It Couldn’t Be Done

Jim scoffed: “Oh, you’ll never do that;

At least no one has done it”;

But No TAC, put down their drinks and picked up the ball,

And the first thing we knew they’d begun it.

With Carl & Sheryl and Taylor’s sly grin,

Without any doubting or quiddit,

They scored point by point as they tackled the thing

That couldn’t be done, and they did it.

There are thousands to tell you it cannot be done,

There are thousands to prophesy failure;

There are thousands to point out to you one by one,

The dangers that wait to assail you.

But just buckle it in with a bit of a grin,

Just roll those balls like you know it;

Rack up the score as you tackle the thing

That “couldn’t be done,” and you’ll do it.

With apologies to author Edgar Albert Guest,  Game 1 between the seemingly indomitable SWT Fishes and No Tac just demanded a poetic tribute. Captain Jim and his fabulous team of Bobbie, Chris Cattich and Luke substituting for Michelle in this game, had an absolutely amazing season up to last Friday night. Not to be outdone or even slightly  intimidated Clay Lingo with teammates, Sheryl, Carl and Taylor standing in for Moisha managed the near impossible with a smashing win over Sleeps with The Fishes. We said It Couldn’t be Done- but they did it!

John Costa’s Mangiamos with Deborah, Teddy and Kay definitely had their groove on as they decisively  won Game 2 against Ru’s GED’s. Ru and his Ladies, Carla, Kris and Susie were completely surprised by the swiftness of the court surface. Though in last place, the GEDs have one more chance in the infamous Wooden Spoon game that kicks off the playoffs on August 22.  The Mangiamos with this win now have moved into fourth place in the standings which gives them a chance at the the Championship.

With the return of Captain Lynne and her energetic coaching for the final season game pitting her Bollabridgidas against The Minions, I thought we might finish regular season play in fourth or even third. But once again despite an excellent 5 point performance by battl’in Barb and the lovely Leslie, a fast court surface and perhaps my bum leg, did not help us reach our true potential. Conor assisted by substitute Chris Cattich for the primping Jim Leon, held our end of the court to just 2 points in favor of the Bollas. While on the opposite end Jack and Luke held their own and then some against Barb & Leslie. Final score The Minions 12 Bollas 7

Results Round 5

No TAC 12,  SWT Fishes 7

Mangiamos 12 Ru’s GEDs 5

The Minions 12,  Bollabrigidas 7

Standings after Regular Season play (when there is a tie in the Win Loss record, total points scored in regular season play are used to determine place)

1. No TAC                      4-1    with a total of 59 points
2. SWT Fishes              4-1    with a total of 55 points
3. The Minions            3-2
4. Mangiamo                2-3    with a total of 52 points
5. Bollabridgidas         2-3    with a total of 43 points
6. Ru’s GEDs                 0-5

Playoff Schedule

6:30 Bollabridgidas – Ru’s GEDs, for the Wooden Spoon

7:15 SWT Fishes – The Minions, winner advances to Championship

8:00 No Tac – Mangiamos, winner advances to Championship

Menu “Southern BBQ”

• Costa Eggs-Kris
• Southern Pimento Cheese and Crackers –  need volunteer
• BBQ Chicken- Chris
• Corn Bread- Leslie
• Mac & Cheese  – Michelle & Moisha
• Coleslaw- Clay
• Corn on the Cob- need volunteer
• Watermelon- Deborah
• Brownies- Luke
• Beer & Wine – need volunteer