Grrrr - The Bug's Are Still With Me!
Saturday, April 19th, 2025 04:03 pmYes - that's a real problem. Luckily I am not truly ill, but working afternoons & evenings means I am very tired ... so end up sleeping late most mornings.
Thus I have not been able to pop in and catch up with you all.
I worked yesterday, Good Friday ... not really a shift I wanted to do, but there was no one else ... so in the end worked. It went fairly smoothly, overall, and was amazingly un-busy.
Day off today - I went into Exeter this morning in the hope of doing one of the city walks, but I was the only one there, so it didn't go. Instead I popped into the Cathedral for a bit of a stroll ... and then did some shopping before heading back home in time for a late lunch. I will admit I caught the bus on both trips, as it's very cold here, which is not great for the asthma (see I do think ahead some times!!)
Anway, here are a few photos of the inside of the Cathedral - One special thing about this building is that it has the longest continuous medieval stone vault in the world. As there is no central tower, the vault can run all the way from the west wall of the nave to the Great East Window at the far end of the quire, a distance of approximately 96m (315ft).








It was nice to see an Easter garden
Well I really need to try and catch up witj comments, and what you have all been up to, as well.
I truly won't be around tomorrow, being a Sunday, so, I do want to wish you a
VERY HAPPY
EASTER
HALLELUJAH - JESUS IS ALIVE
So, here are the questions to catch back up to date ...
15. Have you a good sense of direction, or do you rely on maps/online navigation? When was the last time you got lost?
I prefer a map if I can ... that way I always feel more positive that I know where I am!
16. Today, in 1850, the French artist Madame Tussaud died. She is known for her wax sculptures of famous figures and for founding Madame Tussaud’s wax museum in London. Have you ever visited the London Wax Museum or any other wax museum worldwide? What did you think of the likenesses of the models?
I have been to London Madam Tussauds a couple of times.
However what I do like is when I am in a museum showng a period of history, the last one was a couple of years ago in The Netherlands where they had some amazing scenes of life during the German occupation of WWII, and of the invasion by the Allies. It really brings history alive.
17. It’s International Bat Appreciation Day – are there bats where you live? Have you ever seen one flying?
The Catacombs in Exeter are meant to have bats, but didn't see any when we visited.
I don't think I have ever seen one.
18. It’s International Jugglers Day! Have you ever tried to juggle?
No
19. It’s National Garlic Day – are you a fan?
Not all that much - OK if it's just a small amount added, but not something like garlic bread
20. Do you have a doorbell, a door knocker, or some other device that alerts you to people at the entrance to your home?
Doorbell
Wishing you all a very special Easter
x
Thus I have not been able to pop in and catch up with you all.
I worked yesterday, Good Friday ... not really a shift I wanted to do, but there was no one else ... so in the end worked. It went fairly smoothly, overall, and was amazingly un-busy.
Day off today - I went into Exeter this morning in the hope of doing one of the city walks, but I was the only one there, so it didn't go. Instead I popped into the Cathedral for a bit of a stroll ... and then did some shopping before heading back home in time for a late lunch. I will admit I caught the bus on both trips, as it's very cold here, which is not great for the asthma (see I do think ahead some times!!)
Anway, here are a few photos of the inside of the Cathedral - One special thing about this building is that it has the longest continuous medieval stone vault in the world. As there is no central tower, the vault can run all the way from the west wall of the nave to the Great East Window at the far end of the quire, a distance of approximately 96m (315ft).








It was nice to see an Easter garden
Well I really need to try and catch up witj comments, and what you have all been up to, as well.
I truly won't be around tomorrow, being a Sunday, so, I do want to wish you a
VERY HAPPY
EASTER
HALLELUJAH - JESUS IS ALIVE
So, here are the questions to catch back up to date ...
15. Have you a good sense of direction, or do you rely on maps/online navigation? When was the last time you got lost?
I prefer a map if I can ... that way I always feel more positive that I know where I am!
16. Today, in 1850, the French artist Madame Tussaud died. She is known for her wax sculptures of famous figures and for founding Madame Tussaud’s wax museum in London. Have you ever visited the London Wax Museum or any other wax museum worldwide? What did you think of the likenesses of the models?
I have been to London Madam Tussauds a couple of times.
However what I do like is when I am in a museum showng a period of history, the last one was a couple of years ago in The Netherlands where they had some amazing scenes of life during the German occupation of WWII, and of the invasion by the Allies. It really brings history alive.
17. It’s International Bat Appreciation Day – are there bats where you live? Have you ever seen one flying?
The Catacombs in Exeter are meant to have bats, but didn't see any when we visited.
I don't think I have ever seen one.
18. It’s International Jugglers Day! Have you ever tried to juggle?
No
19. It’s National Garlic Day – are you a fan?
Not all that much - OK if it's just a small amount added, but not something like garlic bread
20. Do you have a doorbell, a door knocker, or some other device that alerts you to people at the entrance to your home?
Doorbell
Wishing you all a very special Easter
x