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So Boris has the Olympic flag safely back in 'Blighty' and his first batch of Olympic related bunglings are out of the way, thankfully war not raging with China after his predictably patronizing speeches from Beijing. After a spectacularly expensive and perfunctory games as far as atmosphere and venues go (how dull would have been if we hadn't won many medals) the mantle has been passed and its London's turn once again. In 1948 we stepped into the breech to take the Olympics when someone cancelled just after World War 2 and had a great games, taking many gold's, including the tug-of-war and motor-boating! But now it is our turn should we try to better China ...

This was originally written as part of a challenge over on "The Other Side" to write a humerous eulogy for yourself. I hope nobody minds too much over the choice of category! **October 23rd 2025** It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Dr Collingwood21. Our much esteemed colleague was found to be immortally challenged last Monday night after succumbing to a freak accident in her rent-a-hovel apartment. She is succeeded by Mr Collingwood21, an indifferent cat and more books than any woman really has any business owning. Although investigations are ...

Ok I have tipped the winners in my earlier opinion on this most wonderful golf tournament so I thought I would tell you how I did and how the whole thing went. The old blazers at Augusta have whacked on more new yardage this season than they have in the last 60 years. They are fed up with them new guns,(especially the black ones) with their super toys out hitting the majestic infamous fairways. The weather was kind to all on day one with most of the players having a tough but fair round. Tomorrow they are forecasting storms and tornadoes that will send those arid streams into bubbling froffy torrents by late afternoon.. Another change in tradition this ...