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Voice of Reason
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 Posted - 06/23/2008 : 8:35:31 PM
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So......NOVA going to run a beach tournament at Sunset Bay this Saturday.......
That's a long way for 2 Rochester teams to go to play a final isn't it?!?
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Rhino14
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Posted - 06/23/2008 : 11:32:13 PM
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| yeah, but you'll have fun doing it. Is it at Sunset Bay or Rats? |
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ETWSpicer22
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Posted - 06/24/2008 : 07:51:43 AM
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Any of the Rochester teams who aren't planning on playing because of ride issues, let me know and I can give you one.
I'm assuming most can get a hold of my cell #, but if not my email is [email protected]
--E.J. Wells-Spicer |
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vb_guy
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Posted - 06/24/2008 : 09:35:55 AM
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I've told quite a few about it, but I am out due to injury. I plan on stopping down though.
Wonder if the NOVA fee has anything to do with it. I've paid it the last 2 years playing in one tourney up in Roch with plans to get back but never getting around to it. With another one set up in August, there should be no excuse not to play.
Could be that Summervolleyball Series is slow to get off the ground this year with Don Z.'s departure.
I'll see what I can drum up. |
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vb_guy
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Posted - 06/24/2008 : 09:39:03 AM
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| Its at Sunset Rhino. |
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chanthavisouk
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Posted - 06/24/2008 : 09:51:02 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by ETWSpicer22
Any of the Rochester teams who aren't planning on playing because of ride issues, let me know and I can give you one.
I'm assuming most can get a hold of my cell #, but if not my email is [email protected]
--E.J. Wells-Spicer
Can you even drive after 9pm? |
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ETWSpicer22
Junior Member
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Posted - 06/24/2008 : 10:49:40 PM
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| Ouch! Who said I would be the one driving? |
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chanthavisouk
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546 Posts |
Posted - 06/24/2008 : 10:54:58 PM
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| So your parents are driving? How nice of them. Make sure you pack some extra carrots for CJ. |
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vbdad
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Posted - 06/25/2008 : 5:23:37 PM
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Maybe Missy is driving she always was a good sister
VBDad |
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Voice of Reason
Senior Member
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Posted - 06/26/2008 : 10:11:47 PM
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Wow!!! A tournament in Sunset Bay and there a whole 5 teams from Buffalo playing........I guess all those indoor "studs" are allergic to sand?!?
So sad..... |
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Rhino14
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Posted - 06/27/2008 : 09:48:47 AM
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| I think you forget that the closest beach where people play volleyball to the city is a 45 min to an hour drive. Not exactly convienent for cruising down to play pick up. If it were located more centrally, I think you would see more people playing at the beach. I try to get young kids to play beach. I finally got them to at least set up and play grass doubles. |
Edited by - Rhino14 on 06/27/2008 09:49:21 AM |
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vb_guy
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Posted - 06/27/2008 : 10:01:54 AM
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| I am trying to get the word out there... |
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rochvball
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Posted - 06/27/2008 : 1:02:32 PM
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So Buffalo folks wont drive 45 mins to play yet players from Rochester will gladly drive about 90 mins to play.
Dedication??? |
Edited by - rochvball on 06/27/2008 1:03:20 PM |
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Vballobserver
Senior Member
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Posted - 06/27/2008 : 2:52:55 PM
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| maybe he means driving 45 minutes to play every weekend or after work isn't too convenient. We are pretty lucky to have a beach so close, and one that is so friendly to volleyball. |
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Voice of Reason
Senior Member
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Posted - 06/27/2008 : 4:42:33 PM
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Make all the excuses you want......it's still very weak to see such a small turnout for a beach tournament in Buffalo.
I seem to remember quite a few Buffalo guys that used to play pretty much every weekend back in the day......and they never whined about having to drive 45 minutes to play.
So sad......... |
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Rhino14
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Posted - 06/28/2008 : 11:49:24 AM
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Originally posted by Vballobserver
maybe he means driving 45 minutes to play every weekend or after work isn't too convenient. We are pretty lucky to have a beach so close, and one that is so friendly to volleyball.
yeah, that's what i'm talking about. Why play in tournaments when you're not practicing at least 2 to 3 times per week? What, to get pummeled by guys that are playing pick up all the time? We don't have a Hot Shots either where good beach ball can be played year round. As far as beach goes, you guys have it good. I can say that the turnout in Rochester isn't a third of what it was 10 to 15 years ago. Good players? Yes. But not the 10 courts of pick up that we had going. Where are all the Rochester players? The beach is right there.
An hour down, and a half hour to set up on A Tuesday night is just not realistic. As far as dedication? I played every weekend for 9 years. I just don't care to play anymore. Honestly, if I lived closer to the beach, I would probably play more pick up. Weekends are for golf. A LOT of the older players out here are coaching club and preparing for Nationals. The college kids should be playing more at the beach, no doubt. Maybe they can't afford the gas? Who knows.
It's certainly not a lack of trying from coaches.
I've lived in both towns. It's just a totally different beach game mentality. I don't think so many people would be playing in Rochester if a group of people didn't start making it a ritual back in the mid to late 80's. Maybe that's what we need here??? |
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Rhino14
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Posted - 06/30/2008 : 10:17:12 AM
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Originally posted by Voice of Reason
So......NOVA going to run a beach tournament at Sunset Bay this Saturday.......
That's a long way for 2 Rochester teams to go to play a final isn't it?!?
Who won this weekend in Buffalo? |
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Retired
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Posted - 07/05/2008 : 09:23:25 AM
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| I miss you ....good thing we dont play that game of higher finisher get the others prizes now.....Voice would make a killing. Which is funny because you remember him saying there is no way he would do it back then....you however...had bowling balls in your shorts.... |
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chanthavisouk
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546 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2008 : 10:23:58 AM
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| I miss the Keg-O-Que |
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Rhino14
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Posted - 07/05/2008 : 11:05:24 AM
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Originally posted by Retired
"As far as dedication? I played every weekend for 9 years."
That was like 47 third places.
Diane Kron Online | beach volleyball | Buffalo Bills Backer
Yeah....disappointing, but Had fun doing it. Especially making Scotty go fetch the ball over the fence. |
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