It is touching, however, to see people all over Europe and governments in most of Europe (but not the UK) reaching out to the refugees.
1. Wakey Wakey, Rises and Shine.2. This is your early morning wake up call.3. You woke up the three bears.4. Shhh, I’m still asleep.5. Where’s Dave this week?6. Bradford upon Avon.7. What a time to be born.8. Bzzzzzzzzzzzzz.9. Welcome to my world.10. The burn at Spinky Den, by Fowles.11. I dunno what they are watching, but it must be fascinating!12. It’s that time of year.13. I think the eyes have it.14. What? You don’t expect us to work in a storm, do you?15. There’s nothing better than a cuddle.16. And the carrots agree.17. Gurgles: The best wee burn in the world.18. Lima, Peru.19. Where’s this?20. Did you say it was tea time?21. Jarlshof, Shetland.22. Any ideas? This time it was Dave’s brother who sent it in…23. You may enjoy this.24. Mum… you’re hogging my picture on Soppy Sunday!25. That’s it then. I’m off duty now, so I’m going to play hunt the banana! Do you want a game?
#6…….Very pretty! Old villages are wonderfully quaint. It does look like the Tea Rooms need a little fixing up though. What are the chances the place will still be standing when you finish your tea?
I like the sheep taking cover from the rain. 🙂
#23……Nice old castle! So quaint that it really IS falling down. (Often a plus for old castles!) The “This” hypertext link leads to a most interesting and entertaining read. Some more pretty pictures…….and a new word: “thrawn.” Merriam-Webster says “chiefly Scotland.”
Also made me think of an episode in a documentary series that played in the US and the UK about 2000/2001. The video link may or may not work in WordPress. The last five minutes talks about the thinkers of the Scottish enlightenment. (Episode 10 – “Britannia Incorporated”.)
Those were very cheering photos. Balm for the soul right enough. I’d not like to use that bus shelter after the sheep though. Bit of a mess… Loved the carrots. Must be lonely underneath the soil… I hope Corporal Cat is a solace to the soldier. Black cats are supposed to be lucky aren’t they?
Me again! I knew the Ukrainian President used to be an actor but I hadn’t realised he won their version of Strictly in 2006. Here is happier days.
so apparently Zelenskyy won the Ukrainian version of Dancing with the Stars in 2006 and the tape is even better than whatever you're imagining pic.twitter.com/L1gnKD2ISr
Just heard Liz Truss on the news saying that the govt. would support people wanting to go to Ukraine to fight against the Russians. Unlike fighting with the Kurds, which’d probably get you the jail.
Given Luke Pollard’s now deleted tweet re Ukrainians’ applying for DEFRA visas, this from twitter sums it up
“It is easier for a Russian Oligarch to enter The House of Lords, than for a Ukrainian refugee to enter into the Kingdom of England.” (Johnson. 20:22.)”
During his inaugural address in 2019, Zelensky told lawmakers: “I do not want my picture in your offices: the President is not an icon, an idol or a portrait. Hang your kids’ photos instead, and look at them each time you are making a decision.”
Another fine selection this week, tris.
Pic 5: I’ll take a wild guess. Bein Sgulaird near the head of Loch Etive.
Pic 22: Another wild guess: Loch Voil, looking west.
Pic 23: Kilchurn Castle, a stronghold of the Campbells. Loch Awe.
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Thanks, DonDon. You made it first today!
5 and 22 are Dave’s and his brothers, so we await their info.
That’s a lovely castle. Munguin can see himself living there… Munguin Campbell… has a ring to it 🙂
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Tell Munguin that it is a ruin, open to the elements. He will soon change his mind!
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He says I can live there till I get the roof fixed and the Wilton carpets in…
He also said to get onto Johnson and ask him who pays for all these things.
Talki9ng of Johnson, he has apparently said that Britain is leading the way in offering help to Ukrainians.
Pardon my French but, as they say in France…”en mon cul, c’est du poulet.”
Lord knows why they say that… they’re a funny lot! 🙂
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A Soppy Sunday video.
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Lovely!
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#6…….Very pretty! Old villages are wonderfully quaint. It does look like the Tea Rooms need a little fixing up though. What are the chances the place will still be standing when you finish your tea?
I like the sheep taking cover from the rain. 🙂
#23……Nice old castle! So quaint that it really IS falling down. (Often a plus for old castles!) The “This” hypertext link leads to a most interesting and entertaining read. Some more pretty pictures…….and a new word: “thrawn.” Merriam-Webster says “chiefly Scotland.”
Also made me think of an episode in a documentary series that played in the US and the UK about 2000/2001. The video link may or may not work in WordPress. The last five minutes talks about the thinkers of the Scottish enlightenment. (Episode 10 – “Britannia Incorporated”.)
https://www.myvideo.ge/v/2634759
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An old castle which was mentioned. John Keats and a friend were unimpressed in 1818.
https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/18379243.poet-john-keats-unimpressed-carlisle/
https://www.theguardian.com/uk/the-northerner/2012/apr/19/carlisle-heritage
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That looks interesting, Danny. I’m heading out atm. Will watch when I get back. Thanks.
Maybe these sheep could organise some rain cover at the castle.
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That tearoom gives you the idea of not coughing or sneezing as it might fall down.
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marcia……Exactly! I think the front wall is actually leaning. Picturesque though! 😉
(I also wonder what that bronze plaque says.)
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“In 1841, on this spot, nothing of any particular interest happened.”
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Ed……That could be it!….LOL.
I can’t pass up a plaque without reading it! 😉
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I think it’s el f’n’ safety…designating it a hard-hat area.
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I wonder why elfs (isn’t it elves?) would need a hard hate. They are magic… they cold just make stuff bounce off…
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jake…….. 🙂
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Even shouting loud might do it…
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🙂
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Those were very cheering photos. Balm for the soul right enough. I’d not like to use that bus shelter after the sheep though. Bit of a mess… Loved the carrots. Must be lonely underneath the soil… I hope Corporal Cat is a solace to the soldier. Black cats are supposed to be lucky aren’t they?
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The sheep would like to know why on earth you would be wanting to use their rest room when you aren’t on the grass team!
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A black cat(s) Soppy Sunday video.
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AWWWWW
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Lovely cat, but de clawing a cat is just plain cruel
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Ma ma… Love it.
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Ukrainian Cat cafe still open.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/our-cats-are-brave-ukraine-s-cat-cafe-still-open-owners-refuse-to-leave-101645855894410.html
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Brave cats. It was cheering to see that the authorities in neighbouring countries are saying that people fleeing can bring their pets with them.
Within the horrors of all this war, there have been some touching stories.
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Some beauty for these dark days.
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Me again! I knew the Ukrainian President used to be an actor but I hadn’t realised he won their version of Strictly in 2006. Here is happier days.
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Brilliant. Not a fan of Strictly, but he’s rather good!
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Just heard Liz Truss on the news saying that the govt. would support people wanting to go to Ukraine to fight against the Russians. Unlike fighting with the Kurds, which’d probably get you the jail.
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How would they support them exactly?
No point in asking for money from the levelling up fuind, unless you’re an aristocrat.
Is this part of the DWPs “travel farther for work (get on your bike) scheme?
Or is it another way of reducing the population now that “take it on the chin” has ceased to be so profitable?
Trust these snakes with nothing.
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Given Luke Pollard’s now deleted tweet re Ukrainians’ applying for DEFRA visas, this from twitter sums it up
“It is easier for a Russian Oligarch to enter The House of Lords, than for a Ukrainian refugee to enter into the Kingdom of England.” (Johnson. 20:22.)”
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apologies it was Kevin Foster who said that should apply to be veg pickers in a tweet TO Luke!
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Yeah, pick fruit and veg in February. Such a grasp of the realities of the natural world… breathtaking.
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Well, the current crop of ministers are not bright, but veg picking in February is quite astonishing.
Even a dim Tory might have been expected to know that not much is harvested in February.
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Ha ha ha … very good.
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Life-affirming indeed, Tris.
No. 23. I’m sure it’ll be lovely when it’s finished. And I did enjoy it.
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Just need that roof, Ed.
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Breaking news o/t from blue tick account
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That seems like it could be good news… Not quite the pushover you thought, eh Vlad?
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During his inaugural address in 2019, Zelensky told lawmakers: “I do not want my picture in your offices: the President is not an icon, an idol or a portrait. Hang your kids’ photos instead, and look at them each time you are making a decision.”
I wish him luck in his negotiations.
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Dave has been busy this weekend, but he sent me the following information:
No 19 is the state house in Melbourne, Australia
No 22 , I’m told is lochan Reochte off the Duke’s pass
No 5 is the East limb of LA, that’s Loch Awe to the uninitiated , Ben Cruachan on the left.
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