tennis, life and a few sports in between

Some terrible line calls during the game today. Actually with is group of players, bad line calls is kind of route, to a point, I said something a few weeks ago. But that doesn’t stop the trend.

Today, we were 2-0 up in the first set when I hit a winner to the baseline corner of the ad court. Two balls in, yet they called it out, one player was facing me. I just lost it and went over. One opponent pointed to a ball mark closer to the service line. You got to be kidding me.

“It’s out call.” One said.

“Yes, it’s your call but it doesn’t mean you can call a clearly in ball OUT.”

“It’s our call.” they repeated.

What the heck.

My third clinic at the club, the pro is the best, so far. Next to our court, is a father and son, they kissed at the net, very sweet.

It’s the spring break in New York – kiddie camp is going on. The club is up-keeping the courts – refurbish with more dirt. We successfully dragged Ellen up for 8am game …

Ha ha ha … we’re not but three of mates are using the bag.

We did a 1.5 set of doubles for an hour and singles for the second hour – hitting only.

I got an email from the club, saying I owe them. Wait a second, how could that be: they’ve my cc on file and has been charging it.
“These were court fees.”
“Oh … why don’t you charge me as the monthly club due, automatically?”
The staff looked up the computer, then said, “you didn’t check off √ ‘court fee’.” Oh well, must be my failing eyesight.

Club’s operation is pretty precise – a good thing. The more I play there, the more I like it.  Years ago when I hosted many Sunday night plays, I didn’t pay much attention to the club.

A little girl returned our ball that hit my opponent’s face. The girl said I’m sorry three times while my friend was holding her face for a prolonged time. We rushed to the net … then the dad said to his girl “It’s ok.”

“How do you know it’s ok? It’s not your place to say it’s ok. And it is NOT ok.” I said.

He retorted, “she said I’m sorry Three time. What more do you want?”

“I want some manner and etiquette!” I said.

He just ignored us and continued…

_{The bridge/overpass on Northern Blvd by Roslyn.} 

One of my friend went to get some ice (thanks that the club has ice …) It’s swollen a little.

Not that anything one can do … but I would wish all the coaches and parents would have decency and courtesy to pass on. If the dad offered to get some ice I would think it’s a better lesson for his little girl …

🎾 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 难得的赢

A rather rude dad 他小闺女还🎾 不小心打到俺朋友的脸
朋友马上捂着 … 红 + 小肿 需要冰冰敷

闺女连说三次对不起
可能外国老爹看着自己的孩子道歉不顺气 对闺女说 “没事儿.”

这么粗鲁的家长还是第一次见

#俺见识少哈
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Finally, a win!

In the morning, we always ran into a group of kids, college I’d think. They’re great players and their play often inspire us to play better.

The club has install this temperature tester on the wall … hope this won’t last forever.

It’s 60º day but proven to be just another listing day at work: 0-6, 4-6, 3-6.

The har tru courts are not yet ready, so we played on hard court.

I was going to buy milk but ended up buying up the store …

I’ve been in a losing period: yesterday was 4-7, 3-6, 4-1 and today 4-6, 5-7, 3-2 … gosh

Atria at Roslyn Harbor