A Morning Stroll

[poliphilo]

Ailz didn't have the energy to drive into Manchester for the Tuesday Talk, so- it being a sunny day (and we haven't had many of those recently)- I walked into Oldham to buy butter and croissants and exchange my library books. The library has a new display of big, handsome photographs in the lobby, showing people of all ages and races enjoying library facilities- something fewer people will do less of in David Cameron's Big Society. 

I walked home by way of Alexandra Park

Comments

[pondhopper.livejournal.com]

With the snow gone I like think I see a hint of spring in your lovely park. Have you noticed any bulbs beginning to sprout (daffs, snow drops...)

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Not yet- alas....

[shanghai7.livejournal.com]

Bizarrely had Ethiopian "asylum seeker" (economic migrant) ask me if I'd buy him a bottle of vodka "but any booze would do". What is the Amharic for "Eff off"?

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Things have moved on from the days when it was "the price of a cup of tea".

[steepholm.livejournal.com]

Aha, I think I spy the rare "cuckoo pigeon", which lays its eggs in the nests of Canada geese and leaves its young to be brought up by the hapless parents. Excellent photo.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Thanks.

"Hey, I'm a goose. I'm just a very small goose."

[baritonejeff.livejournal.com]

I love Canadian geese. We have several large flocks all over the countryside and in town here.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

They fly over the house sometimes, making a wonderful creaking noise.

[michaleen.livejournal.com]

What a gorgeous day. I love the quality of light, during the winter months. Not sure why.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

It's very clean. Very pure.

Unearthly.

[michaleen.livejournal.com]

Yes, indeed.