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for larger version       Lightning Curtails RBVL Action
After being down seven points, Abbracciamento's roared back through the play of the aging Frank Ganun and budding young star, Sarah McCarthy. Richie Whalen's laser spikes, combined with the soft hands of Marie McGoldrick, were a tough combo but game one went to the team formerly known as Abbracciamentos. Freedhand's was saved from a potential 5-0 sweep when Bugsy blew his air horn to postpone play. In fact it looked bleak for the defending champion Freedhand's when the ref thought the rule for rainouts gave all five points to the winner of the first game. Fortunately for the defending champs, that wasn't the case. In fact, here is the rule on suspended games, which is taken right from the 2007 RBVL Rules: "Rained out games will NOT be made up on the following night. If matches have begun and are stopped due to weather, the completed games stand. Partial games will count if one team has scored at least 11 points. Play will be suspended by the sounding of an air horn, if league officials determine that games should not continue. All play should stop immediately, no matter the score." Just to clarify, when the air horn sounds, play should immediately stop. However, that does not mean you can go home. You should exit the beach and proceed up to the shelter of the buildings while league officials come to a final decision. If play is cancelled, people will go back to the beach to retrieve the nets and balls. Although a few folks disagreed, the majority of the league felt that the cancellation of the matches was a wise and safe decision. Looking at all of the children who were there with their families confirmed that thought. The standings will be updated next week with all official games, plus next weeks' results. The RBVL Beach Party night will be at Riis Park on Tuesday, July 3. You get to stay on the beach all night and the league will supply a DJ. People will just have to be creative, bring some grub to eat, and a cooler or two of liquid refreshments. As you all know, it's the people who make the league and it's the people who make a party, so do it up. We have electricity but we do not have lights. If you have party or halogen lights we could use for the night, please call Rocky at 347-672-0602. Bobby Whelan made a big-time appearance at Connolly's and won the "body shot" contest hands down. When the cats are away, the big toe will play. Cubby almost left the beach when he saw the lightning but then saw the price of beer at Connolly's and decided to take his chances with the lightning. His defense was, "Not everybody who gets hit by lightning dies." Vinny Bonnano celebrated twice tonight - first when the Piranhas beat the Brooklyn Transplants and then afterwards, since it was his birthday. The BBC cake was made by the Brouder family and was anatomically correct. The Piranhas transformed their volleyball court into a Chuck E Cheese birthday bash for their queen piranha. Happy birthday, Vinny! Things were frantic at Robin Shapiro Island - lightning flashed, the wind blew, an air-horn sounded and Denise flew the coop. When we all looked up, all that was left was a sand trail to the bathroom. Inspector Mike returned, but did not live up to form, as the Island split, one and one. Donna was noticeably absent as she couldn't find her way out of Roxbury, no matter how many flares John and Heidi sent up. Happy birthday Pat and John as they both approach 40. Jameson's swept two from the Mighty Boosh due to T.C's excellent play. All players are reminded to bring two coolers in case they get stranded on the beach. Patty did something she never did before - she came into Connolly's and ate; but did not drink. Good job Jeff! The Bay House Babes enjoyed playing the Aviator Aces and said they are a welcome addition to the league. The Beach House lost two despite the return of Bobbie (Tin Man) Fash. He has just completed a Dale Carnegie course entitled "How to win friends and influence people." His mates congratulated Fash and promptly threw him off the team and deleted his e-mail address from all of their computers. Meteorologist Dickie Ferrin was wondering why Bugsy blew his horn when Dickie predicted that the lightening would not come anywhere near the beach. Dickie made this prediction while safely ensconced under the overhang. McMahon's was in last place in the sixth division a year ago. This year, they are in fifth place in the seventh division. That is moving up by moving down. Charlie needs to attend extra private practice sessions to work on his bumping. The girls are improving as long as they stay out of the net. Mickey and Gene are showing good form and on their way to being Co-MVP's. Bobbie McGinn continues to show grace and flair with his unorthodox serve. Practicing at Steve's house has paid off for Connolly's, as they actually won the first game. Game two didn't work out as well, as they got stomped. Too bad Bugsy didn't blow the horn earlier. Twenty-four more weeks to go and where were the lovebirds? The Borders squad sure talks a lot of smack for a team that lost two games. But once again, they were smothered by the Cheese Fries team. Hopefully, Lombardo has a better game next week. There is a rematch on Monday night at 6:30 p.m. at Beach 108! Rumor has it that the Cheese Fries are looking to start a duck - duck - goose competition. The Brooklyn Transplants split a doubleheader with the Lobster House. How come the Lobster House didn't show up at Connolly's to celebrate their victory? Jameson's Transplants remember Pops Deboer and they are still not in danger of violating the three-Reska rule. Their attendance is pitiful as well as their play. Why is the Reska cooler filled with dented, dusty beer cans and even a few Rheingold chug a mugs? Today's trivia question: What were the Reska's known as back in their heyday at the Hollywood Knights? A) Kukla, Fran and Ollie B) Mo, Larry and Curly C) The Good, the Bad and the Extremely Ugly D) Three Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest E) All of the above. Please bear with us as we sometimes have to change court layouts an hour before the games begin. We are trying hard to cooperate with the Park Service aviary program. For those people who have screaming kids on the sideline, you need to remind them that silence is golden but duct tape is silver. What other sponsor features its owner manning the BBQ grill, cooking up hundreds of hot dogs and cheeseburgers for the ball players? None! Once again, Jeff outdid himself, feeding the throngs from the minute the first patrons arrived, to the point where no one could eat any more. An excellent job by Connolly's! That's the way to satisfy the ever-growing chowhounds of the RBVL. The RBVL schedule now heads into its "outdoor" section, with the next five parties featuring waterfront bars. The festivities start next week with the RBVL Beach Party in Riis Park, and then moves on to the Lobster House, Pier 92, the Wharf, and the Bay House in Breezy Point. Sponsors must prepare accordingly, as the league is now made up of 500 players these days. Next week's party is at Riis Park. See you on the beach!
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