Big Snow

Welcome to the New Year!

Ok I'm a bit late - but the last couple of weeks has been something else!

My normal route into Edinburgh takes me past the courts at Mortonhall. People of all ages play there in wind, rain, storm and tempest, 24/7, every month of the year. Foolhardy perhaps but I admire them for their stoic perseverance, their courage in the face of adversity, their strength of character -well you get my drift. Call me a wimp if you wish but, at this time of year, I'm happier with a smooth dry surface and a roof over my head.

Over the past 10 days, the courts at Mortonhall have been empty. You can play in all weathers but you can't when you are up to the eye balls in snow - and we've had the white stuff in abundance since Christmas. Great if your hobby is skiing, sledging or sitting in front of the telly. Not so good if you are a tennis player.

Take heart. Today the temperature leapt to 3.5 degrees (almost shorts and T shirt weather). The days are definitely getting longer - Spring is not that far off.

Have a good 2010 all you tennis addicts out there - and roll on those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer.