700 miles in 2021

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in the olden days


Errm, I think you might mean "in the recent past"
I have 3 or 4 Dunlop Maxply Forts in the loft, all in their special presses.

Squash, like badminton, lets you whack it as hard as you want, without needing too much control. And mostly without it disappearing over the outside netting never to be seen again.

Although when I once played squash with a german business colleague/friend, he got most upset that I wasn't 'playing properly' - mainly because of my high slow serves and lobs into his backhand corner.
Nov 2021
2:56pm, 3 Nov 2021
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Diogenes
I found that squash ball were even harder to hit that tennis balls, given their weight and lack of bounce.
Nov 2021
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alpenrose
.......and squash can really bugger up your knees, not good for a fast growing teenager.

Phil, we're not at all jealous. :) Have a great time.

This was where I was earlier.

Nov 2021
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Pothunter
Biggest issue with squash is trying to find a court. At least badminton can be played in just about any gym hall.

Have to admit I prefer squash although I haven’t played in about 20 years now. Did play a bit of badminton a couple of years ago but my shoulder wasn’t happy with the overhead shots (possibly because I always try to hit too hard!)
Nov 2021
3:54pm, 3 Nov 2021
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Lizzie Whizz
I love badminton (for fun)
Nov 2021
8:18pm, 3 Nov 2021
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alpenrose
Evenin' all. *bends knees*
Nov 2021
9:49pm, 3 Nov 2021
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Serendippily
Love the pics :-) so glad you got there photoset
Badminton was fun, much more doable than tennis
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Lip Gloss
I remember we tried badminton years ago when my son was younger - I quite enjoyed it.
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DrPhleecingD
I hate badminton, tennis this time of year is not alluring though!
Nov 2021
9:58pm, 3 Nov 2021
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alpenrose
I did "night school" badminton lessons for a year or 2 back in the day, I quite enjoyed it.

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