Woke up at around 7.00 a.m. this morning but had a bit of a lie in as no urgency to go anywhere today except to the 9.30 a.m. Family Eucharist at All Saints which, this morning, was presided over by Elizabeth. The theme for the day was "Listening" and she conducted a really interesting and different style of service. Her especial care in blessing those who didn't take communion and her general "bedside manner" makes her a true asset to the team. I am sure that it won't be long before she will be a firm favourite of the youngsters and that those involved in youth worship and study will find her a really good resource. I don't think that Tom was quite so keen on the service and he has, all day, been rather anxious about being ready to go to France tomorrow. Sara and Tom went into Salisbury after church leaving Mary and me at home. Mary tidied up her bedroom whilst I mowed the front lawn and the bank in the searing heat. Following the gardening I took the crab which had been defrosting overnight and dressed it ready for a light lunch. Apart from Sara and me, nobody else ate any of it so I enjoyed most of it myself as Sara only picked at the white meat. A nice cool glass of chardonnay washed it down well! I spent some time joining up to the network site "LinkedIn" following an invitation from Simon at Stop the Traffik. This is a great professional networking site and I think would not only be useful for Stop the Traffik work but also for expanding Complex Services Limited. At the end of the day I had two new "connection" - Sara and Klynn! Oh well, at least it's a start! This afternoon was spent sorting out cases and clothing for Tom. Sara bought him a small digital camera too which will probably work out much cheaper than buying him a 35 mm camera or disposal one. He will be able to download his French photographs directly onto his laptop. We needed to ensure he had a watch, any books and playing cards, toiletries, changes of clothing for wet, dry, windy, cold weather, gloves for sand yachting, a kitchen sink! Whilst all this preparation was going on Roddick and Federer were battling it out on Centre Court at Wimbledon - the final of the Men's Singles going to 5 sets and 30 games in the final set. Federer won 16 games to 14 in the final set which lasted 95 minutes! I spent a lot of time folding laundry and generally tidying up whilst at the same time watching the match. some powerful and really great tennis. The stamina of the players must be exceptional in such heat and over such a long period. Roddick simply wasn't going to let Federer win that easily. Federer has now won more Grand Slam titles than any other tennis player. He now has 15, overtaking Pete Sampras's 14 today. Sara cooked us a roast chicken dinner this evening although it was still hot outside. She also finalised Tom's packing whilst I washed up. We need to be up in the morning at 4.15 a.m. to get Tom to Stockbridge for the coach. They sail from Portsmouth at 8.30 a.m.!
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Exciting Wimbledon Final
Woke up at around 7.00 a.m. this morning but had a bit of a lie in as no urgency to go anywhere today except to the 9.30 a.m. Family Eucharist at All Saints which, this morning, was presided over by Elizabeth. The theme for the day was "Listening" and she conducted a really interesting and different style of service. Her especial care in blessing those who didn't take communion and her general "bedside manner" makes her a true asset to the team. I am sure that it won't be long before she will be a firm favourite of the youngsters and that those involved in youth worship and study will find her a really good resource. I don't think that Tom was quite so keen on the service and he has, all day, been rather anxious about being ready to go to France tomorrow. Sara and Tom went into Salisbury after church leaving Mary and me at home. Mary tidied up her bedroom whilst I mowed the front lawn and the bank in the searing heat. Following the gardening I took the crab which had been defrosting overnight and dressed it ready for a light lunch. Apart from Sara and me, nobody else ate any of it so I enjoyed most of it myself as Sara only picked at the white meat. A nice cool glass of chardonnay washed it down well! I spent some time joining up to the network site "LinkedIn" following an invitation from Simon at Stop the Traffik. This is a great professional networking site and I think would not only be useful for Stop the Traffik work but also for expanding Complex Services Limited. At the end of the day I had two new "connection" - Sara and Klynn! Oh well, at least it's a start! This afternoon was spent sorting out cases and clothing for Tom. Sara bought him a small digital camera too which will probably work out much cheaper than buying him a 35 mm camera or disposal one. He will be able to download his French photographs directly onto his laptop. We needed to ensure he had a watch, any books and playing cards, toiletries, changes of clothing for wet, dry, windy, cold weather, gloves for sand yachting, a kitchen sink! Whilst all this preparation was going on Roddick and Federer were battling it out on Centre Court at Wimbledon - the final of the Men's Singles going to 5 sets and 30 games in the final set. Federer won 16 games to 14 in the final set which lasted 95 minutes! I spent a lot of time folding laundry and generally tidying up whilst at the same time watching the match. some powerful and really great tennis. The stamina of the players must be exceptional in such heat and over such a long period. Roddick simply wasn't going to let Federer win that easily. Federer has now won more Grand Slam titles than any other tennis player. He now has 15, overtaking Pete Sampras's 14 today. Sara cooked us a roast chicken dinner this evening although it was still hot outside. She also finalised Tom's packing whilst I washed up. We need to be up in the morning at 4.15 a.m. to get Tom to Stockbridge for the coach. They sail from Portsmouth at 8.30 a.m.!
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