tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55390862011-04-21T19:58:00.853-07:00Competition for cheap with friends.Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.comBlogger321100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1120112905439475722005-06-29T22:47:00.000-07:002005-06-29T23:28:25.446-07:00

Our first night for the third year of SOV and we again had great weather and a fun time! With a total of 7 teams this year, we should have some hilarious stories by the end. I've let this night be a freebee, a warm-up of sorts, to allow us to shake that rust off. Next week we should have all teams out, so we can use Jason's new net that he's been dying to setup.For those who forget, pls bring

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1119497207571786712005-06-22T20:15:00.000-07:002005-06-22T20:26:47.576-07:00

Let's get this party started! Our first Wednesday is coming fast - June 29th - next week! We have some decent competition this year for a little bit of money, but really isn't it all about the friendships? Ya, I guess for most of you its a few hours away from the kids! Regardless of your reasons, the ball is in motion and we'll see you all out there!Hopefully its sunny for our first day!

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1093146219264686112004-08-21T20:27:00.000-07:002004-08-21T20:44:42.503-07:00

Due to the Enron-styled accounting practices and the keen eyes of an independant auditing team, there has been a discrepancy found! We should have went IPO before and made our money from the share price! Unfortunately, the Board of Directors has asked me to retract previous earnings from playmates and reissue the real books. So, what does this all mean in English? Simply put, we're back to a

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1092712860325287172004-08-16T19:59:00.000-07:002004-08-16T20:21:00.326-07:00

No one said there would be math involved!! You're probably all waiting for that game we all know and love, "Gimme my damn money!" Now, here's the situation. I've collected $250 but with a $35/$20 split for first and second place finishers, we're left with $30. So, I'd like to propose that the $30 extra dollars be put towards our Temptation Island Social event of the year! Rad & Nic are going

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1092347528566135252004-08-12T14:46:00.000-07:002004-08-12T14:55:59.473-07:00

Look at the style... the height... the technique. Now, ask yourself, "Who does this remind me of?" I could name names, but I'll leave the trash-talk for the court tonight! Hope to see you all out for the final of finals, the tour de vball, the ultimate galactic challenge! That's a lot of bragging rights! See you all tonight and good luck to all playmate teams!!

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1091829786809626382004-08-06T14:24:00.000-07:002004-08-06T15:08:21.616-07:00

"With the wedding approaching fast, I was thinking about this next point in my life. Yes, it is time for me to settle down. But it got me thinking... The funny thing about women is women always seem to be ready to settle down. Hell, after the 4th date, they're asking, "Why are we wasting our time? Let's move in!" Men, on the other hand, are never ready to settle down. Nope, we don't settle down

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1091230643957459562004-07-30T16:15:00.000-07:002004-08-06T15:23:12.473-07:00

I must have lots of time on my hands to post a 2nd note, yes, 2 notes in 2 days. A little alliteration for you English majors out there in Temptation land. I can already hear some of you saying, "Get to the point, Tom!" So I will. The next two nights are the final nights and all of the money will be given out by the end (no "accounting-fees")! I'd like to spread out the "cash back" incentive

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1091162913180864372004-07-29T21:30:00.000-07:002004-07-29T21:55:19.613-07:00

So, everyone like the new rule? Ya, me too. Although, Mona & I are not the only big winners from the new rule... Keith (aka Ross) & Mel pulled in +4 points, as did Mike and Lara. I don't feel so bad now. :) On the topic of rules! Another contentious rule is setting the freeball. There were "calls" made on the court tonight around that very thing. I've been told, and Lorne Chan (tourny organizer

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1091031471904830182004-07-28T08:51:00.000-07:002004-07-28T09:17:51.903-07:00

When you have a house, it's all about keeping up with the Jones'. When you play Temptation Volleyball, it's about staying close to Lara & Mike in points! We may have to change the rules to be more like golf! The less the points, the better! New Rule: Same Partner, Guaranteed Points!    Play with the same person twice in one night -- 2 pts.    Play with the same person thrice -- 4 pts.    Play

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1089828862333164462004-07-14T11:07:00.000-07:002004-07-14T11:14:22.333-07:00

The word on the street is Mike & Lori may be able to make it out for this Thursday night to make it a full 6 team night! That will be alot of volleyball. As of last week, we having the following non-deliquent playmates: Keith & Sega, Mike & Lara, and Mel. While Rad & Nic are on probation due to delayed negotiations, we still have a few non-compliant players -- not mentioning any names! See you

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1088801799574730052004-07-02T13:28:00.000-07:002004-07-02T13:59:41.986-07:00

Big winners this week were Keith and Lara both with 10 points! Although, Lara did get a confirmed six pack to make her week a little more impressive. But the most amazing winner was Ross, who beat his personal best last night (up from 0 to 5 pts) and he didn't even show up! Thanks Jason for coming out and performing so well under the pressure to keep Ross' unprecedented performance record up

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1088185385647577262004-06-25T10:10:00.000-07:002004-06-25T10:43:05.646-07:00

Our first night of Temptation started off with a missing player and a late organizer -- and you guys did so well without me, setting up and playing 4 on 4. I'm proud, like a father proud. The temptation format randomizes each round so you could end up with a different "playmate" each time! Surprisingly, Nic and Mel had the same playmate 3 out of 4 times. You two should think about going to

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1087947935436262752004-06-22T16:15:00.000-07:002004-06-22T16:47:37.343-07:00

Who needs to watch reality TV when you can live it yourself on Temptation Victoria!! This week we'll try a new format where the partners keep changing and the points really matter. It's our own Temptation Island with a volleyball flair. And it looks like it could be a hot one, so don't forget your water (that means you Rad!). Similar to last year, all the money ($25 ea) goes back to the players

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1087599358461176672004-06-18T15:21:00.000-07:002004-06-18T15:56:36.966-07:00

Was it a true sixpack or did the ball just knock off Mike's ballcap? I guess we'll never know because he hasn't admited it... yet! What a hot, sunny evening for playing -- a blistering 28 degrees!! The fences were a blessing and a curse (by the way, who the hell puts prickle bushes & thisles along their fence?!? No kids? Ouch.) Anyhow, some of us had more "rust" to work off than others but we

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1085507127275458372004-05-25T10:40:00.000-07:002004-05-31T11:11:06.626-07:00

Back again for another round of co-ed doubles outdoors in sunny Victoria, BC! We have a new and improved format and some additions to the line-up. Tentatively, we are back to playing Thursday nights at Horner Park and we may start in a week or two. Lara is also working on getting kid-sitting-services for those who need them. AND, we're ranked #1 on Google for "save our volleyball"! Whoo hoo!

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1062701837330876982003-09-04T11:57:00.000-07:002004-05-31T10:59:27.053-07:00

The summer is at an end along with the hard fought battles on the grass (for this year anyway). The sun latest long enough for the finals to reach a 21-14 result in a game that was point-for-point until 10, when the winners slowly pulled away with the lead. All of the games were close with some intense moments and times of laughter and joking around. All the skills of volleyball were used from

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1062526856739758652003-09-02T11:20:00.000-07:002004-05-31T10:59:51.093-07:00

This Wednesday is the scheduled date for the finals. The Keith/Megan and Mona/Tom teams are showing up early to start at 6:30pm. The others can show later at 7pm. I'm hoping we have enough light to finish -- maybe we'll be pointing the cars towards the courts and turning the lights on in case the sun goes down! Plus Keith needs light to count the money! See you all then and good luck!!!

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1062188379839575602003-08-29T13:19:00.000-07:002004-05-31T11:00:30.273-07:00

A key to surviving in today's world and again demonstrated at our latest night. Since Mona was stuck in Vancouver due to the excess of traffic and small size of the BC Ferries boats, the group decided to change the finals. Most of the night was for fun, luckily, as Meg didn't feel up to par. On the tournament side, Lori pulled her groin playing against the team of Lara & Mike part way through

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1061924282215090422003-08-26T11:58:00.000-07:002004-05-31T11:00:50.730-07:00

The last Thursday of round robin play finished with a 3-way tie for 1st place on games won / lost -- a close and entertaining night! But in the end it did not matter to the rankings. The rankings and playoff schedule are set and every one gets 3 games. A Pool: 1 - Lara & Mike 4 - Lori & Mike B Pool: 2 - Megan & Keith 3 - Mona & Tom Let's get there early so we don't run out of daylight for

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1061313598413597902003-08-19T10:19:00.000-07:002004-05-31T11:01:11.986-07:00

Due to attendance, or lack there of for Wednesday, this week is back to Thursday, August 21st. We have confirmed all teams but a replacement for Lara & Mike . This is the final week before the season playoffs and one of the last weekends of the summer 2003! After this week, all the points will be tallied and the top teams paid out next week with half of the prizing (Mona doesn't like me using

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1060972914270189052003-08-15T11:41:00.000-07:002004-05-31T11:01:34.186-07:00

Play day yesterday -- the day where the teams were made up and the points didn't matter. The girls played with all the boys which made for interesting games. For the first time ever, Mike and Lara played on opposite sides of the court (quiet ride home in the Westfalia?). "Come on, hit the ball!" "You dick!" "He's a pain to play against." Some of the quotes from the husband and wife team

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1060801745394710632003-08-13T12:09:00.000-07:002004-05-31T11:02:07.040-07:00

Being back from NYC is a bit of a culture shock for Mona & I. The energy is different and the number of people. There are more people on the Manhattan island than in the entire BC province! But back to vball. Thanks to Mike "Big Mac" Waller and Craig "Crazy" Peterson for substituting for Mona & Tom. Even though the boys had a poor performance the first week -- that $5 incentive wasn't enough

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1059152477951363792003-07-25T10:01:00.000-07:002004-05-31T11:02:51.443-07:00

We agreed to finish this summer off on August 28th -- FINALS!!! Our last night of round robins will be August 21st where the first half will be tallied up and the winners paid out! The final night's schedule is below and the rankings are based on play in previous round robins. A picture speaks a thousand words but in case that doesn't help, below is a verbal description. Did I get this right?

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1059152420891434702003-07-25T10:00:00.000-07:002004-05-31T11:03:25.450-07:00

Week 3! Again this week Dave Nelson sub'd in. This time for Tom as he was sick (what a wimp -- suck it up!). Dave & Mona pulled out a well fought 2nd place finish, keeping Keith & Megan's run of points at bay for a 25-22 win. Lara & Mike, using their heavy leather ball (strategic or for exercise, you be the judge), beat out the other teams this week but with a lot of grunting from Mike. The

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1058812789903250402003-07-21T11:39:00.000-07:002004-05-31T11:03:47.280-07:00

Looking at buying a new volleyball, Mike? Keith, do you want to get a proper beach ball from those who sponsor the FIVB? Have a look at what Mikasa has to offer. I like the Beach Champ -- it's made with "exclusive high-grade Micro Cell composite material". Huh? Have an XBox? Want to play volleyball on the XBox when its rainy outside or you're already sun burnt from the day before? Well,

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1058573042707831982003-07-18T17:04:00.000-07:002004-05-31T11:04:53.346-07:00

More of Keith's fancy accounting techniques have come out today (I think they call it the 3 shell game on the street). Seems Mikey is in the free and clear -- we'll call off our Italian friend, Guido, so he doesn't break anyone's legs. On another note, Tom & Mona will be on holidays from July 26th to August 9th and will need an excellent team to sub for them for 2 Thursdays. Any Pro beach

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1058553572982887832003-07-18T11:39:00.000-07:002003-07-18T16:03:47.660-07:00

Week 2! This week Dave Nelson sub'd for Mikey (Merryweather). Lori & Dave played some exhausting, water-needed rallys and served untouchable aces to keep all their games close. On the side lines, Mikey was entertained by Riley (or entertainment for?), as Lori's men were cheering her on. And we saw one of Riley's hidden talents -- chugging water like there's no tomorrow! Hint for Mikey: more

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1058394824597485382003-07-16T15:33:00.000-07:002003-07-16T15:46:06.000-07:00

As of last night, we have a few less delinquent players! I gave my last $20 to Keith and being the gentleman I am, I'm going to put it towards Mona's bill. Awwh, how sweet. Still Overly-Delinquent Players: Tom Megan Maybe Megan is thinking she's going to win the grand prize so no need to put her money in. Remember Meg, you're with Keith... ;) I shouldn't poke fun, I haven't been doing well

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1058208713801810092003-07-14T11:51:00.000-07:002004-05-31T11:04:29.343-07:00

Thanks Keith for letting me know the Beach Volleyball Victoria link (in the Links section on the right) was actually for Victoria, Austrailia! That'll teach me for doing blind searches on Google without reviewing. ;) For interest's sake, I've left the Auzi link there. And to continue to make this website a great resource for everyone, please provide comments or suggestions. If they're

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1057942297967560102003-07-11T09:51:00.000-07:002003-07-11T10:29:04.683-07:00

First Week! Eight friends and four teams played yesterday in the hot sun! And no dried fruit on the premise, just carrots this time. Lara & Mike pulled out 3 wins and 0 loses even with some parental distractions keeping them entertained. It was great to see Michelle and Kalen out having fun at the park and giving Keith support. Megan could only do so much to keep them at 2 wins yesterday.

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1057261478334328162003-07-03T12:44:00.000-07:002003-07-03T14:41:41.556-07:00

Warm-up Day! A few are getting together Thursday, July 3rd @ Beckwith Park for some fun! Weather looks great! An easy warm-up for Sunday's tourny. Not all will be attending but we'll have enough for a few good matches.

Tom Hudocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539086.post-1057186729231290322003-07-02T15:58:00.000-07:002003-07-15T09:55:41.593-07:00

We have confirmed teams, price, prizing, and equipment. The place is still up in the air. The entrance fee is $40 per team. Prizing: All of the entrance fees will go back to the best performing teams. Half for the league portion and half for the final night of playoffs. We'll do a $60/$30/$10 split for 1st, 2nd and 3rd for both portions. Beer and drinks will be welcome and your personal

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