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Down came the rain and washed…Wimbledon out?

Posted on June 30, 2014 by susan

Down came the rain and washed Wimbledon out…no surprise..I have been to Wimbledon, it rains, there are long “ques” and yes, there are great matches, celebrities, and strawberries and cream. But still it is such a bummer when the rain … Continue reading →

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Manic Monday at Wimbledon and more!

Posted on June 29, 2014 by susan

Hope we have all rested today..tomorrow “Manic Monday ” at Wimbledon!! I have watched Mystery Woman series on Hallmark and Delivery Man On Demand starring Vince Vaughn (gee, he never lets me down, always funny with feel good message!) and … Continue reading →

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Federer sublime..Serena falls at Wimbledon

Posted on June 28, 2014 by susan

Roger Federer was sublime (again) today in his match at Wimbledon while Serena Williams is out again early in the third Major of the year! WOW! What is going on with Serena? She fell to the feisty A. Cornet of … Continue reading →

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Two more upsets at Wimbledon on Friday

Posted on June 27, 2014 by susan

Two more upsets at Wimbledon on Friday…#2 Li Na went out in two tie break sets to 20 year old Czech player Strycova and #6 Berdych was ousted in three sets by M. Cilic, 7-6, 6-4, 7-6 (this one finished … Continue reading →

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Team USA advances (with loss), Federer and Nadal win

Posted on June 26, 2014 by susan

Team USA advanced today into the round of sixteen at the World Cup inspite of a disappointing loss to the powerful team from Germany, 1-0. Team USA looked tired, Germany looked fresh, but thanks to a goal by Ronaldo, Portugal … Continue reading →

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NBA, Wimbledon and Surviving “Paradise”

Posted on June 25, 2014 by susan

Wednesday news…NBA, Wimbledon and of course, Surviving “Paradise” day! Let’s start with NBA news. First we have LeBron as a free agent, then Melo, and now Kevin Love will not resign with the Timberwolves. This is a “no brainer”! All … Continue reading →

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Mr. Federer sails through first match at Wimbledon

Posted on June 24, 2014 by susan

Mr. Federer sailed through his first match at Wimbledon (on Court 1, not Centre Court, oh, the horror!) with ease, defeating Lorenzi of Italy, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3. Nice, easy “practice round” type of match to warm up Roger for this … Continue reading →

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Almost a win, but a tie and USA still alive!

Posted on June 23, 2014 by susan

Team USA was oh, so close yesterday to a win over Portugal, ended up in a bittersweet tie at 2-2 and they are still alive and will face the powerful German team on Thursday. With under five minutes left, Dempsey … Continue reading →

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Messi, USA!, and Wimbledon

Posted on June 21, 2014 by susan

My, oh my! First up, Lionel Messi scores the “beautiful goal” to lift Argentina over Iran in World Cup action with time almost complete! Then, Team USA faces off against Portugal and an ailing Ronaldo tomorrow (5:30 pm EST on … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, and what a wonderful day it would be…

Posted on June 18, 2014 by susan

Wednesday here, and what a wonderful day it would be..if…I were in southern California? Or, if Roger Federer wins Wimbledon for Grand Slam #18, (his best shot perhaps) which gets underway next Monday, June 23rd, or if Team USA can … Continue reading →

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