THE BASIN

This Blog is dedicated to all of the people past and present who are or have been a part of the unique Winnekenni Basin Tennis scene in Haverhill Massachusetts for nigh on twenty odd years.The cast of characters and players is as long, diverse and ever changing as life itself. They belong to all walks of life and professions and have ranged in ages from five to seventy years old, both male and female. This site is not just about tennis, but rather the fascinating interaction of people and events that transpire when any group of people gather together to share in a common experience.

Zeke (4/2008)

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Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Mighty Joe & Lady Luck is a Bitch!.

Mighty Joe & Steady Ed vs. Zeke & Hot dog Harry (6-3)
Well, Whoop Ass does not exactly capture what transpired in the cool early hours of this beautiful Labor Day morning. Victory seemed a sure bet for the two veteran doubles combination of Hot dog Harry & Zeke. But there are no sure things in this life, and where there is a will there is a way! Mighty Joe who was on a high from taking out Walt "The Mailman" in singles(6-1) on Sunday. It happened to be his first singles victory ever against Walter, after about 5 years of trying (Congrats on that). Joe & Steady Ed got off to an early 4-1 lead even though Ed rolled his ankle early on backing up from a Zeke penetrating ground stroke. He bravely play on. I held serve twice, to try & save some face, but there was no face left at the end.
Mighty Joe & Hobo Peter vs. Hot dog Harry & Zeke (6-2, 6-3)
I really do not even feel like writing about this one for there was far too much Ugly Tennis involved! But not to take anything away from the victors, they played their hearts out and Harry played like he was Vietnamese instead of Chinese in this match. During our BBQ afterward (Steak, marinated chicken, lo-mien, pizza, burgers & beverages) two dragon fly's landed on Joe's back and they were mating. Now one dragon flies alone is suppose to be good luck, but two making love....Come on now!

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