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(Message started by: kim on Aug 27^th, 2002, 1:24pm)

Title: PLAY BALL!
Post by kim on Aug 27^th, 2002, 1:24pm

Once again we are gathered in our living room, family and friends, to watch the US Open Tennis Championship. This feast of remarkable talents from around the world has been a New York tradition for many decades and has endured throughout changing times as well as social change. This year the Opening Ceremony reflects the triumph of New York, our Country and the strength of the human spirit around the world.

One short year ago, that tradition suffered several swift strokes that in a matter of minutes left us doubled over in shock, pain, anguish and anger. Hatred unleashed its mindless violence on all that we hold precious and have struggled long and hard to sustain. On September 11, 2001, terrorists sought to strip the world of grace and dignity. They failed.

It is a cherished privilege for talented individuals from around the Globe to come together in the spirit of true sportsmanship through a competition that leaves one winner and many losers, but always ends in a handshake. I watched with appreciation my City-indeed our Country- and the World continue one year later that marvelous tradition, neither defeated nor deterred. Game, Set -- MATCH! Let the games begin!
:)

Title: Re: PLAY BALL!
Post by Drk^Angel on Aug 27^th, 2002, 1:41pm

What's tennis?

PFDAN................................. Drk^Angel

Title: Re: PLAY BALL!
Post by Ted on Aug 27^th, 2002, 1:43pm

on 08/27/02 at 13:41:25, Drk^Angel wrote:

What's tennis?

PFDAN................................. Drk^Angel

Why's tennis?

Title: Re: PLAY BALL!
Post by kim on Aug 27^th, 2002, 1:45pm

LOL.
Drk: It's a game.

Ted: Just Cuz.

going back to my homework now.
:)

Title: Re: PLAY BALL!
Post by Drk^Angel on Aug 27^th, 2002, 1:49pm

So that's what tennis balls are for.. I always thought they were dog toys...

PFDAN....................... Drk^Angel

Title: Re: PLAY BALL!
Post by 2late on Aug 27^th, 2002, 7:59pm

although tennis ain't my game(I LIVE IN STEELER COUNTRY) & oh yeah i'm a guy....lol, i agree ...........2late

Title: Re: PLAY BALL!
Post by Drk^Angel on Aug 27^th, 2002, 10:43pm

2late... Have they started singing the super bowl song around where you werk yet? My co-workers have been singin' it everyday since training camp started...

PFDAN................. Drk^Angel

Title: Re: PLAY BALL!
Post by Charlie on Aug 27^th, 2002, 11:07pm

Badminton: Now there's a real game. :o

Anything that uses shuttlecocks has to be good :D

Osama? See what happened when you were too successful?

What a putz

Mr. Excitement, old Charlie

Title: Re: PLAY BALL!
Post by Edna on Aug 27^th, 2002, 11:45pm

AHHHHHHHH Kim, yes US Open.......one of the reasons I love when Labor Day approaches.

I love tennis......can't say I still play too well, but always enjoy watching!!

Only wish coverage would not end at night unless the match is over......ugh what a bummer.......watch until about 11pm and then coverage ends......UGH.....hate that.

thanks for this post, let's me know I have a clusterbud watching too

EDNA

Title: Re: PLAY BALL!
Post by don on Aug 28^th, 2002, 7:11am

Tennis would be much more interesting if it were a contact sport. Hit the furry little ball, vault the net, and body slam your opponent befor they can hit it back.

Title: Re: PLAY BALL!
Post by Cin on Aug 28^th, 2002, 9:24am

Kim, you have a way with words. The coming together of players from other countries to the USA and knowing what has happened here just makes me appreciate where we live. Puts a smile on my face, thanks my friend for the words that flow through your fingers.

Now go hit that BALL:)

Smiles,
Cin

Title: Re: PLAY BALL!
Post by Drk^Angel on Aug 28^th, 2002, 1:10pm

I like Don's idea. Full contact tennis! It'd take a lot of balls to play that game.

PFDAN..................... Drk^Angel

Title: Re: PLAY BALL!
Post by Slammy on Aug 28^th, 2002, 1:14pm

You know Kim, I can't stand watching tennis, but that isn't what your post is about. I've reread your post several times and realize that some things we take for granted. Yet, it has always been under our umbrella of freedom that has given us the ability to take things for granted!

Great Post! :-*

Slammy 8)

Title: Re: PLAY BALL!
Post by kim on Aug 29^th, 2002, 7:44am

Don: You should watch some of the tennis happening THESE DAYS - LOL, :o No more girl thingy woffin about! ;D And I always DESPISED those little white skirts! :D

Slammy - yep. Thanks for "gettin it"

In the mens doubles this year there is a team - one is pakistan and one is israel. They are fantastic together!

If ONLY.......................... :'(

PFDAN All. :)

Title: Re: PLAY BALL!
Post by nancyc on Aug 29^th, 2002, 9:59am

Americans have always taken things for granted...but after Sept 11th, things seem more precious to us.God bless America!..btw, Toby loves tennis balls.. ;D ;D ;Dnancyc