Little Badges - BADGE 'O' THE MONTH MAY 2009

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The virtual kettle's on..... So while I let it boil I just have this to say

Well it's that time of the month again. A new little badge get's lofted to the heady heights of....'Badge 'o' the Month'.

Last months 'Badge 'o' the Month' was a worthy contender,
George: 1 Dragon: 0, celebrating St George's day, which garnered accolades from Adelaide to Arbroath.

So this months 'Badge 'o' the Month has a lot to live up to. But the little fella is keen and with it's bright red plumage does not fail to dazzle.

We have chosen a Strawberries and cream graphic this month in the recognition of the great Wimbledon Tennis tournament. (Lived in London for 10 years and never been yet). Nothing really sums up an English summer than punnets and punnets of Strawberries and cream.

During the Wimbledon fortnight over 2,000 kilos (8,000 punnets) of strawberries are consumed daily during the Fortnight and that's topped off by 7,000 litres of fresh cream!!!
Unfortunately for me, Strawberries tighten up my throat, but I still love the taste of Strawberries and cream. Mind you it is a shame that Fish & Chips are not the main dish at Wimbledon, I would be more than happy with that.

The other thing that Wimbledon Tennis can guarantee is 2 weeks of dodgy weather! Bring 'all season weather' clothing if attending. Like the lyrics of a Crowded House song, we do get 4 seasons in one day. But this year for the first time, we have a automatic roof for Centre court, so there should be less disruption to the championship this year.

Mind you, I am more old school when it comes to Wimbledon. I remember the rallies and battles of the great Jimmy Connor's and John McEnroe. The amazing matches of Boris Becker, a breath of fresh air into the game, and the uphill struggle of Ivan Llendl to claim a grass court win at Wimbledon.

So this year, Enjoy your strawberries and cream and show your support to our brave little badge by wearing this little badge to the Wimbledon Tennis tournament. Maybe just maybe it will be spotted on television.


Well, I can hear the kettle has just finished boiling so

Milk and sugar?

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