I can’t believe we have been
here 4 years. I still see differences in things and comparisons still happen.
There are things I notice because they are different, these are
·
TV adverts, there
are too many of them and they use humour far more often.
·
The amount of
older people who do a lot of exercise. Today for example a lady who comes to
our outdoor circuit class, has her 89 year old dad visiting, so she told me he
would probably come along too.
·
Local communities
are pro-active about getting facilities etc. The local council works with local
communities to bring about change. Everyone has the opportunity to say their
piece to council. You can make a written submission about an issue and then get
10minutes to go to the council chamber and say your bit.
·
The amount of
female cyclists you see out on road race bikes. One day Lisa and I went cycling
and we met about 12 other cyclists along the route. They were all female.
·
Lovely weather to
live work and play in. I hope I never take for granted the great weather we
enjoy in all four seasons.
The seasons are all different
and we get 4 in a year. This year summer has been the best so far. Weeks and
weeks of sunny weather. Autumn has been beautiful, once summer gave way to it.
It continues to be quite mild and the only sign that winter is on its way, is
the daylight getting less. Four weeks to the shortest day!!
·
The number of
cars with bike racks on the back (with or without bikes).
·
People cycling to
or from work
·
Very few traffic
queues
·
Meeting other
cyclists while out cycling
·
People walking
about with bare feet
·
School uniforms
with boys wearing shorts and long socks.
·
Teachers dressed
more casually
·
The large number
of people who go to cafes and drink coffee
·
The positive ‘can
do’ attitude of most people.
