I was there to with mom and dad emma darling.
they were playing/gaming while I took the opportunity to catch the match.
I am sort of like that with my matches: I stop relatively quickly if I cant bear to watch.
Andy was simply too passive and he served very poorly. he did not seem to have any fire either.
I've been to casinos a few times but I must admit herc darling, I am allergic to it since all I see is mindless gambling. I do like going to Woodbine but that's mainly because it has a great buffet and also, it has horse racing that you can watch while having lunch or dinner. Woodbine has a casino and I've only been to that Casino once because we went from work so the plan was to gamble for a bit and then have dinner and enjoy the show.
Well anyway, different strokes for different people as long as they are enjoying their time! As to Andy, well, how could he have fire in him when he decided before the match that he was going to lose anyway?
You'd know when Andy is going to tank a match - it can be found both in his body language and his team. His team are usually subdued when Andy is about to dump a match. Otherwise you will find them very engaged - win or loss. Watch them all closely and you will know. You'd have to be a very good reader though. Almost nothing escapes my eyes if I am focused.
Andy is the mastermind behind all this. He's the one who decides what he's going to do. He is his own man. No one has any say to this. The only time Andy was fully committed to any coach was Lendl and that's because Andy couldn't do it on his own anymore - he couldn't win a Slam let alone Wimbledon. But Lendl gotta go too after Wimbledon since Andy no longer needed him. I guess we'll never find out if Lendl went out on his own citing this or that or that, Andy had set the demand so high leaving Lendl no choice but to leave the team.
This does not negate Andy as a person or as a player however. He's only doing what he wants as far as his tennis career is concerned and what's best for him. Unlike other 3, his goals have always been different. For example, I am fairly sure No. 1 ranking is never his goal or priority.
good food is the biggest reason they go. they do like to play the slot machines a little bit but it is clear to me that love the food at some of these casinos.
it is also a chance for them to get out of the house and go take in a little bit of entertainment.
I personally don't care for the casinos but I am not going to argue with my parents.
Picture time!!
Andy was opposed by three legends as it turns out at the Exo doubles match. He lost the first point but won the 2nd. I have it taped.
Andy's next potential coach - the Buddha?
Andy looks loverly....
Just so you know the partnership of Andy/Mac won the doubles match. Ho ho ho.
herc darling, it was terrible of me that I didn't offer you a bowl of soup the other night - especially in this cold weather. Here it is once again....
How colourful is this thread I ask you?
We are having a bit of snow day today. I am already very tired of winter and it's only mid-November. It's actually still fall.
Anyway, I came home and made a soft chicken taco for dinner. I had nothing else to eat. I have some milk left in my fridge but that milk has gone so bad it's now good cheese. It's always the case because I almost never use it (only when I eat cereals and if I making something that may require some milk) and yet, I buy it religiously.
Anyway, it looks heavy but I used fat free sour cream (without cream it tastes very dry) and a whole wheat small tortilla. I am going to the gym in the building later tonight so I will be able to burn it off. My blue plate gives it an amazing background, don't you think? I am clearly the only admirer of my own creation....like ..ahem God.
This flower pretty much captures all my favourite colours - purple, indigo, blue, pink and green though I don't like all shades of green, only specific ones, but this one does it.
I probably like this green colour the most.
herc darling, it was terrible of me that I didn't offer you a bowl of soup the other night - especially in this cold weather. Here it is once again....
Wow Emma. you have no equals in the cooking arena.
That soup looks amazing.
Fantastic creations for Andy.
I am enjoying it all.
You are really quite creative.
