Cedardale vs. Winchester White

Way to respond to the martini-bar rest cure! Dominating five of the eight courts, the Cedardale Green women handed out plenty of everything bagels. Fighting for their win, Commando DeLuca and the Ringahhhh took the match by one game. The formidable Arlene and Lisa rocked a 6-0, 6-0 straight set win not to be outdone by Leslie and Lisa who handed their opponents a first set bagel and took the match win. Fending off Helen Keller line calls, Lesley and Carol brought home a team point - can someone please tell Lesley it's not about the shoes or the hair??!! Dorian and I won 6-1, 6-2 in straight sets with winning Captain volleys, low, cross court returns and down the alley shots that left our opponents sighing. Nancy and Fran were up until Fran pulled a muscle. I don't know what you do on your court, but on my court we yell, "Take a Knee!!" If you ever find yourself being recruited to a Brazilian soccer team, these dramatics will likewise be quite useful.

Other updates worth noting:

Jeannie will celebrate her Italian sock and sandal wearing heritage whenever and wherever the hell she wants. I'm just sayin'.

The Captain has given up on trying to provide healthy lunches in, of all places, a health club. So, enjoy your quesadillas, cheese, and sour cream. I'll let the thoracic surgeons know that they should go ahead and buy new boats.

The votes are in. Dorian's Rocky Balboa boxing kicks received affirming nods from most. Others indicated that what goes on in the observation galley will, in fact, continue (my guess is it will likely escalate). Three women indicated that her shoes DO make their butts look big, with one person considering death by peppermint oil a reasonable sentence. Dorian, it was a minority vote, but I'd keep my coffee mug covered as a precaution.

AI Tennis Soiree at Evenfall

Evenfall nights are one of our more popular drills, so please come Wednesday at 7:00 to mingle with the coaches and athletes of Cedardale Tennis! As you know the restaurant is a Best of Boston establishment and was voted the Best Martini Bar by the Northshore Magazine. Now, for privacy purposes, I'm not going to name the women who closed down the place last time, but let's just say to choose your drivers wisely. AND since you know how busy the bar can be,in the interest of efficiency, let's review the menu NOW:

THE SAINT - House Infused Pear Vodka, St. Germain Liqueur, Fresh Lemon

THE CAITRIONA - Muddled Blackberries, Sky Raspberry, Pomegranate, Cranberry, and Simple Syrup

BERRY GINGER MARTINI -Canton Ginger Liqueur, Muddled Strawberries and Limes, and Silver Rum

THE AçAI MARTINI- The antioxidant packed berry, pomegranate juice, and citron vodka, drink to your health!

THE GRAPE MARTINI - Grape Lovers Rejoice, this is for you.

UNIQUELY HENDRICKS - Hendricks Premium Gin, Pressed Cucumber Soda, and a Spritz of Lime

POMEGRANATE COSMO - Pomegranate Juice introduced to this Classic

CHOCOLATE KISS - Vanilla Vodka, Chocolate & Irish Cream

THE ORGANIC MARTINI - Crop Organic Vodka w/Olives or a Twist

ORANGE-BASIL MARTINI - Fresh Muddled Basil & Oranges w/Orange Vodka Topped with Champagne

THE DIRTY BLUE - Premium Vodka & Evenfall’s Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives

Cedardale Vs. Willows

Epic fail aside, at least we didn't get swept! Or as Ms. Gold would say, "No bagels in Brooklyn today!" Taking on the number one team in the league is always a challenge, and Friday was no exception. Lesley and Carol put up the closest thing to a fight, but struggled to bring it home in the final stretch. Dorian and I put up the only winning match numbers winning both tie breaks at 7-6, 3-6, 3-0. Thanks, sincere thanks, to everyone who stayed to cheer us on. We've all got some numbers to make up in the approaching weeks, and I'm SURE that Soiree Evenfall is gonna be just want the tennis doctor ordered!

Please cast your vote on the right....

Things found at a tennis soiree....

(Not that we need anything to have fun!!)
*Three Captains: Dorian, Shawn, and Morgan
*One team of beautiful athletes (Dorian, Kristine, Jeannie, Lisa, Julie, Arlene, Betsey, Marybeth, Susan, Shawn, Leslie, Sharon, and Kathy)
*One adorable Hungarian
*One perfect Coach and Prince Rep
*Glow in the dark accessories
*One naked lady apron
*Great food
*Door prizes
*Tons of laughter
*Only ONE broken wine glass
*The warmth of an evening among friends - PRICELESS

Cedardale vs. Northeast

Happy Birthday, Kristine!! Who's better than you??? We almost brought you a team win, but since we didn't you'll have to settle for our friendship and this cake! Because we tied in games, it all came down to sets and Northeast took just one more. Putting up numbers were Betsey and Lisa B who are back in the house winning in straight sets 6-4, 6-4. Kristine earned her birthday win alongside pahhtnah, Jeannie, to take it in straight sets also at 6-3, 7-6.

Speaking of Jeannie, did anyone else hear Coach Adam call her a "gazelle" on Monday's practice?? A gazelle?!? Not the animal metaphor I'd pick. A charging rhino, maybe, but a gazelle? Really?? We'll give New Adam some time. Ahem. Lesley and Carol delivered another win by way of a tie breaker, and Dorian and Kathy worked to secure a straight set win at 7-6, 6-4. Arlene truly continues to amaze all with her on-court strength and finesse post surgery. She and Lisa P are set to play a strong season. Newcomer, Lesley Gold, informed me that her game suffered as a result of my not playing and "carrying on" next to her, so let's pull together to help her. I'm certain this one can handle our cheering, flashing, and heckling ways. To that I say, "We. Never. Close."

Cedardale vs. Cedardale

How. 'Bout. Those. Wraps?

Cedardale vs. Lynnfield

Taking five of the eight courts, Cedardale rocked an early-season team win making the drive to Lynnfield worthwhile. Lisa and Leslie won handily in straight sets as did Ann and Susan. Our amazing subs, Julie the cruise director Menezes and Linda France, brought us a match point. Thank you, ladies! From the looks of Lesley and Carol's on court moves this week, they will be advanced to team Serena any minute now. Great straight-set 6-0, 6-2 win. Arlene and Lisa are working into their new pahtnah groove, and Betsey and Lisa are simply warming up after the summer break. Meanwhile on Court 5, Cap and I were on Jimmy Buffet time throughout much of the first set. Deciding to kick it up a notch in the second, I launched a ball at net that may well have stopped traffic on 495. Kill me. JEANNIE, I'm just sayin', you and Kristine are on fire. All told,great way to start the 2009 run...

Northshore League 2009

Welcome, Ladies! Here's kicking off the 2009-2010 run with an all-star, no wrap eating line-up. Coached by "New Adam" are the formidable Cap'n Dorian Brown, Kathy Nielsen-Dube,Betsey Natale, Lisa Brennan, Ann Tavenner, Susan Dwyer, Lisa Raess (pronounced Race!), Leslie Bisson, Lesley Gold, Carol Regan, Jeannie the-whole-line-is-in Deluca, Kristine the ringer Sheehan, Arlene Iosif, Lisa Pratt, Fran Howley, booze-cruise and social director, Julie Menezes, and ex officio Cap'n Shawn Licari - We are the ladies of A1 Tennis!