2008 Top Five - Best Events Chicago like London is an unrelenting concoction of live events and shows, Bermuda isn't quite like that. Yes we had Beyonce and Alicia Keys here in the summer but, put it this way, we've joined the local video shop. These were my Top 5 best events, either watched on the box or live in 2008:

1) Wimbledon Men's Final
Enthralled like everyone else, I did not want the men's final between two of the world's greatest athletes Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer to end.
Legends both

2) The Beijing Olympics
The majority of which I spent sat at home in the UK soaking up the nation's pride at our biggest medal haul since 1908. Next 2012 and then hopefully a Chicago Olympics in 2016.
Proud

3) Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors
In June at Chicago's Shakespeare Theatre a superb take on The Bard's play directed by Barbara Gaines. The theatre's small courtyard setting added to the play's authenticity.
Comedy of Errors

4) World Rugby Classic
Bermuda did do this well. A mini Rugby World Cup for veterans played over the course of a week in November. Throw in some warm evenings, a lively crowd, unbending competition and plenty of beer and bobs your uncle.
Rugby

5) Superbowl XLII
Myself and a group of friends hung out in Charleston for a weekend in February, with the key purpose to watch the Superbowl. It was a fantastic game with everyone's underdogs New York Giants defeating champions elect and previously underfeated New England Patriots.
Jolly Blue Giants  ¶ 11:02