Bah Humbug the lot of you. Stop whining- you can’t change it, so make the most of it. I’m really, really excited about the whole thing. I’m going to see it twice, in Swansea one day and Burry Port, where I work on the next day.
I’ll be cheering as the bearers go past, especially Youseff Al-Nakashli, a student whom I have taught for the past five years. And Hope Russell, who left my school last year. And Dave Buchanan, who cycled Wales, off-road, end to end and back again in two days, and Mr Clarricotes who has devoted so much of his spare time to helping local youngsters.
It is a once in a lifetime event. It has been decided upon and organised. You might be inconvenienced for a relatively short time but hey ho, so what? Will your life be harmed in any significant way. Will your wages be docked? Will your boss/ friends/ family think worse of you if there is a delay in your schedule due to an internationally recognised organisation passing close-by?
And you are complaining? Despite having prior notice?
Come on folks, get a grip. Stop being so STW cynical. Life is for having fun, let’s do it!