1st June, weather dire, been there before, we better postpone invading France, again.
"J" to my sorrow I admit to never having been to Ireland, seen parts of four Continents yet never my own back yard, apologies are in order as my ancestors came from Ulster to Scotland then here. I would admit to singing and playing all the old Irish songs probably badly learning them at the big family get together's on Mothers side, they never forgot their Irishness.
No "J" no daring do, Northern Ireland played a huge part in the war much more than people think and being a Historian I also know Southern Ireland played a clandestine part. In my Service I met many Irishmen and Women many from the South wonderful people as are most where ever you go. Shortly after Suez we suddenly went into training in Liverpool street fighting in the broken down area's when we asked why they said you are off to Ireland? That did not go down well and in the end was cancelled they sent us to Hamel instead, the problem being I could only play Keyboard the Pipe was beyond me so the rats were safe.
I googled it to see what I missed, sorry I did though a bit late now, enjoy it while you can we all get too old for travel in time.
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1st June, weather dire, been there before, we better postpone invading France, again.
"J" to my sorrow I admit to never having been to Ireland, seen parts of four Continents yet never my own back yard, apologies are in order as my ancestors came from Ulster to Scotland then here. I would admit to singing and playing all the old Irish songs probably badly learning them at the big family get together's on Mothers side, they never forgot their Irishness.
Frank
I thought you were going to tell me tales of daring do from Castle Archdale Frank. The rings are still there from where the Sunderlands were tied up!
http://www.britishpathe.com/video/sunderland-flying-boat
I spent my growing up days at Castle Archdale when it was still owned by the Archdale family!
The Sunderlands were long gone but the history remains. It made me who I am.
No "J" no daring do, Northern Ireland played a huge part in the war much more than people think and being a Historian I also know Southern Ireland played a clandestine part. In my Service I met many Irishmen and Women many from the South wonderful people as are most where ever you go. Shortly after Suez we suddenly went into training in Liverpool street fighting in the broken down area's when we asked why they said you are off to Ireland? That did not go down well and in the end was cancelled they sent us to Hamel instead, the problem being I could only play Keyboard the Pipe was beyond me so the rats were safe.
I googled it to see what I missed, sorry I did though a bit late now, enjoy it while you can we all get too old for travel in time.
Frank.
PS I did not mean Time Travel!!!!!
12 degrees and torrential rain an hour ago. I had to check my phone to make sure it's really June.
Feels like 12 here but it is actually about 16 degrees, but feels so cold - is dull and rain is threatening.
Just come in for lunch. Still lovely and warm here and the sun is just poking through. I'll have to give my new planting a good soak later.
Polytunnel was at 31C with all doors open earlier.
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Went out in the car this morning. Car thermometer said it was 10C ....
Hi its been 12 degrees here in Derbyshire all day and very windy.
I have done a bit of maintenance on the pond, but was pleased to retreat to the greenhouse.
I must admit I do live on top of a hill, but never get flooded
Had to come indoors when it hit 22 here! Not used to this nonsense!
Dull, grey and very windy. Snapped one of my lovely tall Foxgloves which was in full bloom, not happy