We didn’t do a lot of sightseeing this week, but there were certainly sights to see…
The Royal Ascot was underway and the ladies and gents were in full dress. Believe it or not, there IS a dress code. Ladies wear formal day dresses and hats that should cover the crown of the head and the men wear black or grey suits (although most are tuxedos) and top hats. One of the really cool things about living close to Victoria Station is the people watching. Saturday was a big day at the races and everyone was on the move that morning as Ray and I were walking through the station. How wonderfully Eliza Doolittle were those hats! The dresses have toned down a bit over the years, but the men’s suits and hats were just the same. The BBC devoted countless hours to fashion watching. As soon as we figure out this DVD multi-region issue, I’ll be watching My Fair Lady once again – just for the Ascot scene.
England made it into the quarter-finals of the World Cup and the football fans are buzzing. Apparently they are not playing very well, but a win is a win. We’re watching some of the games so that we can participate in conversations at work this week!
Wimbledon tournament begins today. Perhaps we’ll make a trip there one evening just to see the excitement. Doubtful that we’ll get in to see any action, but it would be nice to say we’ve been there during play.
We’re looking forward to the kids visiting in July. I’ve planned a side trip to Paris for the 4 of us while they are here. We’re also looking at vacation plans and hope that we can make it home for Christmas. Still a little too soon to tell.
Haven't mentioned our Astros in a while. Perhaps this will bring them a little luck.
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Random musings of what's going on with Amy and Ray as they begin their two/three year sojourn in London.
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Oh those Astros.....The messiah has arrived and has continued his success of last year. He is pitching just well enough to lose close games. Defense let him down last time as did a questionable call by the plate umpire on a really close pitch that would have resulted in a caught stealing, but became a walk instead and two men on and no out.
Might have been nice if Drayton would have spent the same money on an everyday player instead of a part time astro (road trips and all) who will start 15-16 games this year, instead of playing every day. Of course this would have sold less tickets, which is really what drives him as GM, errrr owner.
Enjoy WImbledon, but if you are in the food court, watch out for the film crews. They can make you look bad to your friends watching on TV.
Hey do you guys have a Fourth of July?
Look forward to hearing more, take care.
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