Probably more 8m FT8 receive again. Yesterday was disappointing with nobody spotted .
27 Nov 2025
26 Nov 2025
Memories?
If you live in the UK I wonder if you remember the French onion men? They were quite common in the 1950s.
They came across from France and travelled across England with onions strung over their shoulders. These onions in a UK supermarket reminded me of them.
Wednesday plans
Probably stick with 8m FT8 receive today. Spots are far fewer than on 6m, but already 3 countries spotted.
25 Nov 2025
Margaret are you grieving?
Today we heard the very sad news that my wife's brother has died. He was in hospital and was in pain. In the end he just slipped away.
At one time it was our parents dying. Now it is those of our generation who are passing away.
I am reminded of this poem by Gerard Mandley Hopkins.
"Márgarét, áre you gríeving......"
Faroe Islands
A friend of mine on 365project (one photo a day and no connection with Microsoft 365) lives in the Faroe Islands and posts some amazing scenes. At this time of year it must be dark for a lot of the time. At my age I doubt very much I shall get there, but I enjoy the photos.
Black Friday sceptic
In recent years we appear to have adopted this American sales date in the UK. I cannot speak for the rest of Europe. Like Halloween, which was nothing years ago in the UK, this has grown enormously.
The common factor is commercialism. Anything that can help retailers make a profit must now be exploited. Research has shown that retailers often raise prices in the months before Black Friday so we think we are getting a real bargain in the Black Friday sales. I expect there are some exceptions, but do not be fooled. This is ultimately about making profits over a longer period and selling more Black Friday and Halloween merchandise.
As a child I had never heard about Halloween "trick or treat". In my view both Black Friday and making profits from Halloween both stink.
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