Tag Archives: Olympics
Travel Theme: Red
This week’s prompt from Ailsa is Red. This past summer in England I’ve seen a lot of red.
Posted in Travel Theme
Tagged 50 Year Project, Changing of the Guard, England, Fans, Life, London, Olympics, Oxford, Photography, Red, Spectators, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photos
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A Golden Opportunity
Yesterday, we had an adventure. I left my flat around two in the afternoon and headed to Earl’s Court Tube station. The better half was still at work, so I stopped at the Blackfriar Pub to wait. I enjoyed a … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
Tagged 50 Year Project, England, History, Humor, Japan, Life, London, Olympic Spirit, Olympic Women's Football Final, Olympics, Parish Pub, Photography, Photos, Soccer, Sporting Events, Sports, Sports Photography, USA, USA Gold Medal, Wembley Stadium, Women's Football, Women's Football Final, Women's Soccer
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The Parish Pub Review
Last night we wandered into the Parish Pub, located near Wembley Park. This Irish pub won’t dazzle you. It’s small. The lights are dim in an attempt to hide walls that need a fresh coat of paint. The tables and … Continue reading
Posted in Pub of the Week
Tagged 50 Year Project, England, English Pubs, Female Boxers, History, Ireland, Irish Boxing, Katie Taylor, London, Olympic History, Olympics, Parish Pub, Photography, Photos, Pub, Pub of the Week, Pub Review, Sports Pub, Wembley, Wembley Stadium
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Wiped out by Patty-Cake
Have you ever played such an intense game of patty-cake that you had to take a nap afterwards? If this was an Olympic sport, I think this little guy would be a star. I took these photos yesterday during the … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
Tagged 50 Year Project, Children, England, Fun, Kids, Life, London, Men's Triathlon, Olympics, Patty Cake, Photo, Photography
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Part of History
It’s estimated that 200,000 people watched the Men’s Triathlon today in London. I’m happy to report that I was one of them. When I attended the women’s triathlon last Saturday I started off watching them swim. This time I skipped … Continue reading
Not a happy camper
Last Saturday, while I was watching the women’s triathlon, I noticed this little boy. He didn’t look like he was having fun at all. I hope his day improved.
Posted in Sports
Tagged 50 Year Project, Children, Happy Camper, Life, Olympics, Photo, Photography, Sporting Events, Women's Triathlon
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Even My Cat has Olympic Fever
I’ve mentioned on a few occasions that I’m loving the Olympics. In fact, my whole family is enthralled with the events. Here’s my cat, Atticus, watching tennis on the telly. I think I need to take him to the optometrist since … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
Tagged 50 Year Project, Animals, Cats, England, Humor, Life, London 2012, London Olympics, Olympics, Photography, Photos, Sports
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Women’s Triathlon
Today I was lucky to watch the Women’s Triathlon. My alarm didn’t go off and the event started at 9am. Fortunately I have a cat who wakes me up early every morning for his breakfast. I was thankful for the … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
Tagged 50 Year Project, Cycling, England, Fans, History, Hyde Park, Life, London, Olympic, Olympics, Photography, Photos, Running, Serpentine, Sports, Sports Photography, Swimming, Women's Triathlon
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Travel Photo of the Day (August 3)
I feel like this baboon, since I’ve been glued to the TV watching the Olympics. I hope all of you are enjoying the games.
Posted in Travel Photos
Tagged 50 Year Project, Africa, Baboons, Botswana, Chobe National Park, Nature, Olympics, Photography, Sports, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photo, Wildlife
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Quotes from the Masters: Plato
“Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow.” Plato Robin’s quote this week is perfect since the Olympics are going on. I saw this rider last Saturday during the Men’s Cycling Road Race. He looked tired and I … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes from the Masters
Tagged 50 Year Project, Accomplishments, Disappointment, Goals, Heart, London, Men's Road Cycling Race, Olympics, Photography, Plato, Quotes
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50 Year Project 