Ginger Sooty, GLOVE PUPPET OF DREAMS provides a daily round-up of events at the London 2012 Olympics that are, quite simply London 2012.
Well Folks – We’re done!
Wigs off to Mo Farah for winning the 5,000 metres and also to the Jamaican 4×100 metres team for breaking the world record on their way to gold.
David Boudia of the US won the 10 metre diving (with titchy trunks on).
Tamara Echegoyen Dominguez, Sofia Toro Prieto Puga and Angela Pumariega Menendez of Spain won gold in the women’s Elliott 6m Sailing
Another great sailor was Kirk Douglas. The photo shows what happened to his boat. Ahoy there!
THE CLOSING CEREMONY
I would like to see the theme of the Summer Fete being incorporated into the closing ceremony and not all of that esoteric power blather. All played out over a dodgy PA system.
So first up would be The Donkey Derby;
Then; Glamorous Granny
Followed by; Knobbly Knees!
Then; The Triathlon!
Finally of course – The Raffle!
First Prize – A Christmas Hamper
Second Prize – A Set of Cotton Sheets
Third Prize – A Bottle of Pomagne
Fourth Prize – A Kettle (With Lead)
Fifth Prize – A Pair Of Slippers
Sixth Prize – A Lamp (Without Shade)
Hopefully the rain will hold off for it.
I Hope You Enjoyed The Games!
Nighty Night
Sooty
Jim
Soiti Olympic commentaries have made the Olympics for me.
Hi Jim
I was trying to say Sooties commentaries have raised the journalistic bar, a true Olympian (even with a hand up). Excuse my Clumsy thumbs hope Kirk gets that boat fixed in time for the next Olympics.
Thanks Dutchy – I’ve sent Kirk some spare carrier bags and a nice piece of plywood to fix the ‘ole – Port Out Starboard Home! Posh with a capital P!
Cheers to Sooty’s reporting. Maybe he can stay on reporting events around the world. Meanwhile, I will anxiously be watching the closing ceremonies to see if the committee uses any of your suggestions.
Cheers Frank – hopefully he will be around for the Presidential Elections – he needs a holiday now!
He’s work hard, thus earned a well-deserved break. On the other hand, covering this US presidential election may be a demotion. Nonetheless, I welcome Sooty with open arms.
Cheers Frank!
How did I miss the Donkey Derby? I guess I will have to wait another 4 years!
I loved the Games…and I’m not typically interested in sports. I’m sorry I didn’t know about the raffle. I would love a nice Christmas hamper…even the slippers would have been a nice prize! Debra
Still time to buy a ticket Debra!
Almost got your wish, Jim. Watching the closing ceremony with jaw on floor. A flustered churchill and an exploding reliant mini….erk
Yep – it seemed to meander a bit Kate – Mrs Fightback got the hump with George Michael – “I forgot how bland he was”.
If you can view this image, I had this taken for you.
Suits him! Cheers.
I’ve just discovered your blog and posts about the Olympics, superb !! And love dyour summary about the closing ceremony !
Cheers! Glad you liked them – they were great fun to write. Best wishes
Can’t wait to see Sooty pop up with commentary for the next world event!
Me too Guap!