I gave my deputation at the Aberdeen council committee meeting today. I have spoken in council chambers before, several years ago when I presented my petition for a segregated cycle track on Union Street. It's an interesting experience. You're not allowed to take photos so I'll describe the room. It's huge with mezzanine viewing galleries… Continue reading One last plea for cycling infrastructure
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Snow and council deputation
The first snow of the winter fell last week and there was quite a lot of it. I've been keeping the bird feeders topped up as the birds are very hungry right now. All the snow has melted now as it rained this weekend but there's more forecast for next week and not far inland… Continue reading Snow and council deputation
Dresses, gardening, cycling, and lectures
I got a magnificent gown at the charity shop yesterday. I have no idea when or where I'll ever wear this but it was too lovely to resist and fits me perfectly. Today I've been gardening mostly. There's so much to do both at home and at the allotment. I'm so far behind this year… Continue reading Dresses, gardening, cycling, and lectures
Highland dancing and trees
Elizabeth had her Highland Dance exam today and it went very well. Here she is before the exam. Her kilt was too long so I got some braces and hitched it up. That did the trick and meant that I didn't have to attempt hem surgery which would have been a huge undertaking with all… Continue reading Highland dancing and trees
Goodbye trees :(
A part of me is dying right now. The Aberdeen City Council is killing the remaining few mature trees on our street because they're afraid of being sued. Once upon a time our street was so beautiful that artists painted it. Here's how it used to look: Here's how it looks right now: To say… Continue reading Goodbye trees 😦
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