World Cup Fever

I don't know how things are back in the states regarding the World Cup Soccer but over here it is THE thing to talk about, read about, and watch on the telly. Tonight England is playing Algeria and this part of the world has come to a screeching halt. Ger and I went to the grocery store today to stock up on some supplies for next week. The place was a circus! Between the folk decked out in their top hats and tails buying champagne to take to the races at Astor and the common folk buying their beer and crisps to snack on while watching the World Cup tonight, there were lines of people every where. The isles were packed with people wandering and stopping suddenly in the middle of the isle. The fact that the "carriages" have the type of wheels on them that allow them to move in ANY direction, (forward, backward AND sideways!)caused Ger a great deal of trouble. He was managing to control his carriage but couldn't keep out of the way of the little old ladies who would suddenly dart out in front of him. Then to add to his nervous condition he had to get back into the car with me driving for the trip home. Under the very best conditions Ger is not a good passenger. He sucks in his breath, moans, flinches, grabs at the dash board and shouts "WATCH - WATCH - WATCH". I have yet to know exactly what I am supposed to watch but that is all he can manage to get out. Add a few round a bouts to this and the man is almost in tears by the time we get home. Today was particularly trying on Ger but we did manage to arrive home in one piece where he ran for his favorite chair in the kitchen to sit and read the paper and have a soda to calm down. Good plan except the chair leg broke and he landed on the floor.
All is well now. The rest of the day passed quietly and the nerves are settling down. The USA tied in soccer today and the English are not winning as of this posting. Tomorrow is the last day for K&B to be here so they are busy packing and spending time with Abby. Keep us all in your prayers, Please. And have a good night.