by Antoinette Rodi
3 November 2007

Tuesday, October 30th: Day One of Tournament
The shake of the dice cups was my first real feeling of home and comfort. There in the Pergola Nova Backgammon playing room, I found solace in the harmonic ear music distributed in this familiar rhythm of dice kissing in cups and checkers caressing in harmony. So many impressions stay with me: the large screen extending from the ceiling displays a board ready for match play, all the staff in suits and the ladies in matching skirt attire with elegant black high heels, players from all over the world, a variety of languages spoken and cups of coffee served half or one-quarter of the way full- which I have yet to wrap my mind around. I sip this aromatic strong coffee all the while stifling my craving for a cup of coffee that is full to the brim. I am so American.
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Bravo, Antoinette. And good luck in the tournament! Bill Davis
I look forward to enjoying the future tournament "atmosphere" I feel is building up in the articles. Say hello to David from me and bon chance in the Doubles....
Thanks Sean
These are the kind of reports that make backgammon fun.
I heard about this documentary on Falafel around the time of the World Champs. Where and how can one view it?
I enjoyed your article, Antoinette. It's good to get a feeling of the "atmosphere" of being there for all of us who unfortunately can't be there. I look forward to more of your reports. Good luck!
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