I
slept like a log last night. Two night shifts followed by a seven-mile hike
then three pints in the sunny beer garden had taken their toll. Eight hours
continuous sleep; I can’t remember the last time I slept so well.
Over
brekkie I watched an episode of “Dad’s
Army” with my dog laying next to me on the sofa. He’s been rather soppy
lately. I then sparked up my lap-top to peer into cyber-space. The photos I
posted from yesterday’s walk had generated quite a bit of comment. Sometimes they
do that.
It
was raining as I drove to work. I must admit that I quite like it raining when
I'm at work; that way I have less of a feeling that I'm missing out on
anything.
As
I drove the pundits on the radio were interviewing two economists. One was of
the opinion that the average British family will be five thousand pounds better
off every year after Brexit. He offered all sorts of evidence to back his
stance. I must admit it meant nothing to me, but it sounded convincing.
The
second economist rubbished all the so-called evidence as hearsay and "says-you!", and after a heated
discussion it turned out that neither economist had any tangible evidence to
back their positions either way. This is entirely what is wrong with the entire
Brexit proposal; the whole thing is one enormous leap into the dark.
The
pundits also interviewed a chap whose makes a living from organising
eclipse-viewing. He was in his element today – there was a total solar eclipse
visible in much of the USA.
They
also interviewed some professional astronomers who had never actually seen an
eclipse before, and there was an embarrassing five minutes as the experts
explained exactly what an eclipse was to those conducting the interview. Surely
this is something that children are taught at primary school? But what boiled
my piss the most as the explanations were made was that those asking for the
explanations seemed to be in some way proud of their ignorance.
Drew
has gone out to see the eclipse on his birthday today; the culmination of quite
an adventure; I’ve asked for details of his itinerary. Will I go do something
like that myself (but without the eclipse)?
Possibly. If money allows. Though I doubt it will. There is no denying that my
long-term life plan intended me to be far wealthier than I actually am right
now.
I
got to work far easier than I had been expecting, with no delays at all. I had
a relatively good day (compared with the late
shifts and night shifts of last week).
Once
home again I ran the dogs round the park, then with "er indoors TM"
off bowling I watched the most recent episode of “Game of Thrones” which the SkyPlus box had recorded in the small
hours. It had the makings of a good episode if not for the dull interminable
fight scenes.
I’m
told from those that saw the eclipse first-hand that it was rather dull… I must
admit the one I saw in 1999 was a disappointment.
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