And this morning came the bad news that my employer will not be going forward to construct a production facility on Sheppy. This had been a huge plus point for us in the area, coming a few years after closing a blade factory on the IoW; but this comes as a reflection on the state of the European economy and the uncertainty that abounds. Inertia by governments over subsidies and policies has resulted in customers opting for safer, tested and trusted turbines.
Oh well.
This week has been great, otherwise, as we went to Folkestone to see Al Murray, the pub landlord, live on stage. Foolishly I had bought tickets right in the middle of the front row, which meant we would be in the firing line once he took the stage. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but as we drove to the show I began to regret it. Once he took to the stage, he shook a few people’s hands, including mine, and he shook hands so enthusiastically that he spilt a pint over us. And then he asked a few of us our names and what we did; once he moved onto Jools he corrected her to say that any woman working in an office is a secretary; I was finishing my pint as he said this, and spurted out beer from my mouth and nose as I laughed.
Apart from that, the football has continued, and been really much better than could be expected. England won their last group game against Ukraine, and so go forward to meet Italy on Sunday in the quarter-finals. Needless to say, despite still being unable to pass to each other, the red tops are now declaring it possible that Engerland can win the whole thing, which, is possible. I mean, Greece won it eight years ago; didn’t mean they were the best team in Europe, just won games. Of course, that’s what it does mean, not about playing the best or prettiest football, just winning games. And as a habit its not a bad one for Engerland to have acquired. How good it is to see an Engerland team playing with both a plan A and a plan B and being able to change between both in the same game.
The brief flirting with summer has ended with more wind and rain sweeping across the country today and over the weekend; which does mean our planned trip back to Denge will have to be postponed to another weekend, or maybe to next spring as the season is coming to an end. We have a couple of things planned, but I will keep that under my hat to introduce some mystery into my blogging. At least in the sunshine, our garden is looking glorious with summer colour on show everywhere, and so I will illustrate this blog with some shots taken when the sun did shine.
Until next time…….
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