The Morning of Three

Three was the big number this morning for several reasons. How about three reasons why three is the big number this week? (1) It was the third Saturday in the month of July, (2) 33 people showed up at the courts; and, (3) three courts were going through most of the morning. In general, it was a great morning. Perfect weather, it was probably 83 degrees and there were maybe three clouds in the sky. The morning was terrific!

The Band of Cousins (BC) has made all the difference in the world. I am proud of myself in that I've actually started to learn a few of their names. Keep in mind that the BC is composed of anywhere from six to ten Rob's cousins, that have been gracing the Chaparral with their presence over the past few months of this year. Here are a few of their names: of course their's Rob, Richard, Geo (short for Geovani), Girrard, and his dad, Ian.

Now we have at least three sets of father and sons: Ian and Girrard; Victor and Zach; and, Eric and Nick. I can't think of a better place for father and son to spend a weekend morning if it isn't here at the WBA Chaparral playing basketball. So, please, all of you out their in the WBA/ Weekend Warrior universe, please join in and bring your sons and daughters. We also have some very skilled female hoopsters that come out and give lessons in the finer aspects of weekend basketball. One young lady did some time in the WNBA.

Now that we've invited all those other dads out there to bring there offspring to this hemishere of the weekend hoop nation, lets go out of our way to be great examples of good sportsmanship. Let's watch our tempers, our words and our actions out there, so one of these dads won't have to run of the court with child in hand saying never again. The Commish has spoken of penalties, for second offenses that total $25,000 for some offenses. He didn't mention in which currency the penalty must be paid. But unlike me he leans toward the British Sterling Pound and the Euro, unlike me who has has settled for Italian Lira, French Francs and Greek Drachmas as payment in the past.

As you gander at this picture of Virgil (the Doc) sweeping the court, I will sign out of this post so you can enjoy and reminisce at one terrific morning in July. But before I do here are the "thank you's". Many thanks to Robert "Wei-Jin" Lee for the pictures; thanks to Eric Tate and Bill Taylor for bringing cooled bottled water and drinks; thanks to Nacho and others for remaining patient while I foul them constantly; and thanks to all of you that get fouled or hurt by an unintended elbow, over-enthusiastic hack or otherwise get bumped, tripped, knocked down - thanks for your patience - for understanding - we are friends afterall and above all. Thats why we come to the Chaparral. Have a great week everyone!!!