My first post using the iPhone App, so I hope this works. I have experienced the delight today of a garden visit by three Goldfinches feeding on the nyger seeds and our regular male Blackcap. Now settling back to watch Italy v France in the Six Nations. Had better find a glass of ale...

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Who was it who said "On victory, you deserve beer, in defeat, you need it"?  Well, Ireland deserve it and Wales need it after this remarkable first match in the Six Nations Championship, although Wales did make a spirited comeback in the 2nd half.  But the final score of Wales 22-30 Ireland was a fair reflection of the game as a whole ( Read more... )

That's it then. Another lost quarter final and to Portugal, again. As soon as it came to a penalty shoot-out I just knew that we were on our way out, again. Beckham was reduced to self indulgent tears, Rooney was sent off in disgrace and the manager showed as much emotion as a corpse. And I don't see Steve McClaren bringing much to the mix as ( Read more... )