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July 23, 2007
Vintage Walker
Luckily Uxbridge escaped the terrible floods which have hit large parts of the country in recent days causing devastation and misery for thousands of people.
I have to say this summer is turning out to be the worst I can remember - it's thoroughy miserable and a complete washout.
It seems this view is being taken by many residents in the borough judging by the large queue I noticed at a Bureau de change in the town centre earlier today.
I bet travel agents are also rubbing their hands with glee as people seek a late getaway in the sun rather than endure a sodden week on a deserted British beach.
Two things over the weekend somewhat lifted my gloom from the despressing weather and the fact the barbeque yet again remained covered from the elements.
One was the return of Murray Walker to the microphone for the European Grand Prix. Even at the ripe old age of 83-years-old the man is still a genius, and his commentary on Radio Five Live on Sunday was vintage stuff.
This was followed by the most exciting finish to the Open Championship at Carnoustie for many a year and an emotional victory for Padraig Harrington. This was golf at its very best and kept me glued to the television for more hours than I dare to think.
Back to the weather and we will be looking at the affect it is having on people across the borough in this week's Gazette, which is starting to take shape on what is another relatively slow news week.
Posted by aseal at July 23, 2007 4:23 PM