weight at that time (245lbs) but since I am tall it is ok...
Are you talking about bench press? My max was 130 lbs, once.
That was when I was at the peak of my fitness. 5 lbs less than my body weight.
BobFL
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What chub??!! You looked like you still have your rock hard 6 pack abs last week!!
Yeah man, he is trippin'
He is totally ripped like Verdasco and the forhand is there too Yeah but im trying to lose weight, including muscle. Last year i was too big (muscle) to tennis. I have lost about 10 pounds only of muscle (20 total) to play again. I was looking good but very stiff for tennis. well, i guess you can't have all at once :???:
Well right now at ~165lbs my best bench is 225 for 10 reps. "Dwight Howard" can vouch for that one .
I got up to 175lbs at one point but I am probably stronger now with all the years of training.
Also Bob if you have any double sticky tape could you please bring it tomorrow? Really want to try this leather grip and almost went to etennis to buy one but $20 for a grip is just absurd.
.I got up to 175lbs at one point but I am probably stronger now with all the years of training.
Also Bob if you have any double sticky tape could you please bring it tomorrow? Really want to try this leather grip and almost went to etennis to buy one but $20 for a grip is just absurd.
BobFL
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Well right now at ~165lbs my best bench is 225 for 10 reps. "Dwight Howard" can vouch for that one
I got up to 175lbs at one point but I am probably stronger now with all the years of training.
Also Bob if you have any double sticky tape could you please bring it tomorrow? Really want to try this leather grip and almost went to etennis to buy one but $20 for a grip is just absurd.
What? You think I don't trust you? Geez!
I share my double sided tape only with people I trust hence you are good Don't worry, it is already in my bag...Btw, those are great numbers! Well, I am not really surprised given your super-athletic appearance
Power Player
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I'm jealous you guys are getting in some tennis. I get back from the Bahamas and instantly got sick. I'm still recovering, but about better. I'd love to hit, but my body may be 1-2 days away from having the energy to play well.
I am sure Coyfish can rep 225x10, hes in great shape. That was my best at around the same weight 170#s...8-10 was always nice. Nowadays it is 5-7 or so at the same weight. I personally don't go past 225 barely at all anymore.
I am sure Coyfish can rep 225x10, hes in great shape. That was my best at around the same weight 170#s...8-10 was always nice. Nowadays it is 5-7 or so at the same weight. I personally don't go past 225 barely at all anymore.
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