// ADOPT A TENNIS PLAYER //

Since things are not looking so great for Juan Carlos at the moment, I thought that this little activity would help to lighten up the mood. :)

Basically, the name of the game says it all!
If you're interested in adopting a player (make sure you check the list of already adopted players FIRST - do not apply for a player that has already been adopted!), please fill in this form:

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Your Forum ID:

The player you wish to adopt:

Why would you be the best person for this adoption?

Any other comments or questions?

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And PM (Private Message) your answers to me (Lily).

I will NOT accept any applications posted directly on this thread.

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Some important notes:

If the player you have chosen is known to be 'popular', and more than one person wishes to adopt them, I will select the person who gives me the best response to the "Why would you be the best person for this adoption?" question.

Please don't PM me multiple times - I guarantee you that I will PM you back with an 'approval' or a 'rejection' within 7 days (but probably much sooner!).

Don't apply for more than one player at a time. It will only reduce your chances of getting approved.

Also, you can only adopt ONE PLAYER. I know, there's more than one you'd love, but there are others who also want a player pet of their own. :P

Once you've been approved, you have the option of either creating your own code (150x35), or I can provide one for you (see my signature below) at your request. A code or text reference with a hyperlink to this original thread (ie. I've adopted <insert player name>!) must be located in your signature at all times.
>> And you will be added with your player's name in the list below.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them on this thread!

Well I think that's all. Have fun and apply!! ^_^

Much love - x Lily.

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// PLAYERS ALREADY ADOPTED //
-Gone to loving owners-

*Andrew Murray [smartie]
*Andy Roddick [miztreated]
*Carlos Moya [Kristina]
*David Nalbandian [violet]
*Feliciano Lopez [Lloydsgurl]
*Fernando Verdasco [Liz]
*Goran Ivanisevic [Rosa]
*Guillermo Coria [Booshie]
*Igor Andreev [roisin]
*James Blake [tennisrocks]
*Joachim Johansson [kat]
*Juan Carlos Ferrero [Lily]
*Krisjanis Stabins [Taateli]
*Marat Safin [ferrerofiedx89]
*Mardy Fish [Titania]
*Mario Ancic [Susie]
*Mark Philippoussis [Christian]
*Mikhail Youzhny [stargaza] ---new!!
*Nikolai Davydenko [sweetthea05]
*Olivier Rochus [carole]
*Paradorn Srichaphan [jammy]
*Rafael Nadal [Marionette]
*Roger Federer [kaa]
*Tim Henman [~Juanqui~Lover~Anne~]
*Tommy Haas [juanquilover]
*Tommy Robredo [juanqui.ferrero]
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Oh hey this is a great idea Lily!!! Will definitely PM......now!!!

(And will not reveal subject of my adoption here as is afraid will be stolen from right under my greedy little nose)

Some other quick explanations for those who are oogling at me oddly. ^_^

Firstly, this idea was derived from theFanlistings.org and other clique websites.

My ultimate master plan (:evil:) is to create a celebrity adoption website - so more than just tennis players - since I have more space on vanilla-reality.com than I know what to do with. :ph43r:
(I know it's been done before, but I would love to create one - perhaps with the help of some of you girls! - that tops them all!)

Now why have I snatched Juan Carlos? ...uh, because he's pretty? :unsure:
No, actually, the truth (!!) is that I didn't want half of this Forum applying for him. Plus, it doesn't hurt that he's adorable. *pats Juan Carlos*
Though I may be up to trading him later, who knows?

oOh you are just too cute, Amanda!! :lol:
Gosh I hope you're not applying for one under my list of 'populars'...!! :ph43r:

But then again, your application might just blow me away. :lol:

Good luck!

oh dear... sorry LILY >> I was doing 10 things at the same time and got all excited etc etc......... will send you another PM ;)

am off to read things more carefully!

Cheers, Kat. :) No worries, I'm just trying to make sure that things are fair for everyone.

Sent mine in. Sorry if my Why would you be the best person for this adoption? is long Lily.

surely that's not hard to guess though is it...........? :P


anyway > sent you another PM Lily enjoy my ... (how can i describe it?) bunch of words?

omg this is a class idea! i'll b so not able 2 make a code tho!!!

Adilah - actually, yours wasn't very long at all... *oogles Kat and Amanda* :P
I will have to wait a couple of days to see if there is anyone else interested in your chosen player - as he is on my list of 'populars' and I'm rather attached to him myself. ^_^
Mailys - the same thing applies for your application. Just give me a few days to allow any others to apply. If no one does, then he's yours. I will PM you when I decide. ;)

Thanks, Kat! Your application completely rocked my socks. ;) So congrats on adopting JJ!

Congrats on your approval too, Roisin. :) Don't stress about the code - we can help you out there.

*Lily goes into hiding now in case nana comes for her head* :ph43r:

*blink blink*

Why would I be after your head Lily?? :mellow:

...because I've adopted out JJ...? :unsure:

oh dear i should have made a better one :unsure:

Oh I didn't want to make you feel bad, dear. :( Feel free to re-apply if it makes you feel any better. I haven't yet received any other applications for 'him' (poor thing, all mopey in the gilded cage because he sees other players packing their bags and moving out...LoL), so perhaps you will still snatch him anyway? ^_^

Is ok. Kat had him first :P I'm a little slow... *sigh*

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Sorry wasn't sure what to write on the app. Will re-apply later if I need to.

*wipes away sweatdrop* ...phew. :)
Oh well, nana, as they say, there are uh... plenty of other players in the cage! :P

woo! igor's mine! cheers Lily!!! :P

oh im pretty sure i'll need all ur xpertise on the code thing!

Yaaaaaaaay Olivier Rochus is MINE! :P :D :lol:

carole - i wud've thought you'd be goin 4 seb!

but congrats neway - u've got a cutie!

Oh Lily, i will write another one. Poor lil thing i hope he'll pack up soon. I'll set up a special place for him.

You know me too well roisin!
i thought i'd go for seb too!
i don't know why i decided to take olivier after all.......
oh shut up or i'll regret!!! :P :lol:
noooooo olivier is perfect!

like i sed carole - he's a cutie!

u wont regret it!

i got igor - surprisingly, im lik his lone fanclub here!

I've stored your code on the new 'Adopted Codes' Thread: HERE
:unsure: I hope you like it, Roisin!!

If anyone else wishes to upload their codes - you can do so there! :)

Whoa... I don't think you'll be the only fan once people start recognising his face! *blushes at first Igor pic you sent me* :wub:

like it???? i love it!!! thanx so much Lily! *big hug!* oooh so xcited *jumps around the room singing 'i've adopted igor! i've adopted igor'!*

hehehehe...hope ur rite! he's such a cutie in dat pic!! lol :D :wub:

*cough* PLUG *cough*

and while i'm here.....Igor Andreev Online

:P

That's okay, hun. ^_^ *hugs you back* I'm glad that you like it!

Lily, is it okay if Olivier's last name isnt on my code? :wacko:

oooh thats a nice code u got der carole! :D

<EDIT> hey Lily - wud u mind if i use the 'igor andreev adopted' code as a link 2 my igor website??

Carole - no, just having 'Olivier' is fine with me. Your code looks v.spiffy too btw! ^_^

Roisin - well according to the rules, you should actually link the code back to this original thread. >> Like both Carole and I have done. :)

awh shucks i knew i 4got sumthing!!!

okey dokey - i'll do that now, sozzle bout that. thanx 4 reminding me!

<EDIT> - how do u link a pic to sumthing?? god im so dumb!

This is a great idea, Lily!!

*wondering who to apply for*

Just a thought...what about female players?


Roisin, you add the url tag around the image: (url=...)(img=...)(/url) - not using the ( ) brackets, but [ ]. Obviously.

thanx smartie! :P

*hugs* Lily & Nana..... thanks girls...

Oki ! ... huh *me and my stupid misunderstand of english* Do I have to post another PM ? :unsure: or not ?

No Mailys, you dont have too. its just that Lily considers ur choice of player as "popular" and wud have to choose from other ppl as well. hope that helps

Ah oki thx !!

*feeling sad* well, remembering my comments, i'm sure i won't be chosen... :(

No worries. I hope we get our players *cross fingers*

:unsure: ...uh, I didn't really factor the WTA players because...well... they're not as popular as the ATP players on this Forum. However, perhaps I will consider applications for females once the rush for the male players is over. :) Thanks for the reminder, Ruth!
(And why haven't you applied yet, girl?!?)

Congratulations to Mailys and juanquilover for their adoptions!! Cannot believe it - TWO 'Tommy's in one day! ^_^

Adilah - Gah!!! There's some seriously stiff competition for your toy boy. :wacko: I may have to call on some other gals to help me judge - I'm sorry for the delay.

^_^ heh just want to make sure, but you got my pm right Lily?

Yes, I sure did, Sharon!! :) Unfortunately your player is also one of the 'populars', so I cannot approve you straight away. =/

*dances* Yea, I own Andy!! *dances*

Will create a nicer code in a few days.

Thanks Lily!!