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The life and thoughts of Freda Marshall, a retired Church of Scotland minister living amongst the mountains and glens of Argyll.Pages
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Quiet Easter
An enforced quieter Easter than expected. HBTW and myself had tummy troubles. It meant that we could not go to church and I felt the loss of that yesterday. However, a radio service helped a bit, though it could not … Continue reading
What a smell!
Madam Misty Marshall found something horrible to roll in. My suspicion is geese poo or duck poo or some kind of poo. She has now been duly doctored with baby talc and has taken to her bed.
News
Good news and bad news. The bad? My hairdresser has a bad cold. Good news? She managed not to sneeze on me. As to the haircut…..well, the proof of a haircut is what happens when it is washed by the … Continue reading
Weather Report
No snow here, at least not at our level – the mountains and hills have a good smattering. Yesterday was a howling gale with horizontal sleet in temperatures just above freezing. Then, last night there was a 5hr power cut. … Continue reading
Exploring rivers new
A tributary of the Orchy
Excitement in the country
What excitement over the last few days. The proper birthday treat arrived – a stunningly pretty iMac. I am in the process of transferring information, documents, music and photos from the old computer. Not always as straightforward as it might … Continue reading
Another treat
It is raining today and consequently there is a whole flock of siskins at the bird feeders. Their colours are stunning – from grey/green to bright yellow. Definitely a Birthday-Month-Treat.
Good news
Just got news that the Tinies (and their parents) are coming to visit soon. That counts for a birthday month or post-birthday-month treat.