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Groovy and Ter'e, love both names, and Ter'e, I'm glad you're enjoying the book, I've had my name down at the library for W.E.B. Griffin books, as per your suggestion, but still waiting!
It's too bad that some of that rain, at least half, couldn't have made it to California. It's extremes on both sides! It just amazes me how in this day and time technology is just out of this world, but they can't devise some kind of technology to prevent severe drought!Sean, where are you? I'm eager to hear about your thoughts on today's plays:)
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watched a few matches, but spent three hours playing last night, and did not come back ub till 10.30 pm.
Watched Murray, nice easy win. Shame for Venus, who was leading 4-1 in the first set.
Hate having to work, when I would be rather watching the tennis.
Played 3sets, as number 1 player in our team tennis of four.
We drew in sets 3 sets all, but lost in games total.
Johanna Konto our British number two lost yesterday, shame came through 3 rounds of qualifieing rounds, the first set tie break she lost 19- 17 !!
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Sorry for your team's lost, Sean. And for your number two to lose by two points. But keep up the hard work, I'm rooting for you.Three hours of play! I would have nothing left in me after that:)
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My job is 10-12 miles walking a day, and I play team tennis Monday, 2-3 hours, 3 sets.
Wednesday, friendly on a friends court, 2-3 sets, 2 hours.
Thursday, four sets, 2 doubles, 2 mixed, 2-4 hours.
By Friday tired with 10-12 sets of tennis.
Then Saturday up at 5.00 a.m to do a market for my wife's jewellery for 11 hours.
Sunday I should be out walking a friends dog, then singles tennis in the afternoon, but found I have just been too tired.
Today have not watched much tennis, just Serena, and will this week also be watching the semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent, and the final on Saturday
Good gracious, SeanI know it's hard to believe, but I need to hang around you. Boy, would I be fit and healthy! I sigh when I have to do a simple walk around the block!
You hang in there and keep up the good work. You have a busy life--that's good.
Sean wrote: "It is getting harder now.My job is 10-12 miles walking a day, and I play team tennis Monday, 2-3 hours, 3 sets.
Wednesday, friendly on a friends court, 2-3 sets, 2 hours.
Thursday, four sets, 2..."
Where do you find the time to read!?! :)
hello people miss me? probably not lol I had a bit of a busy weekend rugby Friday night bit of gardening on Saturday the ideal home show on sunday back at work Monday and I was not in a great frame of mind for being online. sorted that out today with a nice strength workout on behind the head push press getting up to 45Kg then a good hard wod using 30kg so still trying to up my weights for that so happy with today. Onto tomorrow see what that brings :)
One more thing, Sean. I owe you a big apology. I had no idea you are British. I forget that this forum has members from everywhere. I made the remark that I wasn't too fond of Murray. We here in America know how you guys feel about him, and I meant no disrespect. So, please forgive me.Sharon, I wish I could see you in person. I would love to see the results of all your hard workouts:)
Titas - oh my! for the heat! I could not survive that without being ill. I do not take well to heat and humidity. Please be careful and to everyone there, take care of yourself.Jenni - congrats on becoming a grandma.
E. - I can't imagine what is happening in Texas and the areas around Houston. Wow! Be safe!
Thanks Sean and Pat. Sending good health vibes to those who are sick, cooler weather for those suffering from the heat, and E, not sure what danger you're in, but may angel wings keep you safe!
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Groovy, no apology needed, we all have different favourites, and I have met him 3 times, and he is very nice, loves boxing.
I just love tennis, and the different match ups that make good matches.
Perri, I read through my lunch at work, with music in my ears so I do not get disturbed.
And usually late in the evening, after my wife and I have watched something, I then read.
That's why I want to retire, I cannot fit all the tennis, snooker, gardening and walking I want to do !!
Groovy results of my workouts are usually very sweaty very sore and very exhausted lol but it will be worth it when I get where I want to be. already looking forward to tonight's workout :)
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Played three great sets last night, won 6-4 6-4 6-4 in doubles match, came home and then watched BGT.
So did not watch any tennis.
tennis watched a bit, and watched Murray win a tough match
I saw that Sean,about Roger Federer and the kid taking the selfie with him?They say he and his father were banned from the French Open for this season..or something like that anyway.
can someone find me a replacement set of arms please? just for a couple of days til mine feel better at least. after doing 100 pull ups 100 press ups 100 sit ups 100 squats and 1000m row last night we had sumo deadlift high pull for strength tonight (managed 52.5kg so woohoo) then there were more pull ups for the workout along with wall ball squats and hang power snatch! poor wee arms are like no more this week please - its ok you get a day off tomorrow lolmissed andy's game today work boo grrrr
I'm not sure we will be able to come up with a donor for your bilateral arm transplants, Sharon, lol.
Sharon! Noodle arms? You need a serious soak in a hot bath, girl!
Sharon, I'm with Jean. Soak and deep massage your poor arms.
Lol was worth a try. Am sure they will be good for the next torture session on Saturday
That's right, Sharon. You don't want those arms protesting TOO much today! You don't want injurues either!
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At least no play at the French as play is suspended !
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I am very very happy and excited to share something with you all. About 8 months ago I made a blog (Titas Reads Books) and started posting book reviews for the sole purpose of improving my English as I have been preparing for some international exams.Last night I found out that my review of Mine was featured on Rober McCammon's website!! I'm so happy! Here is the link - http://www.robertmccammon.com/2015/05...
Great looking blog, Titas, and congratulations on being featured.
Titas (Emperor) wrote: "I am very very happy and excited to share something with you all. About 8 months ago I made a blog (Titas Reads Books) and started posting book reviews for the sole purpose of improving my English ..."That is fantastic Titas! Feels good doesn't it?!? Great review too, you should be proud! :)
Janet wrote: "Hello all! How are you all doing?"Welcome back feisty. :) Hope you're feeling better these days.
Freda wrote: "at is fantastic Titas! Feels good doesn't it?!? Great review too, you should be proud! :) "David wrote: "Great looking blog, Titas, and congratulations on being featured."
Thank you! It really gives some confidence for the exams.
Your English is better than many British born people I've encountered, Titas. Good luck with the exams.
David wrote: "Your English is better than many British born people I've encountered, Titas. Good luck with the exams."Thank you David! That is a huge compliment!
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Titas, I am so proud of you, Mr. Square. Janet and David are right--your English is excellent. You could have told me is it your native language and I would not have blinked once! Will run over and look at your blog in a couple minutes!
Janet, you are a real sight for sore eyes, Girlfriend!!!!
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Congratulations and great English
Christine wrote: "Titas, I am so proud of you, Mr. Square. Janet and David are right--your English is excellent. You could have told me is it your native language and I would not have blinked once! Will run over ..."Sean wrote: "Well done Titas.
Congratulations and great English"
Janet wrote: "I agree with David, Titas, well done you!"
Thank you so much!
I am from India. Here the national language is Hindi but I am from the eastern side of India where the general language is Bengali.
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Great to have you back Janet. You can no doubt celebrate by jailing me for this instance of marginal spam.I'm chuffed to report that
has made it to a book awards short list: http://bookhippo.uk/awards/shortList2...It's not exactly the booker prize, but it still feels good :~)
Congratulations to Titas and David on their accomplishments! You both are so deserving!
Thanks Brenda.No clang of bars yet :~)
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Ta, Janet. Are you fighting fit now, or getting there?
David wrote: "Great to have you back Janet. You can no doubt celebrate by jailing me for this instance of marginal spam.I'm chuffed to report that
has made it to a book..."This is amazing! Congratulations!
David, I am so proud of you!!!!!!
Janet wrote: "Haha!! It's nice to be missed and good to be back! :-D"XO Janet
Thanks Titas and Christine. Really pleasing, almost as good as the reviews it's received :~)
David, there are some good looking reads shortlisted in all the various categories on the competition sight. I'm going to the hardware store for supplies to bolster my to-read shelf!
Christine wrote: "David, there are some good looking reads shortlisted in all the various categories on the competition sight. I'm going to the hardware store for supplies to bolster my to-read shelf!"There are indeed, Christine; all Indie authors too.
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Gosh, TX is taking such a beating with their floods.
Jenni.......my dau Tracy, will be GiGi.
I will be GiGiMa.
Lol. I like to be outside the pack too.
Hoping to finish my Lisa Gardner book. Ohhhhhhhh its good.