Belated Hello

**madbad** · 04-15-2005, 12:35 PM

Hi everyone

I've been loggin on to the BC discussion forum for several months and it occurred to me I never "officially" introduced myself

... my bad(minton).

I'm impressed with this thriving global community and find myself checking in more and more. As a resource it's been great for me, most recently with regards to shuttle speeds. From international "live scoring" to equipment reviews to offbeat topics like i-pods issues, there always seems to be a genuine sense of helping, yet sprinkled with fun and enthusiasm.

As for me, I returned to semi-regular badminton about 5 years ago after a friend dragged me back. Didn't realise how much I missed it. I can be seen haunting the courts of Richmond (BC) but unfortunately not as frequently as I like. I'm kind of an intermediate player but on certain days my form can dip to pathetically poor

. Like some of you in our area, I was at the World Juniors last Oct in Richmond. You probably heard me (and some of my buds) screaming my lungs out during some of the more exciting matches. I have many good memories (and photos to go with it) and also experiences with some of the players. From what I have observed, the event certainly has galvanized badminton enthusiasm in this area.

Well, enough of my rambling. I hope to be able to banter and share some of my views with you all. THANKS!

MB
The badder the better

**cappy75** · 04-15-2005, 01:17 PM

Welcome to BF/BC, madbad! Where do you usually play in Richmond?

**madbad** · 04-15-2005, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by cappy75

Welcome to BF/BC, madbad! Where do you usually play in Richmond?

Hi Cappy, thanks for the welcome. I kinda rotate around Cambie, Homma and Anderson, time permitting. Generally play once or twice a week.

MB

**wood_22_chuck** · 04-15-2005, 02:29 PM

Hi madbad, Welcome to BadmintonForum

Anderson == Richmond Badminton Club?

-dave

**madbad** · 04-15-2005, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by wood_22_chuck

Hi madbad, Welcome to BadmintonForum

Anderson == Richmond Badminton Club?

-dave

Hi Dave, thanks for the welcome. Yes Anderson = Richmond Badminton Club, but I only play on the occasional Sunday. Where do you play?

MB

**wood_22_chuck** · 04-15-2005, 05:37 PM

Collingwood on Sundays normally, but I'm debating whether to move my playing hours to Anderson.

-dave

**madbad** · 04-15-2005, 06:53 PM

Been crowded at Anderson the last couple of times. Since I'm not a regular there, I don't know what the turnout pattern is like.

MB

**cappy75** · 04-15-2005, 07:48 PM

Heh! Well, your days of roaming the lower mainland for plays might be over soon. May 10th, buddy! May 10th will be D-day for you. That's when the fun begins

. Anyway, can't wait for you to get into VRC, WoodChuck!

Originally Posted by wood_22_chuck

Collingwood on Sundays normally, but I'm debating whether to move my playing hours to Anderson.

-dave

**FEND.** · 04-15-2005, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by cappy75

Heh! Well, your days of roaming the lower mainland for plays might be over soon. May 10th, buddy! May 10th will be D-day for you. That's when the fun begins

. Anyway, can't wait for you to get into VRC, WoodChuck!

You guys planning an all terrain assault on VRC???

Hi there madbad

**cappy75** · 04-15-2005, 08:06 PM

For Woodchuck? Only if he's lucky

. VRC membership was full last year and there's quite a number of folks wanting to get in.

Originally Posted by FEND.

You guys planning an all terrain assault on VRC???

Hi there madbad

**wood_22_chuck** · 04-15-2005, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by cappy75

Heh! Well, your days of roaming the lower mainland for plays might be over soon. May 10th, buddy! May 10th will be D-day for you. That's when the fun begins

. Anyway, can't wait for you to get into VRC, WoodChuck!

EEXXXXXXXXXCELLLLLLLLLENT!!!!!

I've already mentioned to Break-My-String

-dave