My congratulations to all those involved in the project. All in all it was worth a visit with a warm 21C sunny day to add to the relaxing atmosphere.
Showing posts with label Lincolnshire. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lincolnshire. Show all posts
Thursday, 5 August 2021
On Ya Bike
After a rotten Sunday when I felt really down and still missing the company of Penny I decided it was time to get out and about a bit more. Monday I went to have a look round Horncastle. More about that in a future post. Today I made a short visit to Alford. I went to see how many bicycles I could find. Not any old bikes. Blooming bikes! Each year a group in Alford come up with an idea to beautify the town. This year they decided to have bicycles decorated with flowers. The theme being titled 'On Ya Bike - and Come to Alford'. Here are the ones I managed to find, along with some of the other flower arrangements.
My congratulations to all those involved in the project. All in all it was worth a visit with a warm 21C sunny day to add to the relaxing atmosphere.
My congratulations to all those involved in the project. All in all it was worth a visit with a warm 21C sunny day to add to the relaxing atmosphere.
Friday, 15 May 2020
My County Flag
The flag for the county of Lincolnshire is:
Each part has a significance.
The red cross with the Fleur-de-lis is from the coat of arms of Lincoln, the county town.
The green rectangles represent the agricultural nature of the county.
The blue rectangles represent the sea and the long coastline of Lincolnshire.
Finally the yellow lines refer to Lincolnshire's golden crops and to the fact that Lincolnshire born folk have been known traditionally as 'Yellerbellies'.
When the original idea of having a county flag was discussed it was decided to have a competition so residents could put forward their designs.
The full story about the flag can be read HERE.
Lincolnshire day is 1st October.
BTW. The animation is not my work but came from HERE.
Each part has a significance.
The red cross with the Fleur-de-lis is from the coat of arms of Lincoln, the county town.
The green rectangles represent the agricultural nature of the county.
The blue rectangles represent the sea and the long coastline of Lincolnshire.
Finally the yellow lines refer to Lincolnshire's golden crops and to the fact that Lincolnshire born folk have been known traditionally as 'Yellerbellies'.
When the original idea of having a county flag was discussed it was decided to have a competition so residents could put forward their designs.
The full story about the flag can be read HERE.
Lincolnshire day is 1st October.
BTW. The animation is not my work but came from HERE.
Tuesday, 9 July 2019
More Blood Tests
I set out in time to arrive at Louth Hospital soon after the department opened. Usually there are few waiting their turn at that time but this time the waiting room was nearly full. Fortunately there were two nurses on duty so it wasn't too long before I was on my way back home. As I always video my car journeys I have put up part of the homeward drive through the market town of Louth, Lincolnshire.
News from the doctor: My red blood cell count is fine and I don't need any more injections.
Not much sound as I toned down the volume of the music playing in the car.
A brief description of the journey:
Out through the hospital grounds. Turn right and down a steep lane, turn right towards the North end of the town to top up with petrol. Back the way we came, on the Grimsby Road, a steep road to the bottom of the valley. Before a bypass was built all heavy traffic used this route travelling South from Grimsby to Boston and further South. At the bottom of the hill we weave round the parish church with it high tower and steeple. So high the steeple can be seen, poking up from the valley, from my village four miles away. Turning left near the pedestrian crossing would lead to the town shopping area and market place. We go straight on, up Upgate, climbing out of the valley to the traffic lights. Turn left to head towards the coast and out through the East side of the town. Finally reaching open countryside.
I wonder how the 125.9 p/litre for unleaded compares with other parts of the country.
News from the doctor: My red blood cell count is fine and I don't need any more injections.
Not much sound as I toned down the volume of the music playing in the car.
A brief description of the journey:
Out through the hospital grounds. Turn right and down a steep lane, turn right towards the North end of the town to top up with petrol. Back the way we came, on the Grimsby Road, a steep road to the bottom of the valley. Before a bypass was built all heavy traffic used this route travelling South from Grimsby to Boston and further South. At the bottom of the hill we weave round the parish church with it high tower and steeple. So high the steeple can be seen, poking up from the valley, from my village four miles away. Turning left near the pedestrian crossing would lead to the town shopping area and market place. We go straight on, up Upgate, climbing out of the valley to the traffic lights. Turn left to head towards the coast and out through the East side of the town. Finally reaching open countryside.
I wonder how the 125.9 p/litre for unleaded compares with other parts of the country.
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