What a match!    We had a little friendly rivalry on the sofa this evening - 
me shouting for Federer and Madge shouting for Nadal.

I wanted Federer to win because I think this year was his last chance to win 
it again.  But Nadal has nicked it at the last minute and I salute him - The 
1st man in 26 years to win at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same year - 
what a player.


A great afternoon & evening's entertainment.  THE match of the fortnight.

On Sun, 6 Jul 2008 21:41:26 +0100, Baldrick wrote:

> What a match!    We had a little friendly rivalry on the sofa this evening - 
> me shouting for Federer and Madge shouting for Nadal.
> 
> I wanted Federer to win because I think this year was his last chance to win 
> it again.  But Nadal has nicked it at the last minute and I salute him - The 
> 1st man in 26 years to win at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same year - 
> what a player.
> 
> A great afternoon & evening's entertainment.  THE match of the fortnight.

It was a brilliant match - the crowd got their money's worth in the end :D
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Baldrick wrote:
> What a match!    We had a little friendly rivalry on the sofa this
> evening - me shouting for Federer and Madge shouting for Nadal.
>
I wondered why Federer didn't win.   Now I know.  :(

> I wanted Federer to win because I think this year was his last chance
> to win it again.
Me too.
>
> A great afternoon & evening's entertainment.  THE match of the
> fortnight.

Maybe the year !

And guess who else watched it 'til the end?
http://www.flyingnun.co.uk/fedjustlost.jpg   :(
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"AriesVal"  wrote in message 
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> On Sun, 6 Jul 2008 21:41:26 +0100, Baldrick wrote:
>
>> What a match!    We had a little friendly rivalry on the sofa this 
>> evening -
>> me shouting for Federer and Madge shouting for Nadal.
>>
>> I wanted Federer to win because I think this year was his last chance to 
>> win
>> it again.  But Nadal has nicked it at the last minute and I salute him - 
>> The
>> 1st man in 26 years to win at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same 
>> year -
>> what a player.
>>
>> A great afternoon & evening's entertainment.  THE match of the fortnight.
>
> It was a brilliant match - the crowd got their money's worth in the end :D

They did.   But I don't expect they thought they would be going home in the 
dark.   lol

"Flyiñg Ñuñ 2°°8 +"  wrote in message 
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> Baldrick wrote:
>> What a match!    We had a little friendly rivalry on the sofa this
>> evening - me shouting for Federer and Madge shouting for Nadal.
>>
> I wondered why Federer didn't win.   Now I know.  :(

lol

>> I wanted Federer to win because I think this year was his last chance
>> to win it again.
> Me too.

He said he'd be back next year - Good news.

>> A great afternoon & evening's entertainment.  THE match of the
>> fortnight.
>
> Maybe the year !

A would agree with that.

> And guess who else watched it 'til the end?
> http://www.flyingnun.co.uk/fedjustlost.jpg   :(

LOL    :-)

"Baldrick"  wrote in message 
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> What a match!    We had a little friendly rivalry on the sofa this 
> evening - me shouting for Federer and Madge shouting for Nadal.
>
> I wanted Federer to win because I think this year was his last chance to 
> win it again.  But Nadal has nicked it at the last minute and I salute 
> him - The 1st man in 26 years to win at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the 
> same year - what a player.
>
>
> A great afternoon & evening's entertainment.  THE match of the fortnight.

It's been confirmed that Andy & Jamie Murray will play as a team at the 
Olympics next month. And Andy will compete in the singles tourney.

"Baldrick"  wrote in message 
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> What a match!    We had a little friendly rivalry on the sofa this 
> evening - me shouting for Federer and Madge shouting for Nadal.
>
> I wanted Federer to win because I think this year was his last chance to 
> win it again.  But Nadal has nicked it at the last minute and I salute 
> him - The 1st man in 26 years to win at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the 
> same year - what a player.
>
>
> A great afternoon & evening's entertainment.  THE match of the fortnight.
>

It was a great match, and I wanted Roger to win (I like your cardi Roger!)
Rafa was more consistent and deserved to win.
Splodge

"Splodge"  wrote in message 
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>
> "Baldrick"  wrote in message 
> news:6dcovpF1ifb2U1@mid.individual.net...
>> What a match!    We had a little friendly rivalry on the sofa this 
>> evening - me shouting for Federer and Madge shouting for Nadal.
>>
>> I wanted Federer to win because I think this year was his last chance to 
>> win it again.  But Nadal has nicked it at the last minute and I salute 
>> him - The 1st man in 26 years to win at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in 
>> the same year - what a player.
>>
>>
>> A great afternoon & evening's entertainment.  THE match of the fortnight.
>>
>
> It was a great match, and I wanted Roger to win (I like your cardi Roger!)
> Rafa was more consistent and deserved to win.
> Splodge

I liked Roger's cardi too - I think he has made the cardi cool again - I'm 
off to Primark in the morning     lol

"Baldrick"  wrote in message 
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>
> "Splodge"  wrote in message 
> news:6dcserF1v3t1U1@mid.individual.net...
>>
>> "Baldrick"  wrote in message 
>> news:6dcovpF1ifb2U1@mid.individual.net...
>>> What a match!    We had a little friendly rivalry on the sofa this 
>>> evening - me shouting for Federer and Madge shouting for Nadal.
>>>
>>> I wanted Federer to win because I think this year was his last chance to 
>>> win it again.  But Nadal has nicked it at the last minute and I salute 
>>> him - The 1st man in 26 years to win at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in 
>>> the same year - what a player.
>>>
>>>
>>> A great afternoon & evening's entertainment.  THE match of the 
>>> fortnight.
>>>
>>
>> It was a great match, and I wanted Roger to win (I like your cardi 
>> Roger!)
>> Rafa was more consistent and deserved to win.
>> Splodge
>
> I liked Roger's cardi too - I think he has made the cardi cool again - I'm 
> off to Primark in the morning     lol
>

Roger would make knitted underpants cool (phwoarrrr)
Off to have a cold shower lol
Splodge

"Splodge"  wrote in message 
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>
> "Baldrick"  wrote in message 
> news:6dcst5F1v20sU1@mid.individual.net...
>>
>> "Splodge"  wrote in message 
>> news:6dcserF1v3t1U1@mid.individual.net...
>>>
>>> "Baldrick"  wrote in message 
>>> news:6dcovpF1ifb2U1@mid.individual.net...
>>>> What a match!    We had a little friendly rivalry on the sofa this 
>>>> evening - me shouting for Federer and Madge shouting for Nadal.
>>>>
>>>> I wanted Federer to win because I think this year was his last chance 
>>>> to win it again.  But Nadal has nicked it at the last minute and I 
>>>> salute him - The 1st man in 26 years to win at Roland Garros and 
>>>> Wimbledon in the same year - what a player.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> A great afternoon & evening's entertainment.  THE match of the 
>>>> fortnight.
>>>>
>>>
>>> It was a great match, and I wanted Roger to win (I like your cardi 
>>> Roger!)
>>> Rafa was more consistent and deserved to win.
>>> Splodge
>>
>> I liked Roger's cardi too - I think he has made the cardi cool again - 
>> I'm off to Primark in the morning     lol
>>
>
> Roger would make knitted underpants cool (phwoarrrr)
> Off to have a cold shower lol
> Splodge

I have a good story about knitted swim pants, but it's not suitable for such 
an elderly audience   ;-)

"Baldrick" wrote
>
> I liked Roger's cardi too - I think he has made the cardi cool again - I'm 
> off to Primark in the morning     lol

And if you do, I will have our marriage annulled!!

Cool Cardi my foot!!!
Sheesh..............

Madge X

"Madge X"  wrote in message 
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>
> "Baldrick" wrote
>>
>> I liked Roger's cardi too - I think he has made the cardi cool again - 
>> I'm off to Primark in the morning     lol
>
> And if you do, I will have our marriage annulled!!
>
> Cool Cardi my foot!!!
> Sheesh..............

This is from someone who still wears a fake pearl encrusted denim jacket 
with padded shoulders !

Hmmmmm!

;-)))

Baldrick wrote:
> "Flyiñg Ñuñ 2°°8 +"  wrote in message
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<snipped>
>>> A great afternoon & evening's entertainment.  THE match of the
>>> fortnight.
>>
>> Maybe the year !
>
> A would agree with that.
>
So why did you hedge from saying it outright?  :)
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Baldrick wrote:
<snipped>
> It's been confirmed that Andy & Jamie Murray will play as a team at
> the Olympics next month. And Andy will compete in the singles tourney.

So is that good,  or bad?  :)
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"Flyiñg Ñuñ 2°°8 +"  wrote in message 
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> Baldrick wrote:
>> "Flyiñg Ñuñ 2°°8 +"  wrote in message
>> news:6dcpmeF1vbo4U1@mid.individual.net...
> <snipped>
>>>> A great afternoon & evening's entertainment.  THE match of the
>>>> fortnight.
>>>
>>> Maybe the year !
>>
>> A would agree with that.
>>
> So why did you hedge from saying it outright?  :)

You are beginning to sound like my mother - and she's been dead for 32 years 
lol

Baldrick wrote:
<snipped>
> You are beginning to sound like my mother - and she's been dead for
> 32 years lol

Occasionally I feel like that too.   :)
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"Flyiñg Ñuñ 2°°8 +"  wrote in message 
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> Baldrick wrote:
> <snipped>
>> It's been confirmed that Andy & Jamie Murray will play as a team at
>> the Olympics next month. And Andy will compete in the singles tourney.
>
> So is that good,  or bad?  :)

It's VERY good - I would put a pound or two on them winning gold.

"Baldrick" wrote
>
> This is from someone who still wears a fake pearl encrusted denim jacket 
> with padded shoulders !
>
> Hmmmmm!
>
> ;-)))

Derrr!!!  I removed the padded shoulders about 2 years ago.....

Madge X

"Flyiñg Ñuñ 2°°8 +"  wrote in message 
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> Baldrick wrote:
> <snipped>
>> You are beginning to sound like my mother - and she's been dead for
>> 32 years lol
>
> Occasionally I feel like that too.   :)

My mother would be proud of you.

"Madge X"  wrote in message 
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>
> "Baldrick" wrote
>>
>> This is from someone who still wears a fake pearl encrusted denim jacket 
>> with padded shoulders !
>>
>> Hmmmmm!
>>
>> ;-)))
>
> Derrr!!!  I removed the padded shoulders about 2 years ago.....

OK - So, let us know when the fake pearls have said their goodbyes    ;-)

Baldrick wrote:
> "Flyiñg Ñuñ 2°°8 +"  wrote in message
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>> Baldrick wrote:
>> <snipped>
>>> You are beginning to sound like my mother - and she's been dead for
>>> 32 years lol
>>
>> Occasionally I feel like that too.   :)
>
> My mother would be proud of you.
>
So would mine.  Well she always was.  :)
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Baldrick wrote:
> "Flyiñg Ñuñ 2°°8 +"  wrote in message
> news:6dd5v1F21a17U1@mid.individual.net...
>> Baldrick wrote:
>> <snipped>
>>> It's been confirmed that Andy & Jamie Murray will play as a team at
>>> the Olympics next month. And Andy will compete in the singles
>>> tourney.
>>
>> So is that good,  or bad?  :)
>
> It's VERY good - I would put a pound or two on them winning gold.
>
What odds can you get atm thern?
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"Flyiñg Ñuñ 2°°8 +"  wrote in message 
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> Baldrick wrote:
>> "Flyiñg Ñuñ 2°°8 +"  wrote in message
>> news:6dd61pF21geoU1@mid.individual.net...
>>> Baldrick wrote:
>>> <snipped>
>>>> You are beginning to sound like my mother - and she's been dead for
>>>> 32 years lol
>>>
>>> Occasionally I feel like that too.   :)
>>
>> My mother would be proud of you.
>>
> So would mine.  Well she always was.  :)

I'm listening to a bit of Dire Straits - then going to bed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XVVZPefbR4&feature=related

Baldrick wrote:
<snipped>
> I'm listening to a bit of Dire Straits - then going to bed.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XVVZPefbR4&feature=related
>
I'm off to bed now too.   Nighty night!!!
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"Flyiñg Ñuñ 2°°8 +"  wrote in message 
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> Baldrick wrote:
>> "Flyiñg Ñuñ 2°°8 +"  wrote in message
>> news:6dd5v1F21a17U1@mid.individual.net...
>>> Baldrick wrote:
>>> <snipped>
>>>> It's been confirmed that Andy & Jamie Murray will play as a team at
>>>> the Olympics next month. And Andy will compete in the singles
>>>> tourney.
>>>
>>> So is that good,  or bad?  :)
>>
>> It's VERY good - I would put a pound or two on them winning gold.
>>
> What odds can you get atm thern?

I'm not sure that a book has been opened on them yet.

I would suspect that Andy would have odds of about 8-1 in the singles and 
Andy and Jamie about 12-1 in the doubles.  Henman won a bronze at his last 
appearance in the Olympics, so anything is possible.

Baldrick wrote:
<snipped>
> I would suspect that Andy would have odds of about 8-1 in the singles
> and Andy and Jamie about 12-1 in the doubles.  Henman won a bronze at
> his last appearance in the Olympics, so anything is possible.

Well,  good luck with the bet then.  :)
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"Flyiñg Ñuñ 2°°8 +"  wrote in message 
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> Baldrick wrote:
> <snipped>
>> I would suspect that Andy would have odds of about 8-1 in the singles
>> and Andy and Jamie about 12-1 in the doubles.  Henman won a bronze at
>> his last appearance in the Olympics, so anything is possible.
>
> Well,  good luck with the bet then.  :)

I reckon an 'each-way' bet on an Andy win, or an Andy/Jamie win is worth a 
go.

Not many other players have expressed an interest, so it's difficult to tell 
atm!