Booming Banter

Did you ever in all your life see such a game of football/soccer?

It was unbelievable!

Ma was screaming and yelling and yipping till she almost had no voice.

What more could anyone ask for; early goals for England a great return by France in the second half, a hat trick by Saka and finally on walks Bellingham at full time and sticks one in the net.

You have to feel like this was a divine intervention. To all those who poopooed the third place playoff you were so wrong this was the greatest game of all time.

Ma thinks they have to make a movie about it but I say it’s just the kick off to the 2030 Tournament that will be in Spain, Portugal and Morocco.

We are so very very happy for England best place since 1966.

As for today we’re rooting for Spain all the way!

Blessing#2832-Requital

We were so happy it rained last evening and not just because it meant we didn’t need to water the plants.

The rain pulled some of the smog out of the air. It had been really bad. The wildfires in Ontario combined with the heat dome all over North America had a major impact on air quality. Even though we are an hour north of Columbus our area was only classed as “dangerous” whereas Columbus itself was “hazardous” and people were advised to stay indoors.

The air had a smell of plastic and we learned this is because as the smoke breaks down it forms aldehydes that give that distinctive chemical smell.

It must be awful for the poor souls in Canada who are loosing everything in these fires but they are impacting more than one hundred million people in the US metropolitan areas so something has to be done as they aren’t going away anytime soon. They are a natural phenomenon but now impacting more and more people each year.

We investigated and found that there are in theory possible ways to curtail these fires. First, find the sources fast with drones and AI. Secondly, have water available to put them out more quickly and finally find ways to contain them by clearing areas strategically.

All probably easier said than done and we know that Canada is actively working towards solutions but it’s certainly an area where global technology leaders need to collaborate because it’s impacting our trots!!!

Blessing#2831-Wash Out

We were so happy it rained last evening and not just because it meant we didn’t need to water the plants.

The rain pulled some of the smog out of the air. It had been really bad. The wildfires in Ontario combined with the heat dome all over North America had a major impact on air quality. Even though we are an hour north of Columbus our area was only classed as “dangerous” whereas Columbus itself was “hazardous” and people were advised to stay indoors.

The air had a smell of plastic and we learned this is because as the smoke breaks down it forms aldehydes that give that distinctive chemical smell.

It must be awful for the poor souls in Canada who are loosing everything in these fires but they are impacting more than one hundred million people in the US metropolitan areas so something has to be done as they aren’t going away anytime soon. They are a natural phenomenon but now impacting more and more people each year.

We investigated and found that there are in theory possible ways to curtail these fires. First, find the sources fast with drones and AI. Secondly, have water available to put them out more quickly and finally find ways to contain them by clearing areas strategically.

All probably easier said than done and we know that Canada is actively working towards solutions but it’s certainly an area where global technology leaders need to collaborate because it’s impacting our trots!!!

Blessing#2831-Wash Out

Precious Peeps it’s PITS here to whistle you into a wonderful weekend.

I saw this little post and it got me thinking. What would a group of Pitties like me be called.

I hit on a few. You chose your favorite.

A Perfection

A Prettiness

A Pleasing

A Prepossessing

What would a collection of people like you be called?

Hope this made you smile and got you into a sweet mood for some beautiful relaxing days.

Blessing#2830-Groupings

Poor old England so close. They must be feeling gutted. Still there is Saturday to prove themselves against France and take home the third place honors.

Sir David Beckham has been so supportive of the teams efforts so it’s fitting that the last game will be held at his Miami stadium.

He’s such a great guy.

Let’s hope that Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham follow in his footsteps and become knights too someday.

Can you see it? King William and his round table with the three of them beside him.

Who else would be there apart from me and Kate of course?

Taking nominations now!!!

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Precious Peeps it’s PITS here. I’m as PERFECT as ever and ready to heave you over the humpty.

I’m so enjoying my summer as you know I’m a gal who loves the sun.

It makes me smile big.

I’ve decided that when it’s cold this winter I’m going to put on my sunglasses, get under my duvet and pretend it’s still hot!

That’s the way for you to deal with any little troubles you may be having this humpty just imagine it’s a different day when everything was sweet.

Be like me and you’ll be better.

I love you and remember to cheer for England today!

Blessing#2828-Make Up

Ma is a crazy person. When she starts something she can’t stop.

Yesterday her lovely tenants moved out of the apartment above the tearoom to the house they’d just bought. She loved those kids and they left the apartment IMMACULATE. Everything was shining but there were a few areas of paint in the bathroom that had peeled off so Ma went to fix it.

That done she then decided that since she had paint she should “refresh” two walls in the living room.

By six o’clock she was still not home so Dad sent out a search party aka the Bro. She was just locking up as he arrived at the place.

Any other ancient working alone on a ladder might have thought to call and give a status report but not Ma.

She left the ladder and paint at the apartment so depending on how she feels about how things look today she may or may not paint some more.

I fear for her sanity. I wonder was Michelangelo like that when he started the Sistine Chapel?

Blessing#2832-Obsessed

Ma was in and out of the house like a cuckoo clock yesterday.

First for our trot then to church then the groceries and finally to see a show.

Having the theatre so close makes it very tempting and she’s going much more often than she ever did in the past.

Yesterday it was a local production of A CHORUS LINE. By all accounts it was phenomenal.

The niece and I were subjected to some singing when she got back. You know I think Ma thinks she could be a star. Here’s the thing though she can’t sing to save her life.

Best to just let her get on with it but since she sings outside also I do wonder what the neighbors think.

Maybe they assume we have a colony of chirruping cats!

Blessing#2831-Singular Sensation

We’re late on the Banter because we were up half the night with the footie.

The England Norway game was exciting and to make it atmospheric we had fish and chips and Ma drank beer.

As you’ll know by now England managed to pull off a winner in extra time. So on Wednesday we may anticipate more screaming. In the meantime we must raise our glasses to the kingdom of Norway for their great patriotic performance spurred along by the presence of their Crown Prince.

By the way that is a hint to Prince William that he needs to book a ticket for the mid week match!!!

On then to Switzerland and Argentina. Oh my Ma was eating her fingers and closing her eyes and praying but in what seemed like the very last minutes before a penalty shoot off Argentina did the deed. What an effort by the Swiss.

Remarkable that both Norway and Switzerland have populations of only seven million that less than the size of Chicago or New York so you have to give it to them they are exceptional soccer peoples!!!

Blessing#2830-Cheers

We had a super size thunderstorm last evening. Jaws nearly died of fear. I took care of her.

We needed the rain though and Ma was happy because she didn’t need to water her plants.

I find that when the storms pass your head clears and you feel fresher.

Ma says in the tropics you get storms almost every day. Maybe I should move there and eat mangoes and bananas.

I’d miss the snow though at Christmas.

Maybe I’ll just stay put.

Blessing#2829-Cool Down