Floods, leaks and dodgy bulls
I’d hate to be the kind of blogger who has a bad day then proceeds to tell the world about it - my rubbish day is as nothing compared to the rest of the world’s proper rubbish days. Let alone those for whom every day is pretty rubbish.
But I tell you what - today (so far, its 8pm) has been fairly rubbish. An Ill-advised trip to town from which it took 90 minutes to get home through cancelled trains, stuck buses, and flooded rivers blocking roads.
Took some phone pics in Bournville after the taxi we’d resorted to couldn’t go any further of which this one is the only nicely dramatic one:
When we got home we found the roof had leaked which is annoying but if you want to see some proper dramatic pics then go take a look at Josh Hart’s pics. He lives near the river Rea in Selly Park which burst its banks.
However, the most extraordinary sight I saw all day though was the bull statue outside the Bullring in Birmingham. I knew they’d painted in silver (why I don’t know and don’t care) but look up close and it’s possibly the worst paint job known to man. I think it was best left alone….
I hope to finish my rubbish day by watching a rubbish film, Cloverfield. It really couldn’t get any worse could it?
It’s a ship
I walked through the Bull Ring this morning and was disheartened to find out that BiNS wasn’t kidding when he said that this year it’s Ships rather than Beaches in Birmingham. Here’s a first glimpse of the bow:
The Bull Ring site now has some details on it. There’s going to be a Mr. Sexy Legs competition apparently. All I can say is that my kids loved all those beaches in town last year. Wherever they turned there seemed to be another one. Somehow I suspect a cruise ship will hold less appeal. It could be interesting though if there’s more copycatting and it becomes a flotilla.
Update: The beach is back! Hat tip to BiNS yet again. Kids are delighted.