Autumn sun

 Autumnal Weather in the UK

2026

RAF Lossiemouth

The autumn sun today reminds me of an incident I had at RAF Lossiemouth, Moray, Scotland.

I was on my way to collect some cameras from the aircraft when I turned a corner, and was hit in the face by the autmn sun, the glare was so intense it almost made me fall off the bicycle I was riding, and gave me a severe headache for hours

Fireworks ban

 My Wife's Legacy

Animal Shelter

Animal Welfare

I wouldn't blame you if you call me a spoilsport, I have always been against fireworks. I could never see the point of spending so much money, for so little. That is probably my Yorkshire frugality showing.

Also, I could see the fire risks which a rocket could do, this has been proven too many times for comfort, two years a pensioner lost her home, when a rocket flew through a window, another died from the shock of having one hit her window.

If you want to spnd money, why not spend the money on sposnsoring a hearing dog, as I do, and know the money is going to a lasting cause

For the good times

 The Poor Relative

2027

Will the New Year bring light into my darkness?

While I won't be wealthy next year, I will be a lot less strained financially. I have blocked the people trying to scam me, and I am sorting out other financial issues, mainly trying to clear my overdraft, this will take several months, but I shall be clear by March.

I may not be wealthy, but I will be less strained, which can only be good for my relationship with my friend, Svitlana, in Didcot

Storms Never Last

 Country Music

Svitlana's dedication

                                              Svitlana's worries

I spent around 30 minutes, yesterday afternoon, trying to convince my friend, Svitlana, I have no desire to leave our friendship as it moves to a relationship.

The reason for her concern is each month I need to cut our chat for a day or two, as my money rarely stretches to a 30-day month, and this month has been especially tough, with several hospital visits to pay for.

I called the Bristol City Council to explain my situation, and the lady who answered was very polite and understanding.

Shania Twain

 Miranda Lambert

Country Music

                                                         Reba

How the mighty have fallen!

Not so long ago, Shania Twain headlined The Grand Ole Opry, in Nashville, last month I came across her name at the bottom of a list of singers appearing at Eastville Stadium, Bristol.

A few years ago, she walked through the audience at one of her concerts in the USA, to boos and heckles for pushing people aside, until she stepped on stage to be hreeted by her band. I am not suprised, she had pink bangles in her hair, and could have been only a fam.

With the publicity of Caitlin Jenner's change of gender, one of her hits take a new meaning "Man, I feel like a woman!"

She will never remain as popular as either Reba, Dolly, Miranda, or Tammy.

I never see Carrie Underwood as a country singer, the same as I don't view Ella Langley, they are pop stars who sing country, they have no pedigree. To get pedigree as a country singer, you need to chart regularly before you make a splash

I am looking forward to 2027

 The Way Ahead

Svitlana's dedication

                                                 Silver lining

The silver lining to a year of stress has been my flourishing relationship with Svitlana, my friend, and lover, in Didcot. Despite several hiccups, she is dedicated to making our relationship last, as I am.

At present, we are not able to meet, as I have no money, and she is attempting to get a visa to visit Ukraine to see her family.

Heaven's just a sin away

 Reba McEntire

Country Music

A little teasing

This song by The Kendalls has a title that could be read two ways.

A - A sin will ban you from heaven.

B - That sin could be your heaven.

I do not claim to be sinless, but, I know men who are bigger than sinners than I.

I had several intimate meetings during my marriage, none came to anything, most of the ladies were after NSA - No Strings Attached - sex, and I look back, and consider how cheap it makes me look. My late wife knew about them, she understood why I did it, and she knew she was my true love for the 38 years of our marriage.