More hideous weather today – I’m told that we’re getting a month’s worth of rain today here in leafy Surrey. I can believe it – it’s cats and dogs out there. It wasn’t raining at Newmarket overnight and early morning, but the rain started an hour ago and it’s chucking it down now (11:40). Rain is also forecast at Chantilly …
The big day
I had an amazing day on Sunday when I went to the tennis. I’d managed to convince myself that Nadal was a sure fire winner and I had a big bet on him. As I sat down on Centre Court I was rather wishing I hadn’t had a bet at all, as it was such a big match and I didn’t want …
Swiss rollover
Jane and I went to the tennis yesterday. Semi-finals day is often the best day to go, but yesterday was just the administration of a couple of sound beatings and the prelude to what might be a classic final. I grew up in Wimbledon and I’ve been to the tennis virtually every year since I was a small boy. I’ve …
Old Muggins
Last week we took delivery of a climbing frame, although you wouldn’t have recognised it as such when it arrived. There were six bags of tubular steel rods all drilled with holes, three bags of nuts, bolts and assorted fitments, a swing, a slide and a canvas “den”. There were also a couple of alan keys to put it all …
Over the moon
A good day yesterday with Lilac Moon winning in fine style. In quality terms she’s not one of my leading lights, but she’s developed into a lovely looking horse and and I’m very fond of her. She isn’t what I would consider broodmare quality, but I’m looking for a few cheaper mares to have on my stud in the early …
Gubbed
I had a good day at Wimbledon with Jane and our two daughters. In truth the girls were a bit too young to appreciate it and they got bored towards the end. When Andy Murray went two sets down we decided to call it a day and head home. Oh well. I spent most of the morning with Tom Goff who …
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