March 20, 2013
Played 5 hours of pong last night at the Brovard County TTC. What at pong-palace! Nineteen tables, rubber floors, great lighting and at least eight over 2200 rated players to practice against. If I had to rate all the places I've played so far this has to be near or at the top. Air conditioned hall, needs to be with all this humidity. Friendly players and at a high level of skill.
Frozen Yogert after the Opening Ceremonies at the 2012 Huntsman World Senior GamesSlept outside their club, sun shining, so off to the beach at Hollywood, Florida. The Atlantic Ocean is warm this far south, so it was nice to spend as much time swimming as necessary. Sitting in the Starbucks Coffee shop in the center of Hollywood watching all the Long Island, New Yorkers soaking up the warmth. At the club last night 50% of the older players were from Long Island. They all agreed that by early May the heat will really increase to the point of staying in air conditioning except for early morning and evening.
Playing in a one star tournament at the Brovard club this weekend. Then off to visit with Dennis and Lisa Fiandola living in Naples, Florida. Last time we saw each other was in 1968, South Viet Nam. Should be interesting.
Best to you all,
Andy