Rally time again…
I had grand ideas of getting to this week’s Art Safari - it being the first time in ages ‘cos I’ve been chained to the easel for months - but it’s not looking good. Guess who forgot it’s Targa West time again. I knew it was coming up but didn’t check the date on one of the many signs around the streets here because I didn’t think it would affect me since I was chained to the easel. Then I had this perverse urge to go somewhere. Life’s like that. Must be a subconscious thing. Or maybe I really do need to get out for some convivial company or go mad.
Best laid plans… our street is on the rally circuit which is fabulous for a couple of young ‘uns out there with cameras and tripods getting really, really good at panning moving cars (and, yes, they really are moving - the sheep are none too impressed). It’s raining too - now that’s keen. Inventive too with their brollies gaffa-taped to a gate posts - country boys - they get it from their dad - ain’t much that can’t be fixed with gaffa tape and/or fencing wire - I kid you not. Downside: they won’t be opening the roads until after one and the Safari starts at two and over an hours drive away. Hmmm… Or, think positive I could go join the kids with a camera…
Anyway, I’ve told the Safari I’m going to get there. Just got an email back suggesting that if I drive fast enough I may be mistaken for one of the rally cars. Can you imagine trying to be inconspicuous in a bright red Beetle with the numberplate “Ladybug”. I don’t think I’d get away with.
Have fun,
Amanda
PS That yellow notice can be clicked to take a read. Now, I’m doing my best to be positive about it all but the wording of that and the signs around here really make my blood boil . It’s an inflammatory situation - try being a shift worker needing to get home to get some sleep this morning. I think they desperately need a PR person to do some serious rewording to at least make it less offensive. Grrr… The words “officious toads” comes to mind - and that from a supporter. Gotta wonder what the less than happy folks are saying…
