Just about a year ago, I was in Albuquerque and while I was there, I really enjoyed one of the best recent science fiction stories, Project Hail Mary. You can only imagine how pleased I was to see that there is now a new film based on the story. So, I drove over to Parrs Wood Cineworld to watch it. And while a film is seldom as good as the original book, too many fine details missed out, I did enjoy it. As did the other six people in the cinema. The trouble is that by the time the adverts and trails had finished, we’d all finished our snacks. Note to self: next time, turn up 40 minutes after the publicised show time.
It’s that time of year again and I was pleased to receive birthday greetings from Keiran. Well, with his Mum’s help.
A strange birthday which I celebrated by myself since Jenny and family were flying to Australia on this very day. I enjoyed my scone, jam and cream prior to refueling the car at the slightly cheaper Sainsbury’s garage. Petrol locally is now 155.9p per litre, up from 138.9p just a few weeks ago.
It’s always good to see the world burst into colour during Spring and sometimes a photo doesn’t do justice to the real thing, so it needs a slight tweak.
Too much? Well, here’s the original
My memory suggests the true colour was somewhere between the two. Still, delightful, though.
I returned to Manchester for a short wander prior to donating blood. The biscuits and tea were very welcome, thank you.
What was I saying about Spring? I heard the rain, looked out and thought it looked like snow. But, no, that can’t be right, it’s just the angle of the Sun, obviously. Well, no. When I went out later, I saw this:
A pile of hailstones on the car. It didn’t feel that cold outside, but as Liesel later commented, we often do have a bout of bad weather around my birthday.
A bigger group than usual walked around Wythenshawe, through the woods and the parks.
Usually, we end up at Costa after this walk, but today, as part of the Greater Manchester Live Well Spring Festival, we met in a Public Living Room for a cup of tea and a chat.
Having a go on the pedal exerciser was not compulsory but it’s a great way of going nowhere fast.
And how lovely to see all the cousins together.
Who let the pigs out? Someone at Wythenshawe Community Farm, that’s who.
I think we enjoyed the walk around Wythenshawe Park and a coffee afterwards. Not so keen on finding a discarded, abandoned, child’s bicycle though.
Jenny and family are having a blast down under, and Keiran experienced his first flight at the grand old age of 4 months, as they all flew north, spending some time at Port Douglas. Which just escaped the worst excesses of Cyclone Narelle.
In other overseas news, Liesel and Monica attended their first embroidery class. Liesel learned five new stitches and achieved this work of art. Not bad for a first go.
Don’t talk to me about how Rage Against the Machine got their name: they were just trying to use their printer too, right? Grrr. [Full details omitted, for now.]
As it was April Fool’s Day, I suggested to the Northenden Walkers that we’d previously all agreed to wear something pink. Nobody fell for it, except this lady who brought the correct handbag.
In the coffee shop, I was disappointed to find that this gorgeous bouquet was not actually for me.
Walking by the Mersey on another bright day, watching the eddies and whirlpools, but oddly I didn’t see any duck families on this occasion. I wonder where they’re hiding?
The latest radio show is Wythenshawe Radio’s Greatest Hits in which I play tracks played by other preseneters over the last few weeks. It’s here waiting for you to enjoy.
Mick and Liesel's Antics 