Moon Shine

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B J today
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Large Moon plus UFO ??!!

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On Thursday afternoon about 3.30pm whilst driving back from Nottingham along the Colwick Bye pass, the Moon was low in the sky looking straight ahead toward B J, however its size appeared excessively large I remarked about this, for that it appeared to be coming directly and slowly towards us on earth. Its size was remarkably large, much larger, and very much clearer, more so than I had ever seen before

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Atmospherics and moisture in the air I guessed was my solution in answer

( No! .. later we heard via the T V that the moon was now at it nearest position relative to the earth "in the last 30 years" and it would appeared 14% larger)

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Later that evening, whilst at home (at a high spot) in B J. My wife was looking due west from the kitchen window when she noticed a significant bright light low in the sky somewhere over the M1 ( at a guess) . The light was very bright and constant ( no flashing navigation lights) with a slight red tinge to the top and a green tinge underneath.

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The sky was totally clear at the time ( 6.30 ish ) with the complete absence of any stars. So inquisitive were we, we decided to use our high powered binoculars for a better view. Unfortunately this really did not provide an answer to our query.

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The light remained in its position, never wavering - up, down, forward, backwards or sideways. During our sighting we did notice a Passenger Jet (presumably), passing at a similar height on its landing circuit path towards Castle Donnington, passing from right to left in the direction of the Ratcliffe Power station .

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Shorly afterwards "our mystery lighted UFO" dissappeared completely .. ..

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Incidentally I had previously seen this "mystery lighted UFO" about 6 months earlier in

exactly the same position - Huuummm .. .. very interesting ?!*

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Trentside - Burton Joyce

SIGNS of our TIME

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1) "On a Plumber's Van" -

We repair what you husband fixed ! ;-)

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2) "On another Plumber's Van" -

Dont sleep with a drip. Call your plumber ! :-)

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3) "On a Church’s Notice Board" -

7 days without God makes one weak ! ;-)

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My Tribute

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A "real" mans toy !

A Blast from the Past -

At this time of the year many of us spend a couple of moments to reminisce over the events of the last year.
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I focused on my choice for "the event of the year right here in the 3 villages" - the Southwell Ploughing Match hosted by Bulcote Farm Estate - and what an event it proved to be !!.. .
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Our villages 4000 population temporarily increased to over 12000 for this glorious late summers days spectacular - with a car park for 2000 + vehicles of every shape and size
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The day was organised and staged with a professional expertise which would comfortably stand alongside the National Royal Agricultural Show - Yes really!
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To the participants in the Main events, the Competitors in the Garden Produce Tent and Exhibitors all contributed to staging a most memorable day - I applaud you all, with thanks again for a "day to truly remember"

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Techniques and skills of "Times Gone Bye" were exhibited and displayed - a real pleasure to see in the "flesh"









The car park then and now just 2/3 months later - a huge seeded field










The Main Ring then and now .. grazing once again
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What is your most memorable local event of 2008 ?

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B J Congestion

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B J Village Centre Congestion

I have learned that the Authority has already considered and has responded to others who have raised a couple of the points I have covered below. The reply appears to be in the normal “Gobbledy Gook” language expected of those in the employment of an official Administration. The language as usual contains text which is pure “legislation speak” . What is wrong with "Plain English" and reasoned decisions based upon a flexibility and understanding which can be appreciated and understood by us "pure mortals"
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We have numerous “peak-time” traffic problems in BJ village, with the intensity of private and commercial vehicles aggravating the existing difficulties and safety of pedestrians going about their everyday shopping and leisure activities
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Within a few metres in any direction of the small Shopping Parade in Main Street are numerous pedestrian road crossing hazards
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1)Pedestrians crossing the bottom junction of Padleys Lane in both directions,
2)Pedstrians crossing Main St, to and from the “Cross Keys” / the Co-op,
3)Pedestians crossing the road to and from the “Cross key” to The Charity Shop , Post Office , Chemist etc
4)Pedestrians crossing Main St diagonally to and from the Co-op Car park to the Post Office, Chemist etc
5)Pedestrians crossing the road at the bottom of Willow Wong in both directions
6)Pedestrians crossing to and from Main Street to Meadow Lane.
7)Pedestrians crossing Meadow Lane in both directions
8)Pedestrians crossing Main Street to and from the Post office to the Old School side
9)Pedestrians crossing Chestnut Grove from the Old School side to and from the Coop Food Store
10)Pedestrians crossing midway along Chestnut Grove to and from the Coop Food Store.. ..
11)Supplement the above dangerous crossings required by the pedestrians, with the further need for some villagers needing to access the one of the two scheduled Bus service Stops on either side of Main street a the continual mounting and dismounting of the “ to and from Nottingham service”. (particularly at school start and finish times)
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Add to all the above facts that a major proportion of the village population is either young and elderly and that there is always a disproportionate number of cars use the above area within routine high peaks at regular daily periods and .. ..
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.. ..there does exists a formula to ease the above for the events (a no parking village centre) which I am sure few of us want to consider for road side car parking would simply extend further out along Main street in both directions .. .. .
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This situation definitely needs resolving
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Promises

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Trees devoid of festive decoration

Unkept Promises - Dont shoot the Messengers !

Evidently the BJPC placed the order and instruction with the Contractor for the Christmas decorations in the village centre to be installed on the 1st of December.

During my late morning walk today, into and thro the village, it was again evident that the installation was still delayed - What can any of us we do about it ?- Not a lot, other than rely upon the designated Contractor meeting their obligation as quickly as possible.

NEXT year, when awarding the contract for the installation of the Christmas decorations once again, we should recall the experience of THIS year together with the saying - "Once bitten twice shy .. "
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Also during my walk this morning I once again saw what appeared to be some progress on the BJ Flood defense scheme. We shall see if this is the "final push" to the eventual completion of this project - remembering that this contract work commenced as long ago as February
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Baaa - Humbug ! I recall there is a saying "You may be able to lead a horse to water.. .. but you cant make it drink !" ..

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Its a Beaut.

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The beginnings of a beautiful day for BJ
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GGooodd Moorrnniinngg - Bee Jay !!!!

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What a beautiful and spectacular beginning to the day....

There has been a heavy frost during the night, accompanied by a cloudless sky, culminating with a such spectacular sunrise over the Vale of Belvior - it is a picture book start to the day for everyone, other that is other than the occassional Scrooge.

Today is good !!! So for a short time, put the your own troubles aside and loo for the good in everyone and everything. .. .. However none of us should forget those in the world much less fortunate than ourselves - there are far too many .. .. men, women and children of every class, colour and creed .. in too many far away places in the world .. but please dont forget the many much closer to home.

Well having got that off my chest .....Dont forget the annual village event of

"Carols around the Crib"

Saturday 20th December at 4.30 pm

Outside the Old school, Main Street

This event is for all ages and children should come dressed as shepards or angels

( and dont forget the Donkey !!! ;-) )

The event will be followed by refreshmants at the Methodist Church Hall

OK! Now having completed my only bit of seasonal propoganda, please help justify my effort by coming out in all your numbers and patronising the village seasonal event and get together, in the spirit intended

Dont forget.. .. Saturday the 20th December at 4.30pm - Village centre !!

I Learn today that the Village Christmas Lights should be installed TODAY. - HOO RAY! ;-)

Regretfully the Contractor's allowed the installation date to fall behind the agreed schedule ;-(

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