I am just a stubborn old Italian person.

@amadeo (111938)
United States
May 29, 2019 9:13am CST
Good morning.Well not a good one.I had my first fall on the tennis court. Luckily I fell on my butt not the whole body. This is a warning for me. This was my first fall.I am just a stubborn Italian man do not know to hang up his hat.Luckily I am in better shape than most people of my age.This was a plus. Workout and work with weights helped me a lot. Did not play a game just hitting tennis balls . that was a warning sign.To hang up my racquet
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@LadyDuck (471968)
• Switzerland
29 May 19
Good morning Alfredo. Do you suggest that we Italians are stubborn? Never give up, if you enjoy playing do it, only a little time.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
29 May 19
@LadyDuck yes that is the right way of looking at it.Thank you
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@LadyDuck (471968)
• Switzerland
30 May 19
@greatlady In fact I asked to Alfredo.
• Algeria
30 May 19
looooooooool
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@much2say (55901)
• Los Angeles, California
29 May 19
Hope your butt is ok! If this was your first fall, then you're in great shape (your workouts sure saved you!). I have a feeling you'll be out there playing again .
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
29 May 19
@much2say yes I do work out.That what saved me.Otherwise would have broken s omething?not sure
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• Algeria
30 May 19
exactly
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@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
29 May 19
Good morning, Fredo. I have given up on several thing because of my knees. And I´m younger than you. Take care.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
29 May 19
@marguicha Good morning to you.yes just the stubborn in my.
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@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
29 May 19
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
29 May 19
@marguicha Have a great rest of the day there.
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@divalounger (6117)
• United States
29 May 19
Falling is no laughing matter as we get older. You were lucky! Just keep moving even if you do choose to hang up your racquet!
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• United States
29 May 19
@amadeo good luck to you and enjoy no matter what you do
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
29 May 19
@divalounger thank you will do my best to stay alive.lol
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
29 May 19
@divalounger that is what I do every day.Going to hang it up for awhile.Thank you
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@just4him (317250)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
29 May 19
I'm sorry you fell on the tennis court. Looks like your tennis days are over. I've tried playing tennis, but not often.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
29 May 19
@just4him yes being very stubborn Just hate to call it quit there.feeling any better there.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
29 May 19
@just4him that is great there
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@just4him (317250)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
29 May 19
@amadeo Yes, I am. Thank you.
@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
29 May 19
I don't think you need to hang up your tennis racquet. Instead, you could maybe just hit a few tennis balls, without trying to improve your swing. Do it out of love for this sport, but be very careful at the same time:) I fell walking Kobe the other day. After a week, I will be back walking him again! My shoulder hurts, but it's not broken.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
29 May 19
@kobesbuddy that is good to hear there.Yes I will be hitting tennis balls.This was sort out of anger
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
29 May 19
@kobesbuddy I felt the same way here.Was angry at myself.Like you say clumpsy
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
29 May 19
@amadeo After I fell, I got angry, also. Not at Kobe, but at myself for being to clumsy!
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@Juliaacv (51452)
• Canada
30 May 19
I think that you have the strength that you do as a result of being active, and that includes playing tennis. Not many 80-something year old guys could keep up with you. Stubborn, yeah maybe you are, but that can be a good thing. Old, no, I don't believe you there, you are young at heart. Italian, yeah, I know that you are, you are very proud (and rightfully so) of your heritage. I don't think it was a sign to hang up your racquet, maybe it was just a bad day is all.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
30 May 19
@Juliaacv yes your right there.Once you fall you have that feeling there. Good morning
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@cintol (11261)
• United States
29 May 19
You are in great shape for your age and why do you need to stop now. Just be a little more careful on that court, I hope you didn't hurt yourself during that fall.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
29 May 19
@cintol very nice to see you here.Been awhile not I did not just a scrape.I was fully clothed which saves me.
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@cintol (11261)
• United States
30 May 19
@amadeo Thank you. I am glad you didn't hurt yourself
@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
29 May 19
Oh, dis you hurt your butt Fredo? The next time you should be more careful or rather do not play again. I hope you are okay now.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
29 May 19
@JustBhem no just a bit sore am planning on this.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
30 May 19
@amadeo But you are okay now?
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@ShifaLk (17817)
• India
29 May 19
Oh thankfully you're fine. Please take care. And the finger ring I just spotted in your left hand, I loved it.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
29 May 19
@ShifaLk thank you.That is my wedding band there.
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@ShifaLk (17817)
• India
29 May 19
@amadeo oh wow that is beautiful. I love the big rings
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@resukill22 (25050)
• Las Pinas City, Philippines
29 May 19
Wow! Nice photo of yours @alfredo
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
29 May 19
@resukill thank you so much.This is from last year
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@resukill22 (25050)
• Las Pinas City, Philippines
30 May 19
@amadeo oh, but still it's very nice photo of yours
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• Philippines
22 Jun 19
Oh you have to be very careful not to fall next time. I hope you're okay.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
22 Jun 19
@MrsPumpkins yes I do.This was not the tennis court when this happen
@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
29 May 19
Oh, thank God you just dropped on your butt. You have to be safe.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
29 May 19
@Nevena83 yes I do very much
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@didinedhia (8470)
• Algeria
30 May 19
i fell on my butt on stairs last week ! i got the big blue spot till now !! hahah
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
30 May 19
@didinedhia I was fully clothed and this was saved me.No blue spot my man.
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• Algeria
30 May 19
@amadeo I STILL HAVE IT TILL NOW
@snowy22315 (181948)
• United States
29 May 19
Just take it easy.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
29 May 19
@snowy22315 yes I know.But like I say a stubborn Italian man.lol
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@psanasangma (7281)
• India
29 May 19
As long as you have good opposition, there is always fun in playing games, it does not matter you fell or not , as long as you can get up and play again
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
29 May 19
@psanasangma yes which I did
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• United States
29 May 19
Oh dear hope you are fine today Fredo. Is that Hampton or Rye behind you there?
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
29 May 19
@TiarasOceanView you have a sharp eye there.Yes not Hampton Rye.This is on the coast line working our way to Hampton.
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@LeaPea2417 (37369)
• Toccoa, Georgia
29 May 19
Oh, I am sorry that happened Alfredo. Around 4 years ago, I fell off my bike onto the pavement and scraped myself up, it could have been worse. It did sadden me because I realized right then, "I will never ride a bike again", which is sad because I was always the kid and teen who loved to ride bicycles.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
29 May 19
@LeaPea2417 same here a couple of years ago back on the bike.Did not have the confidence to ride. We used to bike for so many years.No fun being old.
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• United States
29 May 19
You are so lucky you didn't hurt yourself and maybe this was the sign you needed to hang up your racket.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
29 May 19
@Marilynda1225 yes it is a sing.Taking a long break from this.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
29 May 19
I hate to hear that. It is good that you work to stay in good shape. But...sometimes we just have to quit.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
29 May 19
@HazySue yes I understand Did not want to give up.Stubborn
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