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Rusty
In judo most of the sparring is the opponents trying to get a good hold in order to throw their opponent or get him into a submitting position

Hello, Elle,
You are well up on your history!
Albemarle? New to me.
But, I have heard of Eleanor of Aquitane and Henry II.
I think I saw Judith winning the million.
There was a big bit in my local paper today.
Remember I told you about the Horn Milk Bar with the 15 slice bacon rolls?
Well, apparently there was what they called a "fashion shoot" there recently. Quite a few models etc posing away.
It was for a magazine called Vogue, apparently.
They say it went quite well and the customers were not too inconvenienced.

Eirlys, thank you for the info,

Rosalind, thank you for that.
Are you a judo fan?

Hi, Rusty!
So it may well have been Eleanor of Aquitane of whom you were thinking in relation to Judith?
Judith's million dollar question on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" was " Which king was married to Eleanor of Aquitaine?"!
The question could have been tailor -made for Judith!
She probably "couldn't believe her ears"! or her good luck!!
Yes, I well recall your fifteen rasher bacon rolls!
I wonder why the Horn Milk Bar was picked for the fashion shoot?
Is it in a special location?
Do you remember my going to an exhibition about "Vogue" a few months ago with my friend Sue (from Tewin) at the National Portrait Gallery?
A strange coincidence!
Have you watched any sport this afternoon?
I am way behind on how GB is doing in the medal stakes?
Any tennis news?
And speaking of BGT........ when will it be back?

Rusty
No I am not a fan of any sport. But I think martial arts is the best thing you can give a child's along with unfilled teeth, ability to swim and life save and courtesy to all. My sons did judo for years and it was very useful. I used to watch gradings and competitions and test them on their Japanese. I even wrote a haiku for one of their home works in Japanese. It described a fight!

Hello, Elle!
No, it would not be Eleanor. She is fairly new to me.
I could not remember the name, but knew she was a bit like Madame du Barry, if you like.
Judith's question will likely be on YouTube.
I shall have a look later, after I find a teaspoon.
No, the Horn is just off the main road between Perth and Dundee.
Quite rural.
I have no idea why they chose it. I think it got revamped recently.
Before that I would describe it as a slightly dated diner.
Friendly and welcoming staff, too.
It does a good trade.
Would it be a magazine you would buy?
I saw that fine chap Andy Murray playing earlier.
He was ahead in a game with Argentina, I think it was.
GB has several medals.
They have a good chance of gold tomorrow in the men's time trial with Chris Froome. I have had a small wager on Cancellara!
Emma Pooley may surprise one or two in the women's TT.
BGT should be back in May, I think.

Elle, update!
Type "retro restaurant the horn" into your search box and you will get the Vogue story.
I can not do links.

Hey, Rusty!
I have looked up The Horn!
I wonder whether the publicity will bring more custom to the restaurant?
I should imagine that locals who already know about it might be interested to look at it in a 'new light'?
No, "Vogue" is not a magazine I would buy - in fact, I never buy any magazines!
I didn't particularly enjoy the "Vogue" exhibition.
The history of the magazine was interesting; and I enjoyed seeing some of the photography; but I only went to please my friend.......
And then, if you remember, she, in her turn, came with me to the exhibition about Russian Art, which I really did want to see!
Fair "do"s!
I hope Chris Froome wins his potential Gold medal tomorrow !
(For once, I shall hope that you lose your bet!)
How did Andy do?
I don't seem able to watch any tennis so far.

Hello, Elle!
The Horn does a great trade anyway.
It is very well known amongst travellers.
Not many cafes have a cow on the roof!
Andy was winning, so I think he is in the last 16.
Now, Froome may not win, we shall see.
Tom Dumoulin was favourite to win, but he is riding with a broken wrist, so that won't help him.
I have a wee bet on Emma Pooley, but I fear Linda Villumsen of NZ.
i hope Emma gets a medal!
Maybe your daughter can have a go at the Red Buttons when she arrives?
I am sure you would like to see Andy win a medal!
Have you the house all redded up for her arrival?

Eleanor of Aquitaine was married to a king of France as well as Henry II and left two daughters there when she left to marry Henry.
Eleanor was .one of the founders/promoters of the Laws of Oleron to do with captains of ships helping others in distress.

Elle, I was so, so sorry to hear you've not been able to access the tennis. Andy Murray's match was on earlier, but the highlight today has been Jo Konta's match which finished only 10 minutes ago. She was playing a very experienced Russian and it was a thrilling tussle which lasted over three hours. Nadal played earlier too - he's not back to his usual scintillating stuff, but he played well enough to win.