KT - you're right. We're just a little place by comparison - but all our athletes have huge hearts
I understood what you meant re the Brazilian lad - it was just so delightful - like all his Christmases had come at once! So easy to be cynical about high level competition, but his face was a reminder of what they all do it for. Personal achievement yes, but also the pride in doing it for their country. Andy is a perfect example of that - a proud Brit.
My daughter showed me this last night and we had such a good laugh, so I hope it entertains you all too
Lovely pic BL
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It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I was going to be cool, collected and selective with the Olympics. But I admit it - I'm hooked. Every stroke in the pool, smash with a racquet, lunge, parry and whatnot has been mesmerising. Bronze for the women's hammer today - now who'd have predicted that?
I'm also impressed with the way in which all of our sportsmen and women have been proud of their achievements when interviewed, but not triumphant: modest in a good way. And no unnecessary self-deprecation, either. They also all give full acknowledgement to all the support and backing they have had that has enabled them to shine.
I'm proud of Team GB (but I'd rather have some sleep - late night nail-biting with Andy Murray was torture!)
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Thoroughly enjoyed the dressage this afternoon. Another Gold
Hurray for Charlotte and Valegro!
Superb Joyce wasn't she? More history made....
KT - you're right. We're just a little place by comparison - but all our athletes have huge hearts
I understood what you meant re the Brazilian lad - it was just so delightful - like all his Christmases had come at once! So easy to be cynical about high level competition, but his face was a reminder of what they all do it for. Personal achievement yes, but also the pride in doing it for their country. Andy is a perfect example of that - a proud Brit.
My daughter showed me this last night and we had such a good laugh, so I hope it entertains you all too
Lovely pic BL
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I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Love them Fairy's daughter
I think Bee twatting and Stabbing people for points are my favourites!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Brilliant! Thank you Fairylet
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I was going to be cool, collected and selective with the Olympics. But I admit it - I'm hooked. Every stroke in the pool, smash with a racquet, lunge, parry and whatnot has been mesmerising. Bronze for the women's hammer today - now who'd have predicted that?
I'm also impressed with the way in which all of our sportsmen and women have been proud of their achievements when interviewed, but not triumphant: modest in a good way. And no unnecessary self-deprecation, either. They also all give full acknowledgement to all the support and backing they have had that has enabled them to shine.
I'm proud of Team GB (but I'd rather have some sleep - late night nail-biting with Andy Murray was torture!)
Hard not to be hooked isn't it SViolet ?
I did cry Lantana...
Zebra wrangling at it's finest
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...