We ran! Stomach pain, moan moan!

Last night K and I went for run :-) That's twice this week for me so very pleased. Only the short 2.2 mile one and walked a bit but good to get out there again.
I still have pains in my stomach, which is a bit weird, I don't suffer from bowel or stomach problems normally but it pretty constant and even woke me up in the night. So I am a bit worried about it. I haven't drank alcohol for over a week and half and I have ate healthily, it's not that my stomach muscles ache, it is deeper than that, everything seems to be working OK so may go to the doctors early next week if this continues.

We are off to Leeds tomorrow for the weekend to return on Monday, I am looking forward to seeing R, J, G and L and maybe, just maybe it won't rain, the forecast is good but it always rains when we are there, just have to wait and see :-)

The Iclandic Ash Cloud.....

..... has reined havoc for a while now, personally it hasn't affected me, and I am amazed so much palaver is being made about it. It is a natural thing to occur, It comes from a volcano and there is not a lot we can do about it, I understand it's because of the weather patterns that the affect is so great. Normally we have southerly winds this time of year but they are currently northerly winds.

I am sorry that people's holidays, trips and work has been upset but that is just nature! 6 days of no flying over the UK last month and lots of disruption this month already, I guess this could go on for years! It just goes to prove how small the world is now and how much we take flying for granted!

It amazes me is that every one wants compensation, Easyjet, and I am sure other airlines,  are saying they lost £75m last month and are going to apply to the government for compensation, well where is that money going to come from, the tax payer!!!!???? If you choose to run an airline, that is the risk you take that sometimes you can't fly, and if your business goes bust because of it, oh well, another airline will come along. If you can't get insurance against volcanic ash why should the tax payer pay for your loss of revenue.

I am sure it is going to have an impact on holidays, weddings, sporting events and business (British Airways will be OK as their cabin crew are suppose to be on strike for 5 days next week anyway), that's life, get on with it and be thankful that you are not falling from the skies at break-neck speeds 'cos you have volcanic ash seizing up your aircraft.

I will find the North Star (The Pole star named Polaris)

I am starting to enjoy looking at the stars more and want to learn the names of the different constellations and see if I can locate any planets.
I would like a little telescope but for now, due to finances I shall enjoy looking at them with the naked eye :-)

I do believe that the phases of the moon affect our moods and this is something I also wish to explore. I have been more convinced of this with Aunty Mary's dementia. She certainly seems to be more confused and agitated when the moon is full, to be honest she is normally worse a few day's after.

I shall report back later to see if the diagram above and the instructions below work! I hope it will be a clear night and I remember to do it! haha

Locating the North Star is easy if you follow this simple diagram.
First, find the Big Dipper.  Draw an straight line between the two stars of the Big Dipper as shown, toward the Little Dipper.
The North Star is located at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper.
The North Star always points in the direction of True North.  For this reason it has been used as and aid to navigation for many centuries.

Poem: Snow

It's starting to snow

Laying on the grass

Will it go quick

Or take time to pass

Will it lay thick 

Or will it lay thin

Very cold out 

Best to stay in

Walking boots on

To prevent a slip

Best be safe

Don't want a broken hip

I like the snow

Some people moan

Problems with journeys

All want to get home

England's normally wet

This time it's white

The sky is all dark

That chill it does bite

Enjoy it now 

It will soon be gone

The summer will be here

Let's hope it's not long