...and it's just in time. The World Cup football (soccer) championship games begin here in Germany tomorrow, and the cold rainy weather would have been rather depressing for the many foreign guests who have come or are coming for the occasion - to say nothing of us as hosts! Now the open-air giant screen showings of the games can be enjoyed, people can barbecue at home before and after the games, and those few who aren't interested can go for a nice walk, maybe even in the middle of the Autobahn, if it's an important game with the German team. No, I am not recommending this behaviour! Do not hold me responsible and/or liable for any results of such an action on your part!
I'm afraid that even this topical blog will be affected by the all-pervading topic of football in the next four weeks. All aspects of life reflect the great popularity of the sport - and the even greater desire of many to make as much profit as possible from it. Fortunately, the subject of weather can be tied in with it fairly conveniently.
For example, one cartoon in today's morning paper had the Brazilian players asking for the field heating system under the lawn to be turned on so that it's not so cold...
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I'll be suppoerting England in their match against Paraguay this Saturday. Perhaps we'll play each other later?
Yes, it is about time for some nice sunny weather here! We haven't had much of a spring this year, have we! Especially the weekends and holidays were always rainy and / or cold.
My family has no interest in football, but we are looking forward to a lovely sailing weekend. There's favourable wind too (Bise, so we have to wear anoraks, no bikini-sailing yet.*g*)
Jean-Luc, England didn't look too hot against Paraguay on Saturday! The early goal slowed the game down too much for enjoyable watching. It will be interesting to see if and when an encounter between England and Germany takes place.
Annette, I hope you had a good time sailing! I'm not enjoying the weather nearly enough, what with sitting inside glued to the TV during games.
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