This rink reminds me of the ice in Coleraine when I was a mere lad. There is home made ice surrounded by snow banks and an ice path to a warming shack. Unlike this ice, the Coleraine ice was frozen on top of two tennis courts across the street from Mullins' house. This ice was built over a soccer field, and sometimes baseball diamond. Recreational space.
The USTA mixed doubles match last night was close, but went against us. The team as a whole, however, won two matches to one. We had to recruit a new team member to fill in for Jerry, while he's out, and he was on a winning duo. Hardcore Barb and I lost 6-3, 6-4, done in by better pace and younger legs.
Saturday geezer tennis this morning featured a guest appearance from Curt, who has been wintering in Arkansas. He was in town for appointments and substituted for Jerry. The tennis was pretty good quality, considering the physical problems which have overtaken us this winter. Tennis Dennis was limping noticeably at the end and has begun to plan his hip replacement surgery, to take place in about six weeks. For an injured old guy, he still plays a cagey game of lob and volley doubles, and for about an hour can still run like a young fellow. We are actively scouting for replacement players to keep the tennis rolling along.
I made veggie burger chili tonight, using the recipe that includes cocoa and chili powder. That, a salad by Unky Herb, and the corn bread, fresh from the oven and covered with honey, made for a filling meal for a cold day in February, on the way towards spring.
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Recreational ice. What a concept. I remember skating there, and falling down a lot. It was a popular spot in winter. ~ It sounds like good tennis, even without the win. Though it is always more fun to win, as your coach says. SS
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