Mixed views. I do not like unrestricted EU access into the UK and firmly
believe it is up to the UK to decide who can live and work here.
At the
same time I feel so sorry for the true refugees who have fled war and
conflict who wish to come to the UK for a peaceful life. Some of these
people are really desperate.
In all conflicts it is the children who
suffer the most. One woman is trying to make life in Calais just a
little better for some children. She is trying to raise money to buy a
double-decker bus to convert.
If you would like to help just a little see https://crowdfunding.justgiving.com/sophie-besse-bus?comment_id=1325867307439276&fb_comment_id=1324719837554023_1325867307439276#f30de133eed222e
Whatever your views, the little ones are the innocent victims. Life can be cruel and hard. You could help just a little?
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Thursday, 25 February 2016
Continuing stroke after-effects
One of the post stroke effects I think I have mentioned before is
driving the car. I have done some quite longish drives in the last year
but my brain "feels" like I am going faster than I am. To me, 40mph
feels like 50mph and 50mph feels like 60mph. So, I drive at slower
speeds than I did. I have no idea why this should be so. I assume this
is to do with the way my brain is processing data.
Also, time seems to be different. I take longer to do things and yet time seems to be going along faster - but this may just be me getting older!
Also, time seems to be different. I take longer to do things and yet time seems to be going along faster - but this may just be me getting older!
Wednesday, 24 February 2016
Guided busway to St Ives
Today my wife and I took the guided busway up to St Ives, Cambridgeshire. With our bus passes the trip was free. The sun shone and we ate out inexpensively in the cafe at the URC church
which is in the heart of the town. Food, service and prices were
excellent. St Ives is on the River Great Ouse and has some fine buildings.
Tuesday, 23 February 2016
Friends Day
We had friends visit us this morning and this afternoon we called on local friends for afternoon tea to help celebrate a birthday. Altogether a lovely day in the winter sunshine.
Tomorrow, we may venture further afield. The weather forecast looks good.
Tomorrow, we may venture further afield. The weather forecast looks good.
Monday, 22 February 2016
Cambridge U3AC day
On Mondays I go into Cambridge on the bus for my University of the Third
Age course. As I have an hour to kill after the course, I usually grab a
bite to eat choosing different places most weeks. This week, I tried
one place, which was busy, and ended up getting the £3 lunch deal (filled
roll and drink) which was very good value at Subway. Sadly, because of
my poor voice, the assistant treated me as if I was simple-minded: she
spoke very slowly as if I was stupid. I found this very frustrating, but for many it must be far worse. Never, ever, assume someone is stupid just because they have a disability.
Sunday, 21 February 2016
Long weekend in Canterbury
My wife and I were
down in Kent, just outside Canterbury, visiting our son and his family
including 2 of our young grandchildren. So I have not blogged for a
few days. Sorry, but family comes first. The photo shows my wife and
grandson. Canterbury Cathedral, where he was Christened, is in the
background.
Friday, 19 February 2016
Winter so far
Apart from a brief snow shower a few days ago when we had a little snow on the ground, we have had a very mild winter so far. Most spring flowers, and blossom, are out early. We even saw a few daffodils out in late November, which is very early for here.
It would not surprise me if some of the bird migrants arrive back earlier than usual unless we suddenly get a very cold spell. As they say, "n'er cast a clout 'til the May is out". March could be extremely cold.
It would not surprise me if some of the bird migrants arrive back earlier than usual unless we suddenly get a very cold spell. As they say, "n'er cast a clout 'til the May is out". March could be extremely cold.
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