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masterclass · « **Reply #2775 on:** August 24, 2015, 10:32:08 am »

Quote from: Clay Death on August 23, 2015, 01:35:49 pm

General masterclass please go fire up my Roger thread at MTF.

Didn't have to do it general as it turned out. Your legendary thread is well known now and gets updated with every title.
Every title that Federer wins brings him closer to that 100 titles and the countdown is only going to increase from here on out.

Of course some of the jealous idiotic users, are saying the thread should be in the Federer Forum. What a crock..
Well, that's why Camelot is ideal. Nobody tells you can't post some topic here or there. Just post and sit back and enjoy.

Curiously now, the detractors that thought he would never get close to 100 titles and said at best 80, are ignoring that now, and focusing on the 20 slams quest, saying that is a ridiculous number that will never be done. Maybe not, but I never say never. Too much can happen. The guy is #2 in the world for the last year and you can see how hard he is working. If Djokovic goes off the rails or gets injured, you never know.

I think it is funny how many Federer Fans were not on board early in the thread, saying he would be lucky to get 80-82. I don't know why they didn't have confidence. I thought Federer had a good chance once he had that interview where he was asked if he could win 100 titles, he acknowledged thinking about it, and that was a goal of his to have good longevity.

Still, to get it done, he can't be injured too much. His struggled with his back in 2013, and only took 1 title. But it looks like he came back even harder and fitter than ever after that lost season. He made 11 finals in 2014, the most since 2007, and I think he had 85 matches played, the most on tour. Ok, so he "only" had 5 wins out of the 10 finals played (withdrew from WTF final), so he made it a goal this year to do better in finals.

So in 2015 so far, he already has 5 titles from 8 finals. So he improved his percentage. His only 3 losses in finals this year have come to #1 Djokovic, at Wimbledon, Rome, and Indian Wells. 5 tournaments remain on his schedule.

1. US Open
2. Shanghai
3. Basel
4. Paris-Bercy
5. World Tour Finals

I think the way he is playing he has a good chance to snatch 1-3 of those. But who knows? Can't take anything for granted. Titles have to be earned. He may be one of the older players, but he still seems committed to working hard and enjoying the sport. I don't know how he does it with a wife and 4 kids.

After his victory in Cincinnati yesterday, he said to the crowd: "I don't know how many years I can come back, but I'll try my best to be here many more years to come. Doesn't sound like he's ready to hang it up for awhile. I wouldn't be surprised to see him play till 40 if that's what he wants.

Respectfully,
masterclass

Clay Death · « **Reply #2776 on:** August 24, 2015, 11:10:00 am »

Quote from: masterclass on August 24, 2015, 10:32:08 am

Quote from: Clay Death on August 23, 2015, 01:35:49 pm
General masterclass please go fire up my Roger thread at MTF.

Didn't have to do it general as it turned out. Your legendary thread is well known now and gets updated with every title.
Every title that Federer wins brings him closer to that 100 titles and the countdown is only going to increase from here on out.

Of course some of the jealous idiotic users, are saying the thread should be in the Federer Forum. What a crock..
Well, that's why Camelot is ideal. Nobody tells you can't post some topic here or there. Just post and sit back and enjoy.

Curiously now, the detractors that thought he would never get close to 100 titles and said at best 80, are ignoring that now, and focusing on the 20 slams quest, saying that is a ridiculous number that will never be done. Maybe not, but I never say never. Too much can happen. The guy is #2 in the world for the last year and you can see how hard he is working. If Djokovic goes off the rails or gets injured, you never know.

I think it is funny how many Federer Fans were not on board early in the thread, saying he would be lucky to get 80-82. I don't know why they didn't have confidence. I thought Federer had a good chance once he had that interview where he was asked if he could win 100 titles, he acknowledged thinking about it, and that was a goal of his to have good longevity.

Still, to get it done, he can't be injured too much. His struggled with his back in 2013, and only took 1 title. But it looks like he came back even harder and fitter than ever after that lost season. He made 11 finals in 2014, the most since 2007, and I think he had 85 matches played, the most on tour. Ok, so he "only" had 5 wins out of the 10 finals played (withdrew from WTF final), so he made it a goal this year to do better in finals.

So in 2015 so far, he already has 5 titles from 8 finals. So he improved his percentage. His only 3 losses in finals this year have come to #1 Djokovic, at Wimbledon, Rome, and Indian Wells. 5 tournaments remain on his schedule.

1. US Open
2. Shanghai
3. Basel
4. Paris-Bercy
5. World Tour Finals

I think the way he is playing he has a good chance to snatch 1-3 of those. But who knows? Can't take anything for granted. Titles have to be earned. He may be one of the older players, but he still seems committed to working hard and enjoying the sport. I don't know how he does it with a wife and 4 kids.

After his victory in Cincinnati yesterday, he said to the crowd: "I don't know how many years I can come back, but I'll try my best to be here many more years to come. Doesn't sound like he's ready to hang it up for awhile. I wouldn't be surprised to see him play till 40 if that's what he wants.

Respectfully,
masterclass

magnificent post general.

there is no place like Camelot on the whole planet.

no rules and no requirements.

all we do is make happiness.

Federer is having a good year and I sensed that last year. I had a feeling that he was going to come back strong.

I think he will get another Wimbledon. he has the game for it.

and with the right breaks he may even snatch 2.

I am just seeing tremendous determination and fight in him. you can see it in his eyes.

masterclass · « **Reply #2777 on:** August 24, 2015, 12:00:07 pm »

No question General hercules, you have it right.

All we ask people here is not take advantage of our good will. Then there should and will be little mercy.

How is it going in the deep South general? I hope No hurricanes on the horizon.

Can you tell me where this is General?

Respectfully,
masterclass

Clay Death · « **Reply #2778 on:** August 24, 2015, 12:38:04 pm »

Quote from: masterclass on August 24, 2015, 12:00:07 pm

No question General hercules, you have it right.

All we ask people here is not take advantage of our good will. Then there should and will be little mercy.

How is it going in the deep South general? I hope No hurricanes on the horizon.

Can you tell me where this is General?

Respectfully,
masterclass

ha ha ha. too good general masterclass.

you know my area better than I do.

now I cant wait to see some of your famous redneck imagery.

I will look for some redneck images too.

or I will just create one or two if I have to. ha ha.

Clay Death · « **Reply #2779 on:** August 24, 2015, 12:41:44 pm »

general you have me at a loss:

is it Biloxi with the biloxi to ocean springs bridge in the background?

masterclass · « **Reply #2780 on:** August 24, 2015, 12:51:18 pm »

Quote from: Clay Death on August 24, 2015, 12:41:44 pm

general you have me at a loss:

is it Biloxi with the biloxi to ocean springs bridge in the background?

Yes general

. Good guess. It's taken from the marina near the Palace Casino Resort, with the bridge on the right and Clay Point and the Margaritaville Casino in lights beyond.

Respectfully,
masterclass

masterclass · « **Reply #2781 on:** August 24, 2015, 12:56:06 pm »

Greek general Themistokles leads the charge against invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes and Artemisia, vengeful commander of the Persian navy.

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masterclass

Clay Death · « **Reply #2782 on:** August 24, 2015, 01:05:11 pm »

ha ha. I have this movie general.

I just had to have it.

Clay Death · « **Reply #2783 on:** August 24, 2015, 01:08:29 pm »

Quote from: masterclass on August 24, 2015, 12:51:18 pm

Quote from: Clay Death on August 24, 2015, 12:41:44 pm
general you have me at a loss:

is it Biloxi with the biloxi to ocean springs bridge in the background?

Yes general . Good guess. It's taken from the marina near the Palace Casino Resort, with the bridge on the right and Clay Point and the Margaritaville Casino in lights beyond.

Respectfully,
masterclass

margaritaville closed down general.

right across the bay from imperial palace casino in Biloxi they are building Scarlet Pearl casino. it will be right off I-10.

masterclass · « **Reply #2784 on:** August 24, 2015, 01:28:29 pm »

Quote from: Clay Death on August 24, 2015, 01:08:29 pm

Quote from: masterclass on August 24, 2015, 12:51:18 pm
Quote from: Clay Death on August 24, 2015, 12:41:44 pm
general you have me at a loss:

is it Biloxi with the biloxi to ocean springs bridge in the background?

Yes general . Good guess. It's taken from the marina near the Palace Casino Resort, with the bridge on the right and Clay Point and the Margaritaville Casino in lights beyond.

Respectfully,
masterclass

margaritaville closed down general.

right across the bay from imperial palace casino in Biloxi they are building Scarlet Pearl casino. it will be right off I-10.

Oh, I wonder why? Well, I hope the Scarlet Pearl will be great. I hear casino business is very competitive down there.
Rumors that most of the casinos used to be run by mobsters or have their backing- $$$$ in the past.

Respectfully,
masterclass

masterclass · « **Reply #2785 on:** August 24, 2015, 01:35:50 pm »

Some of the latest lawn mower contraptions by clever rednecks.

Respectfully,
masterclass

Clay Death · « **Reply #2786 on:** August 24, 2015, 01:55:16 pm »

Quote from: masterclass on August 24, 2015, 01:35:50 pm

Some of the latest lawn mower contraptions by clever rednecks.

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masterclass

ha ha ha ha ha.

I just cant stop laughing now. that is just too good general.

thetruth · « **Reply #2787 on:** August 24, 2015, 02:38:48 pm »

Quote from: Clay Death on August 24, 2015, 12:52:58 am

General masterclass is tracking it at our legendary Roger Federer thread at MTF.

Roger will get his 100 titles.

A tremendous win for Roger as he snatched his 7th cincy title.

This is not luck or accident.

He is a warrior and he is driven to excel.

He is not running around saying that he has won enough and that it is ok to lose.

They are warriors. It is NOT ok to lose.

You don't go into battle to lose.

You lose on exo circuit if you want to.

Those are good points, CD, but when your mind isn’t in the right place you do say silly things that you might not normally say, because you don’t want to get your hopes up only to have your body betray you. No one is mentally strong all the time, especially without the luxury of health. The battle starts in the mind, the body is secondary, especially when you can’t trust that the body will comply.

All three of them are at different points in their careers, mentally, emotionally, and physically. I don’t think where they’re at should be compared because their paths are too different. I can see Novak being so motivated because for years he didn’t fulfill his potential, he was a good player, but not a great player. Once he got on track it’s normal that he would be uber-motivated.

Federer, once he won his first major he went on a subsequent tear he became almost unstoppable. Had Rafa not emerged we could possibly add five to seven French Opens to take his haul to 24-25 majors putting him out of reach forever. Now, as he is aging and is in great physical shape why not play for the love of the game? I think that makes sense.

But, Rafa from the beginning has been a semi-reluctant champion. After he won his first tournament he said, “I hope that I can win another one.” So, records, history, and legacy did not seem to be his goal. This is a position that he was thrust into which is why he can take losses so easily. The only thing that he wanted was to win Wimbledon and the two Wimbledon Finals that he lost to Federer were probably his worst losses. I think the Australian Open loss to Djokovic was devastating as well and the Australian loss to Stan too.

But psychologically the stops and starts have to wear on a person. I don’t see how they couldn’t. How can Rafa plan long-term not knowing what the state of his body will be? This is the first year he has been healthy in a long time. When you keep getting knocked down with health problems it’s not easy, because you never know you’re finally OK to try to get back on track. I feel that I understand what Rafa is going through. Many people take health for granted, but if it’s ever taken away from you, you realize what a blessing it is to even walk. Things you take for granted become monumental and psychologically you have to scale that mountain every day.

In January, I was taking chemo and it went well. I felt really good and was getting a lot of things done that had piled up. This went on for the first three cycles, but on the 4th cycle the drugs suddenly and viciously attacked my body. When I went for the fourth cycle every week I was gaining five pounds, which means that I actually gained twenty-five pounds in a month. Every limb on my body was swollen to the point that I couldn’t even walk and had to crawl to different locations in the house. I had developed neuropathy and needed help to get around. The irony is that I can’t do drugs, but I need them. I have been fortunate throughout this ordeal to have never been in pain, but the stop/starts are really difficult to deal with. When I feel good, I feel great, and even my doctors cannot explain why an otherwise healthy person keeps getting these freak illnesses, so you never know how these things are affecting Rafa. I don’t think you can understand unless you experience it. It takes a tremendous amount of positive thinking to keep yourself mentally and psychologically on track; because you never know just how much time you have to accomplish things. Without full health nothing is easy.

thetruth · « **Reply #2788 on:** August 24, 2015, 02:47:14 pm »

Quote from: masterclass on August 24, 2015, 10:32:08 am

Quote from: Clay Death on August 23, 2015, 01:35:49 pm
General masterclass please go fire up my Roger thread at MTF.

Didn't have to do it general as it turned out. Your legendary thread is well known now and gets updated with every title.
Every title that Federer wins brings him closer to that 100 titles and the countdown is only going to increase from here on out.

Of course some of the jealous idiotic users, are saying the thread should be in the Federer Forum. What a crock..
Well, that's why Camelot is ideal. Nobody tells you can't post some topic here or there. Just post and sit back and enjoy.

Curiously now, the detractors that thought he would never get close to 100 titles and said at best 80, are ignoring that now, and focusing on the 20 slams quest, saying that is a ridiculous number that will never be done. Maybe not, but I never say never. Too much can happen. The guy is #2 in the world for the last year and you can see how hard he is working. If Djokovic goes off the rails or gets injured, you never know.

I think it is funny how many Federer Fans were not on board early in the thread, saying he would be lucky to get 80-82. I don't know why they didn't have confidence. I thought Federer had a good chance once he had that interview where he was asked if he could win 100 titles, he acknowledged thinking about it, and that was a goal of his to have good longevity.

Still, to get it done, he can't be injured too much. His struggled with his back in 2013, and only took 1 title. But it looks like he came back even harder and fitter than ever after that lost season. He made 11 finals in 2014, the most since 2007, and I think he had 85 matches played, the most on tour. Ok, so he "only" had 5 wins out of the 10 finals played (withdrew from WTF final), so he made it a goal this year to do better in finals.

So in 2015 so far, he already has 5 titles from 8 finals. So he improved his percentage. His only 3 losses in finals this year have come to #1 Djokovic, at Wimbledon, Rome, and Indian Wells. 5 tournaments remain on his schedule.

1. US Open
2. Shanghai
3. Basel
4. Paris-Bercy
5. World Tour Finals

I think the way he is playing he has a good chance to snatch 1-3 of those. But who knows? Can't take anything for granted. Titles have to be earned. He may be one of the older players, but he still seems committed to working hard and enjoying the sport. I don't know how he does it with a wife and 4 kids.

After his victory in Cincinnati yesterday, he said to the crowd: "I don't know how many years I can come back, but I'll try my best to be here many more years to come. Doesn't sound like he's ready to hang it up for awhile. I wouldn't be surprised to see him play till 40 if that's what he wants.

Respectfully,
masterclass

It is so sad the negativity that so many people exude. I don't get it. What do you gain by trying to knock others down? You're right, that's what makes Camelot ideal. You can actually have discussions, not arguments. No trolling, baiting, or flaming. But some people seem to thrive on that. What does anyone care how many titles Federer gets? Why try to throw dirt on his efforts? How does it benefit them to write his epitaph. Any Federer fan should be happy for what he's doing, so to hear that people are still being so negative is mind-blowing. I don't get it all.

I am happy for all of them, not only The Big Four, but players like Kevin Anderson (I like him so much because he seems like such a nice guy), Berdych, Feliciano, and some others. I don't think you should begrudge anyone anything, because you wouldn't want people treating them that way. I don't know how people get so jaded, but it's really sad.

thetruth · « **Reply #2789 on:** August 24, 2015, 02:50:45 pm »

Quote from: Clay Death on August 24, 2015, 11:10:00 am

Quote from: masterclass on August 24, 2015, 10:32:08 am
Quote from: Clay Death on August 23, 2015, 01:35:49 pm
General masterclass please go fire up my Roger thread at MTF.

Didn't have to do it general as it turned out. Your legendary thread is well known now and gets updated with every title.
Every title that Federer wins brings him closer to that 100 titles and the countdown is only going to increase from here on out.

Of course some of the jealous idiotic users, are saying the thread should be in the Federer Forum. What a crock..
Well, that's why Camelot is ideal. Nobody tells you can't post some topic here or there. Just post and sit back and enjoy.

Curiously now, the detractors that thought he would never get close to 100 titles and said at best 80, are ignoring that now, and focusing on the 20 slams quest, saying that is a ridiculous number that will never be done. Maybe not, but I never say never. Too much can happen. The guy is #2 in the world for the last year and you can see how hard he is working. If Djokovic goes off the rails or gets injured, you never know.

I think it is funny how many Federer Fans were not on board early in the thread, saying he would be lucky to get 80-82. I don't know why they didn't have confidence. I thought Federer had a good chance once he had that interview where he was asked if he could win 100 titles, he acknowledged thinking about it, and that was a goal of his to have good longevity.

Still, to get it done, he can't be injured too much. His struggled with his back in 2013, and only took 1 title. But it looks like he came back even harder and fitter than ever after that lost season. He made 11 finals in 2014, the most since 2007, and I think he had 85 matches played, the most on tour. Ok, so he "only" had 5 wins out of the 10 finals played (withdrew from WTF final), so he made it a goal this year to do better in finals.

So in 2015 so far, he already has 5 titles from 8 finals. So he improved his percentage. His only 3 losses in finals this year have come to #1 Djokovic, at Wimbledon, Rome, and Indian Wells. 5 tournaments remain on his schedule.

1. US Open
2. Shanghai
3. Basel
4. Paris-Bercy
5. World Tour Finals

I think the way he is playing he has a good chance to snatch 1-3 of those. But who knows? Can't take anything for granted. Titles have to be earned. He may be one of the older players, but he still seems committed to working hard and enjoying the sport. I don't know how he does it with a wife and 4 kids.

After his victory in Cincinnati yesterday, he said to the crowd: "I don't know how many years I can come back, but I'll try my best to be here many more years to come. Doesn't sound like he's ready to hang it up for awhile. I wouldn't be surprised to see him play till 40 if that's what he wants.

Respectfully,
masterclass

magnificent post general.

there is no place like Camelot on the whole planet.

no rules and no requirements.

all we do is make happiness.

Federer is having a good year and I sensed that last year. I had a feeling that he was going to come back strong.

I think he will get another Wimbledon. he has the game for it.

and with the right breaks he may even snatch 2.

I am just seeing tremendous determination and fight in him. you can see it in his eyes.

Thankfully, I was able to see the match in a rerun. It was a great match. Congrats to Federer and his fans. I don't think Novak can deal with all of Fed's variety. He's a ball machine and he's comfortable when he can anticipate what's going to happen. With Federer, he can't do that. I think that's why he has so many problems with Federer.

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