Double Post for October

October 9th and 16th, 2010 all in one single posting.....

October 16, 2010 - Both 4-on-3 and 3-on-3 Basketball Play

When I started out from my house, there were mild sprinkles in Chino Hills, but the ground was dry. The drizzle was more like a mist. But as I drove toward toward the Chaparral, there were more and more pockets of a more aggressive mist/ drizzle. Then as I arrived in Diamond Bar the ground was wet. Finally arrived at the parking lot and I was pleasantly surprised that there were several cars in the parking lot.

There is a tradition at the Chaparral to play in mild rain. I've even seen games continue into a heavy downfall. So, a little bit of wet ground isn't a deterant to gaming at the WBA. I found 5 persons playing as I walked onto the court; Bill, Ben, Ike, Eric and Nick. I hurried to jump into the game and even out the teams.
Earlier, while I was still in Chino Hills, Roy had called and asked about the field conditions. I thought that I would encounter the same dry ground in Diamond Bar as I had in Chino Hills. As a result, Roy ventured out and arrived pretty quickly at the courts not too long after I arrived there.
Several three-on-four and three-on-three games were played. Ben left somewhat early. Conclusion, the WBA is channeling the US Post Office - rain won't stop the games. As it relates to hail, sleet and snow, well, we may never know about that out here in Southern California.

Funny, that the rain was never much more than a light drizzle and just as we finished playing - the ground dried. I hope everyone has a good week. Hopefully, dry ground next week at the Chaparral.....

Erics Villasenor's daughter, (and Nick's sister - Amber), will be singing the national anthem at the Lakers game scheduled for Friday, October 22nd in Ontario. Lets all hope that, that portion of the night's activities is also televised so that we can all share in Eric's pride and joy. Best of luck Amber, we're cheering already!!

October 9, 2010 - Sunshine and Basketball

There was plenty of sunshine and moderate temperatures on this day. Couple that with a healthy turnout and lively play and you have another great day of hoops out in the Inland Empire of Southern California.

Kent, Nacho and Brandon

Ike takes a shot at the basket.....

Who's that taking the shot? Anyone see Waldo?

Scotts back after his ankle injury, and taking a shot......

Rich's son studies the play book and makes recommendations for Rich's game.

Mike stretches it out......

Rich poses with his son and asks for a ride on his electric four-wheel drive ride.

Brandon and Virgil take a short break.

DeAndre with his brother Junior.

Everyone takes a break from the action.

DeAndre catched the ball with the back of his neck.

Kent takes a shot.....