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Everything Else & Classifieds => The Everything Else Area! => Topic started by: newballs on June 23, 2008, 11:08:57 AM
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Well, a very big hello to everyone on this wonderful and informative site. As you might''ve guessed I''m a big Wimbledon fan as well as a big fan of Kalkan. This year my OH [oh my God] has booked our break right thru the tournament and I fear I might not be able to see it here, unless anyone knows a channel it might be on. So I haven''t got much to do except sit in the sun and get my laptop out.Anyway I''m looking forward to entering into things and hopefully I can ''chip in'' afew comments or ''serve up'' a few helpful remarks lol
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Hi,
You could stream it on your laptop........might cost a few bob though !!!
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Cati restaurant often seems to cover the major sports events, such as Ryder Cup and so probably Wimbledon. Just up the hill from the central roundabout.
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welcome newballs from a fellow fan of Kalkan and the beautiful game....
Maybe we can ~ serve~ you up some luv on line
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O0 or maybe its game set n match to ure OH...sorry couldnt resist that one ::)
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Wow Roger if tha''s really you shuldn''t you be practising you''re backhand slice or you''re overhead lob or something, geat that you can squeeze in time for this forum though, When''s your first match? I thought it was this afternoon
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Another reason to go to Kalkan. To avoid Wimbledon!
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I didn''t want to be the first to say it, but I agree! I guess Henman has a good chance of being at the final this year, albeit in a commentary box. I have a sneaking suspicion that this might just be Federer''s year.
A fact I used to employ when my mum, an ardent tennis fan, used to moan about the blanket football coverage during a major tournament - there are more hours of Wimbledon TV coverage every year than in a whole World Cup or Euro tournament, which happen every 4 years! BBC2 covers pretty much nothing else for the whole 2 weeks.
Whatever floats your sporting boat, I hope you enjoy it! The Swan pub also has British sports coverage, but I hope they will be catering for the footy fans!
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i prefer my strawberries from kalkan market without tennis and rain ;D
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Have to say that I wouldn''t go away during Wimbledon fortnight - I just love tennis so much! Just taking a break from having seen Roger win his first match - not so keen on the cardigan. But I would like to see Rafa win!!
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Ahh the joys of living right next to the courts - rent the flat out for a fortnight and go on holiday!!
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Just seen Ivanovic start warming up. I think I am coming round to the tennis point of view!....
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Two weeks without a roger.... that''s the ultimate in self-sacrifice, surely?
Oh, sorry, there was no ''a'' in your question :-[
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Sorry don''t get tennis any more no characters left in the game just serving machines that make the game boring to watch....
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Hi newballs I''m sure I''ve seen Wimbledon on in The Swan in Kalkan don''t know what channel it''s on though.
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Sorry don''''t get tennis any more no characters left in the game just serving machines that make the game boring to watch....
Sorry to disagree, Misty but had you watched the Nadal/Dokovich final from Queen''s, the match today between Breerer & Dokovitch, Hewitt/Hasse I don''t thin that holds true. Yes, it''s all serve with Roddick & Karlovich and the likes but IMO the mens'' game is getting SO much more depth to it in the last couple of years.
(And could also mention the Federer?Monfils match at the French open in May).
PS Sorry for poor spelling of some of the names!
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Hi Sally, quite agree, the Queens final was fantastic and a sure way of bringing some excitement back to the game. Can you imagine if the football was relagated to BBC 2? If the footy is on, it dominates sometimes BBC and ITV at the same time. Never BBC 2. So, no matter how many hours Wimbledon takes up, the football will take precedence. I think for 2 weeks of the year it is the best example of a sport that takes huge fitness levels, gentlemanly behavior and an individual effort that means you can''t hide among the rest of your team mates if you don''t feel like playing (football is guilty of this and don''t get me wrong, I am a huge footy fan, but when you look at how much they get paid as individuals it is ridiculous. Try playing tennis against Nadal or one of the top 10 in the world, when there is you and only you on one side of the net and you can hide nowhere).
And....it is one of the only tounaments which dictates that the players wear ''whites'' and I believe that this is what makes Wimbledon special. It brings a histort and a culture to the game that in most countries has long been lost.
Long may it thrive.
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I love Wimbledon and always have the 2nd week off work to watch it on TV. (I sneakily put the scoreboard minimised on my computer at work and have a peak every so often during the first week). Most of my favourites have unfortunately now retired (Pat Rafter, Goran, Andre Agassi to name a few). One though, I cannot stand, and that is Federer :o
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Lovely to hear there are some other fans out there. And the way the game is going it is becoming so much in the mind & who can think of the best shot option fastest.
I too loved Goran but have a respect for Federer but still will be rooting for Rafa!
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I hope Roger wins again this year then he will equal the record of 6 consequetive wins held by I don''t know who.
I''d quite like a Roger v Rafa final but I will definately be behind Roger. I wouldn''t like to be behind Rafa because he''s always
picking at his bottom,you would think once he''s got a couple of balls in his hand and a firm grip on his handle, he would be concentrating on his service, ready to unleash a hard one on the centre line. But no he always stops to pick his bottom. I
find this very offputting and I think he should leave his bottom alone. What do other forum members think about Rafa''s bottom,
does anyone know of a good cream or ointment that could help Rafa with his bottom.
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I see that over rated and over hyped Murry is playing today...lets hope he gets dumped out of the tournament..then we can gloat like he openly addmitts to doing when England lose at football......
Misty
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Totally agree with you about Murray, Misty! I can''t stand the hype that surrounds cos he is the only British hope & felt the same about Henaman. And I think Murray is very immature when you think there is only a week in age between him & Dokovitch.
Newballs (like the name :D) - I reckon Rafa has just got a wedgie & needs some better fitting underpants!!
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:o yoyo i am most offended .....you dont even know me :D
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come on guys we should all get behind Murray :o
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Just watching Nadal now,you are right about the bum picking,I wonder if he wears a thong ????? >:D
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Murray and Henman couldn''t win on Fantasy Island !!!
It''s not been the same since Connors, McEnroe,Borg Leconte etc etc
Misty
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Hi Fidimax, where are you watching? [which actually was my original request]. And andy Murray is definately a nambipambi who probably does wear a thong
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HI Newballs,I am watching in sunny bury,nadal has won walked it really,hope you managed to watch it..3wks before Im in kalkan again.have none of the bars got it on tv ? Neil. >:D
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,I wonder if he wears a thong ????? >:D
ROFLMAO!! (as it were)!!
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Hi Sally,???????????????????? ???
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Have sent you a pm (as is slightly rude :D)
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Well what about that for a fantastic final. I managed to watch the entire fantastic match on cnnturk, and really happy that Rafa one it. Actually I changed allegiances half way thru the tournament when somebody told me Roger''s father was German, I''d hate that 6 times in a row great British record to be beaten by anyone, but certainly not by Roger, sorry Roger. So it''s congrats to Spain on winning the football and now Wimbledon and well done Rafa and Roger for a fab final.
I think the 6 times in a row record holder''s name is William Renshaw.
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Yeeeees Federer has lost. >:D So pleased Nadal won - mind you, it took him long enough, was beginning to think I would have to ring in sick for work tomorrow! ;D
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I am hoarse from cheering for Rafa.
I have no nails left from biting them at the crucial moments.
I can hardly type from the celebration drinks.
And I have never seen such an amazing game of tennis - ever. Beats the Borg/McEnroe final hands down. (Showing my age here :D) Huge respect to both Roger & Rafa for the quality of their games.
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Hi the defs,
What do you mean by ''cousin Roger'' is he your cousin?
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Hey - newballs - don''t get excited..I don''t think Roger and John are real ''cousins'' but I''m sure John will be willing to give you his autograph...LOL!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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diverting from the thread by quite a margin I suppose, great Tennis match by the way but is nobody going to congratulate Hamilton for the drive of his life?
Bill
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Thanks everyone - didn''t realise so many people would miss me while I was away... I am really touched ... oh hang on - OH. You''re talking about TENNIS.... oh well, never mind. Just for one minute there I thought you all really cared :(