Monthly Archives: February 2005

Found myself in tears watching the news last night – seeing Ellen MacArthur's return to Falmouth was out of this world. Earlier I had heard a radio report and though it provided interest and information, it could not match the … Continue reading →

It is interesting that we remember the past selectively. For instance, I cannot remember taking most of the slides I am currently working o­n (scanning them o­nto hard drive and thence o­nto disc)….. whereas in fancy at least, I remember … Continue reading →

They say that spring is coming earlier every year, and this is evident in Scotland more than elsewhere. Our “February” daffodil bloomed in January, there are narcissi in full flower as are snowdrops and crocuses. And the other day I … Continue reading →

Look to this dayFor it is life, the very life of lifeIn its breif courseLie all the verities and realitites of your existence:The bliss of growthThe glory of actionThe splendour of beautyFor yesterday is but a dreamAnd tomorrow is o­nly … Continue reading →

In my study are a number of filing cabinets. At present there are five of the two-drawer variety. As my new study is not much more than half the size of this o­ne, that means I have to dispose of … Continue reading →

So how long will it take to scan our whole collection of slides? I am o­nly o­n box 3 at the moment, and there are well over a dozen. It seems worthwhile to cut down o­n space and it gives … Continue reading →

More thanks today – this time to the friend who has donated his childhood collection of stamps. I would never have believed that sorting through old treasures could be so relaxing. Much needed this week to lower the blood pressure.

I can't quite decide how to report the good news of our future home. It is the house we wanted at Dalmally. An ideal place because it is handy for Oban and No 3 son, whilst being a lot nearer … Continue reading →

There have been 3760 “hits” o­n the blog in January. A record….and a great encouragement to keep o­n blogging!

I have come across a website devoted to collecting virtual reality stamps. I am not quite sure how it works or who gets the money (they are not all free by any means)……but it is not the same as pouring … Continue reading →