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F1 was back from its summer break yesterday with the Dutch Grand Prix. Unlike other F1 tracks, Zandvoort has banked curves. Lando Norris was quickest in practice, but his team mate Oscar Piastri claimed pole by 12 thousandths of a second. Local favorite Max Verstappen started third. Oscar kept his lead at the start, but Max got past Lando on the opening lap. Lando got his second place back on lap 9. Rain threatened to disrupt the race, but none of the teams felt the need to fit wet weather tires. However, Lewis Hamilton went slightly wide on one of the damp banked corners and hit the barrier ending his race. It was a bad day for Ferrari as Charles Leclerc also had to retire when Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli clipped his car and spun it off. It looked like being another McLaren 1-2 finish until Lando's engine failed with just seven laps to go. That promoted Max to second behind Oscar and gave RB driver Isack Hadjar his first F1 podium finish. With three of the top cars out, Red Bull, Aston Martin and Haas all had both cars scoring points. With nine races to go, Oscar now has a commanding lead of 34 points over Lando. Most teams will be fitting new engines for next week's Italian Grand Prix at Monza. You can watch the highlights of the Dutch Grand Prix here.

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I saw the phrase "Tír na nÓg" (it means "Land of Youth") painted on several buildings, and the bar was advertising "Ceol Anocht" ("Music Tonight"), but I don't think it was the Celtic Women. It was probably traditional Irish music, but we had food waiting at the house, so we didn't stay to find out. Just to keep you happy, Roger:

That is exciting....I've never done that because I don't like to travel but haven't ruled it out. Glad to hear you had so much fun.

the sleepy city blacksmith was jeeter DAVENPORT

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It's best to just ignore Ben and focus on Cooter.

Did you run into any Celtic Women singing Tir Na Nog? I love that song.

The Real Gilligan's Island Fun Fact: The huts in The Real Gilligan's Island (2004-2005) reality series remake are brown weathered like in the first Reunion movie Rescue From Gilligan's Island (1978). Wow! 😲

"Meet the 15th castaway of The Real Gilligan's Island... Scott Laskey! As the host, he may not be competing for rewards or trying to get off the island, but he's always there, guiding our favorite castaways through challenges and keeping them on their toes! Who else thinks Scott's the secret 15th castaway? Share your thoughts! #TheRealGilligansIsland #ScottLaskey #15thCastaway"

The Real Gilligan's Island Season 1(2004) Skipper Jim Murray is permanently vanished to the other side of the island in a Voodoo Village vote off. Scott Laskey:"Skipper Jim, the Castaways have decided with 3 votes you cannot be rescued, and are now permanently vanished to the other side of the island. Please join me up here. I'll give you a moment now to address your fellow castaways." Skipper Jim Murray:"Good times, good friends, I wish you all the best, fair winds and following seas!" ❤️

"Loving the classic intros by Scott Laskey on The Real Gilligan's Island! Who else remembers these iconic opening lines? Season 1: "Tonight on the Season premiere of The Real Gilligan's Island, 14 castaways set sail on a three hour tour and the adventure of a lifetime." Season 2: "Tonight on the Season premiere of The Real Gilligan's Island, we're back with 14 new castaways, set to embark on a three hour tour and the adventure of a lifetime." The way he sets the stage for the adventure to come is just perfect! Share with me your favorite moments from the show! #TheRealGilligansIsland #ScottLaskey #ClassicTV"

"🤣 Behind-the-Scenes Gold! 🤣 Skipper Charlie's interview in Season 2 of The Real Gilligan's Island is a MUST-SEE! 🎬 When asked about Professor T-yie, Skipper Charlie had this to say: "Professor T-yie barks like a junkyard dog. All you gotta do is jump the fence, kick the dog, and it will run off and hide somewhere." 😂😆 We love Skipper Charlie's candid and humorous take on his fellow castaway! Professor T-yie might have met his match with Skipper Charlie's no-nonsense attitude 🤣. Share your favorite behind-the-scenes moments from the show! #TheRealGilligansIsland #SkipperCharlie #BehindTheScenes"

I'm just back from a couple of days in Connemara - a scenic region in Co. Galway on the Atlantic west coast of Ireland. I went as part of a group, and we all had a very enjoyable trip despite the miserable weather yesterday. The area is part of a Gaeltacht - a region where Irish is the first language, and very few of the road signs are in English, although everyone speaks English. Last night several of us went for a drink at the nearby Hooker Bar, but don't worry, the pub is over 200 years old and is named after the Galway hooker - a traditional fishing boat used in Galway Bay.

Fish

Chips

Potato

Baked

Boiled ( my mother used to make boiled custard every Christmas!)

2 COMPLETELY different people!

I'll take COOTER over him any day!!

Today is BEN Jones Birthday!

Happy Birthday Ben! (I may be crazy but I ain’t dumb) - Cooter Davenport

Custard I had apple pie and custard this afternoon.