Blue Moon

Many will be familiar with the phrase "Once in a Blue Moon," meaning something that is extremely rare. Well according to a report on the radio this morning, August will give the UK the opportunity to see a Blue Moon. Weather permitting.

Needless to say an expert was called upon to detail exactly what a Blue Moon was, how they come to pass and obviously how frequently they occur. The Astronomer Royal for Scotland (who knew there was such a position?!?) was on hand to explain all. It seems these events happen approximately once every two and a half years, so not at all that rare then.

At least we now know, when a person uses the Blue Moon as a method of measuring time and therefore the likelihood of something happening, we won't actually have too long to wait LOL.

Wow!

65 today.

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Ring

Haven't seen this in a good few years. It's a bit too snug for my fat fingers though LOL.

Not Hot

Found elsewhere on the Internet. Sadly this year in the UK, it looks like summer will be below average.

Blue And White

Looks like my white Agapanthus is to flower for the first time, it's taken nearly three years. About time too. Here's an image of the beautiful plant, together with my blue counterpart.

1881

Bizarre facts you hear on morning radio: on this day, 14th July in 1881 Henry McCarty, aka William H Bonney, aka Billy the Kid was killed at age 21.

Cuppa?

 

Solar

I thought it high time the garden might benefit from a new wind chime. And what could be better than a solar illuminated one LOL? Only £10 (ASD 13, AUD 19) from well known supermarket, Tesco. Bargain!

Old Friends

Got a couple of old friends come to visit, they've been in hiding for a few years LOL.