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origmarm · 03-12-2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Meaghan

Well Ive had mine since March '92 (raising his head and sniffing to one side in a rather Quentin-like manner!).....................

Sorry that did come across bad didn't it

I'm just surprised as over the half the seats were already sold when I got that email back then, let alone now. Unless they release them in batches or something.

prostaff junkie · 03-12-2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ross K

Sunburned??!! Where are you Will? Southern Spain?

Sunny Bournemouth! It got up to around 17c, bloody lovely for March!

Dave M · 03-12-2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by origmarm

Sorry that did come across bad didn't it

I'm just surprised as over the half the seats were already sold when I got that email back then, let alone now. Unless they release them in batches or something.

It's been phased so i think you are right.Barclays customers got an email a while ago, LTA people then a week or two ago those who are known to the wimbledon site.
Only since March '92 Meags?

Dream_On · 03-12-2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by crosscourt

I am jealous. I watch the tournament on TV and it looks amazing. The desert setting, brilliant light, distant snow capped hills and outstanding tennis make it for me the most attractive tournament outside the grand slams.

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Got back last night, that is so true. Looking up from the court and seeing the background was amazing. I got to see federer at last as well, I always missed him at wimbledon. I could have saw him when he was on court 1 but I got stuck watching isner v mahut instead

Meaghan · 03-12-2012, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave M

Only since March '92 Meags?

I paid my money to see Hypsos at the Millenium Dome, I never got in. Sad I was to see I had recieved a pair of duds, I kept them as momentos only to find out they are front row seats for the Federer Nadal final 2012, sitting next to Kylie. Im happy as the big show falls just prior to earth's doom and the December apocalypse when the meteor 'Serena' (aptly named) passes too close to our atmosphere setting our magnetic field into a wobbly frenzy and causing the earth to spin off its axis and head along the web of gravity into the welcome arms of the sun. Now that would make Murdoch happy

forthegame · 03-12-2012, 02:30 PM

Nice session today. 11C, spring winning at last!

Hit with an M-Fil 300 - enjoyed it a lot! Honeymoon? Probably, but at least it's love at the mo! Not as solid as the nBlade but gave me the power I've hungered for. Served much better after switching to it during the hit.

Now onto the 2012 Pure Drive GT-C or whatever it's called, very solid racquet. Meaghan thunk test was a big pass, good off both wings during the short demo, lots of spin! Actually feels comfortable with the multi that it had. Nice hit, alas I know what it'll do to my shoulder and elbow regardless of how comfy it felt. Wish I could play with stiff racquets!

Dave M · 03-12-2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by forthegame

Nice session today. 11C, spring winning at last!
Wish I could play with stiff racquets!

I can very much appreciate your comments in that bit, not fair all these people having all this "free" extra power and i'm flailling and spinning wildly to get the ball to the opposite baseline.

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Originally Posted by Meaghan

I paid my money to see Hypsos at the Millenium Dome, I never got in. Sad I was to see I had recieved a pair of duds, I kept them as momentos only to find out they are front row seats for the Federer Nadal final 2012, sitting next to Kylie. Im happy as the big show falls just prior to earth's doom and the December apocalypse when the meteor 'Serena' (aptly named) passes too close to our atmosphere setting our magnetic field into a wobbly frenzy and causing the earth to spin off its axis and head along the web of gravity into the welcome arms of the sun. Now that would make Murdoch happy

I'd totally forgotten about that and was going to talk the wife into letting me holiday in the US next year.....prob not worth the bother now.Those Mayans been wrong about anything in the past, should i make sure it's a ABTA travel agent with the right cover?

Ash_Smith · 03-13-2012, 04:59 AM

Cheltenham Festival Week! Any fellow race lovers in here?!?

Cheers

crosscourt · 03-13-2012, 07:06 AM

Yes. Love the Festival.

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origmarm · 03-13-2012, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Meaghan

I paid my money to see Hypsos at the Millenium Dome, I never got in. Sad I was to see I had recieved a pair of duds, I kept them as momentos only to find out they are front row seats for the Federer Nadal final 2012, sitting next to Kylie. Im happy as the big show falls just prior to earth's doom and the December apocalypse when the meteor 'Serena' (aptly named) passes too close to our atmosphere setting our magnetic field into a wobbly frenzy and causing the earth to spin off its axis and head along the web of gravity into the welcome arms of the sun. Now that would make Murdoch happy

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Originally Posted by Dave M

I'd totally forgotten about that and was going to talk the wife into letting me holiday in the US next year.....prob not worth the bother now.Those Mayans been wrong about anything in the past, should i make sure it's a ABTA travel agent with the right cover?

I'd completely forgotten about that also! I'll be in the USA for Xmas. Does this mean my chances of salvation are increased or decreased? I'll be surrounded by more of the "biblically driven" but I'll also be near that hub of sin that is NYC. If I was near Vegas I'd be laughing...heaven here I come

forthegame · 03-13-2012, 09:46 AM

^^^

This thread just got weird! Lol!

crosscourt · 03-13-2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ash_Smith

Cheltenham Festival Week! Any fellow race lovers in here?!?

Cheers

Did you see the Champion Hurdle? Quite a race!

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Ash_Smith · 03-13-2012, 10:40 AM

Oh yes, managed to get the afternoon off so saw the lot! Sprinter Sacre was performance of the day in the Arkle for me, what an awesome display of jumping! Champion Hurdle was a good race, sadly Hurricane Fly never got going despite travelling comfortably early on, when Overturn stepped on the gas, Fly just couldn't/wouldn't respond.

Full days at work tomorrow and thurs, but expecting Grand Crus and Sizing Europe to walk it tomorrow! Will be there Friday for the Gold Cup though! Head says Long Run, heart says Kauto!

Cheers

Aggro · 03-14-2012, 10:28 AM

Pure Storm GT - any thoughts ?

gonna demo some when im up at the club next. not sure which way to go

forthegame · 03-14-2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Aggro

Pure Storm GT - any thoughts ?

gonna demo some when im up at the club next. not sure which way to go

The world is your oyster, demo them ALL!

Then give us detailed reviews!

forthegame · 03-14-2012, 04:02 PM

Suffering whiplash, from tennis.

Playing a few days ago, running for a short angled ball and slipped on sandy astroturf. Landed on my rump/derriere/bum/rear/butt and arm. Managed to avoid hitting the back of my head on the turf but the impact jolted me badly. Missed the ball too!

Walking around the last few days with whiplash, getting out of bed in the morning is always a surprise as I forget it hurts till it does.

Tennis can be dangerous folks!

Meaghan · 03-14-2012, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by forthegame

Suffering whiplash, from tennis.

Playing a few days ago, running for a short angled ball and slipped on sandy astroturf. Landed on my rump/derriere/bum/rear/butt and arm. Managed to avoid hitting the back of my head on the turf but the impact jolted me badly. Missed the ball too!

Walking around the last few days with whiplash, getting out of bed in the morning is always a surprise as I forget it hurts till it does.

Tennis can be dangerous folks!

I'm in the same boat, my thigh felt a little tight in the cold last week, played midweek, fine, played sunday for three sets, fine, last set tho my groin and thigh really stiffened up and then I felt a warm spot at the back of my thigh, finished the set stupidly unable to walk properly. Next morning woke up to a lot of bruising around my hip and down the back of both my legs. It seems I have a groin strain and tweaked both hamstrings!

Trying too rest it so I can play on sunday

Aggro · 03-14-2012, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by forthegame

The world is your oyster, demo them ALL!

Then give us detailed reviews!

Haha, not sure about ALL of them but will demo a few.

Will be happy to review all of them and compare them to each other and also to my current stick.

let battle commence!

origmarm · 03-15-2012, 02:10 AM

^^^ Aero Storm if the one Bab I haven't tried yet. Apparently a bit of a dark horse. Be interested to hear your thoughts on that one if you get try

Dave M · 03-15-2012, 02:47 AM

double post....

03-12-2012, 02:30 PM	#2606
forthegame Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Intercontinental Posts: 2,919	Dunlop M-Fil 300 and the new Pure Drive GT... Nice session today. 11C, spring winning at last! Hit with an M-Fil 300 - enjoyed it a lot! Honeymoon? Probably, but at least it's love at the mo! Not as solid as the nBlade but gave me the power I've hungered for. Served much better after switching to it during the hit. Now onto the 2012 Pure Drive GT-C or whatever it's called, very solid racquet. Meaghan thunk test was a big pass, good off both wings during the short demo, lots of spin! Actually feels comfortable with the multi that it had. Nice hit, alas I know what it'll do to my shoulder and elbow regardless of how comfy it felt. Wish I could play with stiff racquets! __________________ No For Sale posts outside the TW Classifieds please. "A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams."

03-13-2012, 04:59 AM	#2608
Ash_Smith Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 2,253	Cheltenham Festival Week! Any fellow race lovers in here?!? Cheers __________________ I tweet - @ashtennis guru (no spaces) I Shoot - www.flickr.com/photos/ashtennis guru/ (again no spaces! grrr)

03-13-2012, 09:46 AM	#2611
forthegame Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Intercontinental Posts: 2,919	^^^ This thread just got weird! Lol! __________________ No For Sale posts outside the TW Classifieds please. "A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams."

03-13-2012, 10:40 AM	#2613
Ash_Smith Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 2,253	Oh yes, managed to get the afternoon off so saw the lot! Sprinter Sacre was performance of the day in the Arkle for me, what an awesome display of jumping! Champion Hurdle was a good race, sadly Hurricane Fly never got going despite travelling comfortably early on, when Overturn stepped on the gas, Fly just couldn't/wouldn't respond. Full days at work tomorrow and thurs, but expecting Grand Crus and Sizing Europe to walk it tomorrow! Will be there Friday for the Gold Cup though! Head says Long Run, heart says Kauto! Cheers __________________ I tweet - @ashtennis guru (no spaces) I Shoot - www.flickr.com/photos/ashtennis guru/ (again no spaces! grrr)

03-14-2012, 10:28 AM	#2614
Aggro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salisbury, England Posts: 248	Pure Storm GT - any thoughts ? gonna demo some when im up at the club next. not sure which way to go __________________ Babolat Aeropro Drive 2013 LTA Licensed Level 3 Coach - Studying Level 4