Author Archives: WeatherGrrrl

And the fun just goes on

Posted on 25/6/2006 by WeatherGrrrl

So England have made it to the quarterfinal round of the World Cup and they still haven’t played a decent game of football. Just think what will happen if they ever get their act together! Wow, they’d be unstopable. They … Continue reading →

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Telling it like it is

Posted on 24/6/2006 by WeatherGrrrl

This is from Jonathon Porritt on BBC Radio Four’s, Any Questions, Friday 23rd June. On George Bush and his attitude to climate change, … scientifically dishonest, politically inept and, from a humanitarian point of view, completely cynical and immoral. The … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Halves

Posted on 23/6/2006 by WeatherGrrrl

Yes, I know it’s a cliche but it was true. In the first half England just rocked, they actually played like a world class football team. Hope was my middle name. Then we had the travesty of the second half. … Continue reading →

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ESPN World Cup Commentators

Posted on 19/6/2006 by WeatherGrrrl

I’ve worked it out. I know why the US coverage of the World Cup is so crap. See, I was on the road to Damascus and I had this revelation!!!!! One of the great things about this piece of knowledge … Continue reading →

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The Da Vinci Code

Posted on 19/6/2006 by WeatherGrrrl

Drivel. To the good: Ian McKellan was brilliant, but what else do you expect? He had just the right attitude to the piece. Sort of like Alan Rickman did with Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. It’s a shame a few … Continue reading →

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World Cup Update

Posted on 16/6/2006 by WeatherGrrrl

England managed to beat Trinada and Tobago 2-nil today (or should that be yesterday?) and made it through to the next round. Not the greatest finishing, despite the score, but they certain had more of the possession and made a … Continue reading →

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It brings back fond memories

Posted on 12/6/2006 by WeatherGrrrl

When I was a kid, Saturday tea times would be spent hiding behind the couch in terror. A good kind of terror I hasten to add. All sorts of monsters would be loose in my imagination while watching a certain … Continue reading →

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England Win Their First Game

Posted on 10/6/2006 by WeatherGrrrl

Huge sigh of relief all around. England beat Paraguay 1-0, officially an own goal but basically Beckham’s freekick was on its way into the net when it met a very slight deflection. If England intend to get much further in … Continue reading →

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The Boy Plays Ball

Posted on 9/6/2006 by WeatherGrrrl

Sub Evil Boy decided he’d like to play Little League this year so we signed him up and have been attending games for the last few weeks. We were a little nervous at first because of his complete lack of … Continue reading →

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The World Cup Opens

Posted on 9/6/2006 by WeatherGrrrl

The 2006 World Cup opened today and I must say the opening match between Germany and Costa Rica was most enjoyable. The score was 4-2 in favour of the Germans. Tomorrow is England’s first game. Keep your fingers crossed! Current … Continue reading →

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