TUESDAY 7th/ AUGUST 2012.
OLYMPIC NEWS UPDATE;
Sir Chris Hoy became the most successful Briton on Olympic history this evening with six Gold medals after winning the Keirin in the Velodrome ; he was unbeatable on the track and sent the partisan crowd into raptures.
Sadly the retiring Victoria Pendleton was denied a Gold medal as a result of a 2-0 sprint final loss to her perennial rival Anna Mears of Australia,
Laura Trott 20 won her second Gold of the London Olympic Games with a stunning victory in the two-day,six-race ‘ Omnium ’ after a breath taking time trial victory in the final race over her nearest rival from the USA Sarah Hammer.
Meanwhile Great Britain won the Team Dressage their first in Olympic history,Britain had never previously won an Olympic dressage medal,which underlines the magnitude of their achievement.
..
.
Showing posts with label Another Great News Day.. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Another Great News Day.. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
MANILVA OVER THE WEEKEND.
THURSDAY/SUNDAY 22nd/ 25th/ MARCH 2012.
The forecast over the weekend is a little cloudy and cooler; when it goes nice over in England we always get the tail end of the bad weather down here on the Costa de Sol. On Thursday we had one of our at home days; over last weekend our neighbors husband was taken into hospital, once again, he had a bad stroke over six years ago and has never recovered and sadly this time he died on Wednesday evening so we are going to our first Spanish funeral on Friday evening. We spent the day pottering about after a quick walk the dog in the morning and in the evening for supper we had the Liver and Sausage Casserole with Cabbage and square Chips before we settled down to watch a film; “ Fracture ” from 2007 was a courtroom drama with lots of twists starring Anthony Hopkins and Ryan Gosling – very good.
We did the shopping on Friday morning and picked up the papers and when we came back we went for a walk with Cheta and picked up some flowers from the local market, In the afternoon we got the black clothes out and walked around to Santa Ana Church for the funeral service; before we left we had learned all the right words and phrase’s to say to the family – after the ceremony his coffin was carried around to the walled cemetery next to the church were it was placed in the family vault. One of the family explained to us about the proceedings and also introduced us to all the extended family. Funerals here take place very quickly, at the most within two days and are in fact very informal. For dinner we had Hake Fillets again as I had made earlier another pot of Tomato sauce which we have found to be very versatile and also we enjoy the local Tomatoes in particular. The late films were golden oldies –“ Spartacus ” with Kirk Douglas and “ Moses ”with Charlton Heston !
On Saturday morning it was as forecast cloudy and cool ( only 18 degs. ) and also we had a little shower so Cheta just stayed in the house and ran amuck ! I watched the Grand Prix qualifying from Malaysia on Spanish TV and later on the PC in the office the English Football , Liverpool played terrible and lost to Wigan, the bottom team, at home 1-2 – the press and public are starting to call for Dalglish’s head already ! Meanwhile Everton had a great win away at Swansea 0-2 ! In the evening both Barcelona and Real Madrid won so there is no change at the top of ‘ La Liga ’ In the evening after our steak and chip dinner we caught a very good film that we had not seen before – “ The Ghost Writer ” It was only made in 2010 by Roman Polanski and starred in the title role Ewan McGregor with Piers Brosnan playing the part of a character based on Tony Blair and Kim Cattrall playing the blond PR lady ! It is a political thriller based on a Robert Harris novel were fact and fiction are mixed – one to catch.
First thing on Sunday morning I called Jane over in Chester to get the low down on her news that she had just posted on Facebook about some new projects that she and David are taking on; they have taken over a long standing family bakery business and shop ( 1825 ) in Northwich where they live and also they have been approached to open a fabulous new café celebrating Cheshire produce at the new J & S motorcycle heaven at the old Harrington’s caravan site at Delamere just up the road from Oulton Park Circuit ! David and Paul meanwhile have two new sites in mind to expand the “ Lord Binning ” empire in Cheshire – watch this space !!
We then got the roast on the go – Chicken with Brenda’s fine selection of vegetables ; Cabbage with local Alselgas from our neighbors Campo, Carrot and Turnip Batons,Cauiflower Mornay and Leeks in a Cheese sauce, Garden Peas and Baby New Potatoes and of course crisp Roast Potatoes along with Sage and Onion Stuffing and finger licking gravy ! Mano and Anna had called in earlier with Fabio and so they joined us later for dinner. In the afternoon we watched the Grand Prix which was delayed by a tropical rain storm – Alonso won after Button made a not typical mistake and McLaren’s slow pit stops for Hamilton also cost both of them the race. After Mano and Anna had gone home we watched another excellent film starring Vin Diesel in which he actually acted for a change; called “ Find me Guilty ” 2006 it was the true story of the longest ever Mafia trial in New York history, he plays the part of ‘ Jackie DiNorsci ’a Mafia mobster back in the 1980s who defends himself and the other gangsters in the dock – the courtroom drama got great reviews and especially for Vin Diesel’s acting – catch it when you can !
Thought for the Day;
He who smiles rather than rages is always stronger.
..
.
The forecast over the weekend is a little cloudy and cooler; when it goes nice over in England we always get the tail end of the bad weather down here on the Costa de Sol. On Thursday we had one of our at home days; over last weekend our neighbors husband was taken into hospital, once again, he had a bad stroke over six years ago and has never recovered and sadly this time he died on Wednesday evening so we are going to our first Spanish funeral on Friday evening. We spent the day pottering about after a quick walk the dog in the morning and in the evening for supper we had the Liver and Sausage Casserole with Cabbage and square Chips before we settled down to watch a film; “ Fracture ” from 2007 was a courtroom drama with lots of twists starring Anthony Hopkins and Ryan Gosling – very good.
We did the shopping on Friday morning and picked up the papers and when we came back we went for a walk with Cheta and picked up some flowers from the local market, In the afternoon we got the black clothes out and walked around to Santa Ana Church for the funeral service; before we left we had learned all the right words and phrase’s to say to the family – after the ceremony his coffin was carried around to the walled cemetery next to the church were it was placed in the family vault. One of the family explained to us about the proceedings and also introduced us to all the extended family. Funerals here take place very quickly, at the most within two days and are in fact very informal. For dinner we had Hake Fillets again as I had made earlier another pot of Tomato sauce which we have found to be very versatile and also we enjoy the local Tomatoes in particular. The late films were golden oldies –“ Spartacus ” with Kirk Douglas and “ Moses ”with Charlton Heston !
On Saturday morning it was as forecast cloudy and cool ( only 18 degs. ) and also we had a little shower so Cheta just stayed in the house and ran amuck ! I watched the Grand Prix qualifying from Malaysia on Spanish TV and later on the PC in the office the English Football , Liverpool played terrible and lost to Wigan, the bottom team, at home 1-2 – the press and public are starting to call for Dalglish’s head already ! Meanwhile Everton had a great win away at Swansea 0-2 ! In the evening both Barcelona and Real Madrid won so there is no change at the top of ‘ La Liga ’ In the evening after our steak and chip dinner we caught a very good film that we had not seen before – “ The Ghost Writer ” It was only made in 2010 by Roman Polanski and starred in the title role Ewan McGregor with Piers Brosnan playing the part of a character based on Tony Blair and Kim Cattrall playing the blond PR lady ! It is a political thriller based on a Robert Harris novel were fact and fiction are mixed – one to catch.
First thing on Sunday morning I called Jane over in Chester to get the low down on her news that she had just posted on Facebook about some new projects that she and David are taking on; they have taken over a long standing family bakery business and shop ( 1825 ) in Northwich where they live and also they have been approached to open a fabulous new café celebrating Cheshire produce at the new J & S motorcycle heaven at the old Harrington’s caravan site at Delamere just up the road from Oulton Park Circuit ! David and Paul meanwhile have two new sites in mind to expand the “ Lord Binning ” empire in Cheshire – watch this space !!
We then got the roast on the go – Chicken with Brenda’s fine selection of vegetables ; Cabbage with local Alselgas from our neighbors Campo, Carrot and Turnip Batons,Cauiflower Mornay and Leeks in a Cheese sauce, Garden Peas and Baby New Potatoes and of course crisp Roast Potatoes along with Sage and Onion Stuffing and finger licking gravy ! Mano and Anna had called in earlier with Fabio and so they joined us later for dinner. In the afternoon we watched the Grand Prix which was delayed by a tropical rain storm – Alonso won after Button made a not typical mistake and McLaren’s slow pit stops for Hamilton also cost both of them the race. After Mano and Anna had gone home we watched another excellent film starring Vin Diesel in which he actually acted for a change; called “ Find me Guilty ” 2006 it was the true story of the longest ever Mafia trial in New York history, he plays the part of ‘ Jackie DiNorsci ’a Mafia mobster back in the 1980s who defends himself and the other gangsters in the dock – the courtroom drama got great reviews and especially for Vin Diesel’s acting – catch it when you can !
Thought for the Day;
He who smiles rather than rages is always stronger.
..
.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
MELBOURNE NEWS FLASH.
Jack is doing so well that he is going home on Thursday,one week after the operation, the Doctors are so pleased with him they want to bottle his blood ! Deb says that he sounds back to his old self on the phone; he will need lots of rest and Physio to get himself back to normal. Take it easy Jack and listen to Lyn !! Love from Malcolm and Brenda in Sunny Manilva and Jenny and Norah over in England. xxxx
Sunday, July 25, 2010
TOUR DE FRANCE FINAL RESULT.
SUNDAY 25TH JULY 2010.
Today’s final stage 20 of the Tour de France was from Longjumeau to the Champs-Elysees in Paris; yesterday the stage was around the vine fields of Bordeaux to Pauillac over 52km and was a time-trial and was won by the time-trial specialist Fabian Cancellara,Contador made time on Shelck and retained the overall lead for today’s final stage which is a bit like a procession as they ride into Paris.
The Manic Manxman,Mark Cavendish the “ Manx Missile ” won the sprint, his fifth stage win of this year’s tour and his 15th in total; only 12 men have won more! So Alberto Contador is the winner, for the third time and Andy Schleck was second, again with Russian Denis Menchov third.
NB; The Spaniard won by 39secs.the same time amount of time Schelck lost in the incident that seems to have become known as “ Chain-Gate ” !?
.
Today’s final stage 20 of the Tour de France was from Longjumeau to the Champs-Elysees in Paris; yesterday the stage was around the vine fields of Bordeaux to Pauillac over 52km and was a time-trial and was won by the time-trial specialist Fabian Cancellara,Contador made time on Shelck and retained the overall lead for today’s final stage which is a bit like a procession as they ride into Paris.
The Manic Manxman,Mark Cavendish the “ Manx Missile ” won the sprint, his fifth stage win of this year’s tour and his 15th in total; only 12 men have won more! So Alberto Contador is the winner, for the third time and Andy Schleck was second, again with Russian Denis Menchov third.
NB; The Spaniard won by 39secs.the same time amount of time Schelck lost in the incident that seems to have become known as “ Chain-Gate ” !?
.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
BABY NEWFLASH.
Tuesday 10th March 2009.
Great news from Switerland,Yola and Dave have a new baby brother for Jasmine,he weighed in at 9lb-7oz!! and his name is Aidan Joseph,mother and baby are fine after a week in hospital getting over the birth.We have just spoken to Yola and wished them and all their family Health,Wealth and Happiness for the future.CONGRATULATIONS !! Watch out for the pictures.
Great news from Switerland,Yola and Dave have a new baby brother for Jasmine,he weighed in at 9lb-7oz!! and his name is Aidan Joseph,mother and baby are fine after a week in hospital getting over the birth.We have just spoken to Yola and wished them and all their family Health,Wealth and Happiness for the future.CONGRATULATIONS !! Watch out for the pictures.
Saturday, March 07, 2009
WEDDING NEWSFLASH.
Saturday 7th March.
We have just received some great news from Australia,a fine Australian gentlman Mr.Jack Irving is to marry Lyn,Brenda's sister on the 28th March at 2-00pm in the garden of his house! And about time too,make an honest woman of her! CONGRATULATIONS !!!
We are looking forward to welcoming the new Mr and Mrs Irving to Manilva in June,the Bridal Suite will be ready to be christened!
We have just received some great news from Australia,a fine Australian gentlman Mr.Jack Irving is to marry Lyn,Brenda's sister on the 28th March at 2-00pm in the garden of his house! And about time too,make an honest woman of her! CONGRATULATIONS !!!
We are looking forward to welcoming the new Mr and Mrs Irving to Manilva in June,the Bridal Suite will be ready to be christened!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)