Framboise rounds up a week
watching "Squash in the City"

What a beautiful event that was ... as usual.

So many people made this event possible, the “unsung heroes”, as Mr Philip Wolsky calls them. “I was quite surprised by the fact that being involved in squash offered so little financial reward”, said simply Mr Brit Insurance Marketing Director, when he realised the number of people that were benevolent on the event.

And in all events in general…

But having read my article “I’m pen doomed”, he provided me with a stock of pens that will last me at least until the British Open 2004, and, like Kingfisher, offered all the people involved numerous beautiful tokens of their appreciation.

Thanks Sirs….

The sponsorship of Kingfisher has been very popular as well, although the squash players and officials are famous for being healthy people that never have a drink (please stop laughing that loudly, otherwise we’ll have to charge you to read this article)….

I also love the “Player of the Day” idea, although I’m a bit surprised that the finalist and winner, Thierry Lincou, never won it. Surprise, surprise….

Could we have some “Twinings” sponsorship next year, please, as I don’t drink alcohol, but gallons of tea….

Let’s not forget the WSM people, Tom Maidment, Press Officer, whose charm, professionalism and calm have been, once again, very appreciated; Nick Addecott, who has been taking care of us as well, but who, I’m afraid to say, doesn’t always hold his promises (he promised us the striptease, but nothing so far…); Ken Narain, the gentleman who comes every year to stay around the court (clean it at the interval, pick up the ball when the players send it out, etc); a professional masseur who helps a lot of pros around here.

Baj, event promoter, always there when needed; Linda Davie, tournament referee, whose diligence, expertise and kindness bright our days; Steve Cubbins, the Master in “Webmastering”, here to enjoy a bit of squash, and make sure that all is well on Squash Player site….

And to Joe Kneipp to have had the grace to lose against my French friend.

You know, when people ask me why do I cover these sorts of events, my answer is the same as the Tournament Referee Linda Davie:

“Because I’m lucky to be part of it…”

See you next year….

Framboise reflects ...