Here's my Tuesday night doubles partner David "Tiger" Paine, at National Park, Newcastle, located near the center of town.
And here's my Thursday night partner Daniel "Daniel!" Benn, at District Park, Broadmeadow, a short walk from our house.
Below are Mark McGinty, left, and Col Chapman. Col runs the courts and competitions at Newcastle City Tennis Centre. I took my first-ever tennis lessons with Mark. I learned heaps in just six sessions, especially where my backhand return of serve and net play are concerned. In general I've been playing way over my head since returning to Pittsburgh, thanks to these guys and the rest of my Newcastle tennis peers. Cheers mates!
