I'm unable to cope with this blog as well as the other ones I write.
I have therefore switched from here to what has become my main blog dealing with all aspects of Ulverston, Cumbria
You will find me now active at "Discussing topics to do with Ulverston"
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
Wednesday, 7 January 2009
Why I am here!
Prompted by the squabbling 'kids with no names' on the Westmorland Gaz forum topic - Cumbria - A tribute to Ian Boydon who is one of the few of us that are 'Real'.
I'm not so attracted to Cumbria as to Ulverston in Cumbria.
I've left here twice and arrived thrice.
It's a combination of the size and its location!
(as I write, I am standing back and asking "Why am I writing this ?" - and I realise it's a bit like writing a diary but here I'm being prodded to think by other people!)
Yes Ulverston, Cumbria - size and location - as my ad for The Falls used to say "where the moors and the mountains come down to the sea"
12,000 population is a magic number and I'm sure that Glaxo attracted positive active people who made a great mix with a population that had deep roots and were comfortable with things as they've 'always' been.
And rain - I love it!
If its cold lashing rain it pelts my face so that it tingles (and it feels really good to get inside that front/back door and shelter withing two foot thick walls and behind a door that has been there for 150 years a feeling of sanctuary within an old friend that has been built for ever with a lot of thought (The Falls).
I love the greenery the rain produces - contrast with Walnut Creek near San Francisco where the land is always dull, lifeless brown.
When you've lived in America you appreciate the pronominal variety of the skyscape here - many varieties of clouds in subtle colours and you learn how boring to have blue skies every day - yuk!
Then I find that its magical to have the smells and wildlife that emerge as you walk out after the rain.
In drizzle I enjoy the raindrops on flowers and running down the branches, twigs and leaves of trees.
In a real downpour the excitement of getting absolutely drenched when just trying to make it across the road (here I remember trying to cross Sautergate at the bottom with streams running down both gutters) and the feeling of the water sloshing about in my shoes - what the hell - I can get back to my home - these days in the warm central heating - in the old days crouched up to the anthracite cast iron stove - put "French stove" into Google
and the first three pictures will show you one we brought it over with us when we escaped back to Britain before 'The War' - no not the first!!
Having got back to 'safety' - strip all those clothes off, have a bath (for luxury) or just a thorough rub down and back into fresh dry clothes ready for the next adventure.
Wow, have I waxed lyrical .
See ya.
I'm not so attracted to Cumbria as to Ulverston in Cumbria.
I've left here twice and arrived thrice.
It's a combination of the size and its location!
(as I write, I am standing back and asking "Why am I writing this ?" - and I realise it's a bit like writing a diary but here I'm being prodded to think by other people!)
Yes Ulverston, Cumbria - size and location - as my ad for The Falls used to say "where the moors and the mountains come down to the sea"
12,000 population is a magic number and I'm sure that Glaxo attracted positive active people who made a great mix with a population that had deep roots and were comfortable with things as they've 'always' been.
And rain - I love it!
If its cold lashing rain it pelts my face so that it tingles (and it feels really good to get inside that front/back door and shelter withing two foot thick walls and behind a door that has been there for 150 years a feeling of sanctuary within an old friend that has been built for ever with a lot of thought (The Falls).
I love the greenery the rain produces - contrast with Walnut Creek near San Francisco where the land is always dull, lifeless brown.
When you've lived in America you appreciate the pronominal variety of the skyscape here - many varieties of clouds in subtle colours and you learn how boring to have blue skies every day - yuk!
Then I find that its magical to have the smells and wildlife that emerge as you walk out after the rain.
In drizzle I enjoy the raindrops on flowers and running down the branches, twigs and leaves of trees.
In a real downpour the excitement of getting absolutely drenched when just trying to make it across the road (here I remember trying to cross Sautergate at the bottom with streams running down both gutters) and the feeling of the water sloshing about in my shoes - what the hell - I can get back to my home - these days in the warm central heating - in the old days crouched up to the anthracite cast iron stove - put "French stove" into Google
and the first three pictures will show you one we brought it over with us when we escaped back to Britain before 'The War' - no not the first!!Having got back to 'safety' - strip all those clothes off, have a bath (for luxury) or just a thorough rub down and back into fresh dry clothes ready for the next adventure.
Wow, have I waxed lyrical .
See ya.
Sunday, 4 January 2009
Absolute outrage at Israel's actions
As I hear the news this morning, my feelings lead me to have to do something.
This is an outlet.
I only hope that Andrew Marr's interview with Brown reveals some ray of hope for action from Britain.
Is Obama going to express a view.
This is an outlet.
I only hope that Andrew Marr's interview with Brown reveals some ray of hope for action from Britain.
Is Obama going to express a view.
Coro packed for a concert last night !
Not a seat left!
A fun 'classical' concert was attended by several hundred politely happy people in Ulverston's Coro on Saturday 4th January.
It was Manchester Camerata's first concert of the year 2009 and I bet you missed it!
"Manchester Camerata’s New Year concert this year is Viennese with a difference! Not only will there be a magical sprinkling of Strauss favourites, we have also introduced some of Elgar’s most romantic music, played for you by the stunning cellist Hannah Roberts. Your genial host for the evening will be conductor, Timothy Redmond."
A fun 'classical' concert was attended by several hundred politely happy people in Ulverston's Coro on Saturday 4th January.
It was Manchester Camerata's first concert of the year 2009 and I bet you missed it!
"Manchester Camerata’s New Year concert this year is Viennese with a difference! Not only will there be a magical sprinkling of Strauss favourites, we have also introduced some of Elgar’s most romantic music, played for you by the stunning cellist Hannah Roberts. Your genial host for the evening will be conductor, Timothy Redmond."
Thursday, 1 January 2009
News at your findger tips!
As the new site at Ulverstonuk.co.uk expands page by page we now have:
News from four sources readily available.
A summary of Ulverston's Festivals
News from four sources readily available.
A summary of Ulverston's Festivals
Monday, 29 December 2008
Walking down the Canal
Lovely crisp cold sunny weather.
Lots of swans about.
Unusual visitors:
One of at least ten Waxwings feeding on the Rose Hips!
Lots of swans about.
Unusual visitors:
One of at least ten Waxwings feeding on the Rose Hips!
Sunday, 26 October 2008
Fell runners 'enjoy' the challenge of the severe weather
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 !
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 !
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!
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