First Signs?

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  1. Adie P

    Adie P Crème de la Crème

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    #1 Adie P, Apr 2, 2021
    I've just seen two swallows settle on the overhead fibre optic cable running close by our place. The first signs of winter's end? Well, I suspect both of those poor little birds are going to be more than a bit miffed by the Met Office forecast of possible wintry showers early next week!

    It's still a great sight - and sound - though seeing the first swallows of the year!
     
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    #2 Cyborgbot, Apr 2, 2021
    Damn, that’s great.

    There is a saying in our parts which is...

    “Two sparrows on fibre optic cables means you have better broadband than us”

    This is generally followed by the statement “you lucky bastard”.

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  3. Adie P

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    #3 Adie P, Apr 2, 2021

    HAH! I wish. It's fibre to the cabinet, so no big deal these days! I reckon "your parts" are probably swamped with Virgin Media; BT Fibre, TalkTalk Ultraspeed (et al; etc.) running fibre cables to premises.

    Our current speeds average less than 20 meg. (though that's tested over the wi-fi and not cabled connection to the router) so we're not exactly setting any cables or web sites on fire here!
     
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    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    #4 Sandi T, Apr 3, 2021
    I think the sign of "winter's end" in the Sonoran Desert was today, Adie, when our high temperature hit 90ºF. April 2nd seems a wee bit early for such temperatures and it definitely FEELS a lot early! :eek:

    On a more positive note, the trees in our yard are budding, some of our flowers and cacti are flowering, and the birds and butterflies are returning to our backyard. :)

    Hope you see more swallows--along with flowers, budding trees, and blue skies soon! :sun::cool::)
     
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    #5 Clarkey231, Apr 3, 2021
    When are the bikes out to play Adie?
     
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    #6 Adie P, Apr 3, 2021
    Very good question, @Clarkey231

    My wife managed to get out on her bike yesterday but I've yet to get insurance; tax and MOT sorted out on any of mine before I can risk venturing out. I'll be in touch!!
     
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