The Trump needs to learn when to button his lips. The riots in Minneapolis lead to him stating that the troops would be sent in and that when the looting starts the shooting starts. This is a phrase that had been used against black protestors by southern police in 1967. It was repeated by the White House in a tweet and subsequently hidden (not removed) by twitter for inciting violence. Separately, CNN say that the POTUS has made 654 false claims over fourteen weeks during the pandemic, they can be seen on CNNs web site. And finally (for me today) he announced that the US will terminate its relationship with the World Health Organisation. He more or less said that the WHO and China were in cahoots with each other. Could this man really get voted in again?
In Whitstable, Kent a man drove his VW Golf onto the beach to unload his jetski, he parked too close to the water and a wave floated the car out to sea. A few onlookers took to the water to attempt to push it back onto the beach and one of them attached a rope and they were able to pull it ashore. No one mentioned whether he was able to drive it away but I guess that is a little doubtful. I used to go to Whitstable on holiday as a child, I don’t remember any cars being on the beach, I only remember always being cold.
My daughter Elena and hubby Andrew took possession of their new house today. They can’t move in yet as the container with all their goods and chattels doesn’t arrive until Tuesday. Still, I was able to pop around and give it the once over while it is still empty. Absolutely lovely, spacious rooms, light and south facing, big garden and a great location. Quite near me. I’m sure they’re going to be very happy there.
Anyone planning a family BBQ next week will need to read the government guidelines. They are suggesting a one way system around the garden and grill and guests should also arrive with their own cutlery and condiments. Now, they haven’t mentioned who provides the plonk and glasses but as everyone seems to have turned into a brewer or winemaker the choice should be interesting. Don’t forget that numbers should not exceed six and if by chance, once grannie and grandad arrive there are seven or eight, you’ll have to relay them in and out anyway. Will this be reminiscent of a game of snakes and ladders, or hide and seek? Maybe you could mark out a large board and if anyone lands on a snake, out they go.
I read today that Laura Kuenssberg earns £250,000 as political editor at the BBC, sounds like a lot right? and it’s described as a staggering amount. However the dopey Alex Jones who presents the very boring The One Show which everyone I know switches off after watching the news, is paid £450,000. Do you think I could read them my blog instead, I would only charge £50,000? Good night 
