Watch the Birdie

Badminton Season opened at the Wisner's this afternoon.  The ritual of lining the court in the backyard officially started the season.  I grew up with an official badminton court in our backyard.  Dad would edge the lines (both doubles and singles) for the court. I decided to avoid any landscaping conflict with Susan, and purchased an official paint liner to use for our yard. 

When we first moved into our property there was no suitable place for a "level" court (20' x22' doubles).  When we did our major landscaping project back in 2003, I told Witte Landscaping that he needed remove enough trees and move enough dirt to create a suitable badminton area.   It is not perfectly level but works fine. Dad gets credit for designing the original footprint of the court and permanent holes for the badminton net poles. 

Both Jenna and Ellen have become good badminton players over the years of playing on the "officially lined court".  I grew up loving the game, and now my family continues the tradition.  It is great exercise and fun for all ages.