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For love of life, and Ivy

September 9th 2009 00:23

For anyone who hasn't seen the story about 104-year-old Ivy Bean, the internet's new social networking phenom, go read all about it at Janet Collins' The Social Critic blog.

Go Ivy!

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Posted By: Chris Champion - Category: Centenarians, Interests

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My team lost today. It was heartbreaking.

They had been doing so well. They had won four in a row and eight of the past 10. They had moved steadily up the rankings and were showing the fight to be around come finals time.

And then they go lose an ugly, scrappy game like today's. It was heartbreaking.

A friend, hearing my detailed description of desolation, interrupted with what I assume was an attempt at consolation. "Never mind," he said, "they can't win every game."

I was shocked. "Why can't they win every game?" I asked him.

He looked at me strangely. "You sports nuts never seem to grow up," he said.

Non-sports nuts never seem to understand. Sports fans don't grow up. It's not in the lexicon. To do so would spoil everything.

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Posted By: Chris Champion - Category: Interests, Vintage Sportsman

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The doctor arrived on horseback

January 14th 2009 21:27

Being active keeps them healthy

They were born on New Year's Day 1908. The doctor arrived on horseback.

They are Betty Richards and Jenny Pelmore. They live a mile apart in Truro, Cornwall, and are believed to be the oldest twins in Britain. This year they celebrated their 101st birthday.

They attribute their longevity to being active.

In recent years the sisters have learned Spanish and taken up painting. Mrs Pelmore recently bought herself a new car, a Mitsubishi. "It's got lovely high seats, does nearly 85 miles to the gallon and is very comfortable. I'm very proud of it," she told the BBC. Last year they visited Budapest to celebrate their centenaries.

They like to celebrate their birthdays with a drink. They don't like champagne - they tried that at their 21st birthday party and were unimpressed. Mrs Pelmore likes a gin with plenty of tonic water. Mrs Richards prefers brandy and ginger.

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Posted By: Chris Champion - Category: Interests

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My perfect Christmas present

January 9th 2009 22:35

Most people, when I tell them what I am about to tell you, either look scared and run away or nod caringly and pat me on the head. Occasionally, however, I find a kindred spirit. I recognise the common affliction because, instead of backing away, their eyes light up and their arms wave and they start jabbering foolishly.

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