We returned from Islay to find Teasing Georgia looking fabulous – her golden flowers, despite her dodgy name, suit the mood of the moment perfectly. We watched the Olympics every evening on Islay, jumping up and down and screaming at the television, before heading outside for a celebratory dram and an appropriately golden sunset.
Although rather ashamed to admit it, I have to say that I really felt as though I’d had enough of the Olympics the moment the torch arrived. Every project or piece of homework at the girls’ schools seemed to be about the games, every time I turned on the television or the radio someone or other was banging on about it (though oddly enough I loved Claire Baldwin’s 30-part (!) radio series about sport in Britain). In fact I was feeling very pleased that we’d timed our summer holiday so perfectly: off on day one and back near the end.
But that was before the brilliantly bonkers opening ceremony, which we watched en route in Glasgow. From that moment I was hooked. And as the Olympics wind down I am starting to get very excited about the Paralympics – feverishly checking ticket availability, which changes from moment to moment it seems. We probably won’t manage to get to the arena, but then if the coverage continues to be as good as it has been so far, I don’t suppose it will matter too much, and it serves me right for my earlier cynicism.
And whilst on the subject of the Paralympics, do watch The Best of Men (BBC 2 this Thursday 16th), which tells the fascinating and moving history of the Paralympics. I must admit here that I have several friends involved in this venture, so I’m not exactly impartial though I haven’t seen it yet, but those who have say it’s wonderful and not to be missed. There is a review on Front Row here.
I’m really looking forward to the Paralympics too, just as well as I shall have severe olympic withdrawal next week.
Absolutely gorgeous photos, both of them.
Thank you! And yes, I’m dreading the end of the Olympics too. I think everyone is!
What a beautiful rose and it looks wonderful in the Golden Syrup tin. Your sunset on Islay is spectacular too. We have enjoyed the Olympics too and watched many exciting sports we were never interested in before. It has been quite inspirational.
Sarah x
Love the arrangement in the Golden Syrup tin. My Ma would have had a fit seeing a milk bottle on the table, where only jugs were allowed. Odd things remind me of her.
I was all ‘Olypic’d out’ on day one and have managed to miss most of it thankfully. But I am glad that you have enjoyed it.
like the ‘golden’ jar of flowers… and thank you for the tip about that program… I’ll be watching!
That Syrup tin vase is great! As for the olympics- just settling down to watch the closing ceremony, I’ve enjoyed them but am glad that they’re only every 4 years!
Love the Golden Syrup tin with the flowers that just go perfectly together – I drive my husband mad at times collecting tins – I recently had to thin them out a bit…but it was so hard like getting rid of books! Glad you had a great holiday – the sunset is beautiful.
Lovely post.
Gosh, your lovely rose pictures always make me want to dig up everything in my garden and replace them with roses. Beautiful. We loved the Olympics too – it was all very joyous and wonderful, I’m glad you could get over your initial Olympics overload! I’m looking forward to catching up with The Best of Men on iPlayer – Eddie Marsan is a tremendous actor I think.