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Love tennis so in early 1981 I wrote a local newspaper article. With no experience at all, I actually interviewed his two up-and-coming youngsters. Against all the odds, the article was actually printed, resulting in a very young Mandy Grunfeld being offered a free place at Didsbury Lawn Tennis Club, where all the stars used to appear the week prior to Wimbledon. Later, she did appear at Wimbledon once, but never made the bigtime - shame. Received no payment from the paper but did receive 2 Wimbledon Centre Court tickets from her grateful Father, where I saw Mckenroe and others play. Ha

Poor donkeys, they shouldn't be on the beach in those conditions. Hope the owner was with them but he/she probably employs a lackey

What can I say Beefy? I know, I will wave my flag Brown says that is the thing to do

Looking on the bright side BIP, if the flood defences are close to your bungalow they should provide protection others would love to have Still raining heavily here on/off but no flooding yet. A brook in the Ribble area burst its banks, flooding local houses, and Clitheroe, Lancs now has some flooding too. It's very widespread. Even Wimbledon is a wash-out. Meanwhile, Brown suggests that we all wave our union flags in defiance, so , yes, that feels much better! We must support the tennis players that are left (no Brits) in this rain, and defy the terrorists with our flags

No doubting that she does look masculine but isn't she married?

Oh dear, out again in the 5th set after pulling back 2 sets to 0 lead by Lopez. Next year again, maybe.

I definitely misheard !rotfl!

Beefy I'm sure that the News Reporter said the other 2 routes into those regions, but maybe I misheard? We have had another decent day though not as sunny as yesterday. There seems to be no end in sight yet! Those poor people

As I speak, they are working like mad to stabilise the dam before more rain arrives. Pumping out as much water as possible in order ro reduce the water level. A membrane has been placed across the breach and sand is being used for something?

It's not looking good Frank because more rain is forecast, particularly for these areas. The dam is unstable and on the verge of collapse. The people in this region are absolutely terrified though many have been relocated for now. No chance of the A1 being re-opened yet, also the M1 is closed. Only access now is M4 and M5 but not if it rains again. It's dangerous, 2 people have died already. News reporters and the locals say that they have never seen anything like it before. No schools, shops, nor transport - everything brought to a halt. Even the sewage works are flooded out. Appa

Took Tim 5 sets though when he should have won last night. Still, at least he did win in the end so into next round !! Still feel better if Murray was there too though!!!

First day of sunshine in a while here too. According to the News, Nottingham suffered really bad flooding earlier in the week. Liverpool had some too. The clean-up will cost oodles and people's houses are full of mud. Tonights News covered Sheffield Centre, Rotherham and Barnsley, all in the same mess. Lots of people can't even spend a night in their homes. They are all praying for more sunshine so that the water will subside and things will dry out. We can but hope.

Derek Hatton wins again, and very easily in the 4th round

Murray out of Wimbledon with a wrist problem, so now we have Henman lol

Yes Beefy, it will be YOUR paradise one day. but first and foremost for now are your children - they will enjoy it and make use of it all now. Still, sure you can too by making your own little area to watch over them, so useful and necessary for you and your wife to relax, and well-earned I'm sure. Seems a daunting task at the beginning but I can see that you have broken it's back and maybe yours too? Relax when the sun comes out again. !tanning!

You have been working hard, looks very promising. Maybe more planting? Wish I had the know how to show you the before and after pics' of my Cheshire garden. Transformed a dandelion field into a paradise - I think - but such hard work, so no offers here either. Keep up the good work, worth it now 'cos sit back and enjoy it! !cheers!

And another good link. I have always liked Eric Sykes, especially when he appeared with Hattie Jakes - some hilarious sketches. But Bernard was one of the best stand up comedians ever, and was content to be loved or loathed for his later politically incorrect comedy, which was once acceptable. He even sent up obese people whilst admitting that HE weighed 21 stone. Women were not spared either. He saw humour in everything and was true to himself until the end. Many would have fallen by the wayside for that but his club was packed every night by a multitude of fans'.

Yes, a very good comedian, honest and direct, but he was banned on the odd occasion rather than change his act. In real life, was said to be very warm and caring. Born in Ancoats, Manchester, of poor Irish parents, but also had Jewish ancestry. Said not to be a racist in reality, just insisted upon not bowing to PC correctness because it interfered with his kind of comedy act they way he had always performed it - or words to that effect! LOL 2 years National Service, where he discovered his gift for entertaining the troops. Despite his millions, true to his roots, he died in Manchest

Yes, and Darin was a great entertainer in his day. There's and Ad running at the moment with Darin singing, 'Beyond the Sea', but I can't remember what its advertising? lol

Gerraway Mick, you telling me Beefy can sing like Bobby Darin? I don't believe it !laughing!

Sorry Mick, no idea who that 'Mack the Knife' singer was? !tony! Would like to add another Ad' I enjoy before football season ends.............. the spoken rendition of 'In My Life', originally by The Beatles, on the football events adverts' every night.

Thanks Stan, it's Election Day then I'm off on holiday. Weather lovely here

Hope you had a great Birthday Stan, didn't see it until now. All the very best for the future too bighug

Happy Birthday Beefsteak, mine this week too but going away! Adam is really like you Hope you had a lovely day like the weather

Just lovely nd so true. It jogged my memory about so many things. Can't thank her, so will thank you for the memory jog.