Loads of things were happening this weekend with the British Grand Prix, Wimbledon finals, Tour de France, Live Earth concert and T in the Park gig. The grand prix was OK but unfortunately Hamilton didnt win. He made a couple mistakes and finished 3rd. Amazing how we seem disappointed in him not winning but this is his rookie season!! The Wimbledon finals were good – the womens one Venus Williams won. I wanted the other women to win. Oh well. The mens final was very impressive. Missed the middle bit but saw beginning and end. Wasnt sure who I wanted to win – if Federer won it would be 5 in a row. However its all getting abit boring when he wins all the time.
I missed most of the Live Earth concert. However from what I saw some of it was very good. There were several concerts all around the world. I have seen clips on YouTube and Foo Fighters were brilliant.
However the whole idea of the concerts was about increasing awareness about your ‘carbon footprint’ and how much energy we use etc. However I am not sure how much it achieved really. Its all good having these stars playing and seeing some great singers and bands play. However I am sure all the energy used for hosting the concerts and transporting the stars to the venues would be a massive amount.
In fact one of the main acts in the London Live Earth gig Madonna apparently has a carbon footprint equivalent to 14000 people. I may not be the average UK person but 14,548 Malawians. She has nine homes around the world, six cars and takes three private jet trips a year. Hmmm!!! What have you got to say about that Madonna!!
Didnt see any of the T in the Park but heard some on Radio 1 and seen Avril Lavigne’s performance online.
