These balloons escaped from the crowds waiting to see the Olympic Torch go through Doncaster today. Notice that blue sky? It's been a bit of a rarity just lately and was very welcome, along with the sunshine.
It was a fantastic day with thousands of people gathered especially to watch Ben Parkinson carry the torch. As a soldier serving in Afghanistan, Ben was severely injured by a land mine in 2006. He lost both legs, broke his spine and had serious head injuries, and is the most seriously injured soldier to have ever survived. It's a remarkable achievement for him to have walked those 300 meters with the torch which took him about 25 minutes, and I'm welling up now just thinking about it.
Totally unrelated; since the sun is shining I thought I'd show you a few flowers that are out at the moment
And you know the shirt I refashioned? The first time I wore it, it looked good in the mirror, but when I looked down it reminded me of a dinner lady's overall with it being gingham, so I've added a bit to it
The Torch is heading our way next Thursday - fingers crossed for blue skies then!
ReplyDeleteYou were lucky, like us in Wales, to have a nice sunny day for The Torch.
ReplyDeleteI love your shirt makeovers and am sorely tempted to have a go. Trouble is, I'd probably take months to do it and then make a right hash of it!
Teresa x
Ben Parkinson was featured on the news tonight. He is an amazing remarkable courageous man. His injuries were horrific. He is a hero in every sense of the word.
ReplyDeletePS love the little appliqué flowers on your gingham top.
I wish I could have been there for the parade, and the blue sky and the lovely flowers!
ReplyDeleteSeems like England is having celebrations every second week these days! I think it is wonderful for the country and for the Nations psych especially in financially hard economic times. A country is as strong as it's people and your post reminds me of that song, Put On A Happy Face.
ReplyDelete"Grey skies are going to clear up,
Put on a happy face"
Hey Georgia, the applique looks fab....great idea.
ReplyDeleteGlad you finally got some blue sky for the torch run and wonderful to read about Ben........make s your heart fit to burst with pride....what a courageous man.
Things are looking wonderful in your garden too.......love those gorgeous Poppies.
Hope the blue skies continue...
Claire :}
Ben's efforts brought a tear to my eye, what a hero. Thank goodness it stayed dry. The torch reaches us at the weekend. x
ReplyDeleteFor me, watching Ben do his walk, was the most inspirational and emotional part of the whole of the torch procession. What a marvellous man.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my new blog and leaving a comment too! I am nesh most of the time but I'm a Cheshire lass. You are now on my blogs to read list. Off to have a mooch around. Please call back I will be calling to see your blog again too. Have a lovely weekend xxx
ReplyDeleteIt was interesting to see pictures of the torch procession. I have only seen it featured it in only 2 other blogs. It arrives in our area in a few weeks time.
ReplyDeleteSarah