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Hi, Rusty!
You will be pleased that Peter Sagan won today, as I know you like him.
I have been watching a video link in today's newsletter received from Wimbledon.
It appears that yesterday various well- known personalities from Sport, and from the Services, were invited to the Royal Box........
And Sue Barker was introducing them to the Centre Court spectators, before the start of play.
I'd missed it "live", so was pleased to see the video.
If you didn't see it, perhaps it will be on YouTube......
( I did look, but couldn't find it! )
Yes, the osprey chicks are getting very adventurous.
One was spreading his wings wide and actually jumping up and down!

Hello, Elle!
Yes, Sagan is my favourite now that Cancellara has retired.
I like Geraint Thomas, too, and Trotty and Elinor Barker.
I saw Sir Bobby Charlton at Wimbledon yesterday but I did not notice anyone else that was familiar.
Both chicks have been "helicoptering" this evening!
Lassie was away and I thought one may fledge.
Not long now!

Hi, Rusty!
Yes, Bobby Charlton was there.
And (Dame ) Jessica Ennis-Hill; Billie -Jean King; David Haye; Adam Peaty; Judy Murray; and Rod Laver.
There were very many more ...some whom I cannot remember , some whose names I did not recognise, but all from Sport or the Services.
It was quite a momentous occasion, all rising in turn to wave or take a bow, as they were introduced.
I am waiting for my cousin to phone...it could be any time as she was out earlier, visiting family.

Hello, Elle!
I missed Rod Laver, he was a favourite of mine.
I think he is there every year.
Did not see Jess or Billie Jean, or Judy.
I do not know David Haye or Adam Peaty.
Jack Nicklaus often attends. Was he there?
Something in the back of my mind tells me that the Williams sisters often practice on Jack's tennis court in Florida.
Have you heard that, or am I imagining it?
I like Jack.
I am sure your cousin won't forget to phone, if possible.

Update, Elle!
My old head was correct!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/33301055

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Hi, Rusty!
My cousin rang just after I last "spoke" to you!
All are well, though feeling the heat, as are we!
The fire on Winter Hill is still going!
Roads are closed, so access in the immediate vicinity, and around, is difficult.
David Haye is a boxer...which reminds me...Nicola Adams was also one of the Royal guests.
I think , but am not sure, that Adam Peaty is a swimmer?
I did not see nor hear mention of Jack Nicklaus at Wimbledon yesterday.
I watched your clip......you have a good memory!
More tennis tomorrow...I must look out who is playing, and when......

A Very Good morning to you, Rusty!
And a lovely day it is too!
We have similar temperatures to yesterday, but with a delightful fresh breeze!
Good to be out!
Hopefully, if they have this over in Wimbledon, it will be easier on the tennis players. too........
Roger Federer is up first on Centre Court at 1pm, followed by Serena's match, then Rafa's.
Whilst at 11.30am, on Court No 2, the last remaining seed, Karolina Pliskova, plays Kiki Bertens.
That should be a good match.
Will you be watching any of it?
Or are you going to be tied up with Le Tour?



Hello, Pigale!
How are you coping with the heat?
It is a little fresher here today - as yet anyway!
I have a good tennis schedule to follow as back up...should it prove too hot for a later walk!

Good morning, Elle!
Overcast and much cooler here, with a lovely breeze blowing!
I had a jacket on earlier!
Jack Nicklaus usually is at Wimbledon (maybe the second week?) as it falls just before the Open Golf Championship.
Not sure if he is coming over or not, though.
I dislike boxing so those names don't register with me!
I have the Tour later.
It is the Team Time Trial today which will shake up the GC.
I do not think Sagan will still be in yellow after it!
Should be a great race.
No hiding in the time trial!

Hi, Rusty!
Oh, I am so envious of your needing a jacket!
It is still strappy top and shorts weather here!
I have just been talking to elder daughter in the Midlands......this aversion to heat seems to run in the family!
She, too is "languishing"!
Younger daughter is going into the office, rather than working from home, as that provides air- conditioning!!
Good thinking!
I, too, do not watch boxing, Rusty!
I should not have known about David Haye had not Sue Barker informed me!
How will the weather affect the chances of your favourites in Le Tour?