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It seems that all’s “fare” in the war on the UKs motorists. Earlier in the year we had HGVs being used to catch delinquent truck drivers. Now Hampshire police are using a bus to give them a height advantage to see what motorists are up to.

Wet and Windy UK

Just like many others, I’m sure, I’ve been listening to the wind for several hours. Apparently Lee on the Solent has been experiencing 60 mph winds and that is only a couple of miles away. Sometimes it sounds like an express train passing through a station at speed. The 80 foot high Beech Tree at the front of the house is perhaps the most vocal although the wall of smaller trees to the back are competing well. It’s as well that it is dark outside as I would probably become rather anxious if I could actually see the trees moving in the wind.

The gutters are also making quite a bit of noise.Or, rather, the water spilling out of them is. Forming an impromptu waterfall and pool by the lounge window.

Well I’m heading to bed now. Keeping my fingers crossed that the dawn is going to reveal any damage.

Good Night and Good Luck to the rest of my fellow UK residents.

Can’t Get Any Work Done – Damn You RP

First they play Loreena McKennitt’s “Kecharitomene”, Now they hit me with Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir”. Sounds that are so evocative of far away places.

Damn you Radio Paradise, I can’t get any work done while you are playing such quality tunes.

Gallery of amazing photos …

Thanks Ken. Yet another stunning collection of photographs that show what a fabulous planet we live on.

T’WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS …

This is too good not to share. Thanks Ken.

Wal-Mart Called: Your Christmas Photos are In

Wow. So many folks missing the point. Thanks for sharing.

Nelson Mandela – RIP

The death of Nelson Mandela is not just a loss to his family, but a loss to the world.

Quote - Nelson Mandela — Quote – Nelson Mandela

Given his health struggles during the last year, the announcement on TV last night was not unexpected. However, the impact of that announcement in our household is a measure of the man.

It seems to me that for every generation there is an icon that takes a hold of the world. Mandela was such a man.

He was a great man and will remain an inspiration to us all.

2014 FIA FORMULA 1® CALENDAR

Bring It On. Already missing F1 and the season has only just closed.

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2014 FIA FORMULA 1® CALENDAR

1. March 16 – Australia GP, Melbourne
2. March 30 – Malaysia GP, Sepang
3. April 6 – Bahrain GP, Sakhir
4. April 20 – China GP, Shanghai
5. May 11 – Spain GP, Barcelona
6. May 25 – Monaco GP, Monaco
7. June 8 – Canada GP, Montreal
8. June 22 – Austria GP, Red Bull Ring
9. July 6 – Britain GP, Silverstone
10. July 20 – Germany GP, Hockenheim
11. July 27 – Hungary GP, Hungaroring
12. August 24 – Belgium GP, Spa-Francorchamps
13. September 7 – Italy GP, Monza
14. September 21 – Singapore GP, Marina Bay
15. October 5- Japan GP, Suzuka
16. October 12 – Russia, Sochi
17. November 2 – USA, Circuit of the Americas
18. November 9 – Brazil, Interlagos
19. November 23 – Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina