VRC-ians ...

[wood_22_chuck]

Lookkkkeeeee! Da trinkets you get!

-dave

[Dave18]

Lol. Sorry, but I don't understand, could you elaborate on your post?

[wood_22_chuck]

VRC (Vancouver Racquets Club) is a badminton/squash club with fitness centre, pro shop, and restaurant. I've been on the waiting list since last Oct :D

What you see there is the door key, shoe tag, and parking sticker.

-dave

[speed78]

Very pleased to have you to join us! I'll buy you a welcome-drink tomorrow night
from the bar.:)

[wood_22_chuck]

Well, the lady at the office said my key won't work till May 1st! :( ...

Wait till I get over this flu, speed78 :D Thanks for the welcome!

-dave

[durian]

Lookkkkeeeee! Da trinkets you get!

-dave

i'll buy you a drink too

[wood_22_chuck]

i'll buy you a drink too

GREAT! :D Lemme guess, durian-flavoured shake?

-dave

[cappy75]

OMG!!! It's about time:)! Welcome to VRC, dude! Don't you just love the Pinkity Pink tag? Brings out the manhood in all of us:p!

[Winex West Can]

...now I can copy the tag and put it on my shoe. Duplicating the metal card key is a little more complicated.

:D :D

[wood_22_chuck]

Let's flip through the VRC Rules & Guideline ... *flip* *flip* *thumb* *point* AHHHHH ...

3.5.3.61 Thou shalt not allow Winex affiliates to copy thine shoe tag ...

Sorry WWC, can't let you do that.

Thanks cappy75! Have to shake off my flu bug first :(

-dave

[Pete LSD]

Welcome Dave! We will miss your presence tonight. Will you show up on Saturday?

[wood_22_chuck]

Lady in the office says my key won't work till May 1st ... I may just take the opportunity to get my strength back and skip Saturday for this week :)

I'll probably visit the gym though maybe Sunday.

-dave

[Break-My-String]

You can always use your electronic pass at 12:01am Sunday!

I'll bet, even if the door was open, you would let it shut, flip out your pass from your pocket like a gun-slinger at the OK-Corral!!!

*oooo OOOOO oooooo waaa WAAA waaaaaa* (theme song from The Good, Bad & The Ugly)

The rusty gym doors at local VRC saloon are blasted open by a gust wind. All the Badders inside quickly dropped their rallies and stared at the one and only exit out of this shuttle-ridden saloon, and all the while, standing there shaking & shivering like they've just downed 3 bottles of their local firewater (remember Cappy75) :rolleyes:

As the broken feathers clear, a veteran racquet-slinger, wearing the latest CAB-shooter strapped to his shoulder, stops at the door, slowly scans the entire gym from left to right. He takes a sniff of the air, chuckles and smirks as he walks towards the center of the gym, for he senses mass hysteria & fear.

Badders waiting to get on the court, scamper aside like cockroaches caught with the lights on. Some quickly take their racquets off the sign-up rack in fear of the stranger wanting to add his shooter onto their foursome, while others offer new shuttles to the veteran racquet-slinger as a bribe in hopes he will not force his ways onto their games.

(to be continued...)

[wood_22_chuck]

Ha-ha. You remember Indiana Jones (forgot which one). This one dude did this fancy routing with a sword for about a couple minutes. Jones just took out his gun and shoots him.

I'll bet a huge percentage of VRC players'll do that to me!

-dave

[Pete LSD]

Dave, just join us on Sat. It doesn't matter if the key isn't activated by then. We will open the door for you.

[cappy75]

Yeah, Dave... just come out and hit a few with us:).

[wood_22_chuck]

Alright guys ... I'll try. I'm still recovering from the flu, so I'll be at 40%. THAT MEANS I stay at the centre-T and everyone else who partners me wil have to take ENTIRE back-court, and mid, if I have to take a step. :D

-dave

[cappy75]

Geez! Dude, how incapacitated are you:p? Sounds like you shouldn't even be working out.


Alright guys ... I'll try. I'm still recovering from the flu, so I'll be at 40%. THAT MEANS I stay at the centre-T and everyone else who partners me wil have to take ENTIRE back-court, and mid, if I have to take a step. :D

-dave

[SmashingBird]

congrations, let see how long u will like it there

[wood_22_chuck]

Thanks SB ... PM me your insights, if you're willing :D

-dave

[Pete LSD]

PM me too. I would love to hear your insight SB!

[cappy75]

SB,

Don't keep criticisms to yourself. Tell us your thoughts. Everybody deserves to know the not-so good stuff about the club. If you have legitimate issues with VRC, you shouldn't hold back.

BTW, it's good to see you posting again:).

[Pete LSD]

Dave, do you have a confirm yet? Is Sat firm?

Take honey + lemon & lime every day at least three times a day.

[FEND.]

Very pleased to have you to join us! I'll buy you a welcome-drink tomorrow night
from the bar.:)

Trying to drug him first? ;)

[cappy75]

I think a shot of Jurgermeinster would do him well. Clears the phlegms right out of his throat:D.

[wood_22_chuck]

Dave, do you have a confirm yet? Is Sat firm?

Take honey + lemon & lime every day at least three times a day.

Sorry guys, maybe another week or so. I've enough energy to type on a keyboard, that's it! :(

-dave

[wood_22_chuck]

I think a shot of Jurgermeinster would do him well. Clears the phlegms right out of his throat:D.

What's a Jurgermeinster? :D

-dave

[cooler]

I think a shot of Jurgermeinster would do him well. Clears the phlegms right out of his throat:D.

u mean jagermeister? it's meister ;)

[cappy75]

Yeah! That's the one. Haven't had that since my university years:D. It's a common drink during my annual year end ski trips with my college buddies. Taste like Buckley's except more enjoyable after-effects:p


u mean jagermeister? it's meister ;)

[TTT]

Hey nice to see you join Dave. :) I will still be missing in action for a bit longer. Knee injury really suxs....

[wood_22_chuck]

Thanks TTT! :D Speedy recovery!

-dave

[Pete LSD]

Speedy recovery for both of us!

[Pete LSD]

And speedy recovery of your knee TTT!

[Pete LSD]

Speed78 is organizing a malaysian dinner this week. Unfortunately, I forgot the details. Dave, please try to make it. We will make sure that Richard, the boss, will make a separate set of extra spicy dishes. Mrs. Schrodinger can take extremely spicy food :D.

[wood_22_chuck]

Speed78 is organizing a malaysian dinner this week. Unfortunately, I forgot the details. Dave, please try to make it. We will make sure that Richard, the boss, will make a separate set of extra spicy dishes. Mrs. Schrodinger can take extremely spicy food :D.

Okay no problem ... :D

-dave

[LazyBuddy]

Man, ur guys surely having fun there. With another big gun as Dave joining now, guess the Van Torture Session will be extra tough now. Oh, wait, he was there most of the time, when I was dying in the gym... ;)

[wood_22_chuck]

Uh, LB, I think you have Vancouver badminton players rolling on the floor laughing till tears come out with that "... another big gun ..." quote of yours.

-dave :D

[badrad]

Thanks SB ... PM me your insights, if you're willing :D-dave
The VRC is what you choose to make of it. Some consider it a second home. (although there is a creepy member who I swear uses the club as his first home - the same fellow who practices nude yoga in the mens locker room).
The only consideration I suggest to you is to avoid making cost comparisons to playing at drop-ins or other centers. I often find that members who do that will totally miss seeing the benefits of the club. In other words, you are a VRC member, and it offers you certain use privileges. Enjoy them, and be a good member!

See you on the court sometime... (I am nursing yet another ankle injury sustained while attempting to avoid running into my doubles partner. Cappy knows who I am talking about...)

[cappy75]

Man, how my perspective changed in over just a few months! The first two months of my summer membership, I was literally penny pinching:o. Now, I pay the membership first before everything else:eek:! VRC is the best place to play around lower mainland. It really helps to be friendly with people at the club. It can be really lonesome for members trying to drop-in by themselves. Also notoriety can be quite a burden for one to carry in such a tight knit community:rolleyes:. So be careful whose shoes you step on;).

[speed78]

There are more than one dozen new members who were present at VRC on the first Monday of the new season, some of them play quite good, so glad to have those new comers. VIVA VRC "NIGHT" CLUB!:D

[cappy75]

Enough about good players... any good looking ones;)?


There are more than one dozen new members who were present at VRC on the first Monday of the new season, some of them play quite good, so glad to have those new comers. VIVA VRC "NIGHT" CLUB!:D

[wood_22_chuck]

Enough about good players... any good looking ones;)?

Lemme buy some hair gel ... THEN LOOK NO FURTHER! BWAHHAHAHAHAHAH :D

Thanks for the advice, badrad/cappy75. Looking forward to my time at VRC.

Visited the gym last night (not well enough for baddy yet). It's a little small, leans toward exercise machines rather than free weights. On the plus side, it's cozy and not crowded at all. I hope with the (rumor) expansion, the gym'll be upgraded with more free-weights for back, legs, chest exercises.

-dave

[Pete LSD]

No wonder the changing room's benches are sticky sometime. :D :D :D Cappy75 had a close call with that glue-like substance :eek: . I will tell ya. That dude who always practise nude yoga has an interesting hobby. Just wonder what else he does when no one is around.

Was your double partner the one who almost chopped off little badrad's hand? :rolleyes:


The VRC is what you choose to make of it. Some consider it a second home. (although there is a creepy member who I swear uses the club as his first home - the same fellow who practices nude yoga in the mens locker room).
The only consideration I suggest to you is to avoid making cost comparisons to playing at drop-ins or other centers. I often find that members who do that will totally miss seeing the benefits of the club. In other words, you are a VRC member, and it offers you certain use privileges. Enjoy them, and be a good member!

See you on the court sometime... (I am nursing yet another ankle injury sustained while attempting to avoid running into my doubles partner. Cappy knows who I am talking about...)

[cappy75]

Er... I really don't wanna know what that sticky stuff is. Never knew anybody would do nude yoga in the changing room. At least he has a good taste in music... always set the dial to CBC 105.7FM.


No wonder the changing room's benches are sticky sometime. :D :D :D Cappy75 had a close call with that glue-like substance :eek: . I will tell ya. That dude who always practise nude yoga has an interesting hobby. Just wonder what else he does when no one is around.

Was your double partner the one who almost chopped off little badrad's hand? :rolleyes:

[Nephrus]

*ENVIOUS* one of these days.... i'll sneak in hehe

[cappy75]

Please don't... we actually string uninvited 'guests' up, tar and feather them:p.


*ENVIOUS* one of these days.... i'll sneak in hehe

[Nephrus]

then hurry up and set up our little play date LOL :p

[badrad]

Was your double partner the one who almost chopped off little badrad's hand? :rolleyes:No... it was another fellow BFer...

[FEND.]

Please don't... we actually string uninvited 'guests' up, tar and feather them:p.

Geez man. VRC sounds like a warzone from the sounds of it!!

[Pete LSD]

Cappy75 is just joking :) . But we do have a couple of wild badders who might chop off your hand with their racquets ;) .


Geez man. VRC sounds like a warzone from the sounds of it!!

[Pete LSD]

Darnnnnn, Mrs Schrodingercat can't make it on Thursday night. Not sure about the CAT himself though.

[LazyBuddy]

Geez man. VRC sounds like a warzone from the sounds of it!!

No doubt man... Ever saw my half way dead pic / clips? That's what they did to me. :cool: But, hey, fun fun and fun... ;)

[Pete LSD]

Hummm, LB wonders why he spends money to be tortured :D but enjoys every moment of it.


No doubt man... Ever saw my half way dead pic / clips? That's what they did to me. :cool: But, hey, fun fun and fun... ;)

[dakguru]

Hi VRC-ians,

You guys sound like a terrific bunch. I live in Victoria and travel to Vancouver once in awhile and hope to meet up with fellow BCers/BFers sometime. Now, I know VRC is a private club but, does it feature special days for non-members or Guest Days or Guest privileges for non-members. I would like to check out the club the next time I'm in town. Can someone provide some info or advise where I can obtain the info...:)
Thanks.

[Pete LSD]

Come by Wed and Sat. We will have someone to sign you in. www.vrc.bc.ca (http://www.vrc.bc.ca)




Hi VRC-ians,

You guys sound like a terrific bunch. I live in Victoria and travel to Vancouver once in awhile and hope to meet up with fellow BCers/BFers sometime. Now, I know VRC is a private club but, does it feature special days for non-members or Guest Days or Guest privileges for non-members. I would like to check out the club the next time I'm in town. Can someone provide some info or advise where I can obtain the info...:)
Thanks.

[cappy75]

You're more than welcome to join us for games. We usually come out on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings (starting at 8:30pm or later). Guest passes can be purchased at the office or bar, otherwise drop-in is $10 plus the requisite member sign-in.


Hi VRC-ians,

You guys sound like a terrific bunch. I live in Victoria and travel to Vancouver once in awhile and hope to meet up with fellow BCers/BFers sometime. Now, I know VRC is a private club but, does it feature special days for non-members or Guest Days or Guest privileges for non-members. I would like to check out the club the next time I'm in town. Can someone provide some info or advise where I can obtain the info...:)
Thanks.

[Nephrus]

so i was reading the VRC website about guest privs and they mentioned something called social guests... what does that mean? people who come to watch but not play?

[cappy75]

Yup! Dunno if you could last the whole night just watching us play:p. Most visitors would rather shell out the $10 for a game or two than agonise over exciting games while sitting on the side benches:D. Also, the drop-in fee allow you to use all the facilities... shower and changing room as well as the gym.


so i was reading the VRC website about guest privs and they mentioned something called social guests... what does that mean? people who come to watch but not play?

[LazyBuddy]

Yup! Dunno if you could last the whole night just watching us play:p. Most visitors would rather shell out the $10 for a game or two than agonise over exciting games while sitting on the side benches:D. Also, the drop-in fee allow you to use all the facilities... shower and changing room as well as the gym.

Be careful, this is the typical VRC TRAP!!! :eek:

1st, they let u know how much fun and give u a warm welcome. Then, u will see 20+ BFers (even non BFers) waiting in line for u. With several consecutive matches, ur arm will be sore and legs are cramping, etc. hehehheheh... at least, with my lowly skill and absolute no endurance, that's what happened. :o

Of course, that's a joke. Come and visit VRC when u get a chance, u will get a great night of workout with exciting games, and tons of great ppl around. That's totally worth the $10 from ur wallet. :)

[dakguru]

Come by Wed and Sat. We will have someone to sign you in. www.vrc.bc.ca (http://www.vrc.bc.ca)

Pete LSD - thanks. I'll check the website for the appropriate times.:)

[dakguru]

You're more than welcome to join us for games. We usually come out on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings (starting at 8:30pm or later). Guest passes can be purchased at the office or bar, otherwise drop-in is $10 plus the requisite member sign-in.

Cappy75 - thanks for the warm welcome.:)

Saturday evenings is a possibility. My next visit is the following weekend to watch some of the U14/U16 National Championships (May 10-14) in Richmond. Hope, I can get some free time to get in some games and finally meet up with you guys. So, I just show up at the door at 8:30pm for sign-in by a VRC member?:confused:

[cappy75]

Hey Dakguru,

You're welcome. Not sure if it's a good idea to just show up. Please PM us when your schedule is firm cuz someone has to let you in the door. There's a buzzer outside but it's barely audible from the courts. Also you can't play in the rare occasion when no obliging member is available to sign you in:(. Thanks.


Cappy75 - thanks for the warm welcome.:)

Saturday evenings is a possibility. My next visit is the following weekend to watch some of the U14/U16 National Championships (May 10-14) in Richmond. Hope, I can get some free time to get in some games and finally meet up with you guys. So, I just show up at the door at 8:30pm for sign-in by a VRC member?:confused:

[Nephrus]

Yup! Dunno if you could last the whole night just watching us play:p. Most visitors would rather shell out the $10 for a game or two than agonise over exciting games while sitting on the side benches:D. Also, the drop-in fee allow you to use all the facilities... shower and changing room as well as the gym.



*shakes fist* bet you 10 bucks i can watch you play the whole night without going crazy :D

[dakguru]

Hey Dakguru,

You're welcome. Not sure if it's a good idea to just show up. Please PM us when your schedule is firm cuz someone has to let you in the door. There's a buzzer outside but it's barely audible from the courts. Also you can't play in the rare occasion when no obliging member is available to sign you in:(. Thanks.

Yes, of course...the purpose of an exclusive private club. What was I even thinking? Stupid me:o I shall PM when my May 14th time schedule is firmed up.

Round 1 of cold refreshments on me...Thanks again, Cappy75.:)

[badrad]

Round 1 of cold refreshments on me...Thanks again, Cappy75.:)well... reason enough for me to be available! :p:p:p

[Pete LSD]

What kind of refreshment is it? :D Miller Time!!!




well... reason enough for me to be available! :p:p:p

[Pete LSD]

Looks like Wood_22_Chuck and Mrs can't make it to Malaysian dinner tonight. Anyway, the place is in Continental Plaza Strip Mall in Richmond. Anyone who wish to attend must be there at 7:30 PM.

[Pete LSD]

There will a big gathering of BF'ers as well as some of the top guns from La Salle (HK) this Sat evening. The La Salle group consist of a couple of highly motivated and trained individuals.

[ants]

There will a big gathering of BF'ers as well as some of the top guns from La Salle (HK) this Sat evening. The La Salle group consist of a couple of highly motivated and trained individuals.

The way you describe them is like they are trained assasins. :P.

[Pete LSD]

We will find out ;) and hopefully someone will post pics.


The way you describe them is like they are trained assasins. :P.

[dakguru]

Quote:
Originally Posted by cappy75
Hey Dakguru,

You're welcome. Not sure if it's a good idea to just show up. Please PM us when your schedule is firm cuz someone has to let you in the door. There's a buzzer outside but it's barely audible from the courts. Also you can't play in the rare occasion when no obliging member is available to sign you in:(. Thanks




Yes, of course...the purpose of an exclusive private club. What was I even thinking? Stupid me:o I shall PM when my May 14th time schedule is firmed up.

Round 1 of cold refreshments on me...Thanks again, Cappy75.:)

Cappy75, Pete LSD, Badrad - well, it looks like I won't be able to meet you guys and hit a few this weekend at VRC. The colds ones are on ice for next opportunity.

I injured my elbow/wrist this week by overplaying. :( :( However, will be coming over to watch some of the U14/U16 Juvenile National Championships matches this weekend in Richmond. Perhaps, see you guys there to support our future stars?:)

[cappy75]

Hey Dakguru,

No problem. Take care of yourself and we'll get some games in with you when you're good and ready:). As for the National Championship, I won't be able to check it out... work gets in the way:(.


Cappy75, Pete LSD, Badrad - well, it looks like I won't be able to meet you guys and hit a few this weekend at VRC. The colds ones are on ice for next opportunity.

I injured my elbow/wrist this week by overplaying. :( :( However, will be coming over to watch some of the U14/U16 Juvenile National Championships matches this weekend in Richmond. Perhaps, see you guys there to support our future stars?:)

[Nephrus]

Quote:
Originally Posted by cappy75
Hey Dakguru,

You're welcome. Not sure if it's a good idea to just show up. Please PM us when your schedule is firm cuz someone has to let you in the door. There's a buzzer outside but it's barely audible from the courts. Also you can't play in the rare occasion when no obliging member is available to sign you in:(. Thanks





Cappy75, Pete LSD, Badrad - well, it looks like I won't be able to meet you guys and hit a few this weekend at VRC. The colds ones are on ice for next opportunity.

I injured my elbow/wrist this week by overplaying. :( :( However, will be coming over to watch some of the U14/U16 Juvenile National Championships matches this weekend in Richmond. Perhaps, see you guys there to support our future stars?:)


Can you tell me when and where this competition will be? and do you need to buy tickets or something. i would like to go watch it. sorry to hear about your injury hope you get better soon.

[dakguru]

Can you tell me when and where this competition will be? and do you need to buy tickets or something. i would like to go watch it. sorry to hear about your injury hope you get better soon.

Sorry, for the late response, I was in Vancouver on the weekend and just reading this message now. The U14/U16 Canadian National Championships were held May 10-14 at the Cambie Community Centre/High School on Jacombs Road in Richmond, BC. Admission was FREE. I hope you were able to get some info earlier and caught some of the action.:)

[NotGood]

hi everyone, i just joined VRC this month but since i don't know anyone I find it very hard to join in and play during drop ins...only managed to get 2 games in 2 hours haha

I haven't gone to the mixer night yet, but i think i'll go this wednesday...are people friendly? haha thanks

I'm David btw

[wood_22_chuck]

Welcome NotGood! :D

I'm Dave, and I'm a VRC-a-holic, ha-ha ... There's a BadmintonForum group that plays Mon, Wed, Sat nights that start around 9 or 9:30pm and the always-friendly speed78 that organizes games, introduce newbies to other VRC members. So come on up and say hello.

You'll recognize me when my doubles partners get frustrated with my cross-court shots and start yelling at me! :D

-dave

[Pete LSD]

Ahh, welcome NotGood!!! You will find us easily.

Dave, we have our on and off days. :D


Welcome NotGood! :D

I'm Dave, and I'm a VRC-a-holic, ha-ha ... There's a BadmintonForum group that plays Mon, Wed, Sat nights that start around 9 or 9:30pm and the always-friendly speed78 that organizes games, introduce newbies to other VRC members. So come on up and say hello.

You'll recognize me when my doubles partners get frustrated with my cross-court shots and start yelling at me! :D

-dave

[NotGood]

sure I will stop by tmr night! but i'm not very good at all, i only started playing last Oct with no coaching so i guess i'll be very recognizable too haha


Welcome NotGood! :D

I'm Dave, and I'm a VRC-a-holic, ha-ha ... There's a BadmintonForum group that plays Mon, Wed, Sat nights that start around 9 or 9:30pm and the always-friendly speed78 that organizes games, introduce newbies to other VRC members. So come on up and say hello.

You'll recognize me when my doubles partners get frustrated with my cross-court shots and start yelling at me! :D

-dave

[cappy75]

Hey NotGood,

Welcome to VRC and also BF:)! How do we identify you? I think there's alot of Davids at VRC:D. Anyway, don't be shy to approach us. We usually gather near Court 4 and 5 where there's a corner along the benches. Also, most of us don't come in until after 9pm. So don't be surprise if you get puzzled stares from people when you tell them that you're NotGood:p. See you tomorrow night:).


sure I will stop by tmr night! but i'm not very good at all, i only started playing last Oct with no coaching so i guess i'll be very recognizable too haha

[NotGood]

haha alright, well I wear a red/black yonex shirt and mainly use at800OF with blue strings...oh and shaggy hair as I did not have time to cut it haha

see you there

Hey NotGood,

Welcome to VRC and also BF:)! How do we identify you? I think there's alot of Davids at VRC:D. Anyway, don't be shy to approach us. We usually gather near Court 4 and 5 where there's a corner along the benches. Also, most of us don't come in until after 9pm. So don't be surprise if you get puzzled stares from people when you tell them that you're NotGood:p. See you tomorrow night:).

[15Love]

Hey NotGood,
Was that you taking a lesson from Calvin on Monday?

[NotGood]

hey 15love, no it was not me, i haven't spoken with him about the free assessment yet haha


Hey NotGood,
Was that you taking a lesson from Calvin on Monday?

[cappy75]

Cool, will be keep our eyes peeled for you David:)!


haha alright, well I wear a red/black yonex shirt and mainly use at800OF with blue strings...oh and shaggy hair as I did not have time to cut it haha

see you there

[cappy75]

Hey David,

It's quite a pleasure meeting and playing with you:). Not too shabby for a guy who just started playing the sport 6 months ago:p. See you Saturday night!

[wood_22_chuck]

Was fun meeting and playing against/with you, NotGood ... you play WAYYYY better for someone who just started less than a year ago. :D

-dave

[NotGood]

haha you guys are too kind! it was great meeting all of you, you guys were really helpful and very humble! I'll see you guys on saturday! ;)

[Pete LSD]

It was great! Notgood managed to pin me down ;) . We should have a heck of a time on Sat doing drills then. :)

[cappy75]

Hey Nephrus,

Nice of you to drop by and get some games in with the VRC midnight gang:D. Hope your $7 guest drop-in was well spent:).

[cappy75]

Hey David,

It's great that you're willing to learn and improve yourself. Attitude like that can be really contagious:p. I certainly hope you have the chance to chat Viver up and observe his games when he dropped in Sat. night. That guy is a wealth of knowledge:eek:!


haha you guys are too kind! it was great meeting all of you, you guys were really helpful and very humble! I'll see you guys on saturday! ;)

[Nephrus]

Hey Nephrus,

Nice of you to drop by and get some games in with the VRC midnight gang:D. Hope your $7 guest drop-in was well spent:).


it was well spent alright. great game, great people. I dunno about being called the midnight gang... (notice the time you posted this) :D.

[Gilly23]

Dave is da man. He is too good, thats why he doesnt want to play with me anymore. :D

[cappy75]

Well, we did play until after midnight:rolleyes::cool:...


it was well spent alright. great game, great people. I dunno about being called the midnight gang... (notice the time you posted this) :D.

[Nephrus]

haha... so are your knees crying? cuz mine are :D.

[cappy75]

After that last set with Ivy and Wilfred, I felt 10X older. Limped abit throughout our post-game supper. Felt better on the way to work this morning. Not too bad, but I definitely won't be playing until Wednesday night:(.


haha... so are your knees crying? cuz mine are :D.

[wood_22_chuck]

Dave is da man. He is too good, thats why he doesnt want to play with me anymore. :D

I think they're talking about a different David (nickname: NotGood) ....

-dave

[NotGood]

yeah I played a few games with viver amazing accuracy, i look forward to playing with you guys again on weds after my midterm haha take care!


Hey David,

It's great that you're willing to learn and improve yourself. Attitude like that can be really contagious:p. I certainly hope you have the chance to chat Viver up and observe his games when he dropped in Sat. night. That guy is a wealth of knowledge:eek:!

[viver]

Hey David,

It's great that you're willing to learn and improve yourself. Attitude like that can be really contagious:p. I certainly hope you have the chance to chat Viver up and observe his games when he dropped in Sat. night. That guy is a wealth of knowledge:eek:!

You're just too nice Ming. It was really good having chance to play with you guys again. I lost count of how many games I've played that night (morning?); only the following day my knees and back were complaining quite a bit.

It's becoming harder and harder to play against you, young guys... :o

[Nephrus]

viver, i think you made the youngsters run a lot more with your tricky shots :D. I being one of them :crying:.

[cappy75]

Viver,

It's always a treat and an enlightening experience to have you with us. I am sure that all of us benefited from your wisdom and experience. I don't think I exaggerate when I say what I said before. First game in with you and Steve against me and Nephrus was tough as hell. There wasn't a dry spot on my Tees after that game:p. It's a miracle we didn't get blown away:D! Thanks again for coming out. Please come visit us again when you can:).

[Pete LSD]

Dave should update us on his recent VRC experience. Dave, let us know the good and the bad. :)

[wood_22_chuck]

The bad: I haven't yet received ALL the free drinks! :D ... but I did get a bottle of Sha-Cha sauce for consolation, haa-haa!

Will write more when I have time :)

-dave

[Marky]

Hey Dave dont get upsad; are you going to vrc this weekend night? I'll compliment you one :-)

[wood_22_chuck]

Not upset at all, Marky! :D

So let's see. The good and the bad?

Sociability
From various sources before joining, I was made to understand that VRCians, in general, are a serious lot, and not very friendly. The quote in general were of the nature:


I played there for X number of years, and I didn't make friends aside from my playing partners

Now that I've joined up, it seems there's no shortage of people with friendly smiles, asking me how my day was, jokes etc. If I've met a person once or twice, and smile, I can count on a conversation with them the next time I see 'em.

Games
People join VRC to get serious about badminton. And it shows in the calibre of play at VRC compared to community centres that I frequent. I certainly know that private groups exist that congregate in private places everywhere in Vancouver, but getting invited to 'em is elusive.

VRC represents the best "open" environment for badminton, in my opinion.

Price
I use the gym, showers and lounge upstairs in addition to badminton, for a price of roughly CAD 60 or CAD 65 per month. The gym closes at midnight, while badminton is 24 hours.

If I visit a community centre twice a week for a drop-in fee of CAD 5 per visit, that's CAD 40 per month. But that's for 2 hours of baddy on fixed days at fixed times. I'd have to pay extra for gym.

It's works out for me to join VRC, as the quality of games I get at VRC far surpasses that I can get at community centres, on the whole.

The Bad
PeteLSD won't see me a Ti-10 for CAD 50, no matter what!

-dave

[cappy75]

Ah man!!! And here I thought you're a CAB 22 guy. Better give me all your CAB 22 'backups' then:D. I promise... I will take very good care of them:cool:.



The Bad
PeteLSD won't see me a Ti-10 for CAD 50, no matter what!

-dave

[Pete LSD]

Yeah, hand over your collection of CAB 22s then. I will torture them to 30 lbs X 33 lbs :D :D :D .


Ah man!!! And here I thought you're a CAB 22 guy. Better give me all your CAB 22 'backups' then:D. I promise... I will take very good care of them:cool:.

[Pete LSD]

It looks like Dave will be off court for a couple of weeks. He sprained his ankle last night during an intense session. My best wishes goes to him for a speedy recovery. We' ll miss you, Dave! :crying:

Remember to deep ice your ankle and get Mrs. to massage the poor thing.

[badrad]

Remember to deep ice your ankle and get Mrs. to massage the poor thing.:D:D:DYeh Dave! You POOR THING, you!:D:D:D

[wood_22_chuck]

:D:D:DYeh Dave! You POOR THING, you!:D:D:D

Errrr, who am I to refuse? :D But there's NO WAY anybody's touching this ankle till the soreness goes away! Damn thing was THROBBING at 3:30 am and woke me up from sleep ... 2 ibuprofen (Advil) pills helped though.

Sprained ankles suck :(
Thanks for wishes, Pete! Friendly-bunch, the VRCians ... there was plenty of advice, two packs of ice, bench-space, badminton bags to rest my ankle on (raised! I might add) ....

Sure is a big difference from Kitsilano CC where I sprained my ankle BADLY, and the comment I got was "Are you done with the court then?"

Kudos to VRC! Sure was fun games last night though :D

-dave

[Pete LSD]

And don't forget compression when you are at work. Wrap your ankle. Wait! You need a bucket of ice and water in your cubicle ;) . Freeze baby . . . freeze. :D :D :D :rolleyes:



Errrr, who am I to refuse? :D But there's NO WAY anybody's touching this ankle till the soreness goes away! Damn thing was THROBBING at 3:30 am and woke me up from sleep ... 2 ibuprofen (Advil) pills helped though.

Sprained ankles suck :(
Thanks for wishes, Pete! Friendly-bunch, the VRCians ... there was plenty of advice, two packs of ice, bench-space, badminton bags to rest my ankle on (raised! I might add) ....

Sure is a big difference from Kitsilano CC where I sprained my ankle BADLY, and the comment I got was "Are you done with the court then?"

Kudos to VRC! Sure was fun games last night though :D

-dave

[cappy75]

Nah dude,

VRC is almost a close knit community comparing to other drop-in community centers. Everybody knows almost everybody else, so it's easier to help one another when we're in trouble. However VRC also has its shares of ass-holes. You're lucky to have injured yourself in the company of friends. Bad behaviours have a way of rebounding ten times faster (maybe it's karma:p) in VRC. Groups thrive at the club and there aren't many who lone-wolfed there;).

You should check out timeless' story about the time he severed his achilles tendon. Now that's true grit;). You haven't had it bad until you got screwed and abandoned by a stranger in the last game of the evening with no one around to help.

Another sad tale of terrible conduct by fellow badders: A friend of mine sprain something in his back while playing at Roundhouse, he must have hurt something after such a long absence from baddy. After waiting for a short time, the bastards who played with him basically pull him out to the courtside and continued playing with a replacement while he layed there motionless. My friend got stuck in a wheelchair for a while with his lovely GF (now fiancee:D) taking care of him for two weeks before he could walk again. Him, timeless and you are fortunate to have someone to give you TLC when you're down:).


Errrr, who am I to refuse? :D But there's NO WAY anybody's touching this ankle till the soreness goes away! Damn thing was THROBBING at 3:30 am and woke me up from sleep ... 2 ibuprofen (Advil) pills helped though.

Sprained ankles suck :(
Thanks for wishes, Pete! Friendly-bunch, the VRCians ... there was plenty of advice, two packs of ice, bench-space, badminton bags to rest my ankle on (raised! I might add) ....

Sure is a big difference from Kitsilano CC where I sprained my ankle BADLY, and the comment I got was "Are you done with the court then?"

Kudos to VRC! Sure was fun games last night though :D

-dave

[badrad]

By the way, for you late niters at the VRC. Emergency numbers are posted on the bulletin board.

The concern for member safety is also reason why the weight room, saunas and steam rooms are closed to members from midnite to 6am. The last thing we want is for a member to have a critical accident alone in the club in the dead of nite.

So remember, it's only for fun! Don't kill yourself in the wee hours at the club. Let your spouses do that when you crawl into bed in the middle of nite, with another lame excuse like "Honest - I really was playing with the gang at the club til 3 in the morning!". :crying:

[cooler]

By the way, for you late niters at the VRC. Emergency numbers are posted on the bulletin board.

The concern for member safety is also reason why the weight room, saunas and steam rooms are closed to members from midnite to 6am. The last thing we want is for a member to have a critical accident alone in the club in the dead of nite.

So remember, it's only for fun! Don't kill yourself in the wee hours at the club. Let your spouses do that when you crawl into bed in the middle of nite, with another lame excuse like "Honest - I really was playing with the gang at the club til 3 in the morning!". :crying:

if u r either:
-drunk
-tired
-afraid of the wrath from your spouse

advice:
cuddle in safety and sleep over at VRC. :D

[Pete LSD]

Speaking of cuddle in safety and sleep over at VRC. There is this dude who does nude yoga in the men's changing room. This is what happened. On Monday night I did gym until 1:00 AM and saw Mr. Yoga (fully clothed of course) came to the fitness room's door. He couldn't get in as the door was locked. So I opened the door. He asked me if anyone from the pro-shop was still around to help him. I said not a chance. In the back of my mind, I swore that the pro shop closed down by 9:00 PM the latest. So he left and I went back to finish up my routine. At about 1:30 AM, I was on my way to the shower and bumped into Mr. Yoga. The guy headed up to second floor for reasons I didn't know. I speculated that he camped out in the lounge :D . Go figure.

BTW, no one was inside the building at that time, except Mr. Yoga and myself.


if u r either:

-drunk
-tired
-afraid of the wrath from your spouse

advice:
cuddle in safety and sleep over at VRC. :D

[Winex West Can]

Speaking of cuddle in safety and sleep over at VRC. There is this dude who does nude yoga in the men's changing room. This is what happened. On Monday night I did gym until 1:00 AM and saw Mr. Yoga (fully clothed of course) came to the fitness room's door. He couldn't get in as the door was locked. So I opened the door. He asked me if anyone from the pro-shop was still around to help him. I said not a chance. In the back of my mind, I swore that the pro shop closed down by 9:00 PM the latest. So he left and I went back to finish up my routine. At about 1:30 AM, I was on my way to the shower and bumped into Mr. Yoga. The guy headed up to second floor for reasons I didn't know. I speculated that he camped out in the lounge :D . Go figure.

BTW, no one was inside the building at that time, except Mr. Yoga and myself.

Pete,
Maybe he was looking for you to cuddle with :D :D

Dave, ouch! At least you did it at home. A few years ago, I sprained mine while out in Toronto. Had to drag myself back to the hotel and to the office on one good leg! I was out there for 3 weeks!

[wood_22_chuck]

The Bad
In a semi-crowded gym, etiquette, politeness makes the gym environment more "fun" ... it's members that are extremely inconsiderate, non-courteous and downright rude that spoils the atmosphere.

Incidents like

reach down and grab the dumb-bells I'm working with next, while it's clearly off the rack and at the sides of the incline bench I'm on, while I'm still ON THE BENCH, and doing another workout
stepping within the reach of my barbell curls, forcing me to stop in mid-motion so I don't hit this person ... forcing me to step back so this person can PICK UP dumb-bells of the rack, when there's another rack free not 3 feet away.
said rude person doing bent-over-lateral raises with utter disregard to swinging the weights almost hitting another member on the next bench.

really turns me off, including other gym patrons, I'll have to say.

Being a provincial-level badminton player really bloats your head, I'll have to say, if these behaviour is acceptable to this person.

-dave

[Pete LSD]

Sounds like someone we all know ;) . Must be Mr. Muscle :D !


The Bad
In a semi-crowded gym, etiquette, politeness makes the gym environment more "fun" ... it's members that are extremely inconsiderate, non-courteous and downright rude that spoils the atmosphere.

Incidents like

reach down and grab the dumb-bells I'm working with next, while it's clearly off the rack and at the sides of the incline bench I'm on, while I'm still ON THE BENCH, and doing another workout
stepping within the reach of my barbell curls, forcing me to stop in mid-motion so I don't hit this person ... forcing me to step back so this person can PICK UP dumb-bells of the rack, when there's another rack free not 3 feet away.
said rude person doing bent-over-lateral raises with utter disregard to swinging the weights almost hitting another member on the next bench.
really turns me off, including other gym patrons, I'll have to say.

Being a provincial-level badminton player really bloats your head, I'll have to say, if these behaviour is acceptable to this person.

-dave

[wwcbro]

wood_22_chuck...

You're too polite. You should know it is a dog eat dog world...LOL
How is the ankle? maybe next Sat for badminton?

[wood_22_chuck]

Ankle's MUCH better, I'll have to say. Doesn't impede my game at all, compared to my lack of


skill
stamina
consistency
court strategy
strokes
footwork
etc.


Bwhahahahahhaha :D

I'm seeing a trend here ... you're much free to play on a long weekend; Canada Day next?

-dave

[Me-0w]

Dang. I'm a junior. No "hot" pink tag for me :D.

[NotGood]

darn, cant be coming until sept due to late night work at PNE...argh

[cappy75]

Damn! You work at PNE? Where about? We should come out and visit you sometimes:D!


darn, cant be coming until sept due to late night work at PNE...argh

Or the privileges that come with it;)...


Dang. I'm a junior. No "hot" pink tag for me :D.

[NotGood]

haha unfortunately i work behind the scenes in finance...see u guys in sept