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It's Tuesday now and I'm carrying on from Sunday's blog ! It has been very hot and even worse, humid over the last few days, much too hot to sit in at the computer which is in a west facing room, getting sunlight all afternoon and evening. There have been times when I thought I would melt into a puddle of fat - what a nasty thought  As there wasn't a breeze having all the windows and doors open wasn't much of a help. The government issued a warning to old and frail people that they should stay indoors and rest, drinking plenty of water at all times. Now I don't very often heed what the government says but I took their precautions to heart and lazed around - well, what better excuse could I have ?The temperature in here in 26o at the present at it's 8.15 in the evening with the windows wide open. This time last week we were complaining about the cold wind- are we never satisfied ? I hope that my readers have lovely sunny days with cool breeze.
Sunday. It's very hot today, much too hot to be out doors. We had days of lovely sunny weather with a cooling breeze last week but that has changed now and the humidity is very high. Last Sunday I was really cold when I stood in the church porch ( I am a welcomer and give out the newsheets.) I have a busy week with meetings on Monday and Wednesday, the " oldies group on Tuesday then going to Liverpool on Thursday morning, shopping will be done on Wednesday - hopefully. I bought a new microwave last week which is considerably smaller than the old one which pleases me as I don't like a lot of clutter on the worktops.
Armed Forces Day
We as a nation do not make a great show of our patriotism as most of you know but yesterday was the Armed Forces Day ever held here. The actual idea happened because some louts - for want of a better and stronger word beat up some soldiers whilst they were wearing their uniforms in a garrison town. Every one was appalled by this and a newspaper suggested that it was about time we Brits showed our support for the armed forces in a more tangible way hence Armed Forces Day. It was a huge event in many parts of the country with marches, brass bands, memorial services and great crowds of spectators. November 11th is the day when we remember those who died during all the wars and that is held in all towns, cities and villages but we have never before " celebrated " our service men who are still engaged in conflicts so this will become an annual event. I, for one, was against the so-called " war " in Iraq as I didn't believe all that the government were telling us and I felt that not enough thought ha been put into what would happen when the fighting was over. Despite those reservations I am very proud of our armed forces and the way they have behaved in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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| | Posted 6/28/2009 3:09 PM - 38 Views - 20 eProps - 12 comments
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As I get older it is day to day and all the wars and stupidness are filed in part of my head where it will not affect the life I shall live for those of my loved ones that are left 
Since people in the military must go wherever their country sends them, I think it is only right that they be honored for their service. Armed Forces Day is an excellent idea.
I hope your weather quickly turns a bit cooler. W have had two miserable weeks of weather in the 90's with enough humidity to push the heat index to around 100. We are finally having milder weather in the 80's without the high humidity. In fact todayit is supposed to stay in the upper 70's . Time for work in the yard! Thank heavens we have air conditioning. I really don't know how people stood it with air conditioning in the southern states. The humidity makes it just unbearble.
Carol