No, really. A Scottish summer. As in, it’s suddenly rather warm, and you don’t have to be sitting in a sun-puddle to appreciate it. It’s kind of amazing. A helpful tip for those Celcius challenged: 28°C = 82°F. D. took this with his camera phone inside the office. No a/c and a wall of windows. And lots of fans.
It’s warm enough that when we went on an evening stroll through the Park last night, it was full of all manner of people, sprawled on the grass. D. happily clicked away, focusing on flora and fauna and the occasional faraway statue.
It’s been warm enough to perspire, sauntering along in the brilliant sunshine will eventually give one the feeling that tepid tea is being poured slowly down one’s back. It’s exhilarating. And kind of sticky. As much as we like the rain, Glasgow in sunlight is an interesting experience, too.
Today, D. walked back to the office after work with his camera, and a coworker evinced interest in his pictures. When he mentioned the park, she expressed horror: a man photographing his own children was arrested in the park yesterday, as were a couple of women photographing an empty swimming pool. “For goodness sakes,” she warned him, “DON’T go and take pictures at the park!”
People are protecting children, which is only to the very good. People are going slightly overboard with it, which is…worrisome, with the way D. takes pictures. Not of people, but of things…
He tends to walk around everywhere with his camera around his neck. Returning some books to the library, he saw a funny sign, and snapped a picture. The clerk immediately turned worriedly to T. “He can’t do that in here,” she said in the dire librarian voice of one who has seen a reader commit Unspeakable Acts with a book. (DON’T put that book face down with the pages open. Do you know what that does to the spine?)
D. hurried over to show what he had photographed, and we all smiled and discussed the reasons behind her concerns. Inasmuch as part of D’s PhD deals with the Data Protection Act, we are still a bit green about what it all really means to the average citizen. Inquiries continue apace.
Meanwhile, D. has his letter of permission from Duke Richard of Drumlanrig Castle, and we’re going to LAWFULLY take pictures inside the fantastic castle there. Hope everyone is preparing to have a fabulous weekend, and we hope there’s just enough sun — or rain — for you, wherever you are.
Cheers!
– D & T
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I carry my camera around all the time, too. Interesting how one has to be careful now when taking photos. Your photos of the castle should be really cool to look at. Keep enjoying your Scottish summer.
Paz
It is amazing that a man was arrested for taking pictures of his own children! I am hoping that it was quickly straightened out.
And what wonderful news that you are having a summer at last! Quite the change from your trip to Loch Ness, eh?
Can’t wait to see the pictures from inside the castle.
I’ve heard about that poor guy too — ridiculous.
And if you’re going to be in Drumlanrig, then you’ll almost be in our neck of the woods! You should see our garden: it’s so sunny, that the creeping buttercup has actually gone dormant. I think that happens every three years or so, so you’re lucking out here.