My prize winning thistle...

...or at least it would be if that staid and inflexible committee of The Shrewsbury HS had allowed me to enter it at the Flower Show.

I can't believe they don't have 'Weeds and Wild Flowers' category. I bet there would be if the Martians were still here. Mind, I think I might have miscalculated a little with my timing, as it does look a wee past its best!

It happened on this date:
1984 Carl Lewis wins four Olympic track golds, so duplicating Jesse Owens' 1936 feat.