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Antoinette Rodi
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| Confessions Of A Newbie |
| by Antoinette Rodi |
| 3 November 2007 |
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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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03 Nov 2007 22:46 EST
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Bravo, Antoinette. And good luck in the tournament! Bill Davis 2.
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06 Nov 2007 15:26 EST
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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 3.
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06 Nov 2007 19:22 EST
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These are the kind of reports that make backgammon fun. 4.
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06 Nov 2007 22:45 EST
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I heard about this documentary on Falafel around the time of the World Champs. Where and how can one view it? 5.
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07 Nov 2007 09:55 EST
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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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