Olympics

The United States has had great success in the 2008 Olympics. We are ahead of the Chinese in total medals and 2nd behind China in total gold medals. What a great accomplishment. The closing ceremonies begin in 2 days.

Unfortunately, there is a possibility that some of the Chinese female gymnasts are much younger than the required age of 16. One of the girls looks about 11, maybe 12, rather than 16. Some or all of our American gymnasts have already returned to the states. What a shame should they be determined to be the gold medalist in the all around. Some of them may even be higher medal winners in individual rounds.

Football season starts in one week. Tide Guy and I are going to Atlanta for the Bama/Clemson game. Not sure if that is a great idea since every time we travel for a game (except for Hawaii) we lose. But, this should be fun!

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In other news, our house is coming along great!! It looks so much like a real house. Almost all of the blacking in is done. Just a few small pieces and we are done. A few parts of the wrapping is done, too. That should all be done within a few days.

We are so excited for the shingles and brick to go up. Our bricker is at another job and should start our house in about a month. We are almost ready for the plumber and electrician. Moving along!!

Have a good one!

Tide Gal and Tide Guy