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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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Home again
Safely back home and enjoying the weather. It is ten degrees warmer here than in the east of the country. Most unusual because often we have the worse and wetter time of it. Him Behind the Wheel has already tractored … Continue reading
Weekend Duty
Have been spending a weekend on children duty, (don’t tell them, they think they are on grandparent duty) – whilst the parents have been away on a celebratory weekend in London. There have been lots of laughs and hardly any … Continue reading
Well disguised
Spotted on the raised beach at the river – an oyster-catcher’s nest with three beautiful speckled eggs. The parent was engaged in diversionary tactics, but in any case the only sensible thing with such a find is to be thankful … Continue reading
Cuckoo
Yes – today was the first hearing of the cuckoo this year. Spent most of the day out in the garden. No, not weeding, nor indeed work of any kind……just sheer enjoyment. Ah to be retired!
Another day out
Continuing with the holiday theme (can you tell we have a visitor staying?) – yesterday’s visit was to Achnacloich Gardens near Connel. A real find. We have passed it going back and forth to Oban and always wondered where the … Continue reading
Day out
Yesterday was like a holiday; we had a trip out to Inveraray Castle. The dog was walked round the town and then the outer grounds of the castle first; then we did a leisurely look round. Last of all was … Continue reading
Apologies
Gordon Brown has said he made a mistake over the 10p tax rate being removed. Apologies do not help. Not when it appears to have cost me an extra £15 every month. Bah!!