Snow Birding

TennisTitan hooked up with fellow snow birds for three sets of fun doubles at his beloved Blue Crab Key this date. So, at least, That was a WIN! Titan had been trolling the waters at Phillips Park tennis courts in recent days for potential over-the-hill doubles enthusiasts who'd enjoy a competitive game, rather than the patty-cake round robbin rotation that is the staple at the town park. Joining TT at BCK were Grant 'Packer Backer' Craig, George 'Badger Codger' Moore and Walt 'Show Me' Klein. Well, Walt proved worthy of his state's (Missouri)moniker as he did show me! Titan was no match for the former college tennis coach. TT dropped a highly competitive first set playing with Badger (6-7 [5]) when he withered away four set points. The second set saw Titan/'Packer Backer' get blown out by 'Show Me' and 'Badger' (2-6). TT/'Badger' were lit up in the third set by the same score (2-6). Coach Klein had a stinging first serve and jump on his second serve. Nonetheless his backhand (compliment) was even more effective. 'Show Me' opined as the boys met at net for the post match handshake, "Titan, I look forward to playing with you as my partner. It's clear that you'd have a lot to work on." "Ouch" cringed TT, "Couldn't you say that you had a lot to work WITH?!"