James and Joshua

James and Joshua have continued playing ping pong since we moved. In fact, they have played a lot. They haven't been able to be outside a lot because of the heat. (It's been the hottest summer on record!) When they do go out there's not a lot to do because the yard is so tiny. As a result many hours have been passed at the ping pong table.

Recently, we read an article in the Surprise newspaper about the city opening a new racket complex, featuring tennis courts designed to attract professional play, racket ball courts and a clubhouse where there are several ping pong tables. The facility opened September 8. As it turns out, the ping pong area is free, and there is a ladder of competitive players. James and Joshua put themselves on the list of players. In order to be included officially they had/have to call someone already on the ladder and challenge them to a match of the best four out of seven games. James played his first match Thursday night. He challenged the #1 man and got beat. However, he only lost by two or three points a game. After the match James, Joshua and John played with the number one and two guys some. In doubles play James and Joshua actually did quite well. Joshua has yet to connect with the person he challenged. He has been a bit disappointed by that. If he doesn't hear from the guy, he will just challenge someone else.