On Oct 1, 2010, at 9:53 AM, Judith Evans wrote: > >> How's the golf? > > > rained off. Torrential rain. For hours. The Americans came equipped with > waterproofs that didn't protect against water. > > er... that's the golf news. The BBC's written commentary is amusing. One thread concerns what a spectator may shout after someone has hit the ball. "Get in the casual water," has been suggested. And, of course, there's sartorial advice: 702: "AWAY YOU GO!" Dustin Johnson with the first shot after the restart and he's safely on the green in two at six. Nothing safe about Westwood's approach, that's what you call a marker, his ball finishing six feet from the cup. Wedge for Mickelson - that's an absolute shocker, straight pull into the drink. That sweater's not much cop either, looks like it was designed by my Nan. Kaymer safely on, Westwood in pole... http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/golf/9041112.stm Off to work! David Ritchie, in rain-free Portland, Oregon