TENNIS TALK MARCH 2005 BSTC Website: http://jef.itforsb.net/bstc Tennis Center website: http://www.anzaborregotennis.com Wildflowers along Henderson Canyon Road, February 14, 2005
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MARCH 12 - 13, 2005 TOURNAMENT - MIXED DOUBLES

The next tournament will be the weekend of March 12 - 13, 2005. This is in the high point of a very busy season, so getting reservations may be difficult, if you haven't got them already. If you are planning to play, you must sign up by 7:30 p.m. on the eve of the tournament. Signup at clubhouse, or contact Jef: phone 760-767-4544, e-mail: jef@znet.com, or Dave Quimby: phone 760-767-4283, e-mail: dmquimby@cox.net. If all else fails, call the tennis center at 760-767-0577 the Friday night before the tournament (before 8 p.m.). The draw will be completed by 9:00 P.M. and play will begin on Saturday at 8:00 A.M. If you want us to call you with the start time, add your phone number with your name when you sign up. If you want to share and consume goodies, there will be a Goody Bar in the clubhouse on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

SATURDAY POTLUCK

The happy hour/potluck will occur 6:30/7 p.m., Saturday night, March 12, 2005, at the tennis center. If you want to contribute to the door prizes, remember to place them in the door prize area before dinner.

DELAYED FINAL

Pete Azar and Joel Andersen met the Freds Sunday afternoon on February 13th, and won in a close tie-breaker. This completed one of the 2 rainouts of the December tournament. The women's final should be completed in March with the return of the Lisaks. If all contestants are not there in March, the finals will be completed during the April tournament, with substitutes, if necessary.

BORREGO NEWS

Borrego got hit with another major storm, getting rain all day Monday, February 21st, and heavy rains just before sunrise on the 23rd. Wildflowers will be spectacular on the weekend of the tournament.

RUMMAGE SALE

To all,

The BSTC Rummage sale took place on Saturday, February 19th, a week after our February tournament. It was a nearly forgotten annual sale that hadn't been done in over ten years Old timers in the valley that had nothing to do with the club except coming to this sale remember it as being the best in the valley and it was again. Its resurrection was a resounding success. If I haven't already thanked you for contributing your treasures, I do so now.

To, Borden & Sandy Granger, Jim Gilloon, Jack & Betty Minkel, Ken & Jackie Shallahamer, Jim & Carmen Perez, Ron & Mary Kay Romeo, Pete & Trish Azar, Jef Johnson, and my wife Susan, You are the ones that made it happen. You pulled it off by managing this sale with aplomb. A special THANK-YOU. I'm sure some of you would admit it was a lot of fun as much as it was a lot of work. I know I came away from it richer for the experience. It was also done in some of the worst weather Borrego Springs has ever had and some of the most dramatic displays of nature we'll likely see. You were there and you made it happen despite the elements while others in the valley cancelled their own rummage sales. You gave up your time and you unselfishly volunteered your energies so all in the club would benefit. You certainly deserve more than a grateful pat on the back, and you stand out as a class act in an already special class of tennis club member.

We also owe a special THANKS to the Grangers for providing their facility at no cost to us for this weekend happening. Without the use of their facility, special equipment and materials, and their seeming tireless assistance our sale would not have occurred. Thank you, Borden and Sandy.

Your President,
Fred Dow

Ken reported that more than $1000 was collected, despite the bad weather. The following pictures were taken after the big rush, which was over by 9:30. Before that, the parking lot was overflowing!

Puddles from earlier rain are still visible. Rain came again about 10:30 that morning.		Ron, Fred D, and Jef helped at grill. Jim samples sausage dog
Clothes were in clubhouse	Susan handled drink concession

FEBRUARY TOURNAMENT We had a good turnout of 46 contestants for the February 12 - 13, 2005 straight doubles tournament. Weather was perfect with highs in the 70s, no wind, and scenic clouds leftover from storms from the previous day! Jef took these pictures of the winners with Ken's camera. Tom McClure won the $50 drawing. Congratulations, Tom!

Tom getting prize from President Fred

RESULTS OF FEBRUARY 2005 TOURNAMENT
BE MINES	CUPIDS	SWEETHEARTS	LOVE BUGS
WINNER Ken Shallahamer - Fred Wantland	WINNER Duke Dukarski - Pete Azar	WINNER Jan McNamara - Gloria Gobar	WINNER Marilyn Bean - Melissa Edwards
RUNNER-UP Harold Maier - Tom McClure	RUNNER-UP Neal Gobar - Tom Freed	RUNNER-UP Vicki Andersen - Bonnie Wilson	RUNNER-UP Kersti Garthwaite - Lorlei Peterson
Doug Baker - Jef Johnson	Borden Granger - Denny Bean	Roz Smyth - Sally Biederbecke	Tatiana McClure - Betty Minkel
Joel Andersen - Don Wilson	Jack Minkel - Jim Gilloon	Peg Lieb - Barbara McClure	Mary Quimby - Trish Azar
Bob Christensen - Fred Dow	Gary Edwards - Dirk Okma	Francis Gilloon - Mary Marchese	Susan Dow - Carole Stadelbacher
Mark Edwards - Richard Zak	Gary McNamara - Dick Stadelbacher		Renate Nishio - Sandi Granger

BSTC SCHEDULE FOR 2004 - 2005 SEASON

November 6, 7	February 12, 13
December 4, 5	March 12, 13
January 15, 16	April 16, 17

TRAGIC LOSS - relayed from Fred Dow

David Mears, 47, son of Tom and Ellie Mears, died less than 2 weeks ago. He was skiing in the mountains with friends near Gunnerson, Colorado where he has lived and worked as an architect for over 3 years. He lost consciousness on the mountain and could not be revived. His wife and two girls, 6 and 9 years old, survive him. For those who wish to send condolences by mail or in person, they may be contacted at:

Tom and Ellie Mears
122 Del Pacifico
San Clemente, CA 92672

MEMBER HEALTH

John Schultz, unfortuneately, had a staph infection, after his knee replacement, and had to be re-hospitalized, and may need the surgery re-done. When last Harriet reported, on Feb. 17, he was in hospital staging area, since all beds were taken at the hospital! Karyn came down to help, as Harriet was being overwhelmed. Al Lieb, after his shoulder surgery in December, was seen hitting the ball during the February tournament. Terry Moy's knee is still recovering. Harold is out of the hospital and back home. Dave Quimby's hip has been bothering him, and he skipped playing in February. Jef fractured his foot on the tennis court February 25th and will miss the March tournament.

SAN CLEMENTE

Our annual campout at San Clemente State Beach is set for September 23 - 26. Some of us arrive a day or two earlier, and stay later. If you would like to join us, you must make reservations either via the internet or by phone. The campground fills up quickly on weekends, so it is important to get reservations early. The earliest date to make reservations for September is Tuesday, March 1 at 5:00 a.m. PST. Last year, many who waited only a few hours after that, did not get reservations. So try to call early if you plan to come! You may make reservations on the internet at www.reserveamerica.com or phone 800-444-7275. Ask for the hook-up area and ask for senior rate, if you qualify.

We hope to see you in San Clemente for a weekend of camping, tennis, beach, and fellowship. We usually plan a group potluck on Saturday night, also. Carmen and Marilyn suggest trying to get campsites that have numbers in the 60s.

CHANGES

Fred Wantland has new contact information: "MY BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER IS NO LONGER VALID. DELETE 951-354-6270. IF YOU WANT TO CALL ME USE THE CELL PHONE NUMBER 951-333-4835 OR YOU CAN FAX ME NOTES AT 951-687-9729". The Andersons have changed their e-mail address: Vicki: temvicki10s@yahoo.com and Joel: joelander05@yahoo.com.

APRIL TOURNAMENT BANQUET

Buon giorno!

Here is the menu from Bernard's Restaurant. This menu comes highly recommended, as Sandi has served this at her tennis tournaments.

Hors d'oeuvres (tomato salad, cheese, salami)
Green Salad with two dressings
Bread
Meat Balls in Spaghetti Sauce
Spaghetti
Zucchini
Two different lasagnas - 1 veg. 1 meat
Two desserts - Apple Tatin and Blueberry Tatin

Wine, soda, coffee and dinnerware will also be provided by the club.

All this for $15.00 per person (including tip).

Checks should be made payable to BSTC and should be separate from your tournament check. You may pay Rachel or me at the March tournament, or mail me your checks. All money should be in by April 1st.

Grazie and Arrivederci,
Marilyn

Please pay Marilyn at the next tournament if you think you will be here in April. The deadline is 1 week before the banquet.

RECYCLED E-MAIL QUIZ circulated Kim by July 22, 1998

THE WORLD'S EASIEST QUIZ - answers below - HEY! NO CHEATING!

1. How long did the Hundred Years War last?
2. Which country makes Panama hats?
3. From which animal do we get catgut?
4. In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution?
5. What is a camel's hair brush made of?
6. The Canary Islands in the Pacific are named after what animal?
7. What was King George VI's first name?
8. What color is a purple finch?
9. Where are Chinese gooseberries from?
10. How long did the Thirty Years War last?

ANSWERS TO THE QUIZ

1. 116 years, from 1337 to 1453.
2. Ecuador.
3. From sheep and horses.
4. November. The Russian calendar was 13 days behind ours.
5. Squirrel fur.
6. The Latin name was Insularia Canaria - Island of the Dogs.
7. Albert. When he came to the throne in 1936 he respected the wish of Queen Victoria that no future king should ever be called Albert.
8. Distinctively crimson.
9. New Zealand.
10. Thirty years, of course. From 1618 to 1648.

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