Di from London

LOL, Cathy.  I think a lot of Yanks think of the swinging 60s when we think of London.

Hi Gals:

Yes, I had the same issue when we visited Salisbury Cathedral.  I was so disappointed that one side of the cathedral was completely shrouded in scaffolding and plastic.  I thought it was just bad timing on our part to be there during the work.  But then I found out that it was a 30-YEAR restoration project, I think, begun in 1986 and due for completion in 2016.  That fact in itself was amazing to me, but given tha scope of work, I guess not too unexpected.  Then when  really started to contemplate the size of the building and how long it's been standing (700+ years - a mind boggling thought in itself), and the incredible amount of expense and work involved in its O&M, it made me feel happy that there are people who've cared enough over the centuries to make sure these magnificent structures didn't fall to ruin (Henry the VIII being the exception, of course).  

A bit of trivia that I learned about it - the water table under Salisbury Cathedral is only 4 feet below the ground surface.  

Good Morning, The weather is misty in Arizona, The mountains are beautiful. Still looking for a photo, of me will have to go to a photographer, don't seem to have any. My nationalitys are German, Ireland, Scotish, and a citizen of the United States. Everyone one have a good day. God Bless You All!!

JuJu!!

Hello from Phoenix, Julie.  Yes, isn't the weather wonderful today!