Which Sports Events Do You Remember?

Oh yes, McEnroe was a real character! I still enjoy listening to him, when he comes over to Wimbledon each year.

They are fun, Karen. But I think that sports are not the more important part of these get togethers. My husband´s pals practically lived together some years of their youth. They belonged to the best soccer team Chile ever had and they toured all around the world playing. So it´s more like a get together of family. When my husband was very ill, one of his friend´s wife came to my house and stayed here to be in charge of the kitchen, the visitors and even the doctor. She even discovered very small beautiful plates to put bits of food for my hubby so he would be tempted. I am blessed to have these friends!

Yes, Nadia was amazing, still one of the all-time sporting greats! That is wonderful that your husband represented Chile in the 1966 World Cup! How wonderful! You must have amazing memories of seeing legends like Pele and Maradona play live!!

I am pleased you have such wonderful memories, as they must really help with the loss of your husband. You can still see those times in your mind and remember them fondly. I am glad you still see his teammates too, those barbecues must be great fun with lots of reminiscing!

Karen is referring to soccer´s World Cup, paula. Many countries of the world are playing for it, not only America. It is being played in South Africa and changes country every year.

Yes, the World Cup, but I have heard of the America's Cup too and enjoyed reading about your memories.

Last night I watched England game and so upset. I can't believe it happened. My friends were upset too, they even wanted to turn off the TV. I worried about my TV and let them changing the channel. I don't want to forecast now. What will happen next with England? Some people made jokes saying they were in dream.

Yes, I enjoyed that match too and watching the North Koreans play.

Hiya karen, Yes Irina´s Mother is quite ill to say the least and things being the way they are there I suppose it will take time for her to be treated with success. Irina now skates but only when she wants to and she still does it very well not skipping the jumps or anything. I am glad Irina now has a choice as to what she can do. Watch out for Gervasio de Foe as he may not compete in National Competitions or International on that level after this year I think. He is such an elegant Gymnast. I love watching most Gymnasts anyway whatever Nationality. It´s such a shame that Britain is´nt able to get up there as I know there are many brilliant Gymnasts from Great Britain and they just don´t make it from lack of support on all levels. In Summer I don´t have Eurosport but I do try to watch the Diving as I try to look out for the British Divers always Leon what his name and the other one they are fantastic. Spanish male divers that do make it are a bit lax to me but the Spanish Women like Dolores Ibarra is another kettle of Fish she is very good. Spanish Women Gymnasts are brilliant too they put a lot of personality into what they do. I like it when they show that they are human and not jumping machines. Irina gave a lot to skating with that lovely bubbly character she has. She has such a lot of power that other Women skaters don´t have or they are not able to transmit. The British Women Gymnasts bring this across as well. I don´t care much if they don´t get Gold Medals just showing up and doing the best you can gives you the best publicity for me.

Yes, I also follow all the nations that used to be the USSR as I love the old Soviet style of gymnastics. The Spanish have some good stars too. I used to like Eva Rueda years ago and now Izurieta is very good. I remember Slutskaya but I had not heard about her mother.

Yes, Torvill & Dean and their string of Perfect 6.0s! I guess that was at the 1984 Winter Olympics. I still remember it well.

Yes, I agree, it is great watching your kids doing well. I remember my kids doing well in Sports Days at school and me cheering them on!