Free to a good home:History of Irish Tennis (3 Volumes)

[Alan Medic]

se22cat Wrote:

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> Alan Medic Wrote:

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> > se22cat Wrote:

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> > Well, that's legend for ya! Can be a bit

> > confusing......backstring?

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> Clearly one was worse for wear after a few

> chocolate liqueurs too many! It's the backhand

> stroke that is given a boost, at least according

> to legend, or was that the history of Irish Golf?

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> Ahem, either way, tis criminal these hallowed

> volumes have yet to find a serious buyer!

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> I have also heard that merely by being in close

> vicinity to these tomes, one is able to find a

> reliable cat flap fitter, surely a power worth the

> price of them in and of itself?!

Such kind words but I do believe you are getting your catflaps and catguts mixed up. Then again it's probably hard to string a sentence together after a few chocolate liqueurs.

[Laddy Muck]

se22cat Wrote:

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> I have also heard that merely by being in close

> vicinity to these tomes, one is able to find a

> reliable cat flap fitter, surely a power worth the

> price of them in and of itself?!

Do you have a cat, Doc?

[Alan Medic]

Time to reinvite people to have their own set for free. Can't believe this thread started over 3 years ago.

[se22cat]

With great tennis comes great responsibility!

[ed_pete]

Would you like a 19 year old motorbike that doesn't work and isn't ULEZ compliant ?

If Natty's a tennis fan then perhaps you could arrange a swap ?

https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,2018093,2019991#msg-2019991

[Alan Medic]

Still looking for a good home for these. Now free to an interested person.

Alan Medic Wrote:

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> This would be of interest to anyone ever

> associated with a tennis club in Ireland. I have

> two sets to sell currently for ?40 each. I can

> deliver if in or not too far from ED. Send me a PM

> if you are interested.

>

> What they say about The History of Irish Tennis:

> ?Tom Higgins has produced an extraordinary book

> and Irish tennis is fortunate to have it. It will

> be read, enjoyed and admired for many years to

> come.?

> Conor Niland, National Number 1.

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> ?Brilliant and, for anyone interested in Irish

> tennis, quite unputdownable.?

> Geraldine Barniville, former Federation Cup

> player.

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> ?If there was ever a book that was a labour of

> love this is it...extraordinary.?

> George Hook, broadcaster.

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> ?(the) fascinating history that was almost lost

> forever.?

> The Sunday Times

>

> http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/file.php?9

> ,file=201334

[Alan Medic]

Nearly 5 years later, these History books are still available and still free (to a good home). Read the thread for some more details. They are still in their original bubblewrap, so they may have a duel purpose if you are thinking of moving home. Comments from ex professional tennis players welcome. No riff raff please.

[Sue]

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I can't believe you've still got these!!!

The Oxfam bookshop in Herne Hill may be interested if you can't find anyone to take them?

They sell the more sought after books somewhere other than their shop

[maxxi]

Good to see these back in the charts. I had no idea the original Irish name for tennis was riff raff....

[ianr]

Ah, Wimbledon 1890!Lena Rice from Tipperary won the ladies? championship and Willoughby Hamilton the men?s championship. To top this, the men?s doubles title was won by Joshua Pim and Frank Stoker from Dublin. Stoker also played international rugby for Ireland and was a cousin of Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula. https://www.tennisireland.ie/general-news-items/the-history-of-irish-tennis/ Not many people know that.

[Alan Medic]

Thank you for all your comments. This set really should have a section of it's own on the forum.

ianr, are you sure you wouldn't like a set? Any connections to any club in Ireland?

[Eliza.]

Dear Alan,

I can't quite believe my luck. I am searching for something unputdownable. Would you be able to attach photos please?

Best Wishes

Liz

[Alan Medic]

Dear Liz,

please see attached. This could be what you've been waiting for.

[Sue]

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[Alan Medic]

Show some manners please Sue. That's not cricket.

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Dear Alan

So sorry to see you still have three STCs. I believe the clinic on Denmark Hill may be able to help.

Yours truly

PGC

[Alan Medic]

Dear PGC,

what affliction do you believe I have? Is an STC an upgrade from an STD? Would Gavin know?

Thanks in advance.

AM

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Gavin as in Sir Gawain?

[Alan Medic]

Tea?

[Sue]

Alan Medic Wrote:

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> Show some manners please Sue. That's not cricket.

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[Alan Medic]

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> Dear Alan,

>

> I can't quite believe my luck. I am searching for

> something unputdownable. Would you be able to

> attach photos please?

>

> Best Wishes

> Liz

Dear Liz,

where have you been for the last three days?

AM

[Alan Medic]

Welcome to this, the almost 5th anniversary post about a set of books which in centuries to come, will be considered almost bible like. Readings from it are sure to take place prior to the annual intergalactic cup of tennis. This could be yours now........for free, including the original bubblewrap.

Send me a PM if you want to be included in the lottery.

Alan Medic Wrote:

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> This would be of interest to anyone ever

> associated with a tennis club in Ireland. I have

> two sets to sell currently for ?40 each. I can

> deliver if in or not too far from ED. Send me a PM

> if you are interested.

>

> What they say about The History of Irish Tennis:

> ?Tom Higgins has produced an extraordinary book

> and Irish tennis is fortunate to have it. It will

> be read, enjoyed and admired for many years to

> come.?

> Conor Niland, National Number 1.

>

> ?Brilliant and, for anyone interested in Irish

> tennis, quite unputdownable.?

> Geraldine Barniville, former Federation Cup

> player.

>

> ?If there was ever a book that was a labour of

> love this is it...extraordinary.?

> George Hook, broadcaster.

>

> ?(the) fascinating history that was almost lost

> forever.?

> The Sunday Times

>

> http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/file.php?9

> ,file=201334

[Tony2014]

Hi,

I've emailed my local tennis club in Dublin, near where I used to live, in case they might be interested.:-)

https://cltc.ie/site/

Tony

[Alan Medic]

Thanks Tony! It's likely they have a copy already. Did you play there yourself? I used to visit Castleknock regularly as my sister lived there. I imagine you know Myo's, which I've been in a few times many moons ago.

[Tony2014]

It's a small world! I'm not a tennis player so never played there and I have been to Myos but it's been a long time. My parents drank there so I avoided it :-)