I know this post is a bit like London buses, you wait for ages for one then two come along at once. Last time I wrote about ice-hockey was in 2011, and here I am writing two posts back to back in 2014!But as you must know by now, ice-hockey is more than sport to me. It reminds me of my childhood, … [Read more...]
Are you enjoying the Sochi games?
I know there's been a lot of controversy over these Winter Olympics in Russia, and I understand how many people feel they want to boycott the games. I totally abhor Putin's politics and can only image what horrors people have to endure merely because of their sexual orientation, or because they want … [Read more...]
The Royal Baby – Are You Interested?
Following on from my post about British Citizenship, which caused quite a flurry on two Facebook Groups, Finnish People Living in London and Britanniansuomalaiset (Finns in Britain), I thought I'd share my thoughts the Royals and the most exciting and talked about Royal event about to happen in the … [Read more...]
Andy Murray and my citizenship status
A spurious connection? Let me explain.I've mentioned on this blog a few times now that although I've lived in the UK for the best part of my adult life, I've never felt the need to apply for British citizenship. Also, when the children were young, the crazy pre-EU Finnish laws stated that my … [Read more...]
Olympics and patriotism..and dogs with medals
I was going to do a final post about the Olympics today and thought before I start I'd look at what other bloggers said on the subject. I clicked on Tania Kindersley' blog and there, as usual, she summed it all up perfectly. (If you don't follow her blog, you really must. She writes a … [Read more...]
London a friendlier city during the Olympics?
Picture: Time Out Before the 2012 Games, the greatest worry for the organisers and ordinary Londoners was transport. How would the already overcrowded public transport system cope with the extra 260,000 people estimated to come to London during the Olympics? Even I had my doubts before the … [Read more...]
Federer at Wimbledon in the London Olympics
Two happy campers!Daughter and I managed to get a pair of last minute Olympic tickets to see the tennis at Wimbledon. Before the day, we had no idea who we were going to see, nor what kind of seats we'd have on Centre Court. All the same, we were more than excited. Daughter had never been to … [Read more...]
Olympic fever reaches London – at last!
I just love this picture of David Beckham holding the flame as it arrived in Cornwall in May. Photo: GuardianOver past twelve or so months I've sometimes despaired at the attitude this city, that I now call my home, has had towards the Olympics. Especially my former employer, our national … [Read more...]
Olympic Torch Relay
It's mainly a photo post today.You must know by now how I feel about The Olympics. I have severe Olympic fever already and so when I saw the torch relay was coming quite close to us, I immediately decided to walk to Prior Road to see it. The atmosphere was fantastic - the road was lined two or three … [Read more...]
My guide to London Transport
The Olympics are nearly upon us and so I thought I'd give you a little personal guide to how to get around in London.Before I start I should make it clear that I have the worst sense of direction of any person I know. I couldn't find my way out of a paper bag and often get lost in London.Because of … [Read more...]
