Chatback #12

[Snoop Puss]

Oi Trip' .......


Why did the tofu cross the road?

Answer: to show it was in no way inferior to chicken.

That's one of the quorniest jokes ever.

[bearded bloke]

A little late night volume needed here ...

[Hazel at the Hill]

Evening peeps!

I'm only stopping up as long as this glass of cooking-apple-and-orange lasts me (famous last words!) as it's been a mad week here.

Quite glad I wasn't on for a few days when I read back and saw Hibou had gone walkabouts - it would have really worried me! Such a relief that she's back safe and well - that kitty cat has used more than her nine lives already . Cuddles from me to her, Nicos (and a (((HUG))) for you too!).

[Hazel at the Hill]

That's a varied selection you've come up with there, BB - but surely on this opening night of the Olympics there has to be a sports theme (or at the very least a 2012-throwback theme?).

No matter how un-sports-fan-orientated I think I am (tae-kwando anyone? Dressage? Finn Class Sailing?), I can't help but be behind anyone who - apart from being talented at something to start with - puts themselves through the mill, persevering to try to be the Best In The World at whatever it is they do - and if they succeed, what a feeling that must be!

I'll be cheering on all of team GB; but will appreciate the efforts and sacrifices made by every single athlete (and their families) who have got to this point.

[Hazel at the Hill]

A little late night volume needed here ...

I'll tie the piece of string off here, BB - but follow up with something a bit less shouty...

[rary]

I'm feeling much better now folks My new secateurs have arrived and I'm not afraid to use them

I won't be coming to visit you for a bit, well not unless you put the secateurs away

[Hazel at the Hill]

Well - I don't like this one at all - gets right on my nerves - but it hits the sports theme nail on the head.

Notable, though, for a number of sports stars of the age - Duncan Goodhew, Frank Bruno, Tessa Sanderson, Jimmy White, Alex Higgins (and a bunch of pop stars @rsing about)

[Hazel at the Hill]

...rather more like it (as far as I am concerned) is this one, sitll on the running theme...

[Hazel at the Hill]

And after running, we have jumping - be it high (Mr Grabarz) or long (Mr Rutherford)..

seems we have choice here...

and something a bit disturbing from rap group Sugar Hill Gang channelling their inner American Indian heritage ...

It seems that the heritage now includes a great number of pies........

[Hazel at the Hill]

And we need to include throwing (yes, I know that I'm missing a great swathe including all 'fighting' disciplines, racket sports (and stuff with a stick), water stuff, stuff on two wheels, stuff on four legs, stuff with a weapon; and any combination thereof ..........

But this one nicely ties in 'throw' and was a theme for lots of the London 2012 coverage

[Hazel at the Hill]

Right - I've been sidetracked by an extraordinary bunch of peeps.

The summary is here -

So for all the sleep I don't want to miss, there will be moments I will be proud to have witnessed - the country has an investment in these Olympians and Paralympians; is it worth it?

I think so - this retrospective is worth sitting down to watch with a cup of tea. Only the stoniest of hearts will not be moved.

I can't top that - 'night all.

[Nicos]

Great selection Hazel!

[Hazel at the Hill]

And that is your sporting lot.

For now.

[Nannysally99]

Jeez Hazel, you was up late
Now I'm up early.
Couldn't sleep, so have made a cuppa and catching up on last nights shenanigans on here.
Thought I'd put the Breadmaker on early, but hubby hadn't washed the paddle properly, so that's having a soak before a scrub. No wonder it's been sticking.
Hopefully will go back to bed shortly.
Have a great day

[Tripmeup]

Morning all..

Up and at 'em early today...Weather forecast is good so going to go out for a cycle;hopefully do over 50km or so...
Then some gardening...that's the plan anyway..First some tea