Not the slant given by the reporting on the news.
Even by the official news reports.
First, I am not well informed of all the facts but this for me raises an important issue:
Can we not be allowed to risk our lives doing things we want to even though sometimes we get it wrong?
As a supreme risk taker - I love pitting my wits against the odds, both physically and mentally - I believe it develops my personality by being allowed to take whatever risks I want.
If I kill myself - so be it - that is what makes life worth living!
The big question is - do I cause problems for others?
So - do they - when doing whatever they do - have to endanger themselves.
Have they got the strength of character themselves to say:
This guy got himself into this mess - he can jolly well get himself out of it.
As for public expense - there's a lot to be said for testing our systems to check they work now and again.
Secondly, its good to encourage people to test themselves against the odds - that's why I think skateboarding for kids is brilliant - so are team sports which encourage cooperation and reliance on each other !
Sunday, 26 October 2008
Saturday, 25 October 2008
Monday, 20 October 2008
What a video!
Well done Tricia - ex-pupil of Victoria High - whoever you are.
Thoroughly enjoyed a well crafted piece of film - more - more!
For more from Tricia see here.
Wish I knew how she does it - I guess that's what happens when you go to 'Uni' these days.
And here's another - they really hit the right spot with me!
Saturday, 18 October 2008
Ulverston Art Trail
Download your own Flyer for this event with its Art Trail map and details.
If you want a map to print out , you may prefer this one from Google
For lots of photos and a little bit of fun visit the Art Trail web site!
Art Trail 3 and 4
Below Allan tells us about himself and what he is doing in the world of photography:
If you want your Christmas Card to stand on the shelf of your friend/loved one, way after Christmas is over - buy a card from him and it will be treasured!
The rest will head for the bin!
Art trail 5 and 6
For an interview of Tina on Youtube with some views of what was on show last time she opened her house see here!
Tuesday, 14 October 2008
Weather
New link added to your left.
Downpour is forecast this afternoon, Tuesday, at 16:00.
Watch out!
This will be nothing compared with a week's time
Tuesday and Wednesday, 21st an 22nd - solid rain
Dragley Beck will burst it's banks again if the forecast is right.
Friday, 3 October 2008
Global Warming - facts
Many people suggest that global warming doesn't exist.
Here are the facts as presented by the Met Office.
The black line represents the average temperature change of actual observed figures.
Is it rising, steady or going down?
The green area represents predictions from various sources as to what that would be if no human activity was taking place.
The next graph shows the same actual figures in black set against the predictions that include the effects of human activity.
My conclusions are that:
Average temperatures are rising.
The predicted estimates are about right
So what are your conclusions?
That the Met office are lying?
That the black line will suddenly dip?
If this was a graph of the water level at your front door - would you:
Get Sand Bags?
Buy a Pump?
Go back and watch Tele?
Get the politicians to agree to do something about the cause? - Fast?
Here are the facts as presented by the Met Office.
The black line represents the average temperature change of actual observed figures.
Is it rising, steady or going down?
The green area represents predictions from various sources as to what that would be if no human activity was taking place.The next graph shows the same actual figures in black set against the predictions that include the effects of human activity.
My conclusions are that:Average temperatures are rising.
The predicted estimates are about right
So what are your conclusions?
That the Met office are lying?
That the black line will suddenly dip?
If this was a graph of the water level at your front door - would you:
Get Sand Bags?
Buy a Pump?
Go back and watch Tele?
Get the politicians to agree to do something about the cause? - Fast?
Wednesday, 1 October 2008
Great music
Start with Manchester Camerata fantastic Brahms Violin Concerto then into the Braddyll Arms to meet old friends and listen to live Jazz - Every Thursday - two groups alternate fortnights.
Great evening - sleep well- invigorated - ready for action next day!
What a town!
Great evening - sleep well- invigorated - ready for action next day!
What a town!
Great places to visit
After an enjoyable walk through Sea Wood go up through Birkrigg Common to the top , listen out for the Peacock, then down to the wall near the stone circle, over the gate and down the track to Bardsea.
Stop off for a refreshing drink - no not at the first pub you come to but carry on down the street to "The Ship" - great Landlord and good food and drink, down the road for an icecream and back to the car.
Aching muscles next few days.
Great memories - Sky Larks, sheep and the bay!
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