My Kinda Day!!

There was a momentary return to the kind of day I like. The counter-Socal day with the marine layer and clouds until mid-day. It was real nice to have a break from the excessive heat from earlier in the month. However, by the time I got to the courts (around 10 am) the sun was coming out from under the cloud cover. I can just imagine how the real, sun worshiping Southern Californians must have been cheering.

Virgil finishes his practice routine.

I arrived at the courts thinking that maybe things would be wrapping up, and that maybe I would get into the last game. Recently, things have been ending somewhat earlier than the tradition at the Chaparral. Traditionally, games would go on past 11 am, however, recently they terminate before 10 am at times. To my surprise, things were still going pretty heavy when I got there.

The Commish and Steve talk strategy.....

In a way that was good. I can't resist playing the game, but truthfully I was hoping that things would be done because I have been nursing my left knee. It had been stiff and swollen all week. But as I arrived and got settled, a game was finishing up and the Commissioner called for me to get into the game. Well, I can't say no to the Commish. That would be a suspend-able offense with potential fines attached. So, I jumped into the game. That game was the first of three that I would play.

Shane and Steve take a much deserved breather from the action.

It was all pretty encouraging for me to see that the games would continue until 11 am that morning. Things are picking up at the WBA as things at the NBA are on hold. Hopefully, if the NBA season is stalled and delayed, the activity at the WBA will keep are basketball addiction satisfied. I know it would work for me. Hopefully, everyone out there in the WBA universe agrees. Even though I haven't seen a few of you in a while.

Eric and Nick prepare to exit.

Of course I got there so late, I have no idea who else had come and gone. But, did catch up wit the Commish and the Judge (Roy). De'Andre was there with a few of his buddies, Andrew and Scott. Eric was there with his son Nick. And, I was able to catch up with Shane, Steve, Virgil, Luis, Jerry and his son Junior. There were others too, but the names escape me. You have to forgive me for that. There are cobwebs up there in my cranium that are older than some of you out there. So quite with the jibes. Yes, there is something between the ears. Air counts....

Have a good week everyone.