Martini, TV Remote, Auzzie Roast, Gussy Moran by Global Chick

Written by: Global Chick on 1st April 2015

Martini, TV Remote, Auzzie Roast, Gussy Moran by Global Chick |

Vodka martini. 100proof. Ice cold. I’m diving in. But not before I toast my dear friend Gussy (Gussie) Moran. She loved martinis and margaritas with salt. Whew. Either too much vermouth or that 100 proof vodka. Wow. Ok. This should be a great post. Deb from the Marina is going to love this one. Gussy passed away a year ago January 16th 2013. Gussy was a true pioneer for female athletes. She showed the world that a woman athlete could be sexy. In 1949 Gussy. ( the correct spelling ) wore an outfit designed by Teddy Tingling . Ted put a bit of trim on Gussy’s panties / knickers. That year the world knew who she was overnight. Gussy and her frilly knickers or lace panties.

Sip number two. Watching the Auzzie on the Telly. What’s wrong with the AO powers that be. This heat is insanity to play in. Sit in. Be in. It’s too darn HOT. Sip two . tastes slightly better. I think I made less of a funny face. Lovey said that as she exited the room. Gussy loved Maria Sharapova so she would have enjoyed the match minus the grunts. Gus also loved Donald Young . She was very disappointed that the USTA never treated him right. She loved his spunk and style. She even invited the Young’s to Musso and Frank in Hollywood. It didn’t work out but it was a nice gesture. Gussy would weekly dine there with her coach Bill Tilden and her friend Charlie Chaplin. She took me there once to meet the elusive Arthur Anderson. Donald is playing Seppi. The kid is really nice. The parents are really nice. He is still on the left side of 25.

Sip 3. Oh. It is strong. Still not sure why. Favorite bartender had the night off. Gussy also really admired Martina Navratilova. She would agree with Martina’s sentiments about this Auzzie heat. Martina says it every 5 minutes. Good for you MN. You are so right. Sorry you never stopped back into the meeting Gussy was having with Bud Collins a few years back in the lobby of the players hotel. Gussy was so proud that she spoke some Russian and Czech and wanted to visit with her. It’s hard to imagine that Gussy left us for the big grass tennis court in the sky a year ago. The time sure went by quickly. I went to call a few times when traveling thru the U. S. and then I remembered she was gone. Gussy was without a doubt one of the bravest , kindest , thoughtful people on earth. She was also difficult. My guess is mental illness. It was never alcoholism. Everyone loved that easy label. Yes she drank. But she wasn’t a drunk. Was she a cat hoarder.? Nope. Did she feed strays and love any cat she saw. Yes. She was a great sport. A brilliant but confused woman . But for certain she paved the way for all female athletes. But especially tennis. Gussy made tennis sexy. She was HOT. She still had “it” a level of coolness and elegance until the day she died.

Another sip. Are we up to 4 ? Still burns and tastes bad. I think I might now know what moonshine takes like ? Maria is about to close out the win in the third set. Our dear friend and Maria’s coach Sven Groeneveld standing and shouting words of encouragement. Gussy was the most complex individual I’ve ever known. Reclusive because she enjoyed a nice quiet life. But a lifelong struggle in poverty.

Another sip 6 no? I sound like Rafa. Did that one get you Deb ? . Oh good they are finally closing the roof. DY is going into a fifth set with Seppi. And Sharapova has been on court almost 3 hours. And they are suspending play. Finally. And in a few days they are going to be chilly in Melbourne. Feast or famine ? Heat rule finally kicked in . DY gets a break. No ones gonna die today at the AO. FYI. Last time I had a martini was when Gussy died.

Ok. Another sip coming … And Sharapova. ( Shoutapova ) is struggling in the third set against Knapp . Nine doubles for Maria. 6-6. No tiebreaker in third set…. Maria already blew 3 match points. Another sip # 7? Still taste strong and yucky. I wish I could remember what male player was seeing snoopy playing on the court with him this week. His brain was so fried he was seeing snoopy ? …. This is cruel every court is on a heat break except for Maria and Knapp ? Weird call. Over three hours and these chicks are still on court. .. Where’s the ref. give them a ten minute break. Close the roof. Then continue. Shame on the tourney ref. call it at 7/7. They could have at 6/6. Play is suspended everywhere. They will close the roof at the end of this match. What’s wrong with now ? Ok. Needed a small charge. You missed a small sip. Let’s call it 7 1/2. Ok. It’s 8-8. Wow. This is crazy pressure. No tiebreaker in Aussie last set.

Small sip. About halfway there. But have the hiccups. Maria gets the break she leads 9-8. This is like a Hollywood sitcom. With an a plot of “a” plot of Gussy . And a “B” plot of this AOpen. Sven will be so pleased that Maria toughs out this marathon. Bravo dear Sven. Bravo Maria. Great match For both women. Great commentating.

Another sip. Ok two. Still yucky. I think I’m done. Gave it my best effort. Match point. Finally the 4th one. 3 hours. 27 minutes. 10-8 in the third to Maria Sharapova. It’s up there with the Isner effort ? Ok. Gussy said I never gave up but I’m giving up on this drink ? Ok. No. I’m still enjoying this ESPN 2 coverage. Great to see Maria be so sweet and gracious after that marathon match. Great to see our dear Sven be the winning coach. Bravo Sharapova team and Family. Reread time. Ok. It’s been Reread.

Another sip. #9. Still yuck. Ok. And hiccups back. Good luck to 10sballs.com‘s buddy Donald Young jr. Win that fifth set against Seppi. And Dear Gussy . You’ll never be forgotten. You were the hottest chick on the planet in 1949. And you stayed hot till you were 90!