Petanque champion and 'that' final

I went to the annual Lowlands 'summer' bbq on saturday. Aside from the manky weather, there was a shit load of drink consumed and some top notch bent. Although the attendance wasn't as high as in previous years(probably a result of the weather), the bar seemed to fill nicely in the evening and there was a good atmosphere. J has done an excellent in depth report on his blog, so i won't reiterate everything that happened though there were some funny moments that weren't mentioned that i'll add:
1. drunken bent at the end of the night results in Daz doing a seedy, disturbing video describing how 'Joseph Fritzel did what was necessary' and how he 'knew where Madelaine Mcann was'.
2. Covey and Christina having a ketchup fight
3. Daz playing the important Petanque final with his hand in his pocket.
4. Completely fucking up the kids court with glass and spilt beer. Pwopa Millwall!
5. Covey declaring that he thought Laura Robson was quite fit, to then hastily detract his comment after realising her age.

Well, what can you say about the mens final. It had everything - drama, tension, rain delays, saved match points, missed opportunities. I can't remember feeling so nervous and as a result so drained watching a tennis match. The two of them have the potential to create the best rivalry ever, like the good old days with Sampras against Agassi. Aside from the match i've almost been more impressed by how they conduct themselves off the court.

Rafa: Though he can appear slightly sullen on court, combined with his caveman like appearance, i found it quite suprising that he is actually quite shy and unassuming hearing him interviewed a couple of years ago for the first time. After winning Queens he went home to the village where he grew up to go fishing with his dad. When interviewed by Sue Barker after the match yesterday, he was almost embarrased and apologetic towards Roger, stating that Roger was still number one with only 1 title to his 5. It wasn't the usual cliched acceptance speech(thanking the sponsors, fans etc) the responses were genuine and instinctive.

Roger: I really enjoyed watching the documentary on him during the rain delays. It really hit home that no matter what happens to him now, what he's achieved is unbelievable. It was inetersting to see how popular he was with the press, which is not an easy feat. Apparently he was willing to do a whole interview again with a radio station when the interviewer realised the recorder wasn't working and regularly asks the press questions at a press conference, even though he is not obliged to. Furthermore he donates a huge proportion of his fortune to the charity that he set up in Africa, making many personal visits out there and seems to have the respect of the whole dressing room.

Bye for now