R's rue

 I knew England had won the football by the screams echoing around the village  I understand the tribal attraction to the game but it’s always left me rather cold.  It’s nice to hear people so happy at the result though. Everyone needs a boost I carried on with a late dog walk as the yelling continued I’ve finished the painting today and despite some wobbly lines, I’m pretty happy with the result . Not one of the cottage walls in the bedroom is straight, so says the spirit level, so I have something else to blame than my fading eyesight and wobbly hand. I’m knackered but happy that I finished….well almost finished . I’m waiting for some burnt orange curtains and a matching rug to be delivered and there’s a bit of outstanding gloss work to complete but tomorrow I’m meeting my friend Polly for a walk and later another friend Colin is coming to dinner….so I’ve peaked with the paint brushes. I’m fucking knackered from Going Gently https://ift.tt/3he5EfA ...

Grealish and Kane  after the second goal 4.45pm - Just fifteen minutes to kick-off. The teams have been announced. It's amazing that Aston Villa playmaker Jack Grealish has not made the starting eleven  - nor has Manchester City's Phil Foden but I am pleased to see Arsenal's nineteen year old Bukayo Saka on the team sheet. He played so well against the Czech Republic in the group stage of the tournament. As the day has progressed, I have felt a growing nervous energy while just pottering around in the garden. Last night, as I was drinking beer with the lads up at "The Hammer" I predicted a two-nil victory for England. Hope I am right. Come on England! 4.55pm -  The teams are out now. Wembley is noisy though there's only half a crowd there because of COVID restrictions. The teams are lining up. The German team are singing "Das Lied der Deutschen"... there is a lot of unsporting booing... and now "God Save The Queen". All the lads are si...

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This scene from the lovely gay themed film Pride has a resonance with me It’s not rainbows covered with sparkles  It’s underplayed and emotionally real  And speaks a lot for acceptance and friendship  Happy gay pride month xx from Going Gently https://ift.tt/3633L09