Today I thought I'd stop by the park and spend a few moments enjoying the quiet of a monday morning before having to get on with the real one. As mondays go, this does actually appear to be none too busy. The hill was devoid of cars completely, so either everyones on holiday this week, or the signs displaying the number of parking spaces are working.

As it happens, a flock of seabirds have dropped in to enjoy the lake as well. Now they ain't quiet. Frenetic activity everywhere, a constant chorus of caws and eek-eek-eek (Bill Oddie I'm not) made it look like a bunch of ill mannered youths wandering into a devonshire tea-room and demanding lager and pinball machines.

One poor duck stood his ground and regretted it. The seabirds pounced on him, hovering and pecking at him. Normally the two resident swans float about serenely and regally. Not any more. Incensed at the rude behaviour of their visitors they decided enough was enough. Both of them shot across the lake, wings beating, leaving a considerable wake, determined to teach these seabirds a lesson, and for once the visitors knew they'd outstayed their welcome. They scattered. Probably a wise move. Angry swans are somewhat formidable.

And so peace returned to the lake in Queens park. The seabirds, realising they were going to get whipped for bad behaviour, settled down, and everyone lived happily ever after.

Where Are They?

On the other hand, I notice the absence of geese. Have they flown south for the winter already? Or are they missing, presumed eaten?

Another Day, Another Car

As pleasant as it is, I must head back to the hurly burly of life on monday morning. Things seem to be going on as much as before. I see in the news a new supercar is being launched. An entreneur has pushed his AF10 project into the public and hopes the exclusivity will attract people with enough money in their wallets to purchase what is a very expensive car. Looks quite good, I must admit, a low low sports car always raises my pulse rate, especially if it has a bodywork with some allusions to artisitic flair.

Hang on though... Isn't this the same guy who released a car a couple of years ago? Is this the same car, re-launched?