Today we rest our weary legs from the steep climb up from Woolacombe to Mortehoe near to Woolacombe in Devon, UK and discuss, as we stare out over the dramatic views, is life on Mars?
Why Mortehoe? I hear you ask.
Well, Mortehoe is a really exciting place. The village is kind of sweet and old fashioned, the walks out towards the viewpoints are thrilling and I spotted a bench that looked really comfortable.
Why life on Mars? Well, today, 29th September 2008, NASA are going to hold a news conference to tell the world about the discoveries the Phoenix probe to Mars has made about whether the soil on Mars has sustained or can in the future sustain life, microbial or otherwise. It's all going to be announced at 6pm BST this evening and I can't wait :-)
So here is the question of the day. Will it make a difference to we people on Earth if life has been found on Mars?
Down at my local tennis club and the members of my family seem to think it doesn't matter.
I have to confess that, to me, it will be the most wonderful news ever because, if there is life on Mars, there will be lots more life everywhere else in our universe - and that is a very comforting thought.
So, as we rest our feet on the bench at Morte Point and read the National Trust literature telling us intriguing stories about Damage Cliffs, Bennett's Mouth, Bull Point, Rockham Beach and Grunta Beach (so named after a ship carrying a cargo of pigs ran aground and all the pigs ran ashore grunting!) I wonder what do you think?
I'd love for you to comment below.
Bye for now
Rob
Monday, September 29, 2008
Mortehoe, Woolacombe, Devon stunning views and is there life on Mars?
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Hi Rob,
I stumbled across your website and was encouraged that there is someone else out there who loves benches. I have set a website all about benches with great views - it's called www.viewfromabench.com and enables people to do a virtual visit of benches around the UK. It's also possible to submit benches with great views and I'm always on the lookout for additional benches. You must have quite a selection. It would be good to hear from you and I'd love to add a link from viewfromabench to your website. Would you be interested in doing the same? Looking forward to hearing from you sometime.
Andy Farley
Actually the website address is www.viewfromabench.co.uk
How could I get that wrong!!
Hi Andy, it's great to hear from you and I'm honoured to link with your site about wonderful bench views, as you can now see top right of this site.
Bye for now
Rob
Thanks Rob,
Looking forward to getting some great bench views from you in the future. Keep up the good work.
Andy
Hi Rob, I have a rather practical question. I'm trying to find a contact for Paul Openshaw at the Wessex Festival. I tried several times to contact him at - info@wessexfolkfestival.co.uk
but all the emails were returned saying the mail box was full. I'm in the process of trying to establish the Museum of British Folklore and wanted to attend the festival. Any info you might have would be gratefully received!
Many thanks, Simon
scostin@dircon.co.uk
Simon
I've forwarded your comment to Paul Openshaw and I'm sure he will be grateful for you bringing the email situation to his attention.
I'll email you myself at the address you have given so you have a direct contact point.
Rob
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