Roger Federer-Tennis #1

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Living in a small village tucked in the Jura Mts., life goes at a slower pace.  Bringing the cows down for the winter becomes a special event.  Besides farming there is other industry in the area, one being the offices of Jura, makers of the world's best coffee machines. [no, we don't own one. $$$$]  It's no surprise that one of their endorsers is another world famous name who grew up and now lives in this part of Switzerland – Roger Federer, world #1 tennis player.

I (Tim) couldn't pass up the opportunity to slip over for a visit yesterday when I heard he was coming by.  Jura planned a 50 min. interview with Roger which was also projected onto a screen for the small crowd to see.  Instead of asking the usual questions about tennis, they spent more time asking him about his family, etc. which made for an interesting interview.  I was standing along one of the temporary barriers as Roger made his way around the side of the building.  I wasn't expecting to run into him but it added some excitement to the day to meet Tennis' all-time greatest player.  I forgot to invite him over to the house for coffee.  Maybe next time.