"Are you kidding me" was the sarcastic response offered by Brad Philipps making his first appearance for Saturday morning play with the Kinsley Krew. Brad had just succumbed to the TennisTitan and Bob 'Kraut' Kluge, his 'very good German player' friend (4-6). "Don't let him kid you, Brad" interjected 'Big Al' Diodati,' who is seldom a loser to TT, "without der Klugmeister that 'loathsome loudmouth' would have lost to us like he lost the first set (0-6) to 'Dave the Rave' and 'Rockin' Rick Ricci." Hold on 'Italian Stallion' quickly retorted the 'blasphemous braggart.' George 'Chemist' Hauss was my partner in the opener. Need I remind you, that at least for today, George remains a good friend, but a lousy player." To wit, the 'Chemist' replied, "Odious oaf', need I remind you that even with 'Happy Jack' Carey as my partner I won two games (6-2) against the 'taunting titmouse' before 'Kraut's power took over. "And Titan," opined Brad, "don't be nicknaming me the 'Broken Broker,' not with the way you can't hold your serve. Call me, I. P. O. - because already 'I'm pissed off ' at you and your stupid blog."
"EBL, I don't have to remind you, do I?" beamed the TennisTitan. "What do you mean TT?" interjected an exasperated Max 'Tutor' Tuchman. "It's all about me, always was, always will be" retorted the 'bragadocious blowhard.' "Why else would I write this stupid blog these past seven years?" "Yeah, but even the Politburo couldn't get away with your lies in the old Soviet Union" quickly added the 'esoteric emigre,' Vladimir 'Russkie' Kartsev. It was picture time at the YTC and the 'porcine prevaricator' was grasping for a reasonable rationale. "Max, we had the first set (4-6) against 'EBL'/'Russkie' had you not misplayed our one opportunity at break point in the ninth game to go up 5-4 by catching flies in your mouth as you let the 'Tullyville Trolley's lob fall two feet behind you." "Titan, you said you wanted to play with Bill "Energizer Bunny Legs" Tully in the second set because you tweaked your 'new nitwit knee" opined 'Tutor.' "You mean it was really my poor play?" "Nah, Max, it's simple. 'EBL' was wearing my Pepsi shirt. I already was a part of that first set victory. I just wanted to legitimize that I actually won a set (6-1). And remember, 'Pepsi is for those who think young' (but not necessarily clearly)."
"Titan, perhaps playing three of the last four days is a bit too much for you" questioned Rockin' Rick Ricci at the end of play this glorious Saturday morning at Kinsley Park. "Nah, it's not that, it's 'Big Al' Diodati. He played this morning as if 'EBL' Tully was his partner, and not the new knees nitwit." What do you mean by that" interjected Rich 'el Prezidente' Prezioso, who with 'RRR' at his side took 'Big Al' and the TennisTitan to the woodshed (2-6, 3-6). "Prez, 'Big Al' can play crappy and 'EBL' will still 'pull the iron out of the fire,' he's that dominant. But with me, I stoke the flames with my own poor shot selection and erratic execution. "So then, how do explain your third set victory," 'bombastic blowhard,' queried the 'Italian Stallion.' "That's easy" rejoined the 'boisterous bloviator,' "you foolishly picked Frank 'Slats' Slattery as your partner, leaving me with today's 'Can't Miss Kid," Rockin' Rick. Our (6-1) victory is the highlight of the eight sets I played these past four days" rhapsodized the 'raucous raconteur.' 'Big Al,' turning to his fellow paisan, 'RRR' exclaimed, "Slats' and Titan are youngsters. I am going to send them to an overseas tennis camp that I recently heard about. "Which is?" asked the 'Can't Miss Kid.' "Youth in Asia" dead panned 'Big Al..'
