A Warm Welcome Home

'You did what!?!' exclaimed 'Big Al' Diodati at the conclusion of play at the Yonkers Tennis Center. TennisTitan had just explained that he returned to the 20 degree temperatures of New York from Florida 'to get some tennis in.' Bill 'Energizer Bunny Legs' Tully quickly opined, "Should we be flattered or is this an acknowledgement that few people can put up with your antics on the tennis court - whether here or in the south." "A little of both" retorted the 'bodacious braggart.' "Different state, same result (3-6, 2-6)." Are the airlines awarding frequent loser miles" an incredulous 'EBL' continued. "Leave my partner alone" interjected the 'Russian Bear,' Vladimir 'Russkie' Kartsev. "Titan's tennis game usually matches the outside temperature. He was colder than a Siberian outhouse today. Haven't you seen him in the summer at Kinsley?" "Yeah, retorted the 'Italian Stallion,' that's when TT's game is in complete meltdown!" Indeed, the 'Russian Bear's game carried the load this day." 'Russkie' delivered on his service games, coming back both from love -40, and 15 -40, and rallying effectively against the 'Tullyville Trolly' to keep both sets competitive. But in the end 'EBL's superior court coverage proved the difference. As the group met at net 'Big Al,' quipped, "I hope you had a cheap flight to match that $29 racquet you use."