Entries from Londonist tagged with 'greatbritishduckrace'
September 2, 2008
Nice weather for ducks, today, and also on Sunday which was handy as it was the day of the Great British Duck Race on the Thames. 175,000 blue plastic ducks were set loose at Hampton Court in the name of pointless world record breaking and charity and 'raced' downstream with one lucky winner receiving a big cash prize. We sent along Flickrpool star Misty whose signature style is taking pictures featuring her own rubber duck,......
Continue Reading "The Great British Duck Race"August 24, 2008
Not much to whinge about here apart from a migraine and hazy memories of the most stultifying Sunday evening you've had in awhile, but no matter -- it's a 4-day workweek, which means nothing if not carefree magic. Rest your pretty little head this evening, and revel in the knowledge that this week, only four mornings will begin with slapping the alarm clock's backside. Monday: It's August Bank Holiday, which since 1966 has become......
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