... Of the 14 Philippine entries, it turns out four were left in the draw. Three of them showed; one did not. I'm told the others were stuck with visa problems...
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bobpalgon
Jul 1, 2010 4:52 pm
A mutual friend called today and advised that Marty Reisman was involved in an accident last night -- on the eve of the US Open -- and that he was taken by...
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bobpalgon
Jul 2, 2010 6:39 am
Following up on my previous post, I made contact with Marty today. He said he fell yesterday evening while boarding a crosstown bus at 50th St. and 5th Ave....
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Boneman
bonemanrides
Jul 2, 2010 4:43 pm
Bob... thanks for the follow up. Holy smokes..... sounds like a rather serious fall. MARTY: I'm sure I'm not alone in wishing you all the best for a speedy...
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bobpalgon
Jul 2, 2010 7:26 pm
Larry, I imagine you meant to write, "Feel well, good sir!" .. but your fingers just let you down. Regarding your other comment, I don't have firsthand...
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bjgmann615
Jul 4, 2010 5:25 am
... Please convey my best wishes to Marty and my hope as well for a full and speedy recovery. Falls, particularly when one becomes older, are difficult to...
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Boneman
bonemanrides
Jul 4, 2010 12:29 pm
OMG.... yes... the fingers... failed miserably.... OK... so let me re-phrase.... fEEL well, good sir. HEAL well as well.... Gad... that... was utterly...
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Boneman
bonemanrides
Jul 4, 2010 12:38 pm
BTW... as to the nose being bent out of shape... Following a rather nasty auto accident in September of 1977... having broken my septum in to three pieces.......
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Boneman
bonemanrides
Jul 7, 2010 9:57 am
Any news on how Mr. Reisman is doing? Hopefully all is progressing according to plan. Later! Larry "Boneman" Bone Dingmans Ferry, PA, USA 80421...
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Lobo
reverend_gordon
Jul 8, 2010 8:28 pm
I spoke with him on the phone on tuesday. Much better, back to his old self, and apparently no after-effects besides a slightly bent nose. I recommended a...
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Lobo
reverend_gordon
Jul 8, 2010 8:53 pm
The 2009 edition, better late than never - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWqFJVquG68...
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kusangloob
Jul 8, 2010 10:00 pm
scot, pls. check your emails of my mails to you im still here till end of month sometimes i can get into computer sometimes i cant , im trying to get some...
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Boneman
bonemanrides
Jul 8, 2010 10:25 pm
Good news... and a reasonably perceptive observation on his part. ;-) As to the offset nose.... ya get used to it over time. At least, I did.... Later! Larry...
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bjgmann615
Jul 9, 2010 7:34 am
... In the 1970s I had a good friend, an Irish/American named John Reynolds (may he rest in peace), with whom I worked alongside at the State of Ohio Income...
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Boneman
bonemanrides
Jul 9, 2010 2:19 pm
An excellent recounting Berndt. Anytime one can use "officious"... always a bonus... but regarding an IRS persona.... beautiful. ... Cheers! Larry "Boneman"...
Jay, Great show! Thanks for posting them. I didn't get to see your doubles finals at the tournament, so enjoyed the chance to view it now. Dean...
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bjgmann615
Jul 11, 2010 12:27 am
... Thank you very much, Larry. I'm not sure to which post you're referring, but I appreciate your appreciation. I hope we can at some future time meet one...
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Boneman
bonemanrides
Jul 11, 2010 12:06 pm
... Ah, your tale of Mr. Reynolds and his nose. I enjoyed it immensely. ... That would be great. What I have to do is look ahead to an event... and make...
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Boneman
bonemanrides
Jul 11, 2010 12:09 pm
I can't wait to see these... being on dialup at home... not practical... but tomorrow at work, I'll fire up a bag of popcorn and watch these at lunchtime. ...
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Lobo
reverend_gordon
Jul 12, 2010 2:30 am
Gerald Ladd demonstrates the forehand chop block and other classic table tennis strokes. Bob Palgon provides additional commentary: ...
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bjgmann615
Jul 12, 2010 4:11 am
... Ah, now I know to which post you're referring. It's not a lot of fun to have a short term memory like a doormouse. At any rate, cheers to you, and long...
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Francis L
francisdef54
Jul 17, 2010 11:44 am
Swift recovery, Mr Reisman. ... 50th St. and 5th Ave. He inexplicably landed, he said, flat on his face, hitting and abraiding his head rather severely as well...
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kusangloob
Jul 17, 2010 2:25 pm
a very entertaining table tennis dvd movie ive made at about 45 minutes xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx shows something about our: 1) how we explained our...
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gnopgnipster
Jul 19, 2010 3:53 pm
Check out this listing on Ebay for the Valor paddle used to win the 2010 U.S. Open Hardbat Championship: ...
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joseph.sabella
Jul 20, 2010 10:57 pm
I have two sheets of Leyland rubber in great playing shape I would like to sell. They don't have any damaged pips, haven't started to turn hard at all, and...
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H Bbb
spam.bad50
Jul 21, 2010 1:34 am
Hey Joseph, I purchased several Leyland rubbers a few years ago at $10.00 per sheet. If people want to pay that much I'll sell all of mine- I have about a ...
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Francis L
francisdef54
Jul 21, 2010 6:30 pm
Apparently, they mistook US dollars for yens. [:D] Seriously, who could buy this paddle at that price ? Carlos Ko is not Waldner, and even a Waldner's bat...
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gnopgnipster
Jul 22, 2010 2:59 am
Hi Francis, great as always to hear from you. As you know table tennis has the reputation of being a cheap sport. Why cheapen it even further. If an aspiring...
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Lobo
reverend_gordon
Jul 22, 2010 8:05 pm
Here's a video I've been meaning to post from last year's hardbat fest in Sacramento: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCw3nZILMGM Here is the description: Matt...
