THE OLYMPIC GAMES,HERE AT LAST.

THE OLYMPICS, HERE AT LAST.

It seems only a few months since we heard that the Olympic Games were coming to the United Kingdom and suddenly here it is. With excitement so intense it can almost be tasted everyone is holding their breath,hoping that our opening ceremony will be something to be proud of ,that the weather will be kind and praying that our athletes do well.

What ever happens tonight we will have provided a wonderful venue for the Great Games a warm welcome for all who come either to take part , to watch or just to feel the atmosphere of being in the host city. I would like to congratulate all who helped to get us this far and wish good fortune the all the athletes who have honoured us by being here.

Pa and I were invited to a barbecue tonight to watch the opening ceremony on a big screen, Unfortunately I have been unwell today and am ordered to rest. I did however manage to escape captivity this morning for long enough to capture some photographs of the Royal Barge Gloriana as she passed our stretch of the Thames on her way from Hampton Court to the Tower.

Enjoy the games,the sunshine and the excitement and above all have a good weekend.