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<blockquote data-quote="Lone Wolf &#039;49" data-source="post: 1859309" data-attributes="member: 3016"><p>Sunday, July 29</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>(Please excuse the typos. Will hurry. Theres much Olympics to explore.)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Breakfast: Mixed fruit, awesome crunchy bacon (ACB), great link sausage, scrambled eggs which were good after I figured out how to grind the salt, canaloni beans (pork n to us rednecks),wheat toast with currant jelly, orange juice, yogurt. </p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Commute: Media shuttle 35 minutes from Russell Square to Wimbledon. Getting to Olympic Park, District Line tube 20 minutes to Notting Hill Gate, then Central Line tube 45 minutes to Stratford.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Busy in the office, but decided Ill only once, so took off for Wimbledon.l Boarded the 7:40 a.m. bus from Russell Square. The bus ride was spectacular; the weather felt like driving through the autumn leaves to a game at Notre Dame. We rode on the top deck and looked out at the Thames, Big Ben and then Westminster Abby. Oh, my.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Wimbledon! Its truly a legendary place, like Fenway Park, Carnegie Hall and Owen Field rolled into one. Just an icon, thats all.. I had high expectations and they were exceeded. Because I had to get back to the office, I wasnt able to see any actual tennis. But Craig and I got to prowl around the entire grounds on this beautiful sunny morning</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The area around Wimbledon reminds me of Pasadena: quiet and dignified, except the houses are smaller. The tennis complex itself is orderly and lovely, as expected. It even seems to be down in something like an arroyo. And, like the Rose Bowl, you dont really know youre there until youre, well, there.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Also, like the Rose Bowl, theres a golf course next door. Golfers were walkingI didnt see any carts. Craig and I walked all around the place. We watched the grounds crew painting the lines on the incredible grass courts, like painting the batters box. Unfortunately the concession stand selling strawberries was closed, but we got photos which were healthier. Strawberries cost about $3.75 U.S. We were able to talk to the workers before they got worn down by hot, tired fans.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Sign on the concourse at Wimbledon Centre Court: No babes in arms or children under five.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>And: Glass drinking vessels may not be used.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>And spectators in wheelchairs are prohibited from Centre Court.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>I wanted to take a nap on the grass. Ive napped at Pebble Beach and Augusta National; why not here?</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We learned that German bombs hit Wimbledon during the blitz. </p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>I had a made what I thought was a good plan: shuttle to Wimbledon, then another shuttle back to the MPC. But had to go to Plan B, because the MPC shuttle didnt have Wimbledon until 11:40 a.m. and ticketing was scheduled to begin at 11. So we went to plan B, the tube. The station is a 20-minute walk from the tennis grounds. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Volunteers du jour: ushers at Wimbledon, maybe 70 of them, sitting at center court enjoying the quiet morning and bright sunshine. Making memories, just like the rest of us. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Two sports writers told me they were in each others weddings, as best man. How cool is that!?</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The mens baskegball game began at 2:30, and about 2:45 thre calls from reporters began. Many American journalists were turned away because of insufficient space in the tribune (press box.) The calls kept coming and coming, the rumors were flying, and Im eager to hear the whole truth. I suspect maybe the IOC and Locog will decide to require ticketing. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Lunch: yogurt, apple, Pringles, three cookies.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Todays confirmation that George Bernard Shaw was right when he wrote that we and the British are two peoples separated by a common language. Back in the old days, when we used pencils, we removed our mistakes with an eraser. Here, they use a rubber. (Stop giggling, you bunch of silly sophomores.)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Speaking of Shaw, and Frances victory over our guys in the relay, reminded me that the French don't care what they do actually, as long as they pronounce it properly.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Weather: Perfect football weather in the morning, then spectacular clouds leading to plenty of rain in the afternoon. High about 68, low 55. I love to watch clouds and the huge banks of windows on two sides of our office afforded the perfect opportunity.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Rode the Olympic park media bus to swimming tonight. Saw all the stars except Missy. The venue is a tribute to British austerity and to the sustainability of these Games. The concourses are open-air; the walls seem like some sort of canvas. Its a very comfortable stadium, and the wide walkways and good directional signs make it impossible to get lost or get grumpy. Walked 20 minutes back to the MPC through the chilly evening and under spectacular cumulus cloud, some pink.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><p>When we accidentally tried to enter a restricted area, a very young and very British security man in a casual outfit said, I think you are looking for a different room because access to this one takes a 5, and you have a 4. Could I help you find the correct place?</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In most places back home, the guard would have said, you cant go into this room. Period. The British way makes \a person smile.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Dinner: Pastie with Nicki at the swimming venue.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>These people are SO friendly </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>What a privilege to be here! Every day is an adventure. Inspire a generation. And mind the gap.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lone Wolf '49, post: 1859309, member: 3016"] Sunday, July 29 (Please excuse the typos. Will hurry. Theres much Olympics to explore.) Breakfast: Mixed fruit, awesome crunchy bacon (ACB), great link sausage, scrambled eggs which were good after I figured out how to grind the salt, canaloni beans (pork n to us rednecks),wheat toast with currant jelly, orange juice, yogurt. Commute: Media shuttle 35 minutes from Russell Square to Wimbledon. Getting to Olympic Park, District Line tube 20 minutes to Notting Hill Gate, then Central Line tube 45 minutes to Stratford. Busy in the office, but decided Ill only once, so took off for Wimbledon.l Boarded the 7:40 a.m. bus from Russell Square. The bus ride was spectacular; the weather felt like driving through the autumn leaves to a game at Notre Dame. We rode on the top deck and looked out at the Thames, Big Ben and then Westminster Abby. Oh, my. Wimbledon! Its truly a legendary place, like Fenway Park, Carnegie Hall and Owen Field rolled into one. Just an icon, thats all.. I had high expectations and they were exceeded. Because I had to get back to the office, I wasnt able to see any actual tennis. But Craig and I got to prowl around the entire grounds on this beautiful sunny morning The area around Wimbledon reminds me of Pasadena: quiet and dignified, except the houses are smaller. The tennis complex itself is orderly and lovely, as expected. It even seems to be down in something like an arroyo. And, like the Rose Bowl, you dont really know youre there until youre, well, there. Also, like the Rose Bowl, theres a golf course next door. Golfers were walkingI didnt see any carts. Craig and I walked all around the place. We watched the grounds crew painting the lines on the incredible grass courts, like painting the batters box. Unfortunately the concession stand selling strawberries was closed, but we got photos which were healthier. Strawberries cost about $3.75 U.S. We were able to talk to the workers before they got worn down by hot, tired fans. Sign on the concourse at Wimbledon Centre Court: No babes in arms or children under five. And: Glass drinking vessels may not be used. And spectators in wheelchairs are prohibited from Centre Court. I wanted to take a nap on the grass. Ive napped at Pebble Beach and Augusta National; why not here? We learned that German bombs hit Wimbledon during the blitz. I had a made what I thought was a good plan: shuttle to Wimbledon, then another shuttle back to the MPC. But had to go to Plan B, because the MPC shuttle didnt have Wimbledon until 11:40 a.m. and ticketing was scheduled to begin at 11. So we went to plan B, the tube. The station is a 20-minute walk from the tennis grounds. Volunteers du jour: ushers at Wimbledon, maybe 70 of them, sitting at center court enjoying the quiet morning and bright sunshine. Making memories, just like the rest of us. Two sports writers told me they were in each others weddings, as best man. How cool is that!? The mens baskegball game began at 2:30, and about 2:45 thre calls from reporters began. Many American journalists were turned away because of insufficient space in the tribune (press box.) The calls kept coming and coming, the rumors were flying, and Im eager to hear the whole truth. I suspect maybe the IOC and Locog will decide to require ticketing. Lunch: yogurt, apple, Pringles, three cookies. Todays confirmation that George Bernard Shaw was right when he wrote that we and the British are two peoples separated by a common language. Back in the old days, when we used pencils, we removed our mistakes with an eraser. Here, they use a rubber. (Stop giggling, you bunch of silly sophomores.) Speaking of Shaw, and Frances victory over our guys in the relay, reminded me that the French don't care what they do actually, as long as they pronounce it properly. Weather: Perfect football weather in the morning, then spectacular clouds leading to plenty of rain in the afternoon. High about 68, low 55. I love to watch clouds and the huge banks of windows on two sides of our office afforded the perfect opportunity. Rode the Olympic park media bus to swimming tonight. Saw all the stars except Missy. The venue is a tribute to British austerity and to the sustainability of these Games. The concourses are open-air; the walls seem like some sort of canvas. Its a very comfortable stadium, and the wide walkways and good directional signs make it impossible to get lost or get grumpy. Walked 20 minutes back to the MPC through the chilly evening and under spectacular cumulus cloud, some pink. When we accidentally tried to enter a restricted area, a very young and very British security man in a casual outfit said, I think you are looking for a different room because access to this one takes a 5, and you have a 4. Could I help you find the correct place? In most places back home, the guard would have said, you cant go into this room. Period. The British way makes \a person smile. Dinner: Pastie with Nicki at the swimming venue. These people are SO friendly What a privilege to be here! Every day is an adventure. Inspire a generation. And mind the gap. [/QUOTE]
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