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| OT: Courtni, if you're up at 7:30 tomorrow morning | |
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| Orangewoman00 | Saturday May 16 2009, 09:13 PM Post #1 |
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Rafa/Roger. Clay. Madrid. Early morning! I'll be here if you're up and feel like chatting during the match. That Djoker/Rafa match today was amazing, by the way. |
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| Orangewoman00 | Saturday May 16 2009, 09:16 PM Post #2 |
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Ooops...I lied. Match starts at 10. |
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| ptori | Sunday May 17 2009, 08:24 PM Post #3 |
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I was totally thinking about you and our Rafa/Raja-thon today! I was at work but I did hit up the live score. I'm sure Rafa was exhausted after that awesome match with Djok. I know I was exhausted after staying up to watch it last night. Watching Steffi/Andre/Tim/Kim right now. What fun and I cannot wait for Wimbledon. Clay court season has never been my favorite. |
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| Orangewoman00 | Sunday May 17 2009, 09:04 PM Post #4 |
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That Rafa/Raja postathon was a blast! I would have gone nuts if I hadn't had someone to chat with. I was much calmer today. Once Rafa lost the first set, I went about the rest of my day. I just knew it was not going to end happily, no matter how many encouraging Spanish phrases I spewed at the TV. I'm kind of glad he lost today. Now it's out of his system before Roland Garros. I hope he gets a chance to relax for most of this week and go into Paris relatively rested and ready. The Wimby event was great to watch. It was kind of lucky it was raining in London today so they could get a true test of the roof! And Steffi Graf still looks great! I'm with you...Wimbledon is my absolute favorite, and it has been since I was little. On to Paris. I'll be away for Memorial Day, but it would be great to chat again as we go through the French! |
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| ptori | Sunday May 17 2009, 10:33 PM Post #5 |
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I admit that I embarrassed myself a little at work with the spanish phrases. I read an interesting discussion about how the win meant more for Roger than the loss meant to Rafa. Whatevs. I didn't know he finally got married though. That's cute. My tennis crew here is already planning our French Open final event--cheese and pastries it is. You know I went and watched the entire Australian open final again with them!?! Crazy, I know but I'll probably do it again for the FO. I don't see too many surprises on the men's side but the women's side is so hard to call. I'm excited to see Monfils play but of course I'll be rooting for Rafa. I heart Steffi. She's awesome. It was lovely to see her on Center Court again. Edited by ptori, Sunday May 17 2009, 10:35 PM.
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| ptori | Wednesday May 20 2009, 07:20 AM Post #6 |
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Megan, a present for you: Rafa |
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| Orangewoman00 | Wednesday May 20 2009, 06:56 PM Post #7 |
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Oh. My. Goodness! You do not know how much I needed that today. What a hunk, and he puts in quite a workout! Thank you for sharing. I'm rooting for this kid to win RG. It's our little baby bull and his soccer player uncle Miguel Angel. ![]() Edited by Orangewoman00, Wednesday May 20 2009, 07:04 PM.
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| ptori | Friday May 22 2009, 07:29 AM Post #8 |
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Love it! I also sent that video to my friend and her husband posted on my Facebook wall thanking me for having his wife in bed by 10, hahaha. I guess Rafa wore her out. I just realized yesterday I'm so overbooked the weekend of the final. I'm seeing NIN both nights that weekend in mid-Jersey and in Long Island but I have to squeeze in work around it (if I'm still employed). I'm going to have to work it out. |
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| ptori | Sunday May 24 2009, 12:33 PM Post #9 |
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Thoughts on Rafa's new digs? Pretty in Pink I'm such a nerd. I've totally been sending questions to French Open Radio while at work. |
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| Orangewoman00 | Monday May 25 2009, 09:09 AM Post #10 |
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Hey...I just got back from a weekend away just in time to see the end of Rafa's win. I think I like the outfit. I also like that his hair seems to be getting shorter! And I love that you're sending them questions. I may do that myself once I get in a little nap. In the meantime, would you ask them how they think Rafa would feel about dating a sassy blonde American cougar if things don't work out with Xisca? (is 31 old enough to be a cougar? I guess it would be when you're only 22/almost 23!)? Ahhh, Paris...here's to a wonderful two weeks and all the fun we'll have posting about it! |
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| Orangewoman00 | Monday May 25 2009, 10:27 AM Post #11 |
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I have not missed Shriekapova. Not even a little. Her injured shoulder might be on the mend but her deafening grunts are as healthy and annoying as ever. I guess the first round upset I was hoping would befall Federer won't happen. |
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| ptori | Monday May 25 2009, 12:03 PM Post #12 |
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I'll try to slip that question in and let you know, LOL. You should totally ask those dudes questions--they're pretty funny. I was flattered they acknowledged that I was asking them some good questions. But I'm also a little miffed that they promised to answer one of my questions at the end of the 4th set in the Simon/Obresnik (sp?) match and then forgot. But I'll be tuning in all week at work. It really makes the day fly. Fed. Snooze. I think I'm going to call a Djok/Nadal final. Some folks are calling for Verdasco to upset Nadal but I don't think so. Also an injured Monfils is disappointing. Yeah Shriekapova has once again descended on us. I don't see her getting to the second week. But I have to say that although I don't dislike her, I also don't enjoy watching her play either. Edited by ptori, Monday May 25 2009, 12:04 PM.
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| ptori | Tuesday May 26 2009, 03:59 PM Post #13 |
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More Rafa goodies: Vamos Rafa! I feel like you might have a few ideas about how to help him out. Just sayin'... |
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| Orangewoman00 | Tuesday May 26 2009, 06:34 PM Post #14 |
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Courtni, did I ever tell you you're my hero? Those pictures are muy caliente! And how adorable is he? Can I just say that ever since I moved out on my own, I can not fall asleep without my TV on, either?! I figure if the TV's on, I won't hear any weird noises. I draw the line at sleeping on the sofa, though. Girl's gotta get her beauty rest. I guess Rafa and I will just have to find ways to help each other through our fear. The fun possibilities are endless! What did you think of Serena today? She always finds a way to win, doesn't she? Her outfit, though, is another story. Venus is always my winner in the Williams sisters fashion sweepstakes. |
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| Orangewoman00 | Tuesday May 26 2009, 07:54 PM Post #15 |
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Just finished reading the whole excerpt (I hate when having to be productive at work gets in the way!), and it was interesting. He seems like an average, polite (if just a little shy) 23-year-old guy with an athletic gift, which is nice. I want to know how his publicist lost those fingers on his hand, though! How cool would it be to be a fan/celeb like Shakira who can just go to a match and go back and meet the players after a match? |
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| Orangewoman00 | Wednesday May 27 2009, 08:47 PM Post #16 |
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Still waiting for the Tennis Channel replay of Rafa's match today. Now it's on to Lleyton Hewitt. And Shriekapova lives to fight another day. I think I'd like her better if I could watch her matches without hitting the mute button! OK, so I had to contribute a little Rafa goodie today myself. The Vocal Stylings of Rafa Nadal |
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| ptori | Wednesday May 27 2009, 10:13 PM Post #17 |
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Hahaha, I LOVE that clip! He's such a cutie. He strikes me as one of those nice boys. Not the brightest bulb in the lot but with skills (and guns) like that who cares. I kinda like Serena's outfit. I think it's better than Venus' which is pretty boring and I hardly ever say that. I agree that Venus is usually better on the fashion front. I don't see either of them making it too far, especially with Venus down a set before the rain delay. Clay just isn't their surface. I would love Venus to make it past the 3rd round for the points but I'd be happy with her saving her strength for Wimbledon. I needed a drink after MaSha snuck into the third round. Ugh! I hated it for Nadia Petrova who I enjoy but she straight up choked. You should totally tune in to French Open Radio if you have the opportunity. They are such trash talkers! I loved that Matt Cronin kept calling Sharapova's outfit his grandma's curtain. And I definitely needed a drink after that Safin/Ouanna thriller. Hottest match of the tournament. Yowza! Those are some beautiful men. My impression was that the Nadal match wasn't anything special. A little dip in technique from Rafa in the 2nd set but mostly business as usual. |
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| Orangewoman00 | Thursday May 28 2009, 08:13 AM Post #18 |
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I wish they had shown the Safin/Quanna match on TTC last night- I only saw a few highlights and was left hungry for more. Marat brings the crazy, but I'll miss him when he's retired. And you're right- the eye candy index was high in that contest! Yep, Rafa's match was pretty routine. Let's see if Lleyton gives him a battle tomorrow. I think we're stuck with MaSha and her outfit (those guys on FO Radio are right on in their assessment of her duds!) through the quarterfinals now. I admire her tenacity, and that's about it. She's gonna be a real threat at Wimby. Fed is up a set, Venus is in a dogfight, and I gotta go get ready for work. |
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| ptori | Thursday May 28 2009, 10:32 AM Post #19 |
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I heard the final set of the Venus match was a thriller. I can't wait to see the highlights. She might have a tough time with Svazy but at least she won't lose any points I think. How about Fed almost getting spanked--down 1-5 in the second? I'm so sad that Acasuso (sp?) couldn't close it out. They've been smack talking Nalbandian all morning on FO radio. Apparently he's a real SOB. |
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| Orangewoman00 | Thursday May 28 2009, 12:07 PM Post #20 |
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Poor Safarova...she had a match point. You've got to close the deal against the Williams sisters when you have the chance. They're just too good and too tough! I was rooting hard for Acasuso (sp?) and was sad to see he'd lost. I've already tired of hearing how Roger's win in Madrid means he's back and is finally going to win RG. From what I've heard on other telecasts, Nalbandian just seems to be one of those supremely talented players who doesn't want to put in the work to improve. If he had Rafa's heart and drive, he'd probably be a consistent top five player, if not #1. |
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| Orangewoman00 | Thursday May 28 2009, 12:08 PM Post #21 |
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BTW, I've got to see if I can listen to FO Radio here at work. It sounds like good entertainment! |
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| ptori | Thursday May 28 2009, 10:24 PM Post #22 |
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You are SO right about Fed!!! The fact that he could beat a tired Nadal is soooo awesome. Let's not recall that he's supremely sucked during the rest of the clay court season. What an exciting triple match ender with that Tsonga thriller, Roddick and then Monfils advancing. There are a ton of Frenchmen still in it. I want to catch the Venus/Lucie highlights. I heard the saved match point was a rocket. Lucie's got a great game though--those tricky leftys. You definitely should check out FO Radio if you can. Those guys are so snarky. They're good when they call the match but they love to gossip about which players annoy them and who sucks. Today was ragging on Nalbandian and gossiping about who's dating who. Oh and the women taking bathroom breaks during their time of the month. Such antics! |
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| ptori | Thursday May 28 2009, 10:28 PM Post #23 |
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Oh, have you seen that blonde anchorwomen they have reporting on TTC? She's AWFUL. |
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| Orangewoman00 | Thursday May 28 2009, 10:35 PM Post #24 |
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So I was able to connect to FO Radio at work, but I didn't have a chance to listen for long because it got busy. I have the day off tomorrow, so I'll try to listen longer. If there's good gossip to be had, I want in! So far I've only seen a little of Serena, Fed (yawn) and Andy on TTC. I hope they show the Tsonga match because he brings the pretty. His smile could light up a room! Looking forward to tomorrow. I'll spend the morning watching Rafa/Lleyton and the rest of the FO, and then head out for an afternoon of beauty! Mani/pedi, and hair, here I come! Oh, and I want to go to Paris! But I say that about every venue I see, don't I? |
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| Orangewoman00 | Thursday May 28 2009, 10:36 PM Post #25 |
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Jill Arrington is so bad! She used to be on CBS as a college football sideline reporter and she was painful to watch. |
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