Dick Francis, rest in peace

These are me just having fun with a camera!

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I’m sure you have already heard but the jockey turned author Dick Francis, has died, aged 89.

He rode 345 winners and competed in 2.305 races.

In the 1956 Grand National he was riding Devon Lock to what seemed like certain victory, when the horse collapsed within 50 yards of the finishing line.

He gave up racing months later, due to a nasty fall.

It was his son who encouraged him to write an autobiography about his experiences during the Grand National – which also showed his natural talent of writing.

Here’s a good link, by The Taipei Times. To see it for yourself, click here.

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It seems that Ashley Cole can’t stay out of trouble!

I think you have read the stories about him sending pictures of himself by mobile phone, so what else is there for me to add?

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The pictures of Danielle Bux in today’s Daily Mirror newspaper are stunning!

A further congratulations to her for holding onto her original surname, instead of taking on her husband – Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker.

Don’t take my word for it, to see them for yourself, click here.

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I like reading the column by Paul Ince in the News of the World newspaper.

He may not be everyone’s cup of tea but it’s hard to ignore him.

Check him out for yourself by clicking here.

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Don’t hesitate to visit my other internet site!

To view it, click here.

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Be good!

Andria

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What a week!

So much has happened both on and off the pitch, it’s hard to fit everything in!

So I will say to my bro hard luck for Liverpool over their loss against Arsenal.

Yes it was handball against Steven Gerrard’s free kick - Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas even admitted it afterwards.

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I’m saddened to hear Manchester United stalwart Ryan Giggs is out of action with an injured arm.

He sustained the injury during the match against Aston Villa, which resulted in a 1-1 draw.

This match is more remembered for the tackle that saw Nani get a red card – that kind of attack would have been accepted ten years ago but not nowadays!

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Twit of the week goes to Fifa president Sepp Blatter who has claimed that in some countries, John Terry would have been applauded rather than sacked as national team captain for having an alleged affair.

I think the majority of England supporters back the England manager Fabio Capello for taking such a disciplined line rather than let it drag on and on and on.

Perhaps he should read what was said in he book Married to a man of two halves, the story of the original footballer’s wife by Agness Docherty with Tom Docherty – she too had to put up with more than one infidelity by her husband – many still view Tom senior as the best Manchester United manager between Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex Ferguson.

Here’s some more pictures - one includes my dad, another my mum!

Light and Peace

Andria

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