I've had a busy day. The village is quiet, a lot of people have gone away this Bank Holiday Weekend. There doesn't seem to be much happening on the seeded patch on the garden, no sign of anything sprouting yet. I scattered some more seed on it and watered it. I don't know how long these things take.
I went to the arts centre in town. One of the ladies is leaving and I wanted to give her a little gift, some bunting for her campervan. She was telling me about it last time I was there. I didn't see her because she had finished yesterday. I left the bunting at the reception desk because they tell me she will be in on Thursday. I will send her an email telling her to ask for it so it is not forgotten.
I called in at Aldi to pick up a few things. It was strange going in there in the middle of the day when I am used to having the shop to myself at 9pm. I quickly put a few things in my own shopping bag, then emptied it at the checkout onto the belt. I was in and out in a jiffy.
When I got back I had lunch, then decided to go out. I did my usual walk. The sunshine was lovely.
In another field they were harvesting the grain. I wouldn't fancy working in all that dust. It drifted my way. I pulled my scarf over my mouth as I was passing it.
Good Morning. As soon as I shut this down last night I realised I had forgotten to mention the highlight of my walk yesterday. I really shouldn't write blog posts late at night when my brain has turned to mush. So, what was the bonus that made me smile from ear to ear. The Red Arrows flew right over the top of me. I heard a rumble from somewhere behind me but couldn't see anything as the sun was in my eyes. There are often light aircraft overhead, so I didn't take much notice.
A second later I turned for another look and there they were. Ten of the little red aircraft flying in perfect formation. Two 'V' s, a bit like how the Canada Ducks fly. I didn't have time to get the camera out of my little pouch, it was over in a few seconds. I saw in the news that they were performing at Blackpool and the Isle of Man, so they would be on their way back to base in Lincolnshire, and we are directly inline with that flight path. I love the Red Arrows.
Back again. I've found a clip of the Arrows on their return journey last night. Sharyn managed to get a shot of them passing over somewhere in the North West. A smart phone is a lot quicker than getting a camera out. This is exactly as I saw them.
Toodle pip. ilona
I love the Red Arrows too, it is always 'hold your breath' time when they fly over. Best of British! And talking of the best of British I was soooo very pleased that Pen got his animals out of Afghanistan, they've finally landed in the UK. I've been following his trials and tribulations in getting them out. Now certain of MSM are trying to smear him by saying he threatened a Whitehall staffer over the phone. If I had to deal with a jobsworth like that I would have said so very much worse. He chartered the plane himself and was entitled like anyone else to get out but Biden changed the rules at the airport 2 hours before he got in and so made it impossible for his employees to get out, not Pen's fault. What a hero that man is. He reunited a service dog that was with a Marine when he died, with the family of that Marine. How wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI am sure that jobsworth at Whitehall will be 'destroyed' because leaking a private phonecall to the press is a serious offence.
Off now to make a donation to Pen's charity, with vets bills in this country he is going to need all the help he can get.
Then I'm going to hug my cat in celebration again!
From what I read, they didn't prioritise pets before people. The flight was paid for with charitable donations. They weren't pets, they were service animals and rescued companion animals of the military. They were put in the hold of the aircraft and didn't take up places for humans.
DeleteAs for smearing Pen's name, that's woke culture for you. That's the face of evil which seems to be creeping into every aspect of this mess.
Spot on, Ilona
DeleteCrystalMoonCat: I am really happy too about the animals getting out of Afghanistan. I can't seem to find any way to donate to Pen's charity. I would be really grateful if you could let me know how to do so.
DeleteIndigo - Nowzad is the charity - the donation page is here - https://www.nowzad.com/donate
DeleteYou can also opt in to their newsletter which I've done too
Hope that's OK with you Ilona, me mentioning it.
What a wonderful sight to see the Red Arrows.As Crystal says The Best of British!xx
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend ilona.i met the red arrows they were very kind to my son when he was young in hospital.they were visiting the hospital.they crowded round his bed and fussed over him .very nice people indeed.much love to Mazie and Oscar your baby's I'm glad they have you my rescue cat Rodney is snoring loudly today lolx
ReplyDeleteMy saturday post had a mention of the Red Arrows too! Although I saw them Thursday, they certainly get about! - Just love to see them passing over
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