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Correct, kenyatta. My co-driver was Andy Archibald, shown here:
http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/from-left-to-right-olympic-pentathletes-danny-nightingdale-news-photo/3064878

Thanks, Chrise. What year was that? I remember the names but not much more.
That's 2 correct answers on this Forum today - I must be doing something right!

1976 Montreal.

Hi, Rusty!
Well, she didn't have 'imposter' tattooed on her forehead, so I let her in....so I did!
How come you haven't done your crossword today? So two to do tomorrow - or do you let it go by default?
I'm back receiving the (free) screen prints from my friend, but I rather miss having to buy the paper as I did all last week when he was away, as then I get to do the 15x15 cryptic xword as well!
And yes, I know, I could buy the paper anyway.....I just begrudge paying for it, when I already get two of the crosswords free!
Re Macbeth... I looked up potential books on Amazon. Three are one or two that look possible but it's hard to assess how accurate they will be. Maybe read the comments and see what you think? You will be difficult to please as you have such exacting standards.
Yes, in some instances I do enjoy reading historical accounts, but I like a human interest story behind it!
I'm going to order my Lyn MacD books from Amazon tomorrow.
Just heard from our daughter to say that she is back safely from Berlin. We'll catch up tomorrow - she's just about to put the young one to bed now.

Elle, maybe she was not an impostor, at all?
I have now done my crossword. But, somedays I don't.
Well, I have always been suspicious of historians.
We really just have to take their word.
Macbeth lived around a thousand years ago.
I do not know where they get their facts from.
It is when politics get in the way it makes it difficult.
But, I shall have a look!
Is your daughter visiting tomorrow?
Let us hope you get good value with Lyn's books!

Elle, I have had a look on Amazon.
Somme in vg condition hardback from World of Books is 86 pence.
Passchendaele, there are a few selling it for a penny.
Dive in, the water's lovely!

To anyone who is interested.
Someone mentioned a Chambers Dictionary app recently, (I forget who!).
Anyway, I downloaded it, and have found it to be excellent.
It has many features. Finding words, like WordWizard etc.
I am glad I have it!

most historical information was based on hearsay or myth usally many years later,typically writers like Shakespeare who wanted to please Elizabeth 1.My period was Middle ages and quite a lot of the writers were biased especially the ones who were attached to religious houses but I think most historical writings were based on the authors personal views

Hello, Doglet!
Enlightening!
I could not possibly see how historians could know what went on a thousand years ago.
And if facts were known, they were manipulated to suit the agenda of the day.
How are all your little creatures doing?

Little creatures are now getting larger Starlings are on second brood and the Robin is back feeding female.all my released Hedgehogs are doing well in their new homes and the large boar visits nightly no table or toilet manners but he must be at least 4 years old so it is good he is still around
Poor Richard 111 was a much maligned King and I think he should have had a royal burial inspite of his reputation he was annointed king.Weather lovely quite like summer.All is well with you I hope