Sunday morning. 235 ladies are out on the beach at first light for an International Womens Day dip in the North Sea. In their bobble hats they seem a happy crowd. At this early hour there's a notable lack of husbands.
The organizers have made a large urn of peppermint tea and provided sticky buns. The tea is popular but the buns aren't. One of the beach rangers wanders down onto the sand to see if a couple of students would be interested in a bun. " If you don't have them I'll have to put them in the rubbish bin ". Scotland remains a waste not want not culture.
Half an hour later and blue skies have settled in. There's a hint of warmth in the sun.
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Pavement cafes that have been empty for the four long dark months of winter are now busy with townsfolk enjoying the approach of Spring.
At the back of Starbucks there is an area where dog owners lay down towels on the floor to pick up the moisture after their pooches have been for a swim. This morning two dogs are grabbing a quick nap under the tables while a third is wondering whether we're bringing him a cup of frothy cream
The Portugese airline that failed to get us to Madeira ( three times ) has refunded our fare in full. This was done quickly and efficiently. No such luck with the hotel who charged our card for four nights stay and airport transfers. The disinterested young man at the hotel front desk comes out with the expected " I'm sorry you couldn't reach us but those are our standard terms and conditions. I suggest you contact your travel insurance company ". I'm guessing he has to go through this routine a lot. What's the betting the insurers will point me to a cover all subclause that will say something along the lines of ' holidays booked in months with a 'r' in them are not covered' ? This is my task for today.
'Thunder of freedom. The voice of the Lord'. This was being sung in chapel yesterday :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnMjOAxktS0 A stirring suffragette tune neither of us has ever heard before. In small university towns you learn something new every day.
American trains :https://americanaffairsjournal.org/2026/02/why-are-american-passenger-trains-slow/
Changes in China :https://thewire.in/culture/the-software-upgrade-in-chinese-civic-behaviour
Word of the day : Mojtababologist :https://x.com/Alfoneh/status/2030798640189476865
3 comments:
Hari OM
Ooh, spot the WFT! Back to grey over this way, so your sunny shots help lift the mood. Good luck with that hotel refund. YAM xx
I would find a warmer way to celebrate the day.
Hope you are having luck with today's task.
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