11/11 ... 2025
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debris4spikeI had a lazy start to the day, but had done my Bible reading, and had breakfast in time for me to remember the 2 minutes silence. When I was a kid the 11th was not really remembered, just the Sunday nearest the date ... so it is good that both days get the focus now.
I enjoyed watching the service/ceremony at The Cenotaph on Sunday. Although I was missing being there ... missing the atmosphere. However when you are there you don't get to see the wreaths being laid, so it was good to be reminded what happens during the silent moments with the King, politicians etc. The advantage of being at home meant I also got to see the Festival of Remembrance on the Saturday evening. Yes, the atmosphere is special at these events, but there are advantages to being able to see everything on the TV. Also on the Sunday there were interviews with some of the WWII veterans ... one of whom landed at the Sheilt Estuary, that is a lesser known battlefield, but one that I have visited. So certainly a good weekend overall.
In facet Saturday had started out even better as the weather was perfect, and Brenda drove down to Exeter ... we caught a bus and walked through these gardens, before goinginto the museum. Being colourblind means I miss a lot of Autumn, but red is one colour I can see ... so amazing scenery
Right, I want to sort out the photos from the museum ... and I can then update you on my hospital appointment, but wanted to get this posted.
Will do the questions in that post, as well
See you soon x
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I enjoyed watching the service/ceremony at The Cenotaph on Sunday. Although I was missing being there ... missing the atmosphere. However when you are there you don't get to see the wreaths being laid, so it was good to be reminded what happens during the silent moments with the King, politicians etc. The advantage of being at home meant I also got to see the Festival of Remembrance on the Saturday evening. Yes, the atmosphere is special at these events, but there are advantages to being able to see everything on the TV. Also on the Sunday there were interviews with some of the WWII veterans ... one of whom landed at the Sheilt Estuary, that is a lesser known battlefield, but one that I have visited. So certainly a good weekend overall.
In facet Saturday had started out even better as the weather was perfect, and Brenda drove down to Exeter ... we caught a bus and walked through these gardens, before goinginto the museum. Being colourblind means I miss a lot of Autumn, but red is one colour I can see ... so amazing scenery
Right, I want to sort out the photos from the museum ... and I can then update you on my hospital appointment, but wanted to get this posted.
Will do the questions in that post, as well
See you soon x
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Date: 2025-11-11 03:48 pm (UTC)When Mum Dad and I were in Colorado, I don't think our friends could realis that the golden aspen, just looked like green aspen to me.
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Date: 2025-11-11 08:53 pm (UTC)Today we have had heavy rain and strong winds. The war memorial down in Douglas is on the sea-side of the promenade. There were still people there at 11.00am.
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Date: 2025-11-12 11:31 am (UTC)It was wet here, but not as heavy rain, but I stayed inside, as the nearest memorial is a couple of miles away
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