Cedardale Green vs. Andover

Tennis ink. Some days we give, some days we receive. Feeling generous today, Lisa Brennan gave a sweet tattoo to her opponent but took the court win with partner Betsey. And they weren't even close to being the sole victors. Earning SIX points, we landed another team win - a win that inches us ever-so-close to Winchester. Playing a tight match, Julie and Sam continue their winning debut while next door Kathy delivered her first ace of the run. Thanks to Kate Grondin for off-court cheering, and a special thanks to Kristine, Danielle, Susan, and Ann for cheering on Dorian and my post-game play. Who's better than you?? That, ladies, is what I call team spirit!

Non sequitur alert. I'll bet I speak for all of us in a shared desire and commitment to support local businesses, but I think it's time for a reality check.

You know you're in Andover when... instead of baskets of free deodorant and Biofreeze samples, there are kiosks with vendors selling Swarovski Crystal baubles (bracelets, brooches, necklaces, earrings) from 9:00 to 12:00.

You know you're in Andover when... you spot a perfect cammo tank for Jeannie at the clothing kiosk and the tag indicates that the size is "One Size fits All." Huh? Said perfect tank will also set you back $94.00. $94.00!!!

That is patently ridiculous.
Shawn, Liz, Kristine, Jeannie, Dorian, Danielle, Mary Beth, Lisa,Betsey, Sam, Julie, Susan, Anne, Leslie,and Lisa:
Wherever it takes you, enjoy the vacation week...

Cedardale Green vs. Cedardale White

All women know this. Most men don't. Having and keeping year-round lovely lady legs for tennis isn't easy!! It involves definite risk as well as time and cash flow. Take for example our Cap'n, whose personal comportment and gravitas is seldom in question. Cap'n Shawn suffered a three inch gash to her shin (see left) in a shaving accident just this week. And Dorian must start her better than bare pre-match routine two full hours before game time - hours of her life she will never get back! Many of us choose to embrace our Irish and Scandinavian heritage throughout the winter months (ahem), while others revel in their olive-toned Italian glow. Yet all of us appreciate a good self-tanner coupon from Sephora.

The good news is, though, that Shawn's injury didn't affect her game one iota (like we're even remotely surprised!!??). She and Liz racked up another win on Court One along with the ladies on five other courts : Betsey and Lisa, Leslie and Lisa, Julie and Sam, Danielle and Marybeth, in addition to Jeannie and Kristine giving us six points and the team win. Speaking of the cammo-twins, Kristine was ON FIRE this week. Jeannie who is known for advancing the net like a rhino on the Serengeti, was heard giving the doubles' mantra YOURS!!! over and over to her ringahh-of-a-pahhtnah, who ran 'em down and ripped 'em back with a forceful panache that we love to watch. Kathy landed a backside bullseye tattoo that made everyone (even the recipient, Maureen, laugh). Ask Dorian to for a sound imitation - it's pretty good! More than well done, everyone...

Lastly, we tip our hats to our friends, the ladies of Cedardale White. Sharing a home-court advantage with you during inter club matches makes our Fridays, the match play, and the lunch to follow that much more fun. (Ashley - CWhite & MaryBeth - CGreen with some buffeters behind)