The Gransnet Olympics !

Please note that I use the word "walk" loosely, it is more like a limp or a hobble.

We will , of course, have to upgrade the shed with a wheelchair ramp.

I'd like to be considered for the mobility scooter sprint. Please leave cake on the finish line ......and stand well back!!

Well it's great to be back in Rio with all the limping, hopping Gransnetters. I am at the Stadium and as yet have not had a glimpse of Ann's crutch.

Who is carrying the flag ? It needs someone with strong arms.

Jalima are you suggesting that GNs are nutters? Surely not, I have never "met" such a rational group in my life before.
Certainly not Charleygirl
Gransnetters are the lovely sweet and delicious chocolate surrounding the nut inside

I have packed my orthotics and my sturdy shoes and am up for the 100 metre walk or hobble (note metre Charleygirl - we're not out of the EU yet )
Am I allowed to use those walking poles, they look very professional and as if I mean business?

I can't carry the flag, I am using two walking poles, although I could attach a mini flag to the top of one of them

I was thinking that maybe NanaandGrampy could carry the flag because she uses a mobility scooter. The problem being that she cannot hold the flag and manipulate the scooter at the same time.

Oh Jalima I have definitely lost it- it was nearly bedtime when I was discussing yards instead of metres. Of course you may use your long walking poles- I will be using my stick.

Well the flag ceremony went reasonably well even though it was dragged along behind the mobility scooter most if the time

We are still looking for competitors for the triangle dancing competition, this is similar to square dancing except you have to play the triangle whilst dancing around a triangular cotton sling. Well I am sure a few of you can provide the slings which will be part of your medical kit. The triangles can be fashioned out of knitting needles.

Is this a refinement of the sport of dancing round our handbags which we perfected in our youth?
It should be gold first round.

Annsixty, off subject, but.

We recently got together with four friends who all met at the Royal ballroom, Tottenham. Got the girls (LOL) to dance round their handbags so we could chat them up as we did 53 years ago. This time we got a video. Happy days, and we are all still with our then boy/girlfriends.

Ann you have been short listed for the Handbag Dancing competition to be held later today. Please turn up on time with a white handbag, white stilettos and a mini skirt. We have got great hopes that you will perform well. Best of luck.

ann If you are wearing white stilettos you may need to borrow a Zimmer frame because I doubt if you will be able to stand never mind dance.

I am laughing so much, this is doing me so much good as life is absolute s**t at the moment.
Trainers and jogging bottoms wont do then?

ann trainers and jogging bottoms would be a lot safer. My mother used to think that white high heeled shoes were "common" so I never possessed a pair.

I still think that if wearing jogging bottoms and trainers, you should have the Zimmer close by- we do not want any nasty accidents so far away from home. If you want I will organise a ticket for H but it will be single only- the funds will not stretch to a return.

You read my mind?

ann I thought that might be the case- I have nothing else to offer unfortunately.

I'm glad Ann your participation in the Games has cheered you up.

Well done for getting Bronze which I find rather odd as there were only two participants You and Donald call me Trump's wife I thought you were a lot better than her but of course she may have had more practise at jiggling her parts on the dance floor !

I am sure we can find another sport for you to participate in, once you have recovered from having your white stilettos removed surgically by the Rio medical team.

I am not sure what Mrs. Trump is up to, but I saw her in the company of a good looking Latin type who of course could be her interpreter.

ann you could join me in the one legged breaststroke event (I've been practising this afternoon - there's definitely medal potential!). You could be the other leg!

Ooh I may weigh you down though, I am not overweight just vertically challenged. You might end up in the air.

Greyduster if ann cannot manage, I am sure that I can have a go. The minor problem is that I have not been swimming for more than 20 years, Breast stroke was my forte and in my heyday I could do 20 lengths of the swimming pool.

It would help my right knee replacement but I may yelp if my left knee hurts with the unaccustomed exercise. I also have to wear my glasses so that I have a vague idea where I am but we should be fine. The spirit is willing etc.

Breast stroke for me was orchestrated drowning.

Ladies, perhaps we could have a three legged breaststroke and orchestrated yelping! Different! Got to be worth a try!

wobbly. Are you a reincarnation? If so, welcome back.

Ah good news!