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clo_againThings I Forgot To Mention About Wimbledon:
> So we saw Marat playing Djokovic right. And I've never really watched Djokovic play before. I've just read the bad press and knew that Roger (hilariously) hates him and it was enough.
But. He's frigging bendy. And he plays some pretty tennis. And, no matter how much he will always remind me of a chimpanzee - did I mention the bendy? - I found myself kind of, well, thinking "Okay so he's an asshole but he might be an asshole I could like."
So I'm not saying I like Novak Djokovic. Don't expect me to be cheering for him to beat Roger and Andy and Mardy or actually, pretty much anyone (with my the usual exceptions) anytime soon but-
I might just take an interest. Yeah.
> We also saw - again playing Marat - Fabio Fognini, who I fell immediately in love with. This did not stop us deciding that his last name sounded like a kind of mushroom and therefore dubbing him, forever, Mushroom Boy. But I did adore him and his passionate Italianness. I must remember to look out for him in future.
> We meant to try Bluetooth while on court, to see if the players had their phones on in their bags. We forgot. Very sad. It probably wouldn't have worked anyway.
> The two old ladies sat next to us on Centre Court told me it was annoying that we were taking lots of pictures. And then proceeded to chat, constantly, about various topics INCLUDING "what pills [their friend] Margery was on". And they kept rustling sweet papers. After the cute Australian guy who sat next to us on Court One, I was unamused. Good thing Roger's pretty hair was only a few away and sufficiently distracted me.
> Unrelated to Wimbledon but Londoncentric; Krispy Kreme doughnuts are The Ultimate Doughnut. And I forgot to buy many to bring back with me. Dammit.
> Did I mention that we laughed a lot and sang "Cardigan Man!" about Roger? I did. I think I also mentioned that it's possible he heard us but I didn't think to mention that probably all the photographers and stewards heard us too, which makes it VERY INTERESTING (and *hilarious*) that he was directly referred to as "Cardigan Man" in the day seven preview. Did we start something? I don't know. I'd like to think so. ^_^
> Having to come home after four days made me realise how stupid I'd been not to take the two weeks off. In all future years, I'll be taking Wimbledon's fortnight off. Forever.
> So we saw Marat playing Djokovic right. And I've never really watched Djokovic play before. I've just read the bad press and knew that Roger (hilariously) hates him and it was enough.
But. He's frigging bendy. And he plays some pretty tennis. And, no matter how much he will always remind me of a chimpanzee - did I mention the bendy? - I found myself kind of, well, thinking "Okay so he's an asshole but he might be an asshole I could like."
So I'm not saying I like Novak Djokovic. Don't expect me to be cheering for him to beat Roger and Andy and Mardy or actually, pretty much anyone (with my the usual exceptions) anytime soon but-
I might just take an interest. Yeah.
> We also saw - again playing Marat - Fabio Fognini, who I fell immediately in love with. This did not stop us deciding that his last name sounded like a kind of mushroom and therefore dubbing him, forever, Mushroom Boy. But I did adore him and his passionate Italianness. I must remember to look out for him in future.
> We meant to try Bluetooth while on court, to see if the players had their phones on in their bags. We forgot. Very sad. It probably wouldn't have worked anyway.
> The two old ladies sat next to us on Centre Court told me it was annoying that we were taking lots of pictures. And then proceeded to chat, constantly, about various topics INCLUDING "what pills [their friend] Margery was on". And they kept rustling sweet papers. After the cute Australian guy who sat next to us on Court One, I was unamused. Good thing Roger's pretty hair was only a few away and sufficiently distracted me.
> Unrelated to Wimbledon but Londoncentric; Krispy Kreme doughnuts are The Ultimate Doughnut. And I forgot to buy many to bring back with me. Dammit.
> Did I mention that we laughed a lot and sang "Cardigan Man!" about Roger? I did. I think I also mentioned that it's possible he heard us but I didn't think to mention that probably all the photographers and stewards heard us too, which makes it VERY INTERESTING (and *hilarious*) that he was directly referred to as "Cardigan Man" in the day seven preview. Did we start something? I don't know. I'd like to think so. ^_^
> Having to come home after four days made me realise how stupid I'd been not to take the two weeks off. In all future years, I'll be taking Wimbledon's fortnight off. Forever.
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Date: 2008-06-30 05:09 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-06-30 10:27 am (UTC)He still bounces the ball too many times though. ;) I was counting on every serve in his match against Marat.
Doctor Who episodes
Date: 2008-06-30 02:18 pm (UTC)If you don't have time to watch the whole thing at least watch parts 12, 13 and 14. Some amazing conversation between Tom Baker and Davros.
Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9PXsFNBKXc
Part 12:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgOvDImeT2Q&feature=related
xx
Re: Doctor Who episodes
Date: 2008-06-30 10:53 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-06-30 08:10 pm (UTC)he was directly referred to as "Cardigan Man" in the day seven preview. Did we start something? I don't know. I'd like to think so. ^_^
You are a trailblazer!