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June 15, 2005
Day Two
A cool start with greying skies. Weather forecast is for showers of light rain, with brighter spells later, and a temperature of 66F. Going good to firm (with a sandy bit on the turn).
Posted by martin at 11:22 AM | Comments (0)
Day Two - II
Its 11.30 and the helicopters are thudding in under the low cloud and windy rain, and at Sim Balk / Church Lane the damp traffic cop across the road has little to do but stare at the enterprising sign put up by two of our pubs to attract trade in to the village.
Posted by martin at 08:48 AM | Comments (0)
Traffic deviations
Yesterday it appears that the planned blockage between Church Lane and Main Street that prevents traffic from going up Bishopthotpe Road from Main Street (avoiding conflicts with outbound race traffic) took on a life of its own as the road was also blocked for outbound traffic wishing to get into the village or go on to Acaster. (Actually I saw a cyclist waved through outbound, and also later a laughing policeman whose mate leapt out and moved the cones so they could drive through.)
This meant that possible customers were kept away from village outlets after the race which is a pity, and caused the unheard of sight of two no 11 buses passing the Post Office in quick order heading towards Acaster Lane.
Anyway, a Very Nice Lady at the Council has said that they will look into this deviation from the plan, and perhaps we'll see a change later today.
Posted by martin at 08:12 AM | Comments (1)
Day Two - III
Although it was raining, a small crowd gathered at the Palace gates at lunchtime, and watched as first the royal procession waited to let a Coastliner and a no. II bus, plus a man in a white van, through, then proceeded under cover to the course.
The Queen's landau leads off
Its a bit damp but she waves to local people
Posted by martin at 07:20 AM | Comments (0)