Today was day two at the Fit for Life Games at the South Region Park in Punta Gorda. The singles portion of the tournament was first, so we didn't need to check in for the mixed doubles until 10:30.
Bruce partnered up with Louann again today, and Nancy with her regular partner Mike. Gena had just come along today to be a spectator, but when they asked if there was a lady in the crowd who would fill in - Gena grabbed a paddle and partnered up with a gentleman in the 50-54 age bracket.
Buddy is still recuperating from his hamstring injury, so once again, Roger took his place in the competition, partnering up with Nadine. Friends from Solivita, Gary and Kathy Miller, who normally play in different age divisions, played together today. On Monday I will partner up with Kathy in the doubles, and on Tuesday Rich will partner with her, and I with Gary in the mixed doubles. What a hoot!!! Gary and I will have to play against Rich and Kathy........We all know how Rich plays - and Kathy took the Gold in the ladies Singles today!!
It was a very windy day today, and the sun was really hot! So everyone searched from a little protection from the rays. Above Louann struggles to get the beach umbrella up..........while Bruce and Gena and Linda and Rich find some empty chairs under one of the tents.
An I can't believe I really got this picture. There were eight matches taking place on the court when we were greeted with this fly-over. Everyone stopped play to watch ; I just looked up, raised the camera and snapped the picture. Pure Luck!
Once again today, Rich and Linda partnered up to play in the mixed doubles 60-64 age bracket. Until the gold medal match they had only three points scored against them all day. They play against Gary and Kathy in the final medal match.
Congratulations to the medal winners today. Rich and Linda take home the Gold....Gary and Kathy the Silver, and Nadine and Roger the Bronze.
From Punta Gorda we headed to Pinellas Park where we are spending the night at the LaQuinta for a couple of nights. Monday and Tuesday are the Good Life Games in Seminole.
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