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Thank you for explaining the history behind the Dutch celebrations . You are so well-read on the subject and I wish I hadn't appeared so flippant with my remark. ChrisE''s comment at post 1842 now makes sense. I am determined to read more about each stage . We have to wait until 25th for the mountain climb .
I asked Elle how the tennis was last night. Hope the results were as she wished.

Does anyone think that tennis players take game enhancing drugs, like some athletics and cycling stars have been proved to have done?

Morning Jazzy,

I've been wondering if, when you were in France, you ever had an opportunity of travelling a bit in the country?

Good morning, Pigale and Jazzgirl!
No, Pigale, you were quite correct to express a concern on the Dutch supporters. I know how much Le Tour means to all of France. I love the race, too.
You mentioned to Jazzgirl about the different styles of architecture etc in different parts of France.
I love all that too. Not only do we get to watch the race but are educated on various things as well. Today I am very interested in the Somme area and hope the race commentators point things out. Some times we even get a bit of unplanned comedy thrown in!.
One year a horse in a field got excited by the noise etc of the passing peloton and jumped the fence straight into the riders and galloped along with them. Chaos!
This year, Jazzgirl, the race may be decided on Alpe d'Huez, with the race ending in Paris the next day.
It has been enjoyable so far, Cancellara apart!

Hello, Albie!
Yes, tennis players are no different from other sportspeople. Doping goes on.
Proving it is the problem, and do the authorities actually want it stamped out?
A thorny problem!

Good morning all!
Interrupting and going back for a moment to Kenyatta's suggestion to have separate threads for different interests eg. cycling, tennis.
I think it perhaps advisable to stick to the one "Chatty" thread as Norah seems happy with this format? (as Jazzgirl has very wisely already pointed out in post 1831)
It's easy enough for anyone not interested in a particular topic to skim past it.
This thread has Admin's official "seal of approval" - why rock the boat?

The summer sport season is fairly short so it doesnt really take over the forum.Next week it is wall to wall golf and my favourite cricket then we lose it to football

Good day, Elle!
You were missed yesterday!
For what it's worth, I agree with one "Chatty" thread.
It meets Norah's approval or we would have heard otherwise, surely.
"As Jazzgirl has very wisely pointed out"
This could give rise to a new saying,
"As wise as a Jazzgirl"?
And what is this story regarding Djokovic shouting at a ballgirl?
And, I noticed last week, he never says "thank you" to the ballgirl/boy who kindly offers him a fresh towel regularly. Tut, tut!

Quite so, Doglet!
The sports interests change with the Seasons! there is no need to become involved in a particular discussion if you have no interest in it.
Like I don't have in cricket!!
Plenty of other topics to talk about.

Hi again,

On the subject of one thread or several threads, I will follow whatever the majority wants but personally, I think one thread only has my preference.

I often broach several different subjects in the same post and that would mean sending sometime three or even four different posts at any one time; I would then feel that I am invading the Forum with my name appearing everywhere!

Rusty, have you got a favourite for today?