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This may be a familiar sight to many people, but I was rather overawed by the sheer power of the beast when I got close. To be honest, I ducked out of wrapping my arms around it as if it … Continue reading →

This is the day when I read the newspapers with trepidation. There is bound to be something spurious to catch me out. Many’s the time I have been completely taken in. And of course it is worse now, what with … Continue reading →

Today is the two year anniversary of my retirement. I remember mentioning previously that my GP had told me that it takes fully two years to adjust to the retired life. At the time I was a bit dubious, however, … Continue reading →

There was a lot of happy quacking …….. I wonder what the gossip was about.  Probably they were wondering where all the females were.

These were an unexpected treat…..found sheltering on the banks of the Crinan Canal.

The sleek speed of my new computer is beginning to be evident. Add that to the new 8MB download we now have with BT and there is a big difference in surfing the web. I suppose there must come a time … Continue reading →

Quite a sight from the front windows last evening. It was burning well on into the night. My photo is from a fair distance, but if you click here, you will see the work up close and personal.

Him Behind the Wheel has been chopping at the honeysuckle like a demented pixie. (Apologies to any pixie-readers) Let’s hope it still blooms as well this year.

Today has been a day of recovery and much needed rest. Not because of last night’s party – and No I wasn’t drinking to excess – one small glass of wine only!  The exhaustion was caused by literally five hours on … Continue reading →

Today is Son #3’s Birthday Party at the Tigh n’ Truish Inn on Seil. That means trying to throw darts and hit the board. It was rather embarrassing last year when the only way to bring my match to a … Continue reading →