Pickleball Friday Afternoon 10-16-09

We switched to the afternoon today to play pickleball. The sun did come out for a little while but it was nicer when it was cloudy. We had to do some squeegeeing of the courts after the rains on Wednesday and Thursday but it wasn't too bad. There were 11 pickleball players today for the session starting with who got to the courts first after Ken and I...... Lynne S., Ralph, Ron, Sharon, Jan, Johnny, Carol, Bob H., and Mike. We were pleasantly surprised to see Mike as he has been gone all week to an Elder Hostel. He said he got home today and was eating lunch, decided to check his email and saw that we were playing at 1:00 this afternoon. So he knew what he was going to do this afternoon! He came right over! It was nice to see everyone else too.

It looks like we might be done with the rain for a few days....at least through Tuesday so we are looking forward till then for more fun and pickleball games. We should have Steve and Joanie back from their vacations but Mike will be taking off again on Monday to go to the Villages in Florida. Hopefully he will be playing pickleball there and we are anxious to know the outcome of that. He should be back the following week and will tell us all about it. I hope everyone else can come next week. Lynn

Pickleball Tuesday morning 10-13-09

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We had a good morning for pickleball but of course the morning started out with squeegeeing the courts after the rains that we had on Monday. There was a total of 12 pickleball players today. 10 were there for the whole session and 2 came at the end. The players today were Ralph, Ron, Sharon, Carol, Johnny, Ed, John, Bob H., Jan, Steve T., Ken and Lynn(me). Jan had a tennis match today but came over to the courts when Ron, Sharon, Ken & I were packing up to go home. We were easy to talk into playing one more game so Jan got credit for today. Then Steve T., the tennis instructor arrived and was waiting for his student so we played another game with him. So Steve T. got in one more game and Jan got in 2 games for the session today.

The weather was wonderful today. It started out foggy and damp but the sun came out and it turned into a beautiful fall day. We are missing several players to vacations and traveling this week but thankfully we had enough players to take up the slack.

It was Ed's first time to play pickleball today. He is Carol's brother and also a tennis player like Carol so he picked up the game quickly. He is a very good player and we hope he'll come back to play with us again soon.

Several items were left at the court today. John left his paddle and Ed left his sweater and wallet. We picked up everything and got Ed's belongings back to him. John, we'll bring your paddle next time.

Thanks to Sharon for bringing cleaning supplies and cleaning up the sink in the women's bathroom. It was a mess after the kids painted the bathrooms a couple of months ago. They got paint everywhere.

We're switching to afternoon play on Friday as it is getting colder in the mornings and seems to be a nice temperature in the afternoon to play. So hope to see everyone for more fun and pickleball games Friday afternoon at 1:00........ Lynn

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Pickleball Friday 10-9-09

Lynne S. took this group shot.

(back row)Johnny, Mike, John & Bob T.

(middle)Ken, Lynn L., Linda, Ron & Sharon

(front)Jan, Ralph, Lynn(me) & Bridget the doggie

When Ken and I got to the courts this morning we were horribly surprised to see that they were soaking wet. No dry spots at all. It had only sprinkled some up where we live so we did not expect this. Well we started working on them and Bob T. joined us shortly after we started. Ralph, John & Mike helped out too when they got there. The courts were so wet that we really couldn't get them dry but I think they were better and a little less slippery. Lynn and Linda, our visitors that winter in Arizona, arrived shortly after 9:00 when most of our other players were arriving. No one seemed to be put off by the wetness of the courts and came ready to play. We got the games going and had some good competition. There were 13 hearty pickleball players today......Bob T., Ralph, Mike, John, Lynn L., Linda L., Ron, Sharon, Johnny, Jan, Lynne S., Ken and Lynn(me).

Bob T. brought homemade oatmeal raisin cookies that just hit the spot this morning. Bob made them himself last night. Thanks Bob!!! We sure did enjoy them!!

Lynne S. surprised us this morning. We thought she was out of town till the 15th but she came. Lynne did not plan to play because of her knees and had planned to just come and visit.....but she just couldn't stand it and had to play!!

We really enjoyed having Lynn L. & Linda L. visiting and playing pickleball with us today. I hope they will put us on their route again. They are really good players and we all really enjoyed having them join us this morning. And I'm so glad that the weather behaved and let us play.

Tuesday is looking good right now so we're looking forward to more fun and pickleball games then....... Lynn

In the top shot of Mike he is having second thoughts about going on his vacation for the next 2 weeks. He's thinking about all the pickleball he is going to miss!!!

Lynn(me) and Linda

Linda and Lynn(me)

Bob T.'s cookies. Boy were they good!! Thanks so much Bob....we sure did enjoy them!

A group shot that I took.

(back row)Johnny & Mike

(middle)Ken, Lynn L., Linda, Ron, Sharon, John, Bob T., Lynne S. w/Bridget

(front)Jan & Ralph

Ken & Jan playing Mike & Sharon

Jan & Ken

John & Ron playing Johnny & Bob T.

Lynn L. & Ron

Ron & Lynn L.

Johnny & Ken

Mike & Sharon

Pickleball Tuesday 10-6-09

Another perfect pickleball day...... no sun, no wind and the temp was just right, and of course no rain. We had puddles to clean up this morning as it had rained both Sunday night and Monday. We knew what to expect. Steve came with his pushbroom and then Bob T. with his squeegee and the 4 of us got the courts into playing shape. We started a game and John arrived. He worked some more on the courts during the first game. There were 13 pickleball players today. Present was Steve, Bob T., John, Mike, Ralph, Ron, Sharon, Carol, Johnny, Joanie, Bob H., Ken and Lynn (me). We were glad to see Johnny show up but during the last game he was playing in he had a bit of a relapse with his leg and hamstring so had to call in a replacement to finish the game. I hope he will be ok for Friday. No other problems on the court today besides all the hits I took but no harm done. Spike tried to make a new part in my hair at one point. Spike didn't even take any tumbles today but was energetic as ever, fortunately he stayed on his feet. We think we are going to have visitors on Friday. Lynn and Linda, who spend their winters at Happy Trails RV Park in Surprise, Arizona, will be visiting in the Anderson area and want to come up and join the group for some pickleball. So we are looking forward to that.

Someone left a yellow jacket at the court today and we brought it home so let us know if you are missing it. We'll bring it on Friday. The weather looks good so hope to see you then for more fun and pickleball games. Lynn

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Pickleball Friday 10-2-09

A great day for pickleball it was!!! No sun, no wind and just the right temperature. 11 pickleball players showed up today for some exciting and competitive games. Those that were present for today's session were Bob T., Steve, Mike, Ralph, Joanie, Lynne S., Ron, Sharon, Bob H., Ken & Lynn (me). Some players were missing today and there will be more missing during the month due to vacations and travel. Johnny didn't make it back today after pulling his hamstring on Tuesday. I hope Carol will come to play even if Johnny isn't ready for it yet. Anne left for Spain yesterday and won't be back for 6 weeks. Lynne S. leaves tomorrow, Steve leaves next Friday, Mike leaves next Sunday and it goes on and on. Once the travel bug passes maybe we can get everyone back together again..... but in the meantime I hope there will be enough players left to get together and play some pickleball this month. Oh well, we're looking forward to more fun and pickleball games on Tuesday. Have a great weekend..... Lynn

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