Badminton Birthday
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Yesterday was my birthday, and I received some pretty cool gifts. Stephi got me a badminton set. The set came with net, four rackets, and 3 shuttlecocks or birdies. I have always loved playing badminton. I have only played a couple of times as an adult, but still hold the status of undefeated. I was undefeated as a child too.
We put the net up. I never realized how short a badminton net was. I always played badminton on a volleyball court. It was getting too dark to play. So Lauren, my sister-in-law lucked out. I was going to bring the wrath of Steve down on her. Maybe next time she visits we can get a match in. I have to get revenge on her for beating me at tetherball when we went camping (I really let her win just to boost her confidence). If you have never played badminton, give it a go. It is a lot of fun.
Ha, Ha, Ha - I have never laughed so hard in my life! I am up to the challenge if you can handle it - Sissy Boy!!
Sissy Boy?? You are history, sissy girl!?
I challenge you to a game of badminton. You better be a fast mover because I have been known to hit the shuttlecock (or birdy) rather forcefully.
I also hear from your Aunt Ruthanne that you enjoy grabbing the shuttlecock (or birdy) and running away laughing hysterically while being chased. Hmmm. You should also know that I have cat-like reflexes. So I accept your challenge.
My past experiences with shuttlecocks (or birdies) seem to be in line with your son’s experience in the library this morning. We both like to run around with things while being chased.
Ok, black cat, you are on. Just let it be known that I am called, “The Spider” because while playing badminton, it is like Ihave eight arms (or legs..whatever).
You can refer to me as “EL GATO” that is spanish for….the cat. I learned to speak spanish using this interesting technique which uses fun familiar books. Each page ads spanish words to replace english words, and by the time you are finished with the book, you know spanish. Some genious must have invented the technique.
Fine “El Gato,” I will waste you in badminton. After you cower with your cat tail between your legs, I will challenge you to an even easier game for me…Ping Pong. I won New York State champion for two years in a row during college.
Oh, now you are really history. I have not lost a game of ping pong since I was 14. New York champion? hah. I was national champion in college.
Well, good thing it was just your birthday because I would say your age is ripe for your first loss.
Yes, I was state champion right before I turned global champion in Singapore the next ping pong season. Later that year, I entered ping pong graduate school.
Well Mr. Jay. I will have you know that the Henry’s do not mess around when it comes to ping pong. My son will crush you.
UH-OH. Looks like “mr. jay” has riled up old Martha. Can you tell I come from a competitive family? Now I will really have to crush you.
Well, I am not sure how I feel about being crushed, so therefore, I will be sure to do the crushing.
I see that the roots of ping pong have grown deep in your family. Perhaps I will have to give my old friend Miko a call on the mainland. Miko learned under Mr. Miagi and has a golden ping pong paddle. I may have to borrow it. My first serve will be at your knuckle.
Does anyone recall that I have a trophy from Oberlin College as the badminton champion of 1979?
Ruthanne, sounds as though you are willing to put that trophy on the line. I am now known as Steve “crazy arms” Henry in certain badminton circles.