tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post8384893604523527931..comments2024-02-26T00:38:41.733-05:00Comments on Jollett Etc.: Sepia Saturday: Tennis anyone?Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-9858273275207275402013-08-26T13:49:55.889-04:002013-08-26T13:49:55.889-04:00My favorite combination outfit was the gold and cr...My favorite combination outfit was the gold and cream colored stripe short sleeve sweatshirt and the pink shorts. <br /><br />He was too cool for school...<br /><br />GREAT post girl! Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145530293593063964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-26844385713668819272012-07-04T15:27:21.216-04:002012-07-04T15:27:21.216-04:00Thanks, Teresa. I had fun recalling these stories...Thanks, Teresa. I had fun recalling these stories - my sister and I had some good laughs.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-81799149232571205682012-07-04T15:14:11.981-04:002012-07-04T15:14:11.981-04:00Amazing story about your Dad, Wendy, such wonderfu...Amazing story about your Dad, Wendy, such wonderful memories! He was really a man before his time if he washed his own clothes! And I too remember Slurpees from 7-11 fondly!Teresa Wilson Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07340825601857084302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-39180046016851744982012-07-02T09:24:23.256-04:002012-07-02T09:24:23.256-04:00Yes, Daddy made quite the fashion statement.Yes, Daddy made quite the fashion statement.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-63566549287416839212012-07-02T09:23:57.053-04:002012-07-02T09:23:57.053-04:00Strawberries and cream -- good any time! I wouldn...Strawberries and cream -- good any time! I wouldn't wait for Wimbledon.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-23012164970928185952012-07-02T09:23:31.342-04:002012-07-02T09:23:31.342-04:00Thanks. Yes, I got the cola flavored Slurpee on o...Thanks. Yes, I got the cola flavored Slurpee on occasion, but I always preferred the cherry.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-60143757814821767082012-07-02T09:22:43.182-04:002012-07-02T09:22:43.182-04:00I so agree that playing tennis kept my daddy young...I so agree that playing tennis kept my daddy young and happy.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-24110172115693500212012-07-02T08:18:58.903-04:002012-07-02T08:18:58.903-04:00It great he was able to play a game he loved throu...It great he was able to play a game he loved through his life. I can imagine a pink hat after an unsorted wash load, LOL.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00253875352864018195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-38751715286309210842012-07-02T00:44:27.551-04:002012-07-02T00:44:27.551-04:00Strawberries and cream? This is the first I'm ...Strawberries and cream? This is the first I'm hearing of what sounds like a very fine Wimbledon tradition.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11954692169914973706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-4833450849986839872012-07-01T22:39:06.242-04:002012-07-01T22:39:06.242-04:00What sweet memories of your dad. Enjoyed the story...What sweet memories of your dad. Enjoyed the story of him losing his hat - my local grocery store still has several bend-over freezers. Those slurpees were a treat weren't they? My favorite flavor was Coca Cola.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-6080108183376014302012-07-01T16:38:56.980-04:002012-07-01T16:38:56.980-04:00Once a player always a player! Keeps a person youn...Once a player always a player! Keeps a person young and happy to do what they love! Great post!21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-28097916787164645532012-07-01T07:06:56.651-04:002012-07-01T07:06:56.651-04:00Badminton is a fun game. I haven't played tha...Badminton is a fun game. I haven't played that in several years.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-32784620968638280722012-07-01T07:05:45.105-04:002012-07-01T07:05:45.105-04:00Oh he didn't care. He thought people who wore...Oh he didn't care. He thought people who wore fancy tennis clothes were more concerned about how they looked than how they played.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-53878214315508808982012-06-30T23:37:03.737-04:002012-06-30T23:37:03.737-04:00I never played tennis--we never had any tennis cou...I never played tennis--we never had any tennis courts around where I lived when I was growing up--but we did often set up a net in the backyard and play badminton in the summertime.<br /><br /><br />Lee <br /><a href="http://wrotebyrote.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Wrote By Rote</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-6208845526637649642012-06-30T23:31:35.012-04:002012-06-30T23:31:35.012-04:00Great story about your dad! I love the "pink...Great story about your dad! I love the "pink" tennis outfit! That's awesome. I can't believe he actually would wear it on the court! Good for him!<br /><br />Yum! Slurpees! I haven't had one of those in years.<br /><br />Those are some wonderful photos too!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-43360810054900200242012-06-30T23:21:04.842-04:002012-06-30T23:21:04.842-04:00Yeah, I think I was the only one with a frozen hat...Yeah, I think I was the only one with a frozen hat story. Is there a prize?Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-46279668336449653202012-06-30T23:05:48.086-04:002012-06-30T23:05:48.086-04:00A splendid combination of tribute and theme, with ...A splendid combination of tribute and theme, with a frozen hat story too!Mike Brubakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13065245846262417519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-4269993051806388812012-06-30T22:37:23.698-04:002012-06-30T22:37:23.698-04:00I was my dad's girl in many ways. He taught m...I was my dad's girl in many ways. He taught me to catch a softball, and he took me to the local professional baseball games in addition to teaching me tennis.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-43886684060068277422012-06-30T22:35:37.301-04:002012-06-30T22:35:37.301-04:00Well thank you~Well thank you~Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-75878308986743317002012-06-30T22:31:12.857-04:002012-06-30T22:31:12.857-04:00Oh I enjoyed that story. I did not grow up with a ...Oh I enjoyed that story. I did not grow up with a dad and I love dad and daughter stories. Great photos<br />QMMAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04721708092323894355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-27383913006494492662012-06-30T19:50:04.308-04:002012-06-30T19:50:04.308-04:00Such fun remembrances of your father's experie...Such fun remembrances of your father's experiences with tennis. Those boys on the team didn't know what they were missing -- all because of your father! Too bad for them.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-87779421110440334762012-06-30T10:51:09.245-04:002012-06-30T10:51:09.245-04:00Ending your tennis career in Norway at least makes...Ending your tennis career in Norway at least makes for an interesting story in an exotic place. Playing tennis with the dogs sounds like a fine alternative.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-61148338908478799202012-06-30T08:37:14.167-04:002012-06-30T08:37:14.167-04:00The last time I played tennis was on indoor courts...The last time I played tennis was on indoor courts in Norway but problems with a gammy knee made me take uo golf instead. My latest tennis practice has been hitting tennis balls for my daughter's dogs to fetch. Your Dad obviously enjoyed his tennis and his hats.Bob Scotneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662958579705940009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-30576472040778226792012-06-30T08:22:19.742-04:002012-06-30T08:22:19.742-04:00I did a lot of running too, but if I could hit one...I did a lot of running too, but if I could hit one right along the sideline I was a happy girl.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-57393131564684807262012-06-30T08:21:41.935-04:002012-06-30T08:21:41.935-04:00I'm sure he's lobbing Dunlops!I'm sure he's lobbing Dunlops!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.com