FALL SEASON
I don’t know what’s more painful - admitting that we won’t start the season on the new courts or telling you that we need to go back to that da** patio and those d**n old pipes.
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The board is working hard on a plan. We want to salvage our season. At least we would be together to commiserate, drown our sorrows in some wine. It won’t be as good as glasses of celebratory champagne, but it’s the best we can do for now.
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We were already at capacity on the patio. Now we have hundreds of new players and scores of new teams. The Grill has more patio events than usual already booked, probably not expecting us to need it. That’s making it very difficult to carve out a schedule for us. We’re looking at scheduling some of the matches in the ballroom to alleviate the overflow.
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We need to start the season earlier and run longer than we originally intended. It may mean some matches in warm temperatures and some matches in failing light and chilly temps. We asked Rhett to upgrade the patio lighting and provide patio heaters. He graciously agreed. We will look at fans and our old shade canopies, purchasing and upgrading as needed. It’s going to take understanding and patience on everyone’s part to make this happen. Hug each other if you’re cold. Hug me. Ladies only, please. Make sure Mary Ann isn’t watching. lol
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Not everyone is going to like what we come up with. We get that. Believe me, I’m not going to like it. Only one thing would really make me happy, but I can’t have that. As much as I would dearly love to hear your stories, there’s just no time to answer a bunch of emails from you. Play if you will, don’t if you don’t want to.
I’m a few days, I’ll email you with more details on a plan. Be patient. Be understanding. Be kind.
As always, Rhett offered to listen to your comments.