Here's our weather for the week. Just try to beat that for awfulness! (And it's been like this since the beginning of May.)
In local news: cleavage and short skirts = the end of civilisation. Also, local businesses are furious over a weekend street market coming to Oban this summer... the stingy bastards.
(The Oban Times, 12 May 2011)
High school head's uniform 'reminder'; Pupils told they must dress appropriately
Concern has been voiced about the appearance of pupils, especially when they are away from the school at lunch time or on their way home.
Girls' low cut tops and short skirts in particular have come in for criticism...
'A girl can easily undo her shirt or lift her skirt higher as soon as a teacher has turned their back'...
One mum said, "I would never put a 'half-naked' child out to school but I certainly get one home."
Oban traders' fury at open air market licence
Shopkeepers from Oban clashed with local councillors over permission given to a market trader for a licence in Station Square.
More than 40 shopkeepers and businesses demanded to know the reasons behind the council's decision to grant the market application for one of the busiest weekends in the summer - while they were struggling to make ends...
They asked... 'Why did you allow this to happen? We are all struggling to make ends meet and you bring a market into the town.'
(26 May 2011)
Geologist's year-long search for ancient rock ends on Barra
A two billion-year-old rock found on Barra is to form the centrepiece at the British Geological Survey headquarters in Nottinghamshire.
The pinkish rock, found this month at the disused quarry near the Vatersay causeway, is of a type known as Lewisian Gneiss, and is the oldest rock to have been found on the British Isles.
(2 June 2011)
Brilliant bridges - but what about isle's roads?
Argyll and Bute Council has spent more than £400,000 repairing four bridges on Coll - but the roads leading up to them are practically non-existent.
Councillor Donald 'Skye' MacIntosh discovered the bizarre scenario during a recent trip to the island, leaving him flabbergasted...
Skye said, 'What is the point in having these first class bridges but having no roads to get to them?'
Community council hits out at lack of loose vegetables on sale in Co-op
Ballachulish Community Council has hit out at Co-operative Stores after the branch in the village faced a shortage of loose vegetables.
Customers were forced to buy large multi-packs for a period, as individual vegetables were unavailable, although loose items are now available again.
Whew! All's well that ends well! Although, from what I've seen recently, shops can hardly give away their cucumbers.
Will you hate me if I'm jealous of your weather? We are the complete opposite here in South Texas, nearing 100 degrees every day and no rain for weeks. We had a tiny sprinkle a few weeks ago but it was really just a trace. Two years ago we had a godawful summer, more than 60 days more than 100 degrees. I would trade places with you in heartbeat, it's like reverse winter here. I feel so bad because all the kids are out of school but it's too hot for them to play outdoors. So unfair.
ReplyDeleteAnd am I taking my vacation this summer in somewhere cool and green? No, we're going to FLORIDA to visit my in-laws. NOT my idea.
Hmm that does sound unpleasant. I guess a bit more moderation would be nice! I'd like a FEW hot days :) Hope you get a break from it soon, Karen.
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