Well, we have been crazy busy. Natalie and Jackie lost to Rogers/Hsu. The score was 6-7, 6-7. We had several set points in the first prior to the breaker but just couldn't close the deal at the net. Were up 4-2 in the second and the errors got the best of us . Total frustration with a napping chair umpire lead to and unfortunate chain of events. Topped off with Natalie trying to "gently" let him know how "awesomely horrible" he really was.... Yikes! He some how missed five important calls for games against us. Including a "let" after which all four players stopped....for a brief moment before realizing he didn't call it. Horrible indeed! Too bad the match wasn't decided by four amazing tennis players doing their thing!
Natalie really has enjoyed the community outreach of this tourney. Guess they have enjoyed her as well for the requested her help several times a day for the entire week. Yesterday, she helped with Cardio Tennis and a Pro Am. A great way to give back to a sport that has given her so much!
We have been staying with the Frickey family. Darryl, Diane, Andrew and Mia have been an awesome host family. We look forward to their friendship despite their choice of hockey teams!
As I write, Nat's driving and we are passing Dundee, Michigan. We are on the way home with a stop tonight in orange country for a certain alumni to get a good dose of Rocky Top!
I many pictures to post once I get a chance.... Hopefully tonight or tomorrow...for now...."we are on the road again"! Love and Blessings..Sherry
