Dinks and Drinks

To wrap up this epic Father’s Day, the mud-caked bike shoes and freshly polished toes were traded for court shoes and paddles—because what says “family bonding” better than a few strategic dinks and some highly competitive trash talk?

Off we went to Branchwood Recreation Center for a little event called “Dinks and Drinks!” (A perfect blend of cardio, camaraderie, and cocktails—shaken, not stirred, with a side of side-eye.)

Joining the fun were our fellow RP pickleball party people—decide for yourself who were the “No Mercies,” the “Spin Doctors,” and the “Lobsters”:
• Suzanne & Frank Richards
• Laura & Russ Tucker
• LaRay & Steven Lissberger

The rallies were fierce, the dinks were cheeky, and at least one paddle was repurposed as a personal fan between points. (Hydration and airflow—key components of any athletic endeavor.)

Drinks were poured. Laughs were nonstop. And some folks may have taken their victory laps just a tad too seriously… (looking at you, Laura… or was it Russ? Or maybe Suzanne?)

All in all—a Father’s Day full of pedis, pedals, paddles, and perfectly placed smashes.Read more