Confessions Of A Newbie
by Antoinette Rodi
3 November 2007
Antoinette Rodi
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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Subject: Re: Confessions Of A Newbie
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chipoint
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03 Nov 2007 22:46 EST
Bravo, Antoinette. And good luck in the tournament! Bill Davis
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Subject: Re: Confessions Of A Newbie
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SCasey
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06 Nov 2007 15:26 EST
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
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Subject: Re: Confessions Of A Newbie
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PhilSimborg
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06 Nov 2007 19:22 EST
These are the kind of reports that make backgammon fun.
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Subject: Re: Confessions Of A Newbie
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kerr
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06 Nov 2007 22:45 EST
I heard about this documentary on Falafel around the time of the World Champs. Where and how can one view it?
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Subject: Re: Confessions Of A Newbie
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AllRightyThen
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07 Nov 2007 09:55 EST
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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