I filled in as a sub and played two mixed doubles matches, which was exciting, since I haven't been able to compete since I hurt my back 8 years ago (the required minimum of three matches, sometimes all on one day, would be too much). We play 12 games for each match, 6 with one partner and then we switch partners. Here I am with Saturday's partners, Zen and Paul:
Here I am with Sunday's teammates, Terry and Tim (Cooper the dog did not get to play, much to his dismay):
Alas, none of my partners made it to the semi-finals, in spite of my best efforts to assist them.
At the end of the first day, cottage neighbours Dave and Leanne hosted a potluck cocktail party. Everyone got cleaned up, brings food, had a few drinks and relaxed while hashing over the great serves, missed shots and intense matchups that happened during the day, while speculating on the next day's finals.
A few of us stayed on later, admired the sunset and had a singsong out on the deck.
It was the perfect way to end a perfect day.
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