BOILING HOT DAY. And here I am, sat like a derelict in the William Hill betting shop. The "punters" are swearing and maoning that Sky (the satellite system) is out of action. So we've one screen of dogs and then lots and lots of clay court tennis (the French Open).
I just passed one of my dealers who looks like a member of the Taliban now. All I said was hi was I sailed past. Of course two minutes later, by which time he's truly gone, I have to phone. Give him twenty minutes so he can "do something," he tells me ... So I'm sipping cyder from a mineral water bottle, whiling away my time here ....
Actually I hate tennis but today it is mesmerizing. What's this rubbish about Sky? It is on! The 4:40 at Bath is running as we speak! These are the runners. I always think they're a little more exotically named than American "gee-gees":
Lord Nelsson 9/2 Sharaab 9/2 Top Trees 9/2 Sqirtle 5/1 Honour High 5/1 Jayer Gilles 12/1 (now leading by two lengths) Reflex Blue 14/1 Noble Calling 16/1 Montgomery 25/1
Oh dear. Jayer Gilles now leading two and a half furlongs to travel. Jayer Gilles still leads ...
Result:
First: Jayer Gilles
Second: Sharaab
Third: Lord Nelsson
Greek guy in the corner gesticulating and calling his selection something rhyming with "hunt" ...
Tennis: this is what is says on screen:
Federer 3631 0
Nadal 6462 15 - what do these numbers mean?
I note Pic Up Sticks is running the 5:10 at Bath. One I've lost money on before ...
OK I'm off to get more cyder. And I'm not writing another word till gitfeatures shows up. He knows where I am.
OK I'm writing:--
I'm looking at those ballboys running around at Roland Garros. (Why no ballgirls? Discrimination!) Wow they have to look sharpish. Tennisballs flying everywhere. If they gathered them up just as fast but without dancing like cats on hot bricks I bet they get fired for complacency.
4:55 Roscommon.
"Come on Ruby (Ruby Walsh: the jockey). Whip his arse! Come on my son!" urges the balding middle-aged man to my right (that narrows the field - not ...)
... but it's a photofinish. I notice the riders at Philadelphia don't even seem to carry "crops" ... would this be true? Is it illegal in America to beat the horses? I know it's seemingly illegal to bet on them. (Then why bother running the races??)
Canadian Grand Prix:
Hamilton= favourite - evens. oops Odds just dropped to 10/11 Alanso 5/4 Raikkonen 9/1
At which point Mr Taliban arrived outside, I scored and jumped the bus home.
End of a sweaty, dazzleglinting sultry day. And I'm tired now.
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What do you think of the musical experiment? Madonna's singing because I stole the gizmo from Madonna's blog. Surely I can get it to sing other songs? (I'm not so sure.) Anyway: approve or disapprove? Answers, please ...
If it annoys you go to the bottom of the sidebar, there's play, stop, ff, rw buttons. Just press stop (II).
In my opinion track 3 is the best, 2 is good, 1 I like the least. Just click 3 times on another track, it will play. (I can tell you how to suck an egg if you like. Stay tuned tomorrow!!)
If I could find something like that with more choice of artists I might install it permanently. I do like Madonna but I know a lot of people don't!
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18 comments:
Gledwood, thanks for your visit. Ive been catching up on your recent postings, you write so well, captivating and interesting. Your post on the cyberworld,personas was very thought provoking...I work in the field of mental health though some may find this a strange comment, these people are very 'real' when it comes to communicating, I often wonder if it comes from having come through 'the system' that they feel they have nothing to lose, only when they sit with a psychiatrist for the token 15 minute consultation do they adopt something that resembles a well behaved child, which is sad, as the real is so much healthier in some cases, also most of my best friends, real friends have been people who fight addiction, no pretty pictures, yet they possess a depth and strength of character that is quite simply, quietly astounding...Your blog is so valuable, for me it challenges many stigmas that can so easily blind people..
Now I must try the dumpling recipe, I have never ever managed to produce a dumpling that was anything near edible, this is a real challenge for me, I will be celebrating with gusto if they come out well
You are NOT meant to use marge at all though Audrey. Liz from Wales says use Atora suet!
What you say about mental health patients:== v interesting
I love this blog but sweet Jeebus do I hate it when musical kaka goes off on a website. You've never seen me scrambling so fast to find the shut-the-fuck-up button. I can't deal with it.
The only time I can deal with it is if the "off" button is very visible and close to the top, otherwise I'm frantically trying to find it and if I don't find it I panic and just run away and the whole internet explodes!
Aaaarrgh... Don't ruin your nice blog with unasked music please.
OK I'm taking it off tomorrow!
if anyone DOES like it speak now or forever hold your peace!!!!
The Pope is in a flight, scratching his holy head, playing some word game, turns and asks his aid
a four letter word ending with UNT which describes a woman
The aid says AUNT
oh! please give me an eraser fast.
a horse named Sharab ? Poor Lord Nelson.
I'm with the others on this one. Although I liked the song, it scared the living daylights out of me...thought I was going crazy! I tend to shy away from the blogs with music on them...just because it becomes so repetitive.
I was at the races yesterday...a really wet day that made for a sloppy track...longshots were coming in and one triactor paid nearly $7,000. I only won one race, but had a lot of fun.
I love tennis and a Federer/Nadal match is always something to see. Those numbers are the "sets" and it looks like that match was going back and forth between the two...wished I'd seen it!
Hi Gledwood, I rather like horseracing and of course, each year we have the Melbourne Cup where the whole country actually stops to watch that race. We have a luncheon at work, sweepstakes going around and the doctor insist on seeing no patients while the race is on. But then again, the patients don't want to miss the race either, so they're glued to the tv in the waiting room. That's Australia for you...sport mad nuts.
My brother was hooked on drugs too, and ended up with a drug induced psychosis. Although he is off the drugs now, he's not the same person he was before it all happened. But, he's a strong person and is doing his own thing and getting along quite well.
All the best to you, Gledwood. Pity about your Taliban looking "friend".
I look forward to reading more. I will need to catch up at an earlier hour sometime.
OK thanks for the remarks folks. Madonna's going ...
blogs to feature
(1) writing: http://tonivlee.blogspot.com/
(2) Travel - Shanghai!
http://valinchina.blogspot.com/
Thank for stopping by my blog. I'm glad you like it. Thanks for the url notation.
Have a great day.
I can stand her in small ammounts.
Well, thank you for popping by. Interesting blog! I must say my genealogy blog is probably the most boring, except for the retirees I talk to every time I visit dark, old cemeteries...
Hi Gledwood
I am sorry about your life of addiction. I am out of my depth here. What to say except sorry and hope things improve? And ofcourse depression sucks so I hope you get rid of that too. In the end Gledwood, I salute you for trying!
lots of luck
sadgirl x
Wendy: Surely geneology is not boring! Especially when it's one's own family one's researching ..?
Sadgirl: thanks for getting back in touch. You've been in my links for ages you know. You don't have to offer advice. Friendship is enough
Queenie: lotta ppl cannot stand her at all!!
Toni v Lee: who exactly are you though? I took down at least 2 urls today and often take down 4 or 5 in a day ... please give more details next time - fill out the little form below when you comment! Please!
Jason - your blog is quite "provocative" - makes me wanna comment
Puss - hope your brother's a BETTER person though, know what I mean? I wish they'd show Aussie races here. They probably do on Satellite TV but when the betting shop's closed. We get South Africa Turfontein but that's as exotic as it gets. Also Philadelphia in the evenings ...
Debs: surely it will be repeated somewhere on Canadian TV..?
Rauf: haha!!
Vincent & Nicole: DO NOT WORRY! SHE IS GONE!!!
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