LizzieM 9,497 Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 Had a lovely day on the coast. It was the first of 4 days of the Bournemouth Air Festival, the first time we’ve been here for the annual event. We didn’t go into Bournemouth but watched as much as we could from our terrace a couple of miles away. The Battle of Britain Memorial flight of Lancaster, Hurricane and Spitfire flew right over us on the way to Bournemouth, there was a Typhoon hairing around the skies and the Red Arrows spent about half an hour here. I kept thinking they’d finished their display and then they appeared again. One of the Red Arrows planes went missing after a few minutes and I’ve read this evening that he had engine problems so went back into Bournemouth Airport. They’re here for the remaining 3 days of the Festival, a shame the weather is not so good after tomorrow but it won’t worry us, we’re heading back to Nottingham tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 792 Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 Enjoy it Lizzie. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,268 Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 Ben - when our son was being born in Peel St., I was in the Eye Infirmary, where I had been for several weeks. Mrs PP brought our newborn son to show me. A nurse lifted the eye pad from the eye that had partial vision (the other one had gone) and I was able to make out my son's nose when he was held close to me. I was planning on how to qualify as a physio - the visiting physio was blind, so I knew that it could be done. I had been made redundant the day after hospital admission, so needed a new job anyway. How things changed for the better is nothing short of a miracle. Our son is now a 57 y/o science teacher and we are very proud of him. 5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 PP's story reminded me of my mother's cousin, Donald Baker, who retrained as a physio after he was blinded during army service during WW2. He spent some time at St Dunstan's,where he learned to cope with total blindness and, eventually, had a private physiotherapy practice in Rhyll. Sadly,I never met him but my mother recalled meeting with him and his parents for a meal at the Elizabethan Rooms (Greater Nottingham Co-op) and watching in amazement as he ate his meal and located everything on the table as easily as a sighted person. St Dunstan's clearly did a wonderful job! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 My DAY just got better........you cant beat a bit of 'Polly'' in the morning.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 When I saw the heading I thought you bought yourself a parrot. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 Parrot? Now, come on Loppy. He still hasn't told us about the budgie! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David sheridan 159 Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 Remember budgie TV series Adam faith ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 Good point, Jill. I'd forgotten about the budgie. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,268 Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 Just logging off for a week. Leave for the Assynt region in the Highlands at 05.30 tomorrow. No reception or wifi in our remote location. The trout love remote places 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 Have a great time PP., hope the trout are biting for you. B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,710 Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 1 hour ago, PeverilPeril said: Just logging off for a week. Leave for the Assynt region in the Highlands at 05.30 tomorrow. No reception or wifi in our remote location. The trout love remote places Never been there but apparently a good caving region. Given your penchant for adventure and physical challenge... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,893 Posted September 3, 2022 Report Share Posted September 3, 2022 HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIZZIE 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted September 3, 2022 Report Share Posted September 3, 2022 Happy 21st, Lizzie! Enjoy your day. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted September 3, 2022 Report Share Posted September 3, 2022 An' a Happy Buthday from me too, ma'am.x 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted September 3, 2022 Report Share Posted September 3, 2022 Hope you’ll have a great day, Lizzie x 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted September 3, 2022 Report Share Posted September 3, 2022 Happy birthday, Lizzie. From the doghouse. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 792 Posted September 3, 2022 Report Share Posted September 3, 2022 Happy Birthday Lizzie you old timer have a great day. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,002 Posted September 3, 2022 Report Share Posted September 3, 2022 Happy birthday Lizzie. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David sheridan 159 Posted September 3, 2022 Report Share Posted September 3, 2022 Happy birthday Lizzie , wot are yer about 16 ? And never been kissed before , Enjoy the day ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted September 3, 2022 Report Share Posted September 3, 2022 Thank you Nonna and all for the birthday messages! Had a fairly quiet day but went out for dinner this evening with friends. Took things steady because tomorrow we’re off to a Charity ‘do’ at Edingly, which is an annual event raising money for injured military veterans. At 12.38 the last surviving UK Lancaster bomber will be flying over the event, the Nottstalgians residing in the Trent Valley may get a glimpse It will be 8 hours of food, drink and entertainment so decided to get a driver to take us there and back so as not to risk the driving licence!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
annswabey 599 Posted September 3, 2022 Report Share Posted September 3, 2022 I'm a bit late, but Happy Birthday Lizzie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted September 4, 2022 Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 Yip,bloody,eeeee ! Today is my/our 57th wedding anniversary... Where's me medal for stamina? GOOD MORNING FOLKS & FOLKESSES. !! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted September 4, 2022 Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 Oh dear.....nay mind BK............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted September 4, 2022 Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 Congratulations BK ... and it made me think about what I was doing on that day. Half way through my life at Greencroft Junior School. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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