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Evan announces retirement after Wimbledon, guessing he has been told he is getting his wild card.

Yeah saw that earlier, and think he gets one (was thinking that even before this, but his recent form is trash).

Wimbledon sent a message to Serena saying see you at Wimbledon, so think she is definitely getting a singles wildcard.  Heather Watson needs to announce her retirement too, as no way she gets in on form. 

Got tickets for Queen's on Saturday, way it is going we will be watching quarters and semis! 

Might be some serious issues with UK players getting Nottingham wild cards, as many won't be able to play qualifying if still in the tournament at Ilkley. Maybe put Watson in qualifying there?  Dart is still in Queen's, Dudeney and Swan still in Ilkley.  Boulter already has a wildcard, so only 3 max available.  And Raducanu not listed, so if she wants one, it might be just two.

Tony. What with the cost of car hire and parking, and the trek to the car park, wouldn't it be cheaper and more convenient to use taxis?

Uber was cheap compared to taxis when I was last there in 2022. The old Vegas taxis were always looking for ways to rip you off.

Vegas taxi-drivers get really arsey if they feel you're not tipping them enough too!

No little box to put a no tip red X in either.

Evan announces retirement after Wimbledon, guessing he has been told he is getting his wild card.

Tony. What with the cost of car hire and parking, and the trek to the car park, wouldn't it be cheaper and more convenient to use taxis?

Uber was cheap compared to taxis when I was last there in 2022. The old Vegas taxis were always looking for ways to rip you off.

Tony. What with the cost of car hire and parking, and the trek to the car park, wouldn't it be cheaper and more convenient to use taxis?

I can recommend this. It's available on Netflix.

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My dog is a Lakeland Terrier called Billy.

Quite a rare breed-mainly because they are naturally so vicious towards other dogs they are both neutered very early on and are generally unable to get close enough to another (without fighting) to make little Lakelands. Imagine a breed regularly cross-bred with Jack Russells to make them less aggressive

He has simple rules. My Wife is his Master, I am his friend, and the kids are to be tolerated, and generally liked unless they try and remove kills. (His rule is kills will only be dropped in exchange for cheese). We got him as a rescue dog. Place spent 10 minutes checking on us, and 2 hours checking he couldn't escape.

Recall sharing a table with Neil Channing at an SPT some time ago. On my phone was 1 picture of son, 1 of daughter, and 8 of the dog. Table full of people trying to impress Neil with their poker skills-we were busy talking about dogs...

This is worth a read:

https://arseblog.com/2026/06/the-ongoing-corruption-of-the-world-cup-by-gianni-infantino-aged-56-1-4/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky

Not for me, boo.

Do you enjoy cooking?

PS - I originally confused salt beef with corned beef, & subsequently edited my post.

Salt beef is called corned beef in the US to add to the confusion.

Boo, you probably had your salt beef sandwiches in Soho at the Nosh Bar on Great Windmill street opposite the famous burlesque theatre.

It is possible Ralph,there were 3 or 4 such establishments in that area.

Not for me, boo.

Do you enjoy cooking?

PS - I originally confused salt beef with corned beef, & subsequently edited my post.

Salt beef is called corned beef in the US to add to the confusion.

Boo, you probably had your salt beef sandwiches in Soho at the Nosh Bar on Great Windmill street opposite the famous burlesque theatre.