We have reached the end of year 2016 : not only are all courts functioning, but we are enjoying bright sun, and a beautiful, cloudless sky. Time to forget recent cold mornings with several clay courts out of action because of freezing - even then our two indoor clay courts were still available for play. Illustrating clearly this kind of weather is this photo of the shadow of one of the numerous high ash trees showing up on the roof of one of the covered courts.
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| shadow of ash tree on roof of covered court
Recent loyal Club members after a hard-fought doubles match on number two court, submitted to a photo recording the event.
Observant readers will have noticed the lack of a fourth player - the son Xavier recently back from his work near the North pole............here he is ........
Incidentally, Xavier's absence from tennis for months at a time, did not prevent at least one of his smashes ending up in the car park !
Some time ago I watched a lively match on one of the hard courts - they too were so proud of their game, they immediately asked for a photo. Here it is and I will close this blog with these four happy faces.
A Happy New Year 2017 to all the Vignal!  |
