Seems our week of spring has gone, to be replaced by wet weather. No strong winds; the low pressure system bringing the change is too far away to cause gales on land. Today is the 83rd birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth II, so here's 3 cheers. The official birthday celebrations will be held in mid June, with Trooping the Colour in Horseguard's Parade in London. Another royal birthday bash happens in Holland in 9 days from now, when Queen Beatrix celebrates her 71st birthday, which actually happened on 31 January. Her son, crown prince Willem Alexander, has his 42nd on 27 April.
Locally, the council appears set to approve a large windfarm development in the district of South Lochs, 12 miles (as the crow flies, but 25 miles by road) south of Stornoway. It would see 26 turbines, each 450 feet tall, rising above the low hills and lochs of the district. Jobs would be created, in an area that is economically deprived. However, there is said to be a considerable environmental impact of the scheme. Final planning permission will be decided by the Scottish Government, but thousands of objections have already been lodged.
Happy Bday to the Queen. That's pretty optimistic...holding the celebrations months later when you are...well...up in years.
ReplyDeleteWe have a windfarm here in the desert. It's big and it's kind of weird to see when driving by. Have a good day.
Happy B-Day to the Queen Mum.
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Have a great day,Guido
I too will join you in raising a glass to our Queen...she is at least one person who has remained true to her country...
ReplyDeletewhen Mary and I were in New Zealand we went up to the largest wind farm over there and I must say that far from being horrible etc that I thought it would be it was in some strange way somewhat attractive. and there was very little noise either...So I am not sure what all the objections really are. I think the turbines look a good deal better than the electricity pillons we see all over our land.
I will be away up to Fife tomorrow to see my old friends, should be back I think Monday.. So will catch up when I get back. Take care.
Love Sybil
Happy Birthday to HMQE II...
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