Trip to the beach ...

On a warm August Saturday, Mrs E and I set off for the beach.

We passed one or two landmarks:

I decided that a blue dial Yacht-Club with an oyster bracelet would be the appropriate watch in the hope that the blue dial might encourage blue skies.

In fact the clouds did give way to blue skies.

This particular beach is a long way from the sea.

Nearby Big Ben was keeping good time.

We had tickets for the first beach volleyball session of the day.

Dressed for the occasion:

The warm up acts

Chinese women beat the Russian pair.

Time for some action from the men. Brazil beats Germany in two straight sets.

A fun day out. If only the other events could be taken so seriously.

Ralph, you clearly know how to choose your venues. Thanks for taking us along.

Looks like a great venue!!! I've been watching all the broadcasts of beach volleyball matches and would love to see one in person. Thanks for taking us along. BTW...nice IWC kit!

Ralph, fantastic! And might I add you were certainly most well attired for the occasion.

Love that shirt, love that watch and trust that the other watch activity went down with the misses too ...I mean of course the beach babe watch!

Ralph, great report, really like your outfit, hope the omega people didn't get offended. LOL

Thanks for posting, hope the skies stay clear.

Regards,
Kevin

You look great Ralph! Great shirt!

I've always wondered to myself what's beach volley has got to do with olympic games, now I have a clue!

Love your YC (and bracelet!)

Brilliant report Ralph - been watching alot of the Olympics on TV.
Love that shirt mate!

I do not know how you felt, but I think it is totally inappropriate and against the Olympic spirit for the women of the beach volleyball teams to be so scantily clad.
Please post additional images so I can formulate a more substantiated opinion.:-)

That is a great shirt. I hope they carry it in the Schaffhausen gift shop.

I've never before seen the beach volleyball warmup act. Their uniforms cover more than those of the athletes. Quite different from American football.

Congrats on getting to the Olympics -- a great experience.

Fantastic photos

Paulo

lol, you guys are hilarious !

Great stuff Ralph - I watched the same finals too although they skipped the part of the prancing bikini women.

+1 - retirement is off to a great start !

great shots ralph - nice to see some sun and sand in london! (volleyball and bikinis too). best, thang

I don't mind being the camera man on the beach for once...lol great stuff Rave. You look great in that t-shirt.

Thank you for sharing, Ralph! Amazing photos!

Looks like fun. Great shirt.

Great combo, Ralph.
You, shirt&cap , watch, location, sport and the sportsgear. :-)
Thanks for sharing.

Kind regards

Great report, that's what I call good taste...

This has to be one of my favorite olympic sports!

I can't help but second Clepsydra's request... ;-)

Cheers!

Great Report Ralph. Thanks for the virtual tour.
The IWC T & Cap were perfect for the occasion.
And so was the Watch... :)

Thanks for the wonderful report and great pictures! I haven't been watching any sports yet but I know now what I've missed! It's a good thing you posted these pictures :-)

As the others also stated, I also think you were perfectly dressed for the event with that beautiful watch, great shirt and nice cap!

Kind regards,

Clemens

awesome

Good to see you had some fun!
Did you have any time left to look at your watch. ;-)
Indeed a great watch for the occassion.
Thanks for sharing, Ralph.

Peter

Nice report! Where sie You get this polo?