Another Really Bad Summer

Donkeys on Blackpool Beach

Wet and windy Blackpool



Well the weather isn’t improving any, still heavy rain and sunshine,we were promised a wonderful summer but its August next week and no way has it been wonderful so far. I bucked up a little when my cabinet arrived,designed by me and built by Adrian Brodie Carpenter Par Excellence. For ages I have been looking for a dressing table to fit in a specific area of my bedroom that would alloweasy access to the loft ladder, but there isn’t one . I am so pleased with the cabinet it is beautifully made and looks just right where it is. All I need now is four deep wicker baskets to fit into the squares in place of drawers, a very modern concept.So I am now on the hunt for wicker baskets.
Drove into Yorkshire with my friend Janet to another Poetry Grand Slam at The Hole in the Wall Hebden Bridge. It was a lovely warm evening so we stayed on until late to soak up the great Post Slam atmosphere. Sophie Hall won and Pete Crompton, with a broken ankle, came a close second.
Andrew and I have been busy clearing out the garage. Over the years (45years) it has slowly filled with nothing less than junk. After numerous trips to the Council Refuse Depot we can see a real difference, its so tidy and much easier for me to park the car. Thanks Andrew X
More lunches this month twelve of us celebrated Diana`s 72nd birthday on the 15th .Then on the 16th into Blackpool via train, for our monthly school reunion lunch. Jaqui our hostess on this occasion had moved to Blackpool she invited us over. It was good day I enjoyed myself in spite of the weather.
I went to see new Harry Potter film and wasn’t disappointed it is still one of the best fantasy films around and later in the week saw my all time favourite Johnny Depp in “ Public Enemies” . It was good, well written and Johnny was perfect in the role of John Dillinger, another excellent show.

Heatwave and Thunder Storms

Gosh its been humid and hot this past week interspersed with heavy rain. My conservatory roof is leaking now due to the seals melting with the sun I will have to get it seen too soon as its too high for me to get up there... The Papers say it is hotter than Rio today and I believe them. There is no air , I have two fans going, hang the electricity bills and my carbon footprint. Had my hair cut short again although I am never happy with it short but its much easier to cope with in the summer. Out to lunch too many times this month. I keep saying I will refuse these invitations but when friends invite you and have travelled a distance its hard to say no. A school friend came up from Conwy Wales with her daughter who I haven’t met before. Also my friend and her three darling little daughters came over from New Zealand to see her family, I had a good romp and a cuddle with these delightful children and will be seeing them all again when I join their grandparents in New Zealand this winter. Wonderful. Been otherwise quiet as most people are away on summer holidays . I have not felt like doing much but have attended a few poetry sessions. A video of me reading a rather obscure poem was posted on "You Tube". The poems was written in response to a discussion on `What is Poetry`. Oh my voice I’ll never speak again. I blame the recording quality I am sure I don’t sound like that really.
Attended the Radio Four North West Poetry Slam that WOL was hosting in Manchester. Brilliant Slammers pity my favourite Pete Crompton didn’t get through ,but the winners Mike Wilson and Ben Mellor deservedly won and will go forward to the next stage..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyYzVfFTvLQ. copy & paste into URL
See me not at my best though.