"Hi Yuri,
Can you play singles this Saturday AM, the 2nd?
John"
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John Shoemate replied to Yuri Ludevig's discussion 'Looking for Singles 4.5 in La Quinta' in the group Palm Springs/ Palm Desert Tennis"Hi John. How would you enjoy playing with someone at about a 3.5 level? I'm in PS, enjoy singles. Don't play matches often, usually heavy rallying. Email if you have any interest. Looking to play Thurs/Fri…"
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Looking for a match this Friday or Sunday early AM in PS. Best of 3, singles, 4.0+ only
Hi, I am John in Palm Springs. I usually play at the IWTG, but there is a tournament taking all of the courts.So looking for a match this Friday and/or Sunday early AM in PS. Best of 3, singles, 4.0+ only. Email at jshoem8@gmail.com or call seven six zero 397-5557. See More
John Shoemate liked Greg Arata's discussion Looking to hit in Palm Springs Thanksgiving weekend! 3.5/4.0John Shoemate commented on Peter's group 'Palm Springs/ Palm Desert Tennis'"Anyone want to play this Thursday AM? Dec. 1st.
Location: Riveira Hotel, Palm Springs
Singles"
John Shoemate commented on Peter's group 'Palm Springs/ Palm Desert Tennis'"Looking for a singles match this Sunday early AM 3/20th. Level 4.0 (normal day) -4.5 (good day). Best of three sets."
"Hey John, I have work all week and family coming in on Friday night. I will try again next week. Hope all is well. Thanks, Mark"
John Shoemate left a comment for Mark Lanning"At least we tried. I've been playing quite a bit at LQ Resort lately, as well as my place MVCC. So we're all close by and that's good. Keep in touch. John"
"Looks like I am tied up during the day this week from tues on out. Maybe we can try again next week. If something opens up I will shoot you a message. I am close by on 50th and Washington in Duna La Quinta. Thanks, Mark"
John Shoemate left a comment for Mark Lanning"Mark, What day(s) can you play later this week? John
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"Hey John, also singles is all I play so would be great!
Mark"
"Hey John,
I am working till late on Tuesday and starting an instal on Wed. I can play today? Bit of short notice, just thought I would try. Otherwise I will be around but these short days are killing us.
Thanks, Mark"
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- I am a:
- Casual Player
- Neighborhood or other helpful location info:
- La Quinta, CA
- Random things about me (hobbies, occupation, tennis history, favorite band, etc.):
- I prefer extra long singles matches.... 2 to 3.5 hrs min. Always the best of 3 or more.
4.0 on New Years Day or otherwise around 4.3.
- Favorite pro tennis player(s):
- Andre Aggasi, Andy Roddick and James Blake.
- My tennis skill (please check your NTRP if you know it):
- NTRP 4.0
- On the court, I am a:
- rightie, slicer, singles player
- My favorite local courts:
- Indian Wells Tennis Garden (hard and Har-true). Also at Mountain View CC La Quinta, CA (no drive whatsoever).
- Relationship status:
- Married
- Favorite website:
- http://www.wood-joy.com/servlet/Categories?category=Tennis
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TENNIS..... a boom or a bust?
Posted on October 1, 2009 at 4:30pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Some will argue that the sport of tennis began around the 12th century in a crude form, but most historians agree that the modern version of tennis as we know it today began around 1860. Tennis initially bcame popular among the UK elitist snobery, then spread throughout the world. The game rules varied until around 1924 and really haven't changed much since.
During the 70' and early 80's disco period, tennis surged in popularity. The woodie racquets were quickly becoming garage… Continue
During the 70' and early 80's disco period, tennis surged in popularity. The woodie racquets were quickly becoming garage… Continue
Comment Wall (13 comments)
- At 7:43pm on February 6, 2011,
Terence said… Hi,
I'll be in Palm Springs/Desert from Feb 12-19. I'll be staying at the Hyatt hotels in both places. 4.0 player here (used to be 4.5, but haven't played in a while.)
anyway, i'm looking forward to getting back into shape. if you're around and interested in hitting, let me know.
- At 9:40pm on January 29, 2011,
STEVE said… - Are you interested in Hitting or playing sometime??
- At 9:41pm on January 5, 2011,
Mark Lanning said…
- Hey John, I have work all week and family coming in on Friday night. I will try again next week. Hope all is well. Thanks, Mark
- At 2:52pm on December 13, 2010,
Looks like I am tied up during the day this week from tues on out. Maybe we can try again next week. If something opens up I will shoot you a message. I am close by on 50th and Washington in Duna La Quinta. Thanks, Mark
- At 1:53pm on December 13, 2010,
Hey John, also singles is all I play so would be great!
Mark
- At 1:46pm on December 13, 2010,
Hey John,
I am working till late on Tuesday and starting an instal on Wed. I can play today? Bit of short notice, just thought I would try. Otherwise I will be around but these short days are killing us.
Thanks, Mark
- At 11:23pm on October 16, 2010,
Jason Sarayba said… - Hey John,
sorry for the late response
I'm in LA at the present
I'll hit you up next time i'm out there!
- At 1:36pm on June 16, 2010,
Larry Goldberg said… - John,
What time on Friday? Also, can you email me at kingscoop@aol.com to get a quicker response, thanks.
- At 9:01am on May 30, 2010, Dante said…
- Hi there,
If you need someone to play tennis with or needed someone for a 4 some, let me know. It would nice to play in LQ. I belong to the Plaza Tennis Club in Palm Springs.
If interested, my email address: AlonenHi@aol.com
Thanks...Dan
- At 11:09am on November 24, 2009,
Mark / The Mayor said… - Try some Tennis Haiku - I challenge you!
http://tennisopolis.com/forum/topics/haiku-you-write-a-haiku-about
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