The mens cycle race took place on 28 July 2012, the first day of the 2012 Olympics in London. The race was won by Alexandr Vinokourov of Kazakhstan.
Grumpy Old Man Richmond went Richmond Station to see the Olympic Torch Relay. It was a choice between going to Petersham Road or Richmond Station. Decided on Richmond Station because it was closer.
The torch went past exactly as per schedule at 10:25am. A bit too hot and sunny so got back to base for a tall glass of ice water.
Ah well
Grumpy Old Man Richmond went to Wimbledon with a friend who had complimentary tickets to Centre Court. Bus 493 from Richmond dropped us close to Wimbledon Club which was nice
Lovely place and the weather held out as well so there is nothing to whinge about which I guess is also a whinge.
Took a bunch of photographs, here are some.
Wimbledon Tennis
Centre Court Wimbledon Entrance
Grumpy Old Man Richmond was invited to a late lunch on Sunday. Then a neighbour dropped by with an invitation to tea on the same day.
Unfortunately one got back from the lunch too late to go to the tea.
Ah well!!
June 11, 2012… middle of SUMMER , in Richmond. It has been drizzling all day (all night last night).. now the grumpy old man has switched on the central heating.
Off to Pembroke Lodge for a cuppa tea.
Ah well….
Some “experts” claim that being grumpy is a sign of being depressed. Geriatric grouchiness may be a sign of a serious problem. Who are these “experts” and what research have they done to come to this conclusion? Whilst you are thinking about it I am off to Richmond Hill Hotel near Richmond Park for some tea and biscuits.
This grumpy old man in Richmond is being told that his posts are happy and upbeat. That he is not really grumpy. Hey folks, being grumpy is not easy. Also one is at ones “happiest” when one is at ones “grumpiest”.
Dinner at the Petersham Hotel Richmond postponed, for now anyways.
17 degrees celsius and overcast on June 6 and they call it global warming. The flags and buntings have not been removed from our street.
I wonder if Gloriana has returned to be moored in Richmond?
The street party went well. It was very well organised by Zoe and Suzie (a big thank you)and almost everyone living on our street attended. I met many wonderful neighbours of all ages and ate a lot of their food. Everything from kosher bbq to persian salad. I met Monsignor William Saunders the Parish Priest and exchanged views on a host of topics including cricket.
Took some photographs, got a bit wet and very cold.
Went at night to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, to observe a lighting the beacon ceremony to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Some people were in fancy dress and I told them had I known it was a fancy dress party I would have gone in my dhoti. Bit dark to take photos. Monsignor Saunders lit the beacon and we all sang the national anthem.
Lighting the beacon -1
Due to the lateness of the hour we did not go for dinner at The Petersham Hotel Richmond Ah well!!
Grumpy Old Man in Richmond 