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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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Mediterranean summer
If you have been paying attention you will soon guess – it is Crete (2004)
Too good to finish
Another book recommendation. Many a time I have wished I was not coming to the end of the book, but this time is amplified. I reached to within the last hundred pages of The Island by Victoria Hislop, and I … Continue reading
Misty’s Post
Misty, (that’s the cairn terrier) got a lovely card in the post. It has a picture of two spotted dogs having a conversation. One says to the other, “Why did you get kicked out of your obedience class?” The second … Continue reading
Something to remember
“I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” ~ Bill Cosby
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Glamis Castle
August has been designated An Anniversary Month and thus treats are fair game. Today it was a visit to Glamis Castle. This is the ancestral home of the late Queen Mum. An excellent start.
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Gizmos
Fun with gizmos today. Hint – it gives online access whilst on the move, but it does require patience. Visited the Biblical Garden at Elgin today. Most impressive.
Tales from the Farm 2
In case you were wondering: two horses, two pigs, ten ducks, half a dozen hens, a cockerel with attitude, three dogs and five cats.
Tales from the farm
Him Behind the Wheel has taught the gobby cockerel some manners. A shovel was involved. Just for the record, both are still alive and well.
Happy Birthday
Talking to Son #2 the other day, we mentioned his birthday. “How old will you be?” I asked. MOTHER…… was the response, You birthed me. Happy Birthday #2 (In case of doubt, I do know which son, by the way. … Continue reading