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[May]

I have a nephew in Australia... We are both still laughing!!

[Jane]

I understood it and laughed, but I had to explain it to my husband, born in India.

[Gretchen]

I would watch this.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/201...

[Jane]

Same here. We've been to one of those "Medieval Times" places where they do have jousting.

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

I saw jousting twice when I was in the UK last year. Brilliant to watch.

[Alice]

Jousting must be an exciting game to watch! I remember I was stunned when I watched the jousting scene in the movie "Ivanhoe".

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

It is Alice. I went to the Loxton Joust last year, and also got to see some at the Tower of London. They hold jousts in the old moat. Fantastic to watch.

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

By the by, you mob had best behave yourself for the next few weeks. I'm off to London on Monday, and Terri will have the reigns all to herself. :D

[happy]

Enjoy!

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

happy wrote: "Enjoy!"

I will. :) I'm there for 14 days, and 7 of them are all ready filled up.

[Alice]

Have fun in London Margaret! I'm envious :)

[happy]

One of the things I want to do when I retire is spend 3 or 4 months in GB, with at least a month in London.

My family and I spend a couple of weeks in England back in 08 - just enough time to whet the appatite :)

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Alice wrote: "Have fun in London Margaret! I'm envious :)"

Thanks Alice. I will.

[Jerry]

Margaret wrote: "It is Alice. I went to the Loxton Joust last year, and also got to see some at the Tower of London. They hold jousts in the old moat. Fantastic to watch."

There was an article in an English newspaper today to say that English Heritage are pushing to have jousting promoted as an Olympic sport. The writer thought it would be more popular than dressage.

[happy]

I'm really looking forward to Fall. It's been 100+ (38 C) degrees for 5 consecutive days and it isn't supposed to "cool" down till the middle of next week (mid 90s). Thankfully we don't have any humidity, so it is bearable.

[Ace]

We have humidity and heat here. Summer is not really over till about the end of October :(

Having said that, it is a gorgeous looking day outside as I sit here under my aircon.

[Alice]

It's been hot these last few days here too - around 26 C. I know, Ace, by Hong Kong standards, this is "cool" hehe!

[Ace]

We only have 2 months left here in Honkers Alice, we bought a catamaran in Cape Town so we are moving at the end of September. Yay!

[Alice]

Oh, how nice, Ace! I'm so happy for you. So it looks like I will miss you by a month and a few days. But I wish you smooth sailing and fun of a life time! Yay! Please do keep in touch.

[happy]

The last week in July and the first week in August are statistically the hottest time of the year for us. So hopefully it will really start cooling off soon. The weather said we've had 11 days of 100+ temps this year, no where near a record, but triple what is was last year.

Plus on the 8th I'm heading down to Cedar City for a week to attend the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Cedar is up in the mountains, (5000+ feet) so it's a bit cooler :)

[Alice]

Good for you happy! I always envy you Americans for having all those open air Shakespeare performances :)

[happy]

The USF is opening a new Shakespeare Theater this year. Their old one (the Adams) had too many problems to upgrade. I'm anxious to see the differences from their old one. Both are open air and about the same size (800+), Elizabethan/Globe type buildings.

If are ever in Southern Utah in the Summer (not the best time of year to be in Southern Utah :)) and are interested here is the web site - www.bard.org

[Simona]

@Ace: so happy for you! Be sure to reach the Mediterranean someday in the future....

[Ace]

Simona wrote: "@Ace: so happy for you! Be sure to reach the Mediterranean someday in the future...."

Yes Simona, its on the cards. I was born in Turkey so we are looking forward to a long summer there in the near future.

[Alice]

Ace ⚓ wrote: "Simona wrote: "@Ace: so happy for you! Be sure to reach the Mediterranean someday in the future...."

Yes Simona, its on the cards. I was born in Turkey so we are looking forward to a long summer t..."

Stay safe Ace, with all the political upheavals there!

[Ace]

I know Alice its crazy. When I first heard of the coup I admit I was looking forward to the military over throwing the current government. They need a fresh new leader, someone who will prioritise education over religion. But alas it was not to be. In fact, I can't work out what actually happened LOL. Crazy.

We will stay in remote southern coastal areas. Lots of historical places along there and yummy food.

[Alice]

Ace ⚓ wrote: "I know Alice its crazy. When I first heard of the coup I admit I was looking forward to the military over throwing the current government. They need a fresh new leader, someone who will prioritise ..."

I must say I can't keep up with world politics nowadays! Too confusing! But I love historical places - Turkey among them!
Had to share one secret - my novel will be published early next year :)

[Ace]

That's fantastic Alice. I'll go add her to my TBR :)

[Ace]

LOL. Not yet on GR. Oops.

[Carol]

Alice wrote: "Ace ⚓ wrote: "I know Alice its crazy. When I first heard of the coup I admit I was looking forward to the military over throwing the current government. They need a fresh new leader, someone who wi..."

Congratulations!!!

[Alice]

Thanks Ace and Carol! I'm feeling a bit nervous :)

[Kimber]

happy wrote: "I'm really looking forward to Fall. It's been 100+ (38 C) degrees for 5 consecutive days and it isn't supposed to "cool" down till the middle of next week (mid 90s). Thankfully we don't have any hu..."

It's been 100+ with lots of humidity [plus heat index - south-western US members know what I'm talking about] but that's okay because I've been in CANADA since the beginning of June! I love my fiancé and always want to spend time with him but there is a 2nd reason I schedule my summer trip July - September! :D

[Alice]

Kimber wrote: "happy wrote: "I'm really looking forward to Fall. It's been 100+ (38 C) degrees for 5 consecutive days and it isn't supposed to "cool" down till the middle of next week (mid 90s). Thankfully we don..."

Which part of Canada are you in Kimber? Toronto summers are hot and humid, while Vancouver (I live in Richmond) has quite pleasant summers (average high is 22 to 24 C). I always schedule my home visits to Hong Kong for November/December, because those are the most pleasant months weatherwise; my other reason is to spend time with my brother and sister and old school pals who live there :)

[Ace]

Typhoon Nida has just passed through Hong Kong overnight. Lots of trees down, flooding, but not as bad as things could have gotten.
We have had the morning off work which is the bright side to typhoons in HK :)

[Alice]

Ace, nowadays typhoons in Hong Kong are nowhere near as fierce and destructive as they used to be in the old days (60s and 70s).

[Ace]

Alice wrote: "Ace, nowadays typhoons in Hong Kong are nowhere near as fierce and destructive as they used to be in the old days (60s and 70s)."

This is my second in 2 years. Mr Ace who has lived in windy Wellington is always quick to point out that in NZ they call this a 'strong wind' LOL. The hype is definitely scarier than the real thing, but touch wood we have not had a bad experience here.

[Kimber]

Alice wrote: "Which part of Canada are you in Kimber? Toronto summers are hot and humid, while Vancouver (I live in Richmond) has quite pleasant summers ..."

I'm in Edmonton at the moment. It has been a bit humid lately but the average temp is around 24C [75F] so it balances out. My fiancé lives and works here but both sets of our boys parents live in the Okanagan Valley in BC which is absolutely gorgeous. I imagine the weather there is quite like Richmond or Vancouver. I spend half the year in Texas [I'm a US citizen and I have medical issues-my surgeon is in the Dallas area] where this week the average temperature is 39C [102F] with a heat index of 43C [110F] so the weather up here feels like a DREAM! I absolutely love it and can't wait to be here year round....and yes, I've dealt with 5+ Edmonton winters so I know the downside :D

PS: For those that don't know...Heat Index = a quantity expressing the discomfort felt as a result of the combined effects of the temperature and humidity of the air i.e. 'It's 99F out there but with the heat index it feels like 113F'

[happy]

As much as an army brat grows up anywhere, I grew up in Oklahoma - the summers there are down right miserable!

I much prefer Utah's desert summers :) I complain 'bout the heat, but with the 10-15% humidity, it's really not bad. Plus, being a desert an all - the mornings are down right comfortable :D

[Alice]

Yes, humidity makes all the difference. Hong Kong has notoriously humid and sweltering summers!

Kimber, enjoy your time in Edmonton! Have you ever been to the Calgary Stampede? I loved it when I lived there in the early 80s. I've never been to Okanagan, but have heard it has great scenery.

[Allison]

What I wouldn't give for an Edmonton winter right now!!!! :D

[Bobby]

Very little time for GR lately as we sold our Scottsdale home and bought homes in Prescott and Cave Creek!! Stress level peaking but finally closure is here and couldnt be happier. Even have chickens at new house in Cave Creek!!!

[happy]

Sounds nice!

[Ace]

Congratulations Bobby. Which one will you live in? I like the sound of Cave Creek.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Congrats, Bobby. No house in Costa Rica?
Enjoy your chickens in Cave Creek. I love my chickens (or chooks, as we call them in Australia)

[Ace]

Readers live longer:
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-n...

I'm good with this, as long as I can still bring a spoonful of food to my mouth, swallow the contents and do it all without a bib.

[Carol]

Ace ⚓ wrote: "Readers live longer:
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-n...

I'm good with this, as long as I can still bring a spoonful of food to my mout..."

This. (When I stop laughing)...

[Alice]

Haha, read to live longer; eat to live happier :)

[Bobby]

Ace ⚓ wrote: "Congratulations Bobby. Which one will you live in? I like the sound of Cave Creek."

Living on a couple of acres in Cave Creek but get up to Prescott to cool off once or twice a week.

Terri, no Costa Rica....YET!! Still have two daughters in school for a few more years but keeping the dream alive. Made it down there for New Year this year.

[Ace]

I've come across this via GR friend which has some great course topics https://www.futurelearn.com

Not sure if it's been posted here before.

[Andy]

Ace ⚓ wrote: "I've come across this via GR friend which has some great course topics https://www.futurelearn.com

Not sure if it's been posted here before."

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

If you have a look at the above Ace you can find some of the courses that members here have done, its a really good site & highly recommend joining & trying their courses.