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Hi, Rusty!
Yes, that is perfectly understandable ......
And as I very much respect your judgement, I am thinking that there must be a lot I do not know about Lynsey Sharp?
I have never particularly liked her manner ....but I am presuming now that there is obviously a lot more that is very detrimental to her character, that I do not know about?
Should I hear/learn anything about her behaviour that was against my principles, then that would be a very different matter and I would obviously not support her under any circumstances.
I think I need to do a bit of "digging" ?



Hello Kenyatta,
I am sorry to say that I misinformed you, when I told you that the recently resurrected Motor Sport at Crystal Palace Park was not taking place this year.
It is, just not on the May Bank holiday as it has been for the past few years.
Instead it will held on Sunday, August 27th, and Monday, the 28th
I hope this link works:
http://www.motorsportatthepalace.co.uk/

Hello, Elle,
I am not saying anymore about it.
I hope that's fine with you?
I am looking forward to seeing the local Harriers run in the 5000 and hope for the very best from them!
PB'S would be great!
Or even a medal!

Hi, Rusty!
It should be a good evening's viewing!
Apart from the 5000m race, where we have a special interest in Laura and Eilish , there are the Men and Women's 4 x 400m relays, too.
I always like those - although I worry about the baton being dropped!
I haven't seen any of the relay heats..........
Do you think we have a chance for a medal there?

Hello, Elle!
I have not seen the relays but GB usually does well in the 4 x 400, both men and women. Fingers crossed for a medal!
I think the baton is more likely to be dropped in the 4 x 100.
I see the crow raking about in the nest.
Not seen an osprey today.

Hey, Rusty!
Well, what a great 5000m race!
As we thought, the main contenders were of course Helen Obiri and Almaz Ayana
Although I hadn't expected them to break away from the others quite so early?
But didn't Laura do well to come 6th in what was her first major Championship at that distance?
Well done , Laura!
And Well done, Eilish, too!
Now , I must very briefly phone my cousin before it is time for the relays!

Hello, Elle!
The slow first lap done for Eilish's PB!
The race was not as competitive as I had hoped for, apart from the first two.
The nights are drawing in here and we have heavy rain forecast for tomorrow.
Not so good!

Hi, Rusty!
Quite an eventful ending to the Championships?
Our GB and NI women's 4x 400 team did well , gaining a Sliver medal, and then the men to get a Bronze!
Did you see/ hear Steve Cram's tribute to Brendan Foster, thanking him for being with him all these years, and saying how much he would miss him?
It was quite moving!
And then Michael Johnson had put together a tribute to Usain Bolt........with Usain coming onto the track later for a presentation and to say goodbye.
The end of an era....and hopefully the start of something new.........
It has been a beautiful evening here....as you will have seen on the television.
The next few days are set to be fine and warmer .
I do hope so, as our elder daughter is bringing the boys tomorrow, to stay with us for the week.
We are looking forward to seeing them.

Hello, Elle!
No, did not see the tribute to Bren.
I like Steve Cram and Bren.
I'll find it on YouTube tomorrow.
I just discovered that in his business career, Bren was managing director of Nike Europe.
I saw a bit of the tribute to Usain Bolt and for a wee while I thought it was Morgan Freeman speaking, rather than Michael!
Do you know Morgan Freeman?
The end of an era right enough.
The relay teams were first class, too!
I can't remember seeing any competitors from Italy?
They can't all be cyclists and footballers over there, surely?
Yes, you and your husband will enjoy having your family to stay.
My granddaughter, Miss O, starts her career as a teacher tomorrow.
I am very pleased for her.

Hi, Rusty!
Yes, it would be good if you can find the tribute to Bren.....
I was at first expecting only to 'hear' it, but the camera went into the commentary box and we saw Steve talking to Brendan (who appeared a bit overcome!)
Yes, I know Morgan Freeman!
Primarily from watching the film "Driving Miss Daisy"!
Did you ever see that?
An excellent film showing a friendship that overcame social problems and racial prejudices.
Of course...I was forgetting that in Scotland your schools go back much earlier than ours!
Our Autumn terms do not start until usually the first week in September.
Miss O will be looking forward to her first day as a teacher.
You will be very proud of her.
I hope all goes well for her...I am sure that it will.

Hello, Elle!
I will look for Bren tomorrow, when it's raining.
I always liked him.
I did not know he was a millionaire until now.
He had several very important jobs with Nike.
He and two friends started up a company and eventually sold it to Marks and Spencer for several million pounds.
Well done, big Bren!
Elle, I have heard of "Driving Miss Daisy" but never seen it.
I know Morgan Freeman from "The Shawshank Redemption".
An excellent film, too.