Tuesday, October 18, 2011

We have moved!

Yes we have! Coronado/Mainland Shuffleboard Club
There were lots of reasons why. (At least three: Frustration with my posts getting blocked was the kicker. Google privacy issues was another. Consistentcy with other blogs I manage was another.).

So this is the last one here. We will keep the new one on Wordpress updated though.

See you soon in Florida folks - BB (shuffleboardbill@gmail.com)

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Fw: Not just for us Seniors!!!!

From: Shuffleboard Bill Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 8:13 AM
 
 
Want to watch An Upbeat Video which appeared on "CBS" ?? 
It is encouraging to see Shuffleboard Presented in such a Positive Fashion by a Major Network!!!
 

Click the link below for a nice shuffleboard story from CBS.  (Columbia Broadcasting System)
View a video of young people shuffling in Lakeside, Ohio. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/23/assignment_america/main20111026.shtml

bob weber

Monday, September 19, 2011

Disks

Bob - further to Carl's note about Nella-sealing the courts and doing the disks, I have added my memories of disk-sanding below. If you remember any additional or different details, please chip in.

I remember the names of some of the gents that helped do the disks - Bob Finta (instigator), Phil Wade, Charlie Jones, Felix Piscitelli, Joe Shebester, and yours truly.

Some background: After getting new disks and our courts newly refinished in time for the Mayor's Tournament February 6/7 2010, we found that the new disks were inconsistent in speed, and the courts would not hold beads for much more than the play of one game. This was in spite of the fact that the disks were supposedly "seasoned" at the factory. A ND tournament using the new disks made it clear there were problems on many courts that had not been noticed during regular daily play - loss of beads from the court-centers, and inconsistent disk speeds. Many ideas and opinions were offered, but after some careful though a few of us agreed that the disks were at least partly to blame, and that for our smooth courts, the disks should be almost flat on the bottom, not concave (dished). We believed that the dish-shape was actually pushing beads away from the most-travelled center area of the courts. Certainly, given that we did not know for sure if the problem was due to the courts or the disks, it was much much easier to fix the disks.

Bob Finta and I had observed that the old disks seemed much flatter on the bottoms than the new ones. We then took one set of new disks and tested them on a court, finding two were noticably slower than the others, both on black and on yellow. We then sanded all of them them all as flat as we could and tested them again. After the sanding, they were much more consistent compared to each other, with the previously slower ones seeming to run faster. (Although we had no measuring device other than a stop-watch). We tried another set, and again noted a difference in speeds, sanded and re-tested. The second set of disks were more consistent and ran as well or better after sanding. We decided to invest an afternoon's work to sand the rest of the new disks nearly flat on the bottom in order to at least make them run at a consistent speed.

For historical purposes and information to others, here's some detail (as I remember it): We got some volunteers together so the job could be done in an afternoon (estimated). There were still 18 sets to do, with 8 disks each, making 144 diisks - If each disks could be done in one minurte, the whole lot would take under 3 hours. With the objective of flattening the bottoms of the disks, we organized an assembly line. Working on the picnic tables behind the cue-house, we first used very course "drywall" paper tacked face-up to a piece of plywood, placed on a picnic table. Each disk was worked bottom-down on the sandpaper, rubbing firmly by hand for about 10 seconds, then given a quarter-turn and re-sanded and turned repeatedly until the bottom appeared almost flat. This took a minute or more on each disk. It was fairly hard work and produced lots of dust which had to be carefully dumped off the sandpaper. The disk was then passed to the next station where the heavy scratches from the course sandpaper were removed using medium-grit (300) paper, also tacked face-up to a piece of plywood. We were able to have two people working at flattening, and two people on smoothing, so we were processing disks at better than one per minute. However there were other operations to take care of such as unpacking and repacking and re-storing the boxes of disks. Plus, when someone's arm got tired of sanding, they took to testing some disks to make sure the speeds were still consistent. We had also tested and found that the disks ran fast enough after the medium-grit sanding, so furtunately we did not have to invest more time in a final sanding with fine-grit paper. In all we mamaged to process the complete set of new disks for 18 courts in about 2 1/2 hours.

Conclusions:
1) Sets of disks should be tested for consistent speed within each color in a set.
2) Sanding makes for consistent speed.
3) Disks do not have to have an absolutely smooth (mirror finish) to run well.


What we suspect but did not yet prove:
1) Dish-bottomed disks push beads off a smooth court much faster than flat-bottomed disks. (Testing of one vs the other is now impossible as we have no more disks that are dish-bottomed. From a pragmatic viewpoint, careful observation while the now flat-bottomed disks are in normal use, should give us the answer as to whether the flat-bottom disks are satisfactory.)


Cheers, Bill boyes. 

Sunday, September 18, 2011

FW: Courts


 

Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2011 17:28:44 -0700
From: seabeemill@bellsouth.net
Subject: Re: Courts
To: bill.boyes@bell.net

Those who helped were Bud Barker, John Holder, Charlie Jones, John Fiortini, and myself. I said there were six, but I can't come up with another name so there may have only been five.
Carl


Courts


 

From: bill.boyes@bell.net
To: shuffleboardbill.kitchen-10@blogger.com
Subject: Courts
Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:20:59 -0400


It's great to know that our courts are so well cared for. Thanks to all - names will be posted soon.
Bill Boyes  

Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2011 08:59:29 -0700
From: seabeemill@bellsouth.net
Subject: Courts
To: bill.boyes@bell.net
CC: rjfinta@aol.com; lgreenejr@cfl.rr.com

The courts were nella sealed on Friday, Sept.16. The usual procedures of scrubbing and drying were followed. Good Job, six of us were there to do it. Played on them this morning, they were excellent. We are using the new disks Bob seasoned. They are sliding good, all seem uniform with no spinning or jumping. Looking forward to a great new season.
Carl

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Bob Ferguson Obituary

We will all miss our "Fergy". Here's a link to his obituary at the funeral home. You can sign the guest book there if you wish.

Eustis Shufflers 80 Years Married - Hastings & Norma Bean

This is such an inspiring story that Jack sent along - Cheers Bill
From: JackBoats@aol.com     Sent: Sunday, July 03, 2011 7:45 AM


Article-1  Article-2
Scroll right to the bottom of the articles for a better view of the text.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Bob Ferguson's Funeral

From: lgreenejr@cfl.rr.com    Sent: 6/27/2011 3:50:38 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time
 
Here is the name and address of the funeral home where services will be held for Bob at 2 pm on Thursday.
 
Settle-Wilder Funeral Home and Cremation Service
406 S. Orange Street
New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168
(386) 428-5757
 
Butch

Sunday, June 26, 2011

BOB FERGUSON - Funeral Arrangements

Thank you Butch. This News (coronadosc.blogspot.com) will be updated as more is known. -Bill Boyes
From: Lowell     Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 10:09 AM
The Settle Wilder Funeral Home, New Smyrna Beach, will be handling
the funeral arrangements.  The only information available is that
services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, June 30. Additional
information will not be available until Monday afternoon.

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Bob Ferguson - sad news

Butch Greene called me this morning to report that Bob Ferguson died today in the early morning. Our hearts go out to his wife Shirley, and the rest of the family.

Bob had been in the hospital having suffered a fall and a heart attack in early June.

We will post details of any plans or arrangements as they are made known.

Bill Boyes

Monday, June 20, 2011

Bob Ferguson

Our friend, Bob Ferguson
 

From: penny.boyes@bell.net
To: bill.boyes@bell.net
Subject: Bob Ferguson
Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:51:56 -0500

Thought you might like to publish this picture in the Coronado website.
Taken at the banquet 2011
 
P

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Seaside Fiesta - THANKS to Coronado/Mainland volunteers.

Butch - I'm send this to thank you and everyone who helped out at the Seaside Fiesta. We need to be seen by the merchants and the city as a valuable part of what's happening on Flagler. I know what you all did was a big first step, and I hope everyone feels it was worth the effort.  
 
Cheers Bill B
 
Posted to coronadosc.blogspot.com

A Great Big Thank You to the Helpers at Seaside Fiesta  June 16th.
You helped make it a huge success for us!

Barb & John Fortini, Guy Godman, Bob Tager,
Charlie Jones, Betty Buccini, Dick Giammarino,
Bud Barker, Mary Ann Pabst, Jeannette Gutowski,
Donna Toney, Johnnie Conner, John Holder,
Cliff Drapeau (friends from Ormond,Rita Drapeau,
John Hazen, Joe Rossitto, Carl & Nancy Miller

Friday, June 17, 2011

Coronado/Mainland SC - Seaside festival.

Butch - I'll post to the website (blog) ... Liz (NSB Director of Parks and Rec) sent a nice respose also giving credit to Kimla.      Cheers Bill B

Original
From: Shuffleboard Bill [mailto:shuffleboardbill@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2011 8:41 AM
To: Liz Yancy - Director of Parks and Rec. NSB 


Liz - I thought I'd send on our immediate comments about the Sea-Side Festival.
GREAT!
The passers-by on Flagler seemed to enjoy our "show and tell", plus getting involved and having some active fun playing shuffleboard.  The lights being on would be a great attraction, and I'm sure that helped to help the party on Flagler as well as the play on the shuffleboard courts. There was probably some music nearby, and that would add to the "fun" atmosphere too.

Butch Greene did a great job from our side - getting people for preparation, execution, and cleanup - a worthwhile effort from the sounds of his latest email. Some points he made:
    • 19 club representatives and friends did a fantastic job, both in demonstrating our sport and in coaching a large number of onlookers who decided they wanted to give it a try or have a lesson.
    •  We had 7 courts (6-12) going full blast from 4:45 to 8:30. 
    •  The lights were on from 6:30 to 9:00 and really were bright.
    •  I'd be surprised if we don't have at least 4 or 5 new members as a result of the Fiesta.
More later, but I hope this quick summary helps you to be able to prove the value contributed to the Sea-Side Festival by Coronado/Mainland Shuffleboard Club.     

Cheers Bill B

Saturday, June 4, 2011

OBSERVER ARTICLE - Seaside Fiesta

From: Lowell  Sent: Friday, June 03, 2011 6:39 PM

 
Bill,  go to the Observer web site  sevobserver.com   and look for downloads,
specifically the  PDF  for  the paper.  Then,  scroll to the article
Seaside Fiesta Approaches. ... the article is really a positive for shuffleboard.
 

Eileen Lamanna - May 31, 2011

Eileen's obituary follows. She served on our executive and contributed to Coronado Shuffleboard club in many ways. We will miss her.
 
Eileen Horan Lamanna, 73, of Edgewater, a private caterer for over 30 years, died Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at the Southeast Volusia Hospice Care Center, Edgewater. Mrs. Lamanna was born in Troy, New York and moved to the area in 1963 from Central Islip, New York. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Coronado Shuffleboard Club, both in New Smyrna Beach. She is survived by one son, Philip Lamanna, Jr., of Maggie Valley, NC; five daughters, Eileen Poulin of New Smyrna Beach; Jennifer Fair of Edgewater; Marie Burbaugh of Port Orange; Darcy Kelly of Hartwell, GA and Patricia Horan-Braille of Plainview, NY; one brother, Thomas Horan of Central Islip; two sisters, Katie Connor of New Smyrna Beach and Ruth Chorjel of Edgewater; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by a son, Michael in 1962 and a daughter, Katy in 2011. Mass of Christian Burial will be 4PM Monday, June 6, 2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Smyrna Beach with Rev. Glenn D. Parker, C.Ss.R. Pastor, as the celebrant. Cremation will be by Dudley Crematory, New Smyrna Beach. Memorial donations may be made to the Southeast Volusia Hospice Care Center, 4140 S. Ridgewood Ave., Edgewater , FL32141.
 

 

Friday, June 3, 2011

Mainland demolition site. (Sad).

This picture sent in by Dennis Buelk. I hope the site will be put to good use while the city tries to sell it. -Bill Boyes

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Fw: Tavares

Thanks Jack - posting to TheShufflersNews and to Coronado News
Congratulation to the Coronado/Mainland "locals" Mary Ann, Butch, and Dennis!
Cheers Bill B

From: JackBoats@aol.com      Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 5:08 PM

Heres the last Summer tournament in the N D.
May the rest of the summer be good for every one.
See you all in Oct.
 
Jack
 
 
ND Summer Tournament---Tavares----5/31/11
AM Div. 15  Players
1st--Monte Green-----The Villages
2nd--Bob Rachor----Tavares
3rd--Mary Ann Pabst-----Coronado/Mainland
4th--Gary Keithley-----Mid Florida Lakes
Pro Div. 20 Players
1st--Mario Mazzola-----Deland
2nd--Jim Van Aman-----Mid Florida Lakes
3rd--Butch Greene-----Coronado/Mainland
4th--Walt Bartels-----Deltona
5th--Dennis Buelk-----Coronado/Mainland 

Monday, May 30, 2011

FW: Deltona


 

From: JackBoats@aol.com
Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 16:38:00 -0400
Subject: Deltona
To: jackboats@aol.com

Here are results from Deltona
Jack
 
ND Summer Tournament---Deltona----5/23/11
Pro's & Am's 23 Players
1st--Gail Howell-----Mid Florida Lakes (AM)
2nd--Bob Metz-----Deland (AM)
3rd--Dennis Buelk-----Coronado/Mainland (PRO)
4th--Edna Triplett-----Coronado/Mainland (PRO)
5th--Tom Rimmer-----Coronado/Mainland (PRO) 
 

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Tournament Results - FSA-ND - Deland 5/17/11


From: Jack Wooten
Here are the Deland summer tournament resuts
  
ND Summer Tournament---Deland----5/17/11
AM Div. 8  Players
1st--Guy Godman-----Hacienda Del Rio
2nd--Joe Shebester----Coronado/Mainland
3rd--Gail Howell-----Mid Florida Lakes
4th--Bob Metz-----Deland
Pro Div. 23 Players1st--Dennis Buelk-----Coronado/Mainland
2nd--Edna Tripett-----Coronado/Mainland
3rd--Leo Gagnon-----Hacienda Del Rio
4th--Mario Mazzola-----Deland
5th--Mike Seyfer-----Zephyrhills Shuffleboard Club

Monday, May 16, 2011

Tournament Results - FSA-ND Summer Tournament -Coronado/Mainland-5/10/11

Congratulations on great results!
 
AM Div. 14 Players
1st--John Hazen--------Coronado/Mainland
2nd--Gail Howell-------Mid Florida Lakes
3rd--Gary Keithley-----Mid Florida Lakes
4th--Chris Abele-------Coronado/Mainland
Pro Div. 32 Players
1st--Chuck Brayman-----Hawthorne
2nd--Bryant Peterson---Coronado/Mainland
3rd--Gus Bondi---------Zephyrhills Shuffleboard Club
4th--Marilyn Richeson--Coronado/Mainland
5th--Michael Seyfer----Zephyrhills Shuffleboard Club

Monday, May 2, 2011

ALERT: NORTHERN DISTRICT SUMMER TOURNAMENT MAY 10 TH

 
ALERT!
 
Coronado/Mainland is hosting a one day tournament on Tuesday, May 10 th.
We need as much participation as possible.  The format is single/mingles.
 
Shufflers are expected to play all day so bring  $5, lunch and sign in by 8:30 AM
 
Also, we need help preparing the courts, putting out the equipment and cleaning
score boards, setting up tables and chairs in the club room.  Helpers should
come early by 7:45.
 
There will be coffee and donuts for those who help with the preparations.
 
Butch Greene
VP and Games Manager

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Mainland Pot Luck, Christmas 2010

Hi everyone - I was just trying to organize some photos take this past season. Penny and I had a lot of fun at this pot-luck, December 14. Cheers, Bill.
-PS: I'm afraid I do not know all the names of folks in the pictures, so if you can fill in any blanks for me, please fill in the comment box underneath the picture. Thanks.
-PPS: If you have pictures of your own that you think we might enjoy, please email to ShuffleboardBill@gmail.com.

 ? ______, & Jane Murphy, Marilyn & John Richeson.


Grace says the food's is ready. Al, who's first?

Two lines, no waiting (not much, but there was more than enough for all).


Marilyn's OK. Grace and Walt make sure everyone has a full plate.

 
Fran Briginshaw and Donna Toney


Penny Boyes, Grace Marlatt & Walt Vilk


 
Sigred & Jim Reichert



Al Bessette, Mainland President. Speech! Speech!

 
Draw for the center-pieces


 Guy Godman and Bud Barker.

Bob & Marilyn Dove 


 Betty Buccini and Dick Giammarino

 
Floyd and Terry Conley


 Doe Bessette and Fred Pelletier


Laura Pelletier with a Nice smile and a nice Christmas pin. 
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Monday, April 25, 2011

Mar 24-26 ~ Coronado/Mainland players in the Tournament of Champions

Coronado/Mainland had a great showing and some fine results.
AM Ladies - Claire Arnold took 3rd Consolation.
AM Men - Main - Bill Boyes 2nd,
      Consolation - Joe Shebester 2nd, John Holder Jr. 4th. 
Pro Ladies - Main - Marilyn Richeson 4th.
      Consolation - Grace Marlatt 3rd, Jane  Murphy 4th.
Pro Men - Main - Fred Pelletier 4th.
     Consolation - Tom Andrick 1st.

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Looking back ~ Coronado Hosts 2010 Masters Tournament


Some excellent pictures from the 2010 Northern District Masters Tournament played at Coronado Shuffleboard Club, and the banquet at Quail Hollow. Click here to see the photo show.

Friday, April 22, 2011

ND Results @ Coronado/Mainland

Congratulations to all, especially the AMs!
 
From Jack via Butch -
[category fsa-nd results] 
ND Summer Tournament---Coronado/Mainland----4/19/11
 
AM Div. 16 Players
1st--Kay Hanson----Coronado/Mainland
2nd--Guy Godman----Hacienda Del Rio                            
3rd--Betty Buccini-----Coronado/Mainland
4th--Barb Fortini-----Coronado/Mainland
 
Pro Div. 29 Players
1st--Rick Enright-----Tavares
2nd--Mario Mazzola-----Deland
3rd--Bob Metz-----Deland
4th--Leo Gagnon-----Hacienda Del Rio 
5th--Ann Mazzola-----Deland

Friday, April 15, 2011

Tournament Results

Congratulations Butch Greene -
 
At Mid Florida's Summer One Day Tournament, April 12:
4 out of 36 pros won 5 games.
Based on points BUTCH placed 4th.
 

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Fun Day 2011

First post- here's some pics from our Fun Day, March 12, 2011

The gathering croud await ...

Darrel shuffles goofy-foot left handed on court-5!

Pete shuffles through the bowling pins on court-4. Does he make the double, or hit a pin (10-0ff)?

The Grill Team! Go Hotdogs! Was it Don and Bob that everyone was waiting for?