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Hello again, Elle,
Looks fell dreich in Rio!

Hi, Rusty!
So are you responsible for providing lunch for the girls then?
Or are they bringing it with them?
I expect you are thinking of Canadian Brianne Theisen-Eaton - yes, she is a great athlete.
And her husband, Ashton Eaton should do very well, too, in the Decathlon!
A talented couple!
But I am rooting for Jess and Kat!
I have seen how blustery it is up your way, from looking in on the ospreys!
An empty nest was all I saw......
Right, time to make a coffee....... and go and sit down to watch the action......

Hi again, Rusty!
I have just seen your second post.. have made the coffee , but haven't switched on the TV yet.........
Will the rain stop the events?

Hi there Elle and Rusty (and everyone!)

Just had a look in on the ospreys - one chick with a fish in the nest, think it's the little male.
The last blog report on the 10th mentions that the family was still complete then.
It looks wild!

Lovely warm day here and a very very busy market on this long week-end - (Monday is a holiday - Virgin Mary's day)
Professional firework display on the canal organised by the town on Sunday, and 'granary in the street' on Monday. Weather is set to be sunny and hot.

Hello, Elle,
I do not think the rain will stop anything.
No lunch for the girls and me, we just had a natter.
It is quite blustery here.

Hello, Pigale,
I am wondering if Lassie has gone?
You are doing well with the weather!

Hi, Rusty!
Did you watch the women's 10,000m?
What a race!
The leading athletes were running so fast that they were lapping other competitors very easily.
The winner, Avana from Ethiopia, became World Champion with a New World Record!
Jo did very well! She completed her fifth Olympics (at 42) and came in first of the British runners.
(I think she was about two minutes behind the winner).
I am now watching the high jump of the heptathlon on my computer.
I hope you had a good natter with your granddaughters!



Hello, Pigale!
Your weekend sounds as thought it will be interesting.
Will you go to the fireworks display?
What is "granary on the street"?
Your village is always having events!
It must be a friendly place to live?

Hello Elle!

Yes, the village is very friendly and Spring and Summer see quite a few events. It is somewhat quieter in the winter - except for Christmas Market!

I should have said 'Loft in the street' as this is precisely what it is - you go to your loft and get out everything you do not want, go to the field by the river where it takes place and sell (at cheap price) what you would otherwise have to ditch at some point.

We had our 'brocante' recently as you know, but this is much more 'villagers only' orientated.

I will watch the fireworks (11pm!) at home from my terrace - I live on a hill and thus have a beautiful view. and I will probably go to the 'grenier dans la rue' !

Good evening, Elle.
Very suspicious 10,000!
Where did that run come from?
Katarina and Jess going along nicely.
Still very poor crowds.
I have the cycling this night.
Should be good.
Maybe even a medal or two.
And it's good to see Sir Chris out there cheering them on.
The rowers are doing very well, I think.
Just la Bamba came to see me.
Yes, we had a great natter!
We get on very well.

Good evening, Rusty!
The speeds and times of the 10,000m were incredible!
I wonder how the records will be regarded....with all the hype about drug testing etc, will the medal winners of each event automatically be tested?
Btw, I forgot to mention that in that event, Mollie Huddle came sixth and smashed the American record!
Yes, Jess and KJT are doing well!
Did you watch Kat in the high jump?
She and Naffissatou (?spelling) Thiam of Belgium were the joint World Heptathlon/ Olympic hepathlon best - jumping 1.98!
And gaining 1211 points for the competition.
Most impressive!
Oops! I'm missing Eggheads!
Enjoy the cycling........

Hello, Elle!
I suppose they will accept the new record.
As we have seen in the lead up to the games, the powers that be are not too fussed about dopers.
I have not seen the high jump.
I can't watch much TV, so I shall wait on the cycling later this evening.
Want to see the new American bikes!