Tuesday 26 February 2013

Toodles ...


I'll say "au revoir" for a little while, as I'm taking a mini-break to hopefully catch a leetle bit of pleasant weather in fabulous Nice with a bit of sight-seeing thrown in ... naturally.  ;)  You all know that t'Bossy Itineraries-R-Us.

Blame Rafa ... I fell in love with this area by going to see him play in Monte Carlo and I can't get enough of it.

Speaking of Rafa, I won't be around to capture his progress in Mexico, although the trusty i-Phone and wifi will keep me informed.  Equally, the news is circulating wildly - and from some reputable sources - that he's to withdraw from Indian Wells and Miami.  My thoughts are with those of you who are to attend those events - it's just such a disappointment when Rafa doesn't make it - however, those knees are obviously not stable enough to take on the hardcourts before the clay season starts in a month's time.

Here's hoping for some improvement then.

See you  next week!!  But please continue to VAMOS irresponsibly!!

Monday 25 February 2013

A little catch up vid ...

Rafa's daily dose ...

"Having dinner with Titin after a good day of training and poker."
Aaah ... I love these two. Love Tintin ...

The White Party ...


It was Oscar night in Los Angeles, but not to be outdone, Rafa donned his white togs last night as he attended the players' White Party ...




Sunday 24 February 2013

It's getting hot in here ...


Well Benito ... I think Rafa agrees with you ...







Pity that the knee strapping is back today ...

pictures via Abierto Mexicano de Tenis Facebook

The famous insoles ...



I just came across this video. I know it's probably been posted to show Rafa trashing - sorry, preparing - his shoes, but it's the insoles that have captured my attention.

We all know the story now of Rafa's congenital foot disorder, and that the injury of early 2006 was the one that nearly ended his career until Rafa's Dad and team tracked down the insole. 

Interesting to finally see them.

A bit of Saturday practice ...

Rafa's daily dose ...

"Here I am with Joan about to start the online poker tournament. Today we'll compete to see who goes deeper! Vamos!"
Well, they've been trash talking each other on Twitter this week, so now it's time to get down to playing poker. *rolls eyes*

CNN interview on Cozumel Island ...


These lovely pictures are taken from the interview that Rafa gave to Don Riddell, the CNN anchor man.


The interview took place during Rafa's little break in Cozumel, but I'm afraid there's nothing on Riddell's Facebook to advise when the interview might actually be aired. I'm sure we'll find out soon enough, but I'm already looking forward to it!





pictures from Don Riddell on Facebook

Bacardi on the beach vid clip ...

Keep it Together ...


Rafa did some promotion work on the Acapulco beach yesterday for his "Champions Drink Responsibly campaign.

He looked lovely ... that pink, linen shirt, his lovely smile. So I'm not going to mention what is going on with his "hare".





pictures via Champions Drink Responsibly Facebook

Saturday 23 February 2013

Rafa meets the keeds ...





pics via abiertomextenis.com

Sweaty practice pics ...


You could balance a water bottle on that bottom lip, Rafa.


Oh ... I see you're going to have a go ... ;)


Aaaaah ees 'ot ...


Can we stop now plees, Toni?

pics via abiertomextenis.com

Rafa's daily dose ...

"I'm in Acapulco. You can feel the heat .... In every way!!"
Don't mention the weather, Rafa. I can't speak about the unspeakable British weather right now because we are still caught up in the Winter that WILL NEVER END!!

Anyway ... every cloud for Rafa. He can work on his tan-lines. ;)

Practice pics ...









via abiertomextenis.com

Mexico arrival ...

Rafa arrives in Acapulco ...


Holiday over, and Rafa arrives in Acapulco.


And the media circus begins ...


photos via @SitTanyusha

Friday 22 February 2013

A bit of island shopping ...


Rafa made a bit of an investment today ... $14,000,000 dollars' worth in Cozumel in the Secrets Aura and El Sabor hotel complexes.


*whistle*  I'm waiting to hheer what you fink of my hare, Wooffs ...


Not a shred of hare gel in the sight ...  Wooffs ... I am doing the waiting ...


Meester ... it's a microphone not a lollipop.


No wonder you do the smiling.  At $14,000,000 you can do the laffing of 10 meenits.


Thees pool ees just like the practice court, noh?  Always waiting the middle-aged ladies ...