Been too tired to do any more letters yet, will get to grips with them again when I can concentrate properley.
Boring August 22, 2008
Nothing much to write about today. Would have been a good day I suppose, except for all sorts of niggley little things going wrong. None of them my fault (I don’t think) but they do have a rub off effect. Suppose I am just tired which is why everything seems to have gravelled my ass and made me want to emigrate! Ah well. I suppose tomorrow will be more reasonable, it better bloody well had be!
BANK HOLIDAY August 21, 2008
So a Bank Holiday has come round again….Hmm… After writing about Ulverston & Cumbria yesterday I wish I was going there, but I aint. I am working on Sat so I shall be spending Sun & Mon recovering. In other words being bone idle. I will have the house to myself so I can do whatever I choose. I suppose I could even have a picnic in the living room if I wanted to. Now there’s a thought. A fully grown adult sitting on a picnic blanket, on the floor, having a tea party with jelly and ice cream and not a child in sight. I know, I know, I really should grow up. But WHY?
FAVOURITE August 20, 2008
Ulverston is one of my favourite places. I have spent many happy hours there over the years. We had a static caravan which was based in Ulverston and the location of the van meant that we were within easy access of the Lake District. I don’t know what it is about Cumbria, it just sort of grabs you by the throat and won’t let go.
I think it is the space (out of season of course) the silence and the smells, they all combine to make you feel unreal, as if you are on another planet. I love the feel of the rocks, the sound of the water and the sight of the hills. For some reason they always make me feel over emotional. If anybody asked me, at the time to describe my feelings, I couldn’t. Cartmel Priory for example is one place that really gets to me, there is something about the atmosphere of the building that seems to seep into my bones.
THE PRIORY
The air outside is heavy and humid,
inside all is cool and calmly peaceful.
Quiet whispers explore the solid walls,
the feet of modern man walk the floor of history.
Some kneel to seek solace, while others do so
to give thanks for favours granted.
Silent tears are shed for lives gone wrong,
or the hurt caused by pain and illness.
The solemnity of the marriage service,
the joyfulness of a baptism into faith,
and the burial of God’s children when
their lives have reached their conclusion.
All these and more have taken place
inside this building, built with care by
men with hard and workworn hands.
Reflect on this and share the peace.
Sod’s Law August 16, 2008
SO, yesterday I bought a new printer, OK? Today my flaming X Box drops dead on me, Sod’s Law or what? I have decided modern technology does not like me.
Have you ever had times when you think that we spend this life in a waiting room? I sometimes feel that way. As if I am sitting in a huge waiting area passing time until someone calls me in and tells me what is going to happen next, what I am supposed to be doing & where I am supposed to be going. Weird aint it? I suppose it has something to do with the universal question “why are we here”.
Printer August 15, 2008
Have just bought myself a new printer, am crap at technical things, but there u go. Nearly used my colour cartridges already so I should be swearing next week when I have to get them refilled. I never learn without it costing me money.
Money, ha, it goes so fast I can’t remember the colour of the darned stuff! I want more money, more sunshine, more leisure, and more WINE…
