A little hurried today - friends arriving imminently - table booked for 19:30 - drinks before and after - bon apatite
In an
attempt to highlight to the readership the progress that has been made
towards the Olympic Festivities, I took an early morning walk around
Weymouth Town this morning and before long I was absolutely
buzzzzzzzzzzing!
A
jet airliner flying over my house gave a contrasting view to the clear
blue sky only marred, as I reached the sea front, by no more than a wisp
of high cirrus cloud.
That was quickly forgotten as I noted that all roads leading to the town now have a 'Smily' badge
and a WELCOME to all our guests.
Most
boats in Weymouth Harbour are now bedecked with 'bunting', but a pity
'SPIRIT', 2nd row, had his Union Flag flying upside down.
No matter, as I was quickly onto the sea-front even before the town's workforce had arrived, marvelling at the newly refurbished Victorian Shelters, the usual early morning cleanliness of our unique sands,
the Royal Hotel
and once again King George III surveying what was once his realm from a lofty perch.
INSPIRATION for ALL I would have thought as now some sort of flag or banner flaps from every halyard in town.
The
program of Rock 'n' Roll over the next few week is without parallel, I
have been a keen 'muso' here since the damned stuff was invented but
have never seen the likes of 200 acts perform over a 17 days period. I
will endeavour to publish a program before the kick off!
The first mate's name was Carter,
By God he was a f*rt*r,
When the winds didn't blow
By God he was a f*rt*r,
When the winds didn't blow
and the ship wouldn't go,
They got Carter the F*rt*r to start her.
They got Carter the F*rt*r to start her.
As scaffold towers were being dismantles and the final chocks were hammered home, tall cranes were also
just
leaving marquees, stages, viewing platforms etc ready to greet the
crowds. For my own entertainment, I was determined to 'poke my nose'
into as many corners as possible, with first and maybe most exciting
being
complete with brand spanking new Jet Airliner.
The
brainchild of 'artist' Richard Hartnell, you will all now be able to
take a 'flight' along one of the Natural Wonders of the World - The
Jurassic Coast. Richard permitted me a preview of his work, and I can
report a not to be missed experience wait for you all right on your
doorstep. For more information visit:-
You
could talk all day about the Olympic and Millennium Stadia, The
Velodrome, various other pitches. courts and arenas, but have you ever
seen one with a 'BACKDROP' like this. It would be simple MADNESS to miss
such an occasion - so no more MOANING on the bus please!
another Music Venue (I can hardly wait for UK PINK FLOYD, T.REXTASY and BACKBEAT BEATLES) just a £5'er a time so I am told,
oh
look, just in time here come the provisions. The young lady on the 'dog
'n' bone allowed me 'access all areas, to bring you these shots.
I
hadn't seen my ol' mate Joe Bowring for more than 20 years so what a
great surprise to find him doing similar to myself - Best Wishes Joe!
At
Weymouth's Outer Harbour more boats 'dressed overall', the Weymouth
Lifeboat and so much more for locals and tourists alike to see.
so
it was interesting to watch this one being loaded onto a barge for
transport to the South Quay where there are several fine restaurants and
public houses.
The north side of the Town Bridge also has its share of facilities with a personal recommendation being The RENDEZVOUS !
MANANA!
