It was fascinating watching the Olympics this morning. I TiVoed the overnight broadcasts, and it's definitely the best way to watch - you can skip all the commercials and most of the commentary. This morning we watched the women's shot put qualifiers. It proves once again that different body types are required for different events. The female gymnasts have to be short and compact, volleyball players tall and skinny, and shot putters big and bulky. I was entranced watching them.
We skipped past the men (we can watch it later) and went to the canoeing - otherwise known as single sculls. The women were up first, and no Americans qualified. We were amazed at the condition these rowers have to be in - total body condition - legs, arms, mid-section- they must be the fittest of anyone. In the men's double scull the men are all extremely muscular and fit looking. In one heat of the men's qualifiers, the American team beat the Norwegian team by one one hundredth of a second to come in third. That's .001 !! Unbelievable.
Then it was into town for a day of errands - UPS, P.O., bank, dry cleaner, Sam's Club, Mother. At Sam's Club we saw the new Ludlum book "The Bourne Legacy". I assume there will be another movie - hooray! Have to get that one to read. I haven't read "The Bourne Ultimatum" either.
Mother seems fine and dandy today - we really enjoyed our visit - she seemed perky and more relaxed than usual. It was a Good Thing.
