Thursday,Jan. 1 LETS PLAY !

The word is 10 am New Years Day !

LET'S PLAY !!

Tuesday, Dec. 23rd Pre-Christmas Games

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE ! Tuesday worked for most to play before Christmas. Even with some folks out of town, we still had 7 players. The word got out to start at 6pm instead of 7, a little warmer, maybe. Soccer players ruined that idea. So 7 it was after all. Excellent play. 2 games to 15 again. Some of our 'Ol faithfull rear wheels are starting to show age and serious wear. Piranha #1's wheel bearings finally gave up. So he played on my Steed and I sat out for a game. Well worth getting to watch and enjoy everyone play and smack-talk along the way. Wished it was daylight to take some new photo's.

Team#1: Troy, Jim, Adam

Team#2: Jay, Piranha #1, and Big Tim

Heard the beer god's talking about possibly a game on New Years Day !

I'll work on that.

JB

Wednesday, Dec. 23 2008 New Comments

THANK YOU ! Comments on the blog are very welcome. It proves folks are interested.

Polo tonight is going to be cold. I will post a report after christmas sometime.

**Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year**to everyone .

JB

Wednesday, Dec. 10th Getting Chilly

10 cycling cyclists showed up to play and wish Mailman Jay, Happy Birthday. What a night. I am always amazed at how playing at night with minimum lighting, with only the glow from a lighted wiffle ball, there are no more crashes, collisions, and blood drawn than there is. Just think...10 bikes, 20 wheels with spokes, 10 mallet's ( approx. 40"long sticks), 10 people, ages 10 to 58, with one thing in mind. Attack the ball and score. It's like everyone knows where everyone else is at all times. Crazy !

The temperature difference from the parking lot to the polo park is at least 10 degrees cooler. About a 25 foot elevation difference in a bowl.

3 games played and I think Jay had a great b-day gift by winning most games.

Team#1: Mailman Jay, MiniMike, Tommy, Tracy and Me.

Team#2: MT, Troy, Jim, Piranha#2, and Adam.

We missed Piranha#1 ( Jacob ) He was sick.

Sunday, Dec. 7th 2008 North Scottsdale Troon Ride

What can I say. 100 miles of single track. Jay, Piranha#1, Laura Jo and I ride a 10 mile loop of our most favorite section of the Sonoran Desert. Dynamite and Pima.

Wed. Dec.3rd 2008 Only 2 Wild Games Played

I've said it before. It does not matter how we devide teams, good things happen, and it is equal. 10 players showed. We only played two games .And each game went to 15. Thats like playing 3 games to 10 pts each. Marathon vollies. Amazing defense, blocked shots, weird scoring. I think everyone contributed to goals. Big Tim was on. His ball control and passing was extra good. Of course Jay the Mailman, made some of the most incredible plays of the evening. Oh did I mention he is my SON ?

Each team won a game apiece. Very exciting stuff. Jay's front wheel is supposed to have 32 spokes. 9 are missing. Think its time for some repair. Again, a testament to bike parts and there ability to take maximum abuse.

Missed you Tracy !

Team#1: Jay, Piranha#1, Jim, Tommy, and Me

Team#2: Big Tim, Mike, Troy, Piranha#2, and Mooky

Pics: Mooky's first day with clipless. Did good. Only fell 6 times.

Jim in yellow. Said somthing about needing beer.

The main body of Miss-Fits: L-to-R; Mike, Jay, Troy, Tommy, Jim

Till next time, Get out and ride

JB

Saturday, Nov. 15th. Tucson Bike Swap Meet and Polo

The Tucson bike swap meet is always a blast. Troy, Mike, Tommy, Jay, Jacob, Big Tim and me, jumped in a couple vehichles and drove to the 'Ol Pueblo. This is the place for bike deals. Tires, derailures, brakes, shifters, frames, stuff to keep us going till next time.

Tucson's son-of-polo, Jeremy, tried to get a team together, to play after the swap meet, but no good. His players bailed at the last, and left him alone to play against Phoenix's finest. Thanks Jeremy for standing up and showing us a good time. With us and Jeremy there were 8 players. Tucson rules. 3 hits then pass.

Good stuff. Maybe next time.

JB

Wednesday, Nov. 12th I'm Back

Sorry, missed a couple games. Busy and all. But we're still here and playin every Wed. evening. Last week was no exception. Great gamin. 12 cyclists showed up.

Amazing. Even Matt, who we havent seen for a few months. Great to have him back. 3 games played. I think we finished around 1030 or so. I know Mom's are concerned about us keeping the youngest players out so long.( tired for school the next day). The boys think it's worth it.

Hard games and evenly matched again. MiniMike(Michael Boyd). What can I say. There are not words to describe his cycling skills. The moves he makes on a bike are not possible. Scoring at will, passing, long bombs, dribbling, and most of all his sprint. Sheeeit! Can I have him on my team next time..............Please!

I'll try and get the teams right.

Team#1: Jay, Mooky, Piranha#1, MiniMike, Tommy, and Me

Team#2: MT, Troy, Tracy, Matt, Piranha#2, and Big Tim.

P.S: Tracy wasn't feeling well and wasn't sure if she would play, but came anyway. She got saddled up and said she would just ride around and take it easy. RIGHT! After a blistering pace, I wish she would have.

Wednesdays folks. It's a happining ! We even have a cheering section. If you don't want to play, show up anyway. Just bring hot coffee or mocha. It's getting chilly.

JB

Pics.: At the park, Big Tim, and we heard the Tucson boys are playing elephant polo now.