The three amigos re-unite; Keith, Rojin and Ken.
My luck didn't hold out. For a while, the summer was mild. The marine layer was keeping temperatures cool and tolerable. It would form over the ocean and travel inland and delay the early bake from the summer sun on the Southland. I thought it was going to hold on for much longer. I was thinking that the gloom of June would continue and become the June Gloom of July. Of course, that does sound strange, kind of like saying the, "Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim", or is it the "Anaheim Angels of Los Angeles". Well, we're all basketball fans here so really who cares?
Action on June 25, 2011.
I missed all the action the last Saturday in June (the 25th). But thank God for the official WBA photographer, Robert "Wei-Jin" Lee. He captured a multitude of all the antics, oops strike that, action of the day. The pictures of the re-uniting of the young "old" friends were especially nice. So, that is the lead off picture here; Ken, Rojin and Keith. Not in that order.....
Action on June 25, 2011.
From the looks of things though, there was a lot of action going on at the Chaparral to mark the end of June, 2011. Probably, never a dull moment. Probably one of the cooler days that we will experience for a few weeks. Summer is here, and that is a good thing. We have made it through the early season and as we are poised to continue the summer experience in the Southland, there are a few things to remember and learn if you didn't know already. Check out these links to some summer safety brochures:
Links for safety family safety CPR (PDF), Fire Safety (PDF), Heat Safety (PDF), First Aid (PDF),Water Safety (PDF). Please print them and read them and post them in your house.
We've already said our farewells to the month of June, however, let us not forget the birthdays that have come and gone with the month. Most significantly, there is our good friend and Commissioner; Bill "the Commish" Taylor. Bill is nothing short of amazing. A very, very youthful 72. Yes, you heard that right - Bill is turned 72 years old in June. Happy Birthday Bill!! Bill needs to give us all lessons on how to be so energetic and vivacious as our years increase! I am convinced that he's got the secret - good thing is that I think playing basketball long and often, is a part of his secret formula. Talk to Bill for the other secrets....
My grandson was born near the end of June this year. So, I will have to reserve a shout out to him, my daughter, grand-daughters and my son-in-law way out there in the OK..... And, to all of you that were born in June or in July, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Bill "the Commish" Taylor takes a shot over Danny on July 2, 2011.
Speaking of the July 4th weekend; it was a special weekend. Very hot, of course. No surprise there, but fortunately the multitudes ascended upon the Chaparral to partake in some basketball action to kick off the holiday weekend. There was about 32 people that participated. People come from as far away as Phoenix, AZ; Long Beach, Rancho Cucamonga and Hesperia to hoop at the Chaparral. That only goes to show the interest and excitement brought by the brand of weekend basketball played at the WBA the DBC.
Roy shoots over the Commish on July 2, 2011.
Rich tries to get a pass by Nacho on July 2, 2011.
Action on July 2, 2011.
Action on July 2, 2011.
De'Andre and Friends...July 2, 2011.
Photos from July 4, 2011
The turnout was moderate for the 4th of July. There were approximately 23 people. Again, a hot day. As a result, the play started early and finished fairly early.
Notice a lot of people sitting around? What can I say? It was hot and hot early, but many, many games were logged in. That's why everyone is sweating......
Photos from July 9, 2011
Hot again, yet there was another healthy turnout. Over 34 people.... There were three courts going with people waiting on the side to get into the action. It was a great morning. I hope the spike in attendance continues through the summer and into the fall. Looks like there will be a delayed NBA season if there is a season at all. But, not to worry, basketball is always in season at the WBA. So come on out and enjoy the action.....
Here is some right here......
Have a great week everybody!!!
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