March saw a Indian summer for most of the UK with our day
temp being in the higher teens but along came April and the cold, windy weather
systems engulfed us. Wind, snow and single figure temp figures made April
honest again. This could be an interesting summer!
Saturday's, alas always sees Susan and I setting off for our
weekly run on Branksome promenade. Today was no different, but with the weather
being damp to put it mildly, we put on sensible running gear. You know the
thing about running in the rain is not the wet puddles or your legs getting
colder, rain stinging your face, it is that continual drips of rain that runs
down the back of your neck that seem to invite the devil dancing on your grave,
real shivers. I do not wear expensive running clothes, Tracky longs, cross
trainers and a t shirt with a long sleeves jumper in odd weather, mostly all
the time. In the middle of summer I might change the tracky longs for running
shorts but other than that I look like a homeless tramp type of runner, funny that.
Anyway Susan ran to day and I looked after Samuel, Merlin Entertainment Golfing
umbrella kept me dry and I can quite honestly say I enjoy the leisurely pace.
I spoke to Russell yesterday and he was having cold, rainy
and windy weather as well, he was home alone for the long weekend as his
extended family were all away, shame he did sound a little down. Maybe someone
should give him a call and cheer him up. Out forecast predicts more of the same
for the next week or so, when will it stop? The wettest drought we have ever
had. Enough I say, I am sounding like a true Brit, always talking about the
weather!!
Gary,s company set up a replica of the Paris North station
(Gard Du Nord) in Johannesburg. I have put a few images on the Joburgsetco
Facebook page. I was really amazed at the attention to detail, down to a train
dining carriage with a full dining room inside, Paris styled cafe and all the
signage and clock looking very authentic. Type in www.facebook.com/Joburgsetco and
all will be revealed.
Merlin is loving her Panda, full of Italian passion and
zeal. Mighty acceleration and frugale fuel consumption bringing a smile to
anyone driving or being honoured enough to drive, will appreciate. Her only
complaint is that it is forever telling her when to change gears, little Panda
do not mess with this lady, changing gears is her decision. I must say this
little Italian masterpiece coloured in white with black trim lives up to the
name Panda. Top speed of 112 mph and average fuel consumption of 54 mpg, it
brings back the joys of motoring and the open road. That is about 5lt/100 Kms.
A trip to Durban from Johannesburg using about 30 ltrs.
Must go , all for now, enjoy your weekend.
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