A short letter to my friends at Tennis Frontier

[El Dude]

Hey all,
I know this should go in one of the World Affairs or Odds & Ends forums, but given that this is probably the most trafficked part of the site and where most of the "usual suspects" hang out, I thought I'd post here.

I just wanted to voice my appreciation to all (and yes, all) of you for years of great--and often heated--discussions. I've (mostly!) enjoyed my time as a member of this community, and hope to continue enjoying years more with you. There have been ups and downs, lots of debates and arguments, and we've all had our kerfuffles with each other over this great sport. Hey, its all good! It is all in the spirit of being tennis fans and human beings with a shared interest and passion.

Please take care of yourselves and take the recommended precautions. I would also add, please practice a healthy lifestyle to support your immune systems, including but not limited to getting plenty of sleep, eating well, reducing or eliminating alcohol (gasp!) and sugar (ugh), getting exercise and sun, etc. I would also suggest that you be kind to others, appreciate what you have, and enjoy the little moments of life that we all take for granted.

I just wanted to say that in times like this--a true global crisis--it is important to recognize the underlying bonds that we all share, from our shared love of tennis--or whatever communities we are part of--to the very fact of being human and life forms on this planet. Be well all, and hope to see you around the forums in the coming days, weeks, and years.

Best regards,
Jonathan (El Dude)

 

[britbox]

Hear, hear.

Hoping all people in our clan (and their families) navigate the choppy waters on the horizon.

 

[Moxie]

Thanks for the kind words. In these times when virtual community means a lot, I am grateful to have all of you to keep up with, and to have the news from around the world that our community provides. Do all keep safe. Most of us are of an age to keep ourselves safe for the sake of older parents, most especially, and, of course, for the community at large. Oh, and of all the irritating songs that they've told us to sing while washing our hands, I just found out that one chorus of this one works, and its SO much more fun:

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Thanks for the kind words. In these times when virtual community means a lot, I am grateful to have all of you to keep up with, and to have the news from around the world that our community provides. Do all keep safe. Most of us are of an age to keep ourselves safe for the sake of older parents, most especially, and, of course, for the community at large. Oh, and of all the irritating songs that they've told us to sing while washing our hands, I just found out that one chorus of this one works, and its SO much more fun:

One of our top doctors here in Sydney who is a specialist in immune problems etc,said sing Happy Birthday to yourself twice while washing your hands,it has been a hoot in the hospital I work at.

 

[Moxie]

One of our top doctors here in Sydney who is a specialist in immune problems etc,said sing Happy Birthday to yourself twice while washing your hands,it has been a hoot in the hospital I work at.

Jeepers, Margaret, you're SO behind the times. I've been through Happy Birthday, then Baby Shark (through Daddy Shark,) so I was happy to discover the Bee Gees. TBH, I find counting is the least irritating. Charo can help you with that:

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Jeepers, Margaret, you're SO behind the times. I've been through Happy Birthday, then Baby Shark (through Daddy Shark,) so I was happy to discover the Bee Gees. TBH, I find counting is the least irritating. Charo can help you with that:

I do live 'Down Under' remember lol! we are behind things at times,seriously hand hygiene is of the upmost importance,also we in Australia are coming into our flu season,a least people can get vaccinated against the flu,sad to say we are in unknown territory with this virus.

 

[Moxie]

I do live 'Down Under' remember lol! we are behind things at times,seriously hand hygiene is of the upmost importance,also we in Australia are coming into our flu season,a least people can get vaccinated against the flu,sad to say we are in unknown territory with this virus.

Do remind them that it's smart to get the flu vaccine, anyway. It's been a bad flu season here, and the healthier everyone is, the better off they'll be to fight off the COVID-19. Good luck down there.

 

[tented]

Jeepers, Margaret, you're SO behind the times. I've been through Happy Birthday, then Baby Shark (through Daddy Shark,) so I was happy to discover the Bee Gees. TBH, I find counting is the least irritating. Charo can help you with that:

OMG, now I’m going to count seconds using “cuchicuchi” instead of “Mississippi” for the rest of my life.

 

[don_fabio]

Washing my hands too much, now they dry like gun powder. Stay well and healthy all of you!

 

[Moxie]

Your handwashing song for today...just through 2 choruses.

 

[Moxie]

Your daily song to wash your hands to. Find your own 20 seconds in here. I love this one.

 

[Moxie]

Your song of the day, and our new global anthem:

 

[Horsa]

Hey all,
I know this should go in one of the World Affairs or Odds & Ends forums, but given that this is probably the most trafficked part of the site and where most of the "usual suspects" hang out, I thought I'd post here.

I just wanted to voice my appreciation to all (and yes, all) of you for years of great--and often heated--discussions. I've (mostly!) enjoyed my time as a member of this community, and hope to continue enjoying years more with you. There have been ups and downs, lots of debates and arguments, and we've all had our kerfuffles with each other over this great sport. Hey, its all good! It is all in the spirit of being tennis fans and human beings with a shared interest and passion.

Please take care of yourselves and take the recommended precautions. I would also add, please practice a healthy lifestyle to support your immune systems, including but not limited to getting plenty of sleep, eating well, reducing or eliminating alcohol (gasp!) and sugar (ugh), getting exercise and sun, etc. I would also suggest that you be kind to others, appreciate what you have, and enjoy the little moments of life that we all take for granted.

I just wanted to say that in times like this--a true global crisis--it is important to recognize the underlying bonds that we all share, from our shared love of tennis--or whatever communities we are part of--to the very fact of being human and life forms on this planet. Be well all, and hope to see you around the forums in the coming days, weeks, and years.

Best regards,
Jonathan (El Dude)

Thank you very much. I'll try my best. You take care too.

 

[Horsa]

Your handwashing song for today...just through 2 choruses.

I love this 1 from South Pacific & that's how I feel at the moment.