I had a trip out today to Pallington near Dorchester to have a look around Sculptures by the Lakes. I had heard it was good but it definitely exceeded all expectations. We had to book online before leaving home and I’m guessing they have limited number of people due to the virus. There were people there but it is spacious, easy to walk around, very beautiful and the statues are stunning. It is partly wooded so there is shade and there are also plenty of places to sit and rest your feet if you wish to do so. We found benches in all shapes and sizes, swing chairs and picnic areas. Statues are set in the lakes and nestled in the gardens. I’ve posted a few pictures on my FaceBook page but they don’t do it justice. I’ll certainly go again.
Yesterday’s rally in Trafalgar Square saw one pensioner getting arrested and fined £10,000 for breaking the new coronavirus laws. It turned out that the pensioner in question was Piers Corbyn brother of the once upon a time labour leader. He was branded by the arresting officers as the organiser of the rally. Piers said he wouldn’t pay the fine. The law he was breaking was holding a gathering of more than thirty people. Yes, I read there were a few thousand. Who will be proven right at the end of this pandemic and what will we have learnt? In South Wales the leaders of an illegal rave have also been fined £10,000. There were about three thousand people that had attended and I’m wondering how much they each paid. I’ve never been to a rave so I’m definitely out of touch on this one, is it too late?. I’ll have to ask the grandchildren – how much not whether it’s too late for me.
A man won 140 million pounds on the euro lotto but it doesn’t seem to have brought him much happiness or luck. Eighteen months later he was getting divorced and no doubt his wife got a big chunk of his winnings. He’s had a few girlfriends who have accepted lots of gifts but then moved on taking the gifts with them. The winner had bought a large mansion for a few million but it is now on the market and squatters have been helping themselves to the use of his pool and leisure centre. It’s not easy being a millionaire, thank goodness that my ticket only won £30 this week and that’s to be divided among a syndicate of three, and no you can’t have a loan.
Life changed for most people during the pandemic and that includes life models who were no longer allowed to pose for artists. The rule has now been lifted and the models will be able to pose in their birthday suit. One place that will be welcoming back the artists and models is the Chocolate Cafe in Canterbury. However, they will be keeping to social distancing and there is one new rule, the models can strip off but will have to wear a face mask. My bed beckons, goodnight.😴💤😴