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Hi, Rusty!
My day is going very well, thank you.......
I had a big bunch of flowers awaiting me when I got up!
( I haven't decided what I want as my "main" present yet!)
Our elder daughter and the boys have just rung to wish me a happy birthday (she very kindly sent me an M&S gift card) and we are meeting our other daughter and her two lads for lunch at the Toby Carvery in an hour's time.
It is all go!
Now when you say "haircut" day........is this a mirror and scissors DIY job?
Or are you going to the barbers?
I hope you enjoy the cycling!
We should be home by mid afternoon.........daughter and family are coming back here with us.........

Have a great time at the carvery elle. Will BB have a small one?

When you get to 80, don't have 80 candles on your cake! I did that once and the flames coaleced, causing mayhem. I know, you can't let her near fire!

Hello, Elle!
It was a DIY haircut.
Finished now and hair washed and feel very "airy" about my head.
I did "try" two barbers the other day, but they could not even manage a "hello" never mind a "I'll be with you shortly", so I left.
I much prefer "friendly" places.
I am collecting Miss La Bamba from work later (her car is being serviced today) so I shall get a verdict on my efforts then!
Hope all goes well at the carvery!

Did you see the Canadian team pursuit team crash, rusty? It looked like the last overtaking New Zealander clipped the front wheel of the leading Canadian as he pulled in. What will the result be? It used to be the case then when one pursuit rider/team was overtaken by the other, the race was over - is this still the case?

Chris, they still need to finish to record a time to decide their position in the next round.
If the Kiwis sat up there would not be a time (or a very slow one) recorded.

Good afternoon, Rusty!
We have all had a great day!
The Carvery meal - choices of roast beef, gammon , turkey and pork, plus varieties of potatoes, and several other vegetables - was delicious.
Our vegetarian daughter had a veggie option plus the "trimmings".
Even YB ate with gusto! (he does well for thirteen months!)
I hope Miss L-B gives her seal of approval to your (self -styled) haircut?
But what happened to the very nice lady hairdresser that you had last time?
You said that you liked her and that she cut your hair well?
You didn't want to go back there?
However, I am sure that you look very smart!!
The family has just headed for home as YB is getting very tired.......
I shall go make coffee........
Oh nearly forgot...I had a surprise birthday cake with candles!
(but only 10!)

yes, i didn't realise it was a qualifying round

....though isn't it a little unfair? a team overtaking must lose time, if only because of having to go a bit further, though i suppose the "winding" might make up for that/

Hi, Rusty.........
Update from before.......
I think that I have had phone calls today from nearly all the family!
How very nice of everyone!
Our son caught me this morning, just before we went out....he was just coming home from night duty.
And the icing on the cake?.........or maybe he was just "after " the icing on the cake!........Mr Jingles has just dropped in!!!
We haven't seen him for ages!
He paused on his usual dash across the room to wash his face!
No regard for the cat........
Is familiarity breeding contempt?!

Good evening, Elle!
That's good you had a memorable day!
Miss La Bamba approves of my hair cut.
She says I look younger, and could I take her to the garage first thing tomorrow so she can collect her car before she starts work!
I do not know where the lady went but I refuse to sit unacknowledged in a barber, or anywhere else for that matter.
If they want my custom they can show a little manners and be a bit welcoming.
End of rant!
More tennis from Bogota this evening on BT Sport.