Olympic silver for rower Melanie Wilson aka 'Melinda'

GC members who have a long acquaintance with the forum may recall the wonderful Melanie Wilson (aka Melinda on GC). She has just won a fantastic silver in the women's eight. Well done Mel. I imagine your vegetable patch may be a little neglected by now.

 

And now she's off to pursue her career in medicine. What a girl! http://www.scmp.com/sport/article/1...-wilsons-journey-island-school-great-britains

 

I do remember Melinda , so well done on your silver Melanie , great performance !

 

Sadly I'm not in touch with her, Shiney, but the name rang a bell when it came up on tv last night. I know she was disappointed to come sixth at the London games, so this is a great end to her rowing career.

 

Hi ClaraLou and thank you for that information. Wish I had known she was competing as I would have watched. I think of her often ... when I am tidying the Red Jasmine she sent me years ago.

Well done Mel, congratulations on both your Olympic achievement and on becoming a doctor. You are truly a

 

I was only thinking of her midnight leafmold raids the other day