Badminton, anyone? (Vegetarian players welcome, too!!!)
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suamei
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June 03, 2005 - 02:18 PM |
 
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We're new in town and wanting to know if any expats/locals get together for badminton. I want to learn it a bit more seriously, and to upgrade terminology --- like saying shuttlecock and not birdie!
Perhaps there are female expats interested in getting together during the week for this? In the US, badminton is not really taken seriously, but I've always thought it fun and a great workout, as well.
Post here or PM me, if you have interest. |
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Ababay
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June 03, 2005 - 03:56 PM |
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i am shanghainess
and i like this ball games
also can playing pretty well ,hahaha  |
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turtle
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June 03, 2005 - 05:46 PM |
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If you are thinking of getting together in the afternoon - I'm in. |
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aquagirl
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June 03, 2005 - 06:16 PM |
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sounds good. where? |
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suamei
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June 03, 2005 - 10:37 PM |
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Ababay: I bet you are a very good player; are you patient, too?! 
Turtle: hopefully we can find a time that's good for everyone. Afternoons are good for me, too.
Aquagirl, I have no idea where to play. I know there are courts throughout the city.
Does anyone know of any courts that are centrally located? |
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GC
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June 03, 2005 - 10:43 PM |
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vegetarian players welcome too???????????? |
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aquagirl
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June 04, 2005 - 02:04 PM |
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GC well, if we have a cookout afterwards...!
(i have no idea, i thought that was funny too. glad to see we are not discriminated against everywhere ) oh, and what is your signature from, GC?
suamei, so we meet again, my veggie friend!
i have no idea where to play with courts. there are tennis courts somewhere not too far from me (nanchang lu), but i don't know if they are ok for badmitton. We could just play at a park, sort of free form for right now. i just want to get out there and play something! i need exercise!! (anyone else going crazy here?)
my schedual is flexible, so count me in for whenever... |
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bleucheese
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June 04, 2005 - 02:46 PM |
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I dont play but they have badminton courts at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium (right next to the rock climbing area).
Not quite sure how it works in terms of reserving the court.
They share the same office as the rock climbing center... try calling if you speak the lingo: 64265178 |
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aquagirl
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June 04, 2005 - 03:29 PM |
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great! thanks bleu. I plan on climbing on Monday (i remembered!), so will look into it then. |
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Ababay
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June 04, 2005 - 10:31 PM |
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| suamei wrote: |
Ababay: I bet you are a very good player; are you patient, too?!
Turtle: hopefully we can find a time that's good for everyone. Afternoons are good for me, too.
Aquagirl, I have no idea where to play. I know there are courts throughout the city.
Does anyone know of any courts that are centrally located? |
yep ,i'm good at this, and also patient, i also decide to play once each week,and is there anyone want to join me or maybe we can compose one badminton club, haha, the summer is coming ,so let us do more exercises |
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suamei
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June 05, 2005 - 09:15 AM |
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What about location, Ababay? Aquagirl said she is going to ask at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium on Monday. Do you have any other ideas? It would be really cool (literally) to have an indoor place to play in the summer, so the idea of indoor court sounds great for hot weather.
I'm also glad you're patient, Ababay! I want to learn the rules for badminton, but also keep it fun and enjoy the play and exercise, like Aquagirl said above.
When we've really got our act together, Aquagirl, we could do a veggie cookout afterwards! (Grilled eggplant... tomatoes and mushrooms on skewers, etc....?!) |
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aquagirl
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June 05, 2005 - 09:41 AM |
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ah, sounds delicious, suamei!! too bad there is no beach....
i'll try to find out about courts, etc. |
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Ababay
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June 05, 2005 - 10:52 AM |
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What about location, Ababay? Aquagirl said she is going to ask at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium on Monday. Do you have any other ideas? It would be really cool (literally) to have an indoor place to play in the summer, so the idea of indoor court sounds great for hot weather.
I'm also glad you're patient, Ababay! I want to learn the rules for badminton, but also keep it fun and enjoy the play and exercise, like Aquagirl said above.
When we've really got our act together, Aquagirl, we could do a veggie cookout afterwards! (Grilled eggplant... tomatoes and mushrooms on skewers, etc....?!) |
yep, to the location , actually i don't where it's much more convienient 2 u, but maybe we can choose one badiminton stadium in some universities,it's very flexible or hong kou stadium maybe also one of good choices, is that ok? |
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b_g
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June 05, 2005 - 10:58 AM |
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i play every once in a while near my home, its an indoor place and i think 20 RMB per hour to rent. its in pudong, so i don't know if thats too far away for you, but if not I could reserve some courts one of these days! |
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Ababay
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June 05, 2005 - 11:04 AM |
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20 RMB per hour? i played badimiton in tongji university only 10RMB per hour,and the court is also very professional , i think |
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aquagirl
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June 10, 2005 - 03:22 PM |
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sorry, i ain't going to Pudong! I did check out the Shanghai Stadium though. it kind of looks like you could just walk in and play if you have your own rackets and birdie (sorry, i blush everytime i say shuttlecock!).
it took me like 30 minutes to get shoes that fit for rock climbing, so i wasn't feeling up to trying to ask about the badmitton. maybe someone who speaks chinese could call? or we could just show up and see?
any other places to check out? Anyone near Fuxing Park or the like? |
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MichaelT
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June 15, 2005 - 10:41 PM |
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Used to be pretty good during high school. Think there are gyms in Xujiahue too. |
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Magnolia
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June 15, 2005 - 11:12 PM |
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Finally had to see what was up with the vegetarians.
Task complete.
Enjoy the badminton and bbq! |
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Fred_in_Shanghai
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June 19, 2005 - 12:12 PM |
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If you are playing badminton, please email me at pheonix_rising1@hotmail.com with the subject heading "Let's play badminton already!". I just arrived in Shanghai, and I brought my racket. Unfortunately, I did not have time to buy some birdies before I left *sigh* If I play with someone, could you please bring an extra container of birds (Yellow yonex 300 prefered). I'll be happy to pay for it.
I have been in Shanghai for 4 days, and I would like to get out of my motel and do something. Someone please email meee!! (unless you are in Pudong! Isn't the airport in that section of Shanghai. It's too far!) hehehe |
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Fred_in_Shanghai
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June 19, 2005 - 12:14 PM |
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Oh, I visited the shanghai stadium gym the first day I was here. Unfortunately, I did not ask how it works because my mandarin is terrible. Anyone here chinese? |
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veronica
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June 19, 2005 - 03:14 PM |
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aum...when and where to play? |
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Judy1019
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June 19, 2005 - 08:24 PM |
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i would like to participate,
in fact,there are quite a few perfessional courts in my school--East China Normal University, which is on the North Zhongshan Road, Putuo Direct, near Zhongshan Park. |
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Fred_in_Shanghai
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June 19, 2005 - 09:53 PM |
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I wish I could organize it, but I don't know anything about Shanghai and its districts. I will just pay the kind taxi man to take me there (except Pudong!). If any of you are playing, please let me know and maybe I can tag along. I am sure it would be fun:) |
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The_Shanghai_Stinker
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June 19, 2005 - 10:36 PM |
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Fred, not all of Pudong is in the boondocks. |
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StoneSexyMan
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June 20, 2005 - 08:58 AM |
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| Post subject: I LOVE TO JOIN YOU, AND I CAN BOOK COURTS FOR BADMINTON FUN |
I LOVE TO PLAY BADMINTON AND JOIN YOUR TEAM. PLS. UPDATE ME WHEN YOU ARE READY TO GO FOR IT. I AM HAPPY TO BOOK PLAYING COURTS.
LOOKING FORWARD TO MEET YOU GUYS SOON. |
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