Ste Sylvie
Yesterday's weather: Sunny and bright
We aren't great sports TV fans to be honest, but yesterday we fancied one of those lazy Sunday afternoons in front of the box. As there wasn't a comforting Fred and Ginger black and white film on, we elected to watch the New York Marathon, purely for the scenery, you understand.
We didn't see much scenery. Where were those lovely overhead helicopter shots that you get during the London Marathon? However what we did see was pure magic.
Paula Radcliffe on top form striding out ahead of the field to win in great style. What a wonderful race she ran. Well done to Paula, inspired by baby Isla just 10 months old, and husband Gary on hand as ever. Inspirational telly watching.
Which is more than can be said of the ITVs adaptation of E M Forster's A Room with a View last night. I am so glad we only caught the last 40 minutes. Merchant Ivory's 1986 production was so true to the book that it has to be a standard. ITV's butchery and mad additions to the story were such a disappointment, despite the wonderful cast. I will have to go and read the book again, and maybe watch Merchant Ivory to eradicate its memory.
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It was a choice last night between recording a Stephen Poliakoff play or the Room with a View. From what you say, I made the right choice. :-)
Still no news of Jazz, I suppose? I am checking every day in the hope that she has returned to the fold.
You did good there Susie! We turned over after the Ewan McGregor thing.
no news of Jazz, I'm afraid, but we are taking it that no news is good news. We still believe she is up in the woods somewhere and will have to find her own way back.
We have our fingers firmly crossed though.
Well, I'm keeping my fingers crossed too. :-)
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