April 14 2002

The other day I was thinking that I should be keeping an eye out for the Swallows though it might be a bit early yet. But if you're not watching then you'll miss the moment of arrival and when you see one you'll wonder "how long have they been there". Last year they arrived around April 27. Today I met Newcastle Ray in the Hazeler and I mentioned this. And Lo and Behold, he tells me that he saw two swallows this morning around Newcastle. Well you won't believe this but while he was telling me there one was flying right accross in front of the window. I said it to him and like a shot the two of us were up off our stools and rushed out the door. Only seconds passed and two swallows came into view again, up and down the canal as usual. Ten days earlier than last year. What do you think of that. It was very exciting while it lasted.