I will start by saying a massive thank-you to everyone who's offered sympathy and support, via the comments facility, email and/or on cards posted through the letter box. I am truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of genuine emotion following Bev's passing. As an individual I am nowhere close to getting over the situation and remain in a state of numbness coupled with shock. However, given the amazing level of support being offered by family, friends and neighbours, I seem to be doing OK, at present? I am particularly grateful to Craig S, my old birding buddie and the "Best Man" at our wedding, who has accompanied me on a couple of Bruno walks recently. Plenty for us to reminisce about, whilst we have been taking in the sights at Worth RSPB and Minster Marshes.
Yesterday Craig made mention of the air display scheduled for Ramsgate Harbour/Main Beach to coincide with the celebrations surrounding the 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo - the Dunkirk evacuation of British and Allied troops in May 1940. No big deal, we did the Bruno walk before getting over to the cliff-top overlooking the main beach in plenty of time for the 12.45 hrs appearance of oldest, airworthy, Fairey Swordfish biplane, in the world. What a privilege, although we'd already seen it earlier in the day as it flew over the marshes en route to Manston.
A couple of Royal Navy helicopters then put in an appearance before a Mk I Spitfire arrived on the scene to entertain the gathered crowds. It put on a very good show, although the sun wasn't in a particularly helpful position for obtaining decent images from where we were standing. A most enjoyable distraction from the reality of my current situation was further enhanced when we called in at The Racing Greyhound, for a swift half, before getting back to sort out Bruno.
The "Little Ships" departed the harbour at 06.00 hrs, this morning and are due to return around 16.00 hrs on Monday. I might make an effort to watch them return, dependant on circumstances at home and the weather?
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| One of the vessels involved in Operation Dynamo approaching Ramsgate Harbour whilst the air display was happening. |
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