Fed the ducks this morning. No juveniles this year alas, I think the heron had them. Last year there was a second brood around this time which may explain the recent return of the heron. However, suspect there may be a moorhen breeding for a second time, hopefully successfully again. They seem to be more careful parents.
Have enjoyed not only the athletics but also the medal ceremonies. Liking the national anthems of Kenya and Japan in particular.
A different plot twist would have been good for the men’s 400m.
Super-exciting mens 1500m last night with excellent plot twist at the end.
So pleased for Keely. Great race, great winner.
Listening to England, England by Julian Barnes. π
A woman born before her time, singer-songwriter Connie Converse www.bbc.com/news/arti…
Great first day of track & field athletics at the Olympics with an outstanding 10K at the end.
From Wednesday, blue plaque on Frankby Hall commemorating one of its most notable residents, Maude Royden.
Latest update from Christina Pagel on UK Covid-19 levels. christinapagel.substack.com/p/and-the…
TIL that the song Cloudbusting by Kate Bush is about psychiatrist Wilhelm Reich or rather his son’s view of his father’s arrest.
Saw remainder of Koyaanisqatsi. Remarkable movie if a little wearing at times. I’d forgotten quite how beige the 1980s were. π₯πΏ
Frankby Hall in the sunshine this morning, part of my perambulation.
Ducks by the mere this morning. Numbers up by three to 15.
As someone who lives in the region my thoughts are very much with the people of Southport affected by the horrendous events of yesterday.
Team GB blown away by the sheer athleticism of USA in women’s rugby.
Good to see Silo returning in November. Enjoyed the first series. πΊ
Amazing gold medal win in the mountain bike by Tom Pidcock after losing 30 sec due to a puncture π
Watched half of Koyaanisqatsi. Remarkable movie and soundtrack (score by Philip Glass). Saving the second half for tomorrow. πΏπ₯
Rose bay willow herb adding a dash of colour this morning.
Watched the Olympics opening ceremony. It took a little while to get going but once night fell the magic began. Looking forward to the athletics in particular but hopefully should be a great Games all round. πΊ
The deep history of Liverpool’s famous Cavern Club. Glen Huntley knocking it out of the park as usual.
Predictably high body count and doubtless somewhat fanciful but nevertheless I rather enjoyed Guy Ritchie’s latest, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Based on Operation Postmaster. πΏπ₯
Put the what3words app on the new phone just in case.
Dunno about the corn but the ragwort is certainly high. Not much insect life, maybe later. π·
