... just a brief note to say that the Fonz has been spotted in the canteen. We did indeed go and check it out, and the rumour was true. There he was, resplendent in a checked shirt and a pretty bad tie, with two blondes in tow. He looked even shorter than he did on television, but to be fair he was sitting down.
I think.
Heeeeeeeey.
Monday, June 30
Pol(l gone to)Pot
It seems that there is a small problem with the poll on this blog - and even after resetting it, it doesn't want to work... We had asked this: "What do you think of this poll?" to which 19 of you had selected the option "I'll be back" and one person had selected "not my thing" - many thanks to all of you that took the time to vote.
So until the poll starts working again (out of our hands I'm afraid - it's owned and run by blogger.com), perhaps you can let us know via the comments option what you think? Is this of interest to you or are we wasting our time? Do you want us to run this again in the future? Please - let us know your thoughts.
So until the poll starts working again (out of our hands I'm afraid - it's owned and run by blogger.com), perhaps you can let us know via the comments option what you think? Is this of interest to you or are we wasting our time? Do you want us to run this again in the future? Please - let us know your thoughts.
(Use the 'Comments' link ...it's under here)
Day 7... start of the final week
It is the second week of the tournament already. the first having ripped by in a blaze of purple, green, and fluorescent yellow. It has gone almost too quickly. Though we work ridiculous hours here, everyone agreed that they were disappointed that the tournament is already half way done. Yesterday, the traditional day of rest, was a welcome and much needed respite. I spent a large part of it on the M25. But hey, that was my choice.
This morning we were in at the usual time, and breakfast was devoured with zeal. I am now back at my desk, sitting in a very strange contorted position, trying to dodge the glorious sun that is streaming in through the windows so I can see my laptop screen. I am glad that it is sunny though - tennis will be played, and despite my earlier mention of the 'half-over already' feeling, I am happy that the number of matches left on the schedule will be reduced by the end of the day.
A few photos from matches last week. Work willing, I will get out and take some more today.
- Sugiyama stretches for a backhand return
- I don't know which one I prefer, the previous one with the ball, or this one with the extra stretch, and only the shadow of the ball to hint at its presence just out of frame
- I am loving how well the 300mm lens works, keeping shots crisp from the opposite end of the court. Greens are a bit different though, something I need to pay more attention to.
- Sugiyama primes herself after running almost the length of her side of the court to get to this overhead lob.
- She made it, and returns the ball with seeming ease.
It is nearly 10am, so I must go and get the list of matches to be covered and take it up to the photo liaison office. More from me as the day progresses!
This morning we were in at the usual time, and breakfast was devoured with zeal. I am now back at my desk, sitting in a very strange contorted position, trying to dodge the glorious sun that is streaming in through the windows so I can see my laptop screen. I am glad that it is sunny though - tennis will be played, and despite my earlier mention of the 'half-over already' feeling, I am happy that the number of matches left on the schedule will be reduced by the end of the day.
A few photos from matches last week. Work willing, I will get out and take some more today.
- Sugiyama stretches for a backhand return
- I don't know which one I prefer, the previous one with the ball, or this one with the extra stretch, and only the shadow of the ball to hint at its presence just out of frame
- I am loving how well the 300mm lens works, keeping shots crisp from the opposite end of the court. Greens are a bit different though, something I need to pay more attention to.
- Sugiyama primes herself after running almost the length of her side of the court to get to this overhead lob.
- She made it, and returns the ball with seeming ease.
It is nearly 10am, so I must go and get the list of matches to be covered and take it up to the photo liaison office. More from me as the day progresses!
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