The last tournament of 2019, for Missina and I, was December 15, 2019 at the Branson Rec Plex in Branson, Missouri. Located at 1501 Branson Hills, the Rec Plex has wooden basketball flooring with almost invisible pickleball court lines, lots of seating and quite comfortable. The tournament was very well run, fast paced and you never sat for long. Saturday was mixed doubles and Missina and I won gold. Well….we won a piece of paper (yes…I can’t make that up). A white piece of paper that said in black ink…..Certificate of Award. Gold. This was especially odd and frustrating because during the two day event they kept announcing overhead how much money they had made. Oh well. We fought hard for several hours and it was good to win. We laughed and laughed about that “award” and always will, but a win is a win and we have a story to tell. Later, a friend of ours, Dean (who also won gold in men’s doubles) got us all gold medals. That was incredibly nice. Thank you Dean!
On Sunday it was men’s doubles and ladies doubles. My partner, Doug Greek and I played. He played very well! I, however, have and will continue to apologize for my poor showing on that day. Hopefully he will give me another chance.
It was a good tournament at a very nice location! I hope to go back again!!!