April comes to an end with bright sunshine and chilly wind. Less chilly than the other day, yet many Englishmen once again, as normal, reveal their intelligence by wearing tee-shirt and shorts early in the day because it is 'warm.' Normal people do not do this. Young males certainly, but they are stupid as you know, and merely trying vainly to impress the girls who are ignoring them. I had normal Spring jumper on under my jacket, a warm Spring does not arrive in Edinburgh so I know how to dress, global warming has not yet made it real Tee-shirt weather in Essex yet either.
I meandered across the park, being studiously ignored by the old dear with the wee dog, and cheerily greeted by the probably, retired man as he passed. People are funny. In the past folks were happy to greet others, today many do not. The many newcomers to town have lessened the homespun atmosphere and casual greetings are lessening. Fear appears more common.
Maybe of course it is just me...
I meandered through the town as the market was getting into gear, ensuring I avoided all the people I wished to avoid. Naturally, one lay in wait for me. A feeble excuse and I was off. This is unusual, normally it is others who avoid me! I was not in the mood for a man who talks like a woman.
Some new stalls were to be glanced at, £20 for a bottle of liqueur, several pounds for cider, and huge amounts for large slices of cake. I almost hesitated at the stall with a old suitcase full of tat. This is the type of box I used to love in the museum, you never knew what you might find. I made use of common sense and left before I wasted a day searching and spending cash.
Spring may indeed have arrived. This blackbird was happily singing as I passed, he left when the camera saw him. Blackbirds singing are a good sign of warmer times. I hope to hear more of him and his mates.
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