View across the Outer Harbour of Stornoway

Monday, 20 April 2009

Monday 20 April

The weather has turned, and I'm looking at an overcast sky with a few chinks of brightness in between. Overnight, we had a little rain which disappeared to bother the mainland by mid morning. Temperatures remain moderate, at 12C / 54F. Although it is very nice to have 21C / 70F, as is forecast for southern England, I prefer the 12C for mid- to late April.

A British soldier was shot in Afghanistan - but the bullet just passed through his helmet, missing his head by 2 mm. Although shaken up, the man resumed his duties within the hour. He is hailed as the luckiest soldier alive.

2 comments:

  1. Good Monday morning Guido, we're supposed to be in the mid 70's today. It rained off & on Friday but the weekedn was glorious. I even managed to get the front & back yards mowed after church on Sunday. Wow, that British soldier had an angel on his shoulder for sure! Linda in Washington

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  2. What a coincidence I was just reading about the soldier when low and behold I glanced up at the news and there is relating what had happened. Lucky lad...
    We have had a lovely day down here in Box. Mostly sunshine and aroud 65 which is just great by me.
    Love Sybil x

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