tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post6073168897820536245..comments2023-09-20T10:27:39.247-05:00Comments on Savannah's World: Long Night's Journey Into DaySavannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15079111598976360942noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-39366517746840943892007-09-07T12:19:00.000-05:002007-09-07T12:19:00.000-05:00Yes, I did - have loved all his blogs - sweet and ...Yes, I did - have loved all his blogs - sweet and open about his simple pleasures in movies, fooling around with his buddies, buying a stuffed animal - such a good kid. Also thought how awesome it was that he agreed to do the ATP blogs at his 'home' tourney, the FO. Obviously didn't bother his routine any. <BR/>Too bad I can't read/understand Spanish, as I know he's so much more articulate than what we get in English.oddmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16578543002153784482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-86243098118805894912007-09-07T10:26:00.000-05:002007-09-07T10:26:00.000-05:00Hi oddman,Yes, it does. And it brings tears to my ...Hi oddman,<BR/><BR/>Yes, it does. And it brings tears to my eyes.<BR/><BR/>BTW, did you read his US Open blog on Times Online? Sweet and open as always. I wish he had a permanenet blog somewhere!Helen Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008651858978530028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-27218313766141110442007-09-07T00:49:00.000-05:002007-09-07T00:49:00.000-05:00If you read his last presser from the USO, Helen W...If you read his last presser from the USO, Helen W, that's exactly what Rafa says:<BR/><BR/>"I am with calm."<BR/><BR/>Doesn't that make you feel better? It did me.oddmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16578543002153784482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-74880045279609433932007-09-06T21:26:00.000-05:002007-09-06T21:26:00.000-05:00"I trust the AELTA Committee is duly proud of the ..."I trust the AELTA Committee is duly proud of the results of their Wimby scheduling decisions -- no-one has paid a heavier price than Rafa -- hopefully it is finally over."<BR/><BR/>I'm still not over the loss Helen especially since I agree with you about the cause.Savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15079111598976360942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-44143188947717195402007-09-06T20:57:00.000-05:002007-09-06T20:57:00.000-05:00How calming to come here and read the words of lov...How calming to come here and read the words of love for Rafa. <BR/><BR/>I fervently hope that he will give that young body the rest it needs to recuperate. I wish his official website was more forthcoming with information about him -- there seems to be no way except searching the net to learn how he is doing.<BR/><BR/>I trust the AELTA Committee is duly proud of the results of their Wimby scheduling decisions -- no-one has paid a heavier price than Rafa -- hopefully it is finally over.Helen Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008651858978530028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-38190489201737375822007-09-06T09:01:00.000-05:002007-09-06T09:01:00.000-05:00Sorry. Short memory for many people, the media, no...Sorry. Short memory for many people, the media, non-fans. But it still sticks in my craw. I'm cursed with a very good memory. Funny how some Fedfans are so quick to shoot down Andy's 03 USO win as gifted to him, but will not admit how much tougher Rafa's road to that unmentioned final was, and not give him any props. <BR/>There are some who expressed their admiration for what he accomplished, and that takes the sting away just a little.<BR/>I do believe it was that tourney that aggravated his knee problem, yes. <BR/>Anyway, can't but hope the 21 year old bod will heal up and he'll be back in fit fighting form. The will is darn near unbreakable. Vamos, Rafito!oddmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16578543002153784482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-39247131236149276992007-09-05T13:22:00.000-05:002007-09-05T13:22:00.000-05:00Don't mention Wimbledon(spit) to me oddman.That wa...Don't mention Wimbledon(spit) to me oddman.<BR/>That was the beginning of the problems with his knees.Savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15079111598976360942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-53927475547090841702007-09-05T12:43:00.000-05:002007-09-05T12:43:00.000-05:00I won't be over this loss for a long long time. No...I won't be over this loss for a long long time. Not only that, I still feel a twinge or two when I recall his Wimbey loss. Ah, Rafa, you have stolen my heart with your mad desire to be the best. Such fight, even when wounded. sigh.oddmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16578543002153784482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-34142238894098202562007-09-05T11:59:00.000-05:002007-09-05T11:59:00.000-05:00I'm still not over the loss oddman. I had hoped to...I'm still not over the loss oddman. I had hoped to see him in the semi's but that was not to be.<BR/><BR/>He'll be playing the South American swing next year, less wear and tear on the body.Savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15079111598976360942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-66113084725512397882007-09-05T11:04:00.000-05:002007-09-05T11:04:00.000-05:00As Tio Toni has said before, it's Rafa's will that...As Tio Toni has said before, it's Rafa's will that's the strongest part of his game. Even when obviously hampered by his body. Your info about the look that Rafa threw him made me smile even though I'm so down this morning. Ah, youth...<BR/>He did keep fighting, even though he couldn't run as well, and his countryman was making some great shots and not giving up.<BR/>Well done, Rafa! You are a champion no matter what!oddmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16578543002153784482noreply@blogger.com