Well for those of you who have followed me for a while know I love tennis and in particular Wimbledon.  I have been very lucky to have attended The Championships three times, once when I was at school, once when Eldest was three and the third time for my 40th Birthday.  That day we did not see any tennis at all as it rained all day but we had a lovely day with lunch in The Wingfield Restaurant and sat watching the World go by.

The Championships began on Monday this week and for the first time in its 148 years they no longer have line judges.  This means that all calls are being done via the computerised sensors in the ground and there are no challenges to any of the calls.  I suppose the idea is to make the games quicker so they are not stopping and waiting for calls to be assessed or arguments over a call.  I have watched three matches so far and I can honestly say the games seem soulless.  

I am also not up to speed with a lot of the players in both the women and men’s draws now after several of the players, who have been on the tour for years retired.  Again I think this is making it very flat.  

Finally the woman who has taken over from the great Sue Barker who now helms the show for the BBC is dreadful.  For many reasons she as a person ticks a lot of the woke boxes that the BBC like, so she gets all these jobs.  However she has no idea about tennis and whenever she speaks about tennis or interviews anyone her comments are inane and she loves the sound of her own voice, thus very irritating!  She originally started her career commentating on horse racing.

I will continue to watch a few of the matches but it is such a shame as it really is a highlight of the summer for me.

I have been at Eldest’s today working but got kicked out earlier than normal as he and Youngest are helping DH tonight at the Duck Race!  Although we are not sure how the Ducks are going to manage to float as the water is quite low due to the heat!  I think they are going to need to be encouraged!

Today has been cooler than the last two, which is a relief for everyone and it is about the same for the rest of the week, especially when I have home jobs to do tomorrow and a few extra jobs to do on Friday.  Saturday I will be at home dog sitting and there may be some rain during the day which is typical.  Sunday we are out to lunch with Youngest & Fiancé.  Next week will be busy with work and that weekend The Boys are away for their weekend away and us Girls are going to have a girly weekend.  Hopefully the weather will be good for them.

I hope you are having a good Wednesday, middle of the week. 

Hugs & Love, Susie & Coco xx