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Hello, Elle!
The glen is just around twenty miles away.
My son normally visits on Thursdays, but I suggested that he stay home to await La Bamba, yestreen.
He brought me stovies and a rhubarb tart from his butchers!
The Weightlifters Federation has banned the Russian lifters from the Games.
An example the IOC should follow.
The IOC are discussing whether to introduce a new sport to the Games.
"Passing the Buck." (I just made that up, honest!)
I would be very careful regarding Zika, especially if info came from Olympic sources.
I do not trust them.
They want the Games to be a success.
There appear to be health hazards everywhere in Rio.
Not heard if the Aussies have moved into their accommodation, yet.

Hi, Rusty!
Stovies, Rusty? Whatever are they?
( I like rhubarb tart!)
It is good that the IWF has banned the Russian weightlifters!
Is this the only federation so far to follow the lead of the IAAF?
I understand that so far 272, of the original 387 Russian team members selected, have been cleared to compete in Rio.
A very high number - and most probably set to become even higher.
The boxing, gymnastics, taekwondo and golf federations are still to confirm their decisions.
Not many have withstood the pressures involved.
What I cannot understand is the poor state of equipment, accommodation, etc...
Surely there are guidelines laid down as to what is an acceptable standard?
Who checks these things out?
And "passes" them?

Hello, Elle!
I am sure the Kilmarnock sept of your clan could tell you about stovies!
It is a Scots dish with more recipes and ingredients than you could poke a stick at!
But always with potatoes.
I have been in pubs where there have been "discussions" (unholy rows!) on the "correct" way to make stovies!
Our butcher uses roast beef with tatties in a sort of hash.
Very simple, very tasty.
The poor accommodation etc?
Who watches the watchers?
All these high faluting committees in the IOC are at best, incompetent, and probably tainted with corruption.
Same as FIFA at football.
That is the reality. Jobs for the boys!

Nah, elle, I don't feel guilty at all! Not only is that emotion a waste of time, the others can also return home if they like. It didn't rain, although I drove through a downpour getting there.
The children enjoyed their toasted marshmallows on sticks, their grandmother having cut the sticks from coppiced hazel, sharpened them and sealed them in the fire! The 6 year old could more or less manage to toast them himself, sitting down for safety. One or two did get dropped!

Hey, Rusty!
Stovies sound delicious!
Kirkintilloch, NOT Kilmarnock!
Also Edinburgh and Nairn!
The relatives are scattered about a bit!
There was a cricketing question on Eggheads of which you would not have approved!
The trouble is that I cannot now remember the question !!!.... but the answer was "bunsen".
Appertaining to rhyming slang...seemingly "bunsen burner" for "Turner"!
This rhyming slang gets everywhere!
Have you remembered that the Ride London Classique cycle race is tomorrow?
6 -7pm on BBC2.
This is the race that covers the London streets - including St James' Park, Birdcage Walk etc.
Then on Sunday the two London- Surrey races are also on TV.
They should be worth watching!



Hello, Ros!
I am glad that you enjoyed your day!
So you are back home , having left them all in the wood!
Will you go back to join them tomorrow?

Hello, Elle!
Ah, Kirkintilloch, right!
Stovies are fine, but no two folk make them the same.
I actually prefer them made with corned beef rather than roasted beef.
I know nothing about cricket, Elle, other than you can be in or out.
I like Phil Tufnell though.
This TV sport is tiring.
I have been watching the ladies golf at Woburn and the US PGA at Baltusrol, and the Clasica San Sebastian is tomorrow, too.
And now London! I wonder who is riding?
Do you know?
Now, Rio.
Clare Balding tweeted a picture of the velodrome and it looks OK, although she said the spectators area is not finished.
Clare said the Germans and Aussies are training on it.

Good morning, Rusty!
A fine day, but decidedly cooler.
Pleasant for walking though.
I have set the recorder to watch the London Ride.
This is the link - kind courtesy of Jazzgirl (I "saved" it in Favourites ) of all the cycle races should you want to look them up.
https://www.prudentialridelondon.co.uk/info-hub/routes/
It is a women's race.......but I don't know who will be riding.
Will you be watching golf as well?
Otherwise today will be a quietish day for us....recovering from yesterday's feverish activity!
How about you?

Good morning, Elle!
Cloudy, dry, and cool, here.
I have had a look at the riders in the various races and very few are top riders, but that should give opportunities to the younger ones.
Team Sky have a strong team in the men's race, but a lot of the top teams are not there. Clashing with San Sebastian.
I will watch San Sebastian, golf, and Cork versus Donegal at Gaelic football, and the 3.10 at Goodwood.
I shall endeavour to watch bits of the London Ride too!
I was at shop very early today, then had a dander along the Nature Trail.
I like Saturdays!

Hi, Rusty!
Goodness, you will be busy!
In contrast, I intend to do as little as possible!
Reading - and walking the dog again later - are the height of my ambitions for today!
(Mind you, I have already pushed the hoover around, and hung out the washing!)
A reference in an email from a friend about Beatrix Potter reminded me..........
I was fascinated to read of an event at Hall Place - where we went yesterday with daughter and family - that there would be a reading of the Beatrix Potter tales by (quote) "the lady herself"????
Would this be by séance?
If my dates are correct, Beatrix Potter died in 1943!
I can foresee an interesting phenomenon!
Are you betting on any horses at Goodwood?

Hello, Elle!
The heavens have opened!
Rain coming down like stair rods!
I was busyish earlier but going canny now.
Should it not be "hoisted" the washing, rather than "hung out"?
I think seances were debunked by Harry Houdini etc many years ago. Maybe a recording?
No bets today, but there is a smashing filly across from Ireland that I want to see run.
My rhubarb tart is just lollapalooza.
I still have half of it left!