Flight path peace

Published 28 Apr 2010 12:00

How quiet it was. How peaceful. If only it was not temporary.

The planes thundering on their way to Glasgow Airport have now become such a normal, everyday occurrence that I barely remember to jump out of my skin when one swoops overhead any more.

For five days last week the quiet overhead was a breath of fresh air (mixed with a sprinkling of volcanic ash of course).

At one point there were claims that the volcano could trigger larger eruptions which might result in planes being unable to fly for two years.

I thought to myself, not only could we have peace overhead we could begin building ships again in Clydebank as the demand for alternative means of international travel sparked a shipbuilding rush.

And the birds were singing.

Then I realised I was actually sitting in my Whitecrook garden, daydreaming - I had forgotten what that was like as usually you do not get the chance as you get brought back to reality by a 737 hurtling by.

Anyway, thank you Eyjafjallajökull for our few days of respite.

Flight path resident, Whitecrook

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