Snow fun this winter!
作者:黄敏 日期:2010-06-29
We are looking forward to a two-day trip to Lake Mountain Resort (Marysville) in two weeks. We had a great fun last year (even Tin Tin did not want to leave at all that time) and are hoping the same this time.
Below are some quick links:
Hire at Marysville: http://crosscountryskihire.com.au/: The price list seems very fair and the owners look friendly.
Below are some quick links:
Hire at Marysville: http://crosscountryskihire.com.au/: The price list seems very fair and the owners look friendly.
Tags: snow toboggan lake_Mountain marysville
[WIP] 网球心得：tennis tips - 3 winning a match
作者:黄敏 日期:2010-06-02
Tennis is a match of percentage. At club level, the most powerful weapon to win a match is the consistency, not the number of winner shots. So the secret is get yourself make less unforced errors, and get the opponent to do the opposite.
Play safe but keep consistent pressure on the opponent.
Play safe means hitting topspin, getting the ball pass over the center of the net, cross-court. Avoid trying "smart" shots such as (drop shot, down-the-line, angles) when you have absolute confidence, instead, let your opponent to try them. Smart means riscky and results in low percentage of success. Keep hitting safe, in the end, the magic percentage will work in your favor.
Play safe but keep consistent pressure on the opponent.
Play safe means hitting topspin, getting the ball pass over the center of the net, cross-court. Avoid trying "smart" shots such as (drop shot, down-the-line, angles) when you have absolute confidence, instead, let your opponent to try them. Smart means riscky and results in low percentage of success. Keep hitting safe, in the end, the magic percentage will work in your favor.
Finding a right tennis racquet
作者:黄敏 日期:2010-05-20
[2010-6-4 Update]
Finally I bought a Wilson BLX Six.One Team.
The first impression after a hit with it for 90 minutes last night.
Finally I bought a Wilson BLX Six.One Team.
The first impression after a hit with it for 90 minutes last night.
Tags: tennis_racquet how_to_choose
Our beloved aprioct tree is gone
作者:黄敏 日期:2010-01-10
Sadly, finally confirmed the beloved apricot tree on our driveway is dying, and apparently there is nothing we can do about it.
According to http://www.greenfingers.com.au/services/seasonal_tips/2003/march/24.htm:
“My Apricot and Almond trees have gummosis, because gum is oozing from their trunks, so what to do?” I hear this a lot, but gummosis does not automatically mean your trees are affected with Eutypa, which is the proper name for gummosis or dead arm as it is called when it affects vines. It’s the almost instant death in mid summer of a single branch that signals the presence of Eutypa.
According to http://www.greenfingers.com.au/services/seasonal_tips/2003/march/24.htm:
“My Apricot and Almond trees have gummosis, because gum is oozing from their trunks, so what to do?” I hear this a lot, but gummosis does not automatically mean your trees are affected with Eutypa, which is the proper name for gummosis or dead arm as it is called when it affects vines. It’s the almost instant death in mid summer of a single branch that signals the presence of Eutypa.
[zt] Racket String Q&A
作者:黄敏 日期:2010-01-03
Question: What gauge of tennis string is best?
Answer: Thinner gauges offer more resiliency (ofen equated with "feel"). Thicker strings last longer. Thick, 15 gauge strings are generally used in beginner and some intermediate racquets. Most serious players who don't like to restring too often use 16 gauge. 17 and 18 gauge are for those who can afford string luxury. Each gauge has a light (L) variation that's a little thinner.
Question: What type of tennis string gives you the most spin?
Answer: Thinner strings are widely believed to bite into the ball better and produce more spin, but published lab results indicate no significant correlation between spin and string gauge.
Answer: Thinner gauges offer more resiliency (ofen equated with "feel"). Thicker strings last longer. Thick, 15 gauge strings are generally used in beginner and some intermediate racquets. Most serious players who don't like to restring too often use 16 gauge. 17 and 18 gauge are for those who can afford string luxury. Each gauge has a light (L) variation that's a little thinner.
Question: What type of tennis string gives you the most spin?
Answer: Thinner strings are widely believed to bite into the ball better and produce more spin, but published lab results indicate no significant correlation between spin and string gauge.
