Great sense of humour.
Sad the snow is about to disappear - can I supply you with some clay to try!
Friday, 10 December 2010
Wednesday, 8 December 2010
Activities in the snow
Derek Bowman has sent these photos of what he's done in the snow "with his own fair hand" - thanks.
Also some pictures of the bushes in his garden that he's trimmed in Swartmoor
Fantastic Green Men !
A great night out!
As you might have expected - the mood was ebullient .
The band played with gusto.
Their favourites.
We had solos.
Music from all walks of life -
classical, pop, film, wartime and I guess the rugby field.
The microphone didn't work - we smiled and joked - but it helped us get to know Joe's son a lot better. He coped very well in a relaxed positive mode - as his father would have done.
There was an air of friendship.
We were all there because of one person - Joe Harrison.
I chatted with two people, on their own, who, it turned out came from Broughton and Haverigg.
People had come from all over the area.
The church was healthily full.
Tea and biscuits at the interval were welcome.
Had it not been cold outside, the music was best suited to the open air; but this was not a time for musical excellence but of conveying emotion - of performing to the best of one's ability of giving of one's all.
This the band conveyed well.
For me there were negative sides but lets not spoil the main theme.
The band played with gusto.
Their favourites.
We had solos.
Music from all walks of life -
classical, pop, film, wartime and I guess the rugby field.
The microphone didn't work - we smiled and joked - but it helped us get to know Joe's son a lot better. He coped very well in a relaxed positive mode - as his father would have done.
There was an air of friendship.
We were all there because of one person - Joe Harrison.
I chatted with two people, on their own, who, it turned out came from Broughton and Haverigg.
People had come from all over the area.
The church was healthily full.
Tea and biscuits at the interval were welcome.
Had it not been cold outside, the music was best suited to the open air; but this was not a time for musical excellence but of conveying emotion - of performing to the best of one's ability of giving of one's all.
This the band conveyed well.
For me there were negative sides but lets not spoil the main theme.
Eric Whittaker's Virtual Choir
Well worth a watch.
As with many people, I was really impressed with this video.
Though I agree with the comment "Well done, Eric". I have reservations which are expressed in my comment that has been singled out as a 'High Rated Comment' which was:
You may wish to join in the discussion!
It was a chance to give Ulverston a plug!
More community spirit
JAK has left a comment, praising Mr Webster, Headmaster of Walney Junior School for opening it to pupils for 'snow studies'.
Do others have examples of activities that they'd like to mention?
Any good snow slides that can be recommended, walks where you'll meet happy people braving and even enjoying the snow, shops where you get a cheery welcome, people putting themselves out more than average ?
Do others have examples of activities that they'd like to mention?
Any good snow slides that can be recommended, walks where you'll meet happy people braving and even enjoying the snow, shops where you get a cheery welcome, people putting themselves out more than average ?
Monday, 6 December 2010
Moving on foot successfully on slippery surfaces
Jack recommends what could be called - Japanese Crampons.
He's actually made some of these out of polypropylene rope:
"They are very efficient and simple. All the neighbours are using them. An idea that could save a few bruises."
Jack points us to this article which tells of people hiking in the Japanese mountains and meeting a party of seventy year old women walking with ease across what they considered to be dangerous ice - interesting story with good photos.
He's actually made some of these out of polypropylene rope:
"They are very efficient and simple. All the neighbours are using them. An idea that could save a few bruises."
Jack points us to this article which tells of people hiking in the Japanese mountains and meeting a party of seventy year old women walking with ease across what they considered to be dangerous ice - interesting story with good photos.
Sunday, 5 December 2010
Young cyclists
This appears a great set of activities for parents and kids to be aware of if you live in Ulverston.
Perhaps wait until the snow thaws unless you're of an adventurous nature eh Jack!
Perhaps wait until the snow thaws unless you're of an adventurous nature eh Jack!
Something rather special
Something that puts Ulverston on the map!
The same as above with a lot more detail!
A milestone passed without noticing
There have now been 1,017 postings on this blog over the past three years since it was started in July 2008.
Better still there have been well over 2,000 comments made.
There are currently just under 450 regular readers many of whom say nothing but talk about what they've read when we meet.
I'm changing what I write about as I get more experience.
Because I'm so fed up with the performance of our politicians, I will avoid even mentioning them - at the moment I feel they're almost a lost cause and for my own inner spirit I need to concentrate on the real power in our community.
This is with the many people who don't posture in public places but just get on with doing what is needed.
Concentrating on doers is far healthier for us all; I don't believe the politicians are even aware of them.
Better still there have been well over 2,000 comments made.
There are currently just under 450 regular readers many of whom say nothing but talk about what they've read when we meet.
I'm changing what I write about as I get more experience.
Because I'm so fed up with the performance of our politicians, I will avoid even mentioning them - at the moment I feel they're almost a lost cause and for my own inner spirit I need to concentrate on the real power in our community.
This is with the many people who don't posture in public places but just get on with doing what is needed.
Concentrating on doers is far healthier for us all; I don't believe the politicians are even aware of them.
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But isn't it sad that people missed out on the social enjoyment of all coming together to sing.
Isn't it wonderful to be part of a big choir of actual people.
Are we getting mesmorised by the technology ?
Life is too short not to reflect on it - some things are best kept simple.