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January Day Out

Posted on January 26, 2017 by freda

When having a Day Out in January the most important thing is to be flexible. Of course I could have said the most important thing is hot coffee, knowing where the loos are or a decent picnic.  We set off … Continue reading →

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Three Mothers

Posted on March 5, 2016 by freda

You had no thought of me, for this is well before I was born. You look so happy sitting being cuddled by your smiling mother with your big sister on the other side of her. It looks like you are … Continue reading →

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March treat

Posted on March 8, 2015 by freda

These are the treat of the week. It’s ages since I have had the pleasure of watching and smelling freesias open in a bouquet. Unlike my Mother I enjoy having cut flowers in the house. She used to say she … Continue reading →

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Blessings

Posted on January 14, 2014 by freda

I’m just back from walking round the village with Misty. It seems that it is one of those days for counting blessings – the right time of the year too. When we do the inner village route, Misty has to … Continue reading →

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By Yon Bonny Banks….

Posted on December 15, 2013 by freda

This is a view of Loch Lomond taken in the summer. Today we stopped for coffee at almost the same spot – the rain was tipping it down and the water was pouring down the mountains. OK the coffee tasted … Continue reading →

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Starlings then and now

Posted on November 26, 2013 by freda

When I worked in Glasgow in the 1960s it was an effort on a winter’s evening to dodge the starlings’ droppings. After a long day, office workers spilled out onto the streets to head for the trains and buses home. … Continue reading →

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Kenny Ball

Posted on March 7, 2013 by freda

Couldn’t resist posting a video of Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen Fifty years ago – I know, I know – it was the done thing to go to a trad dance at the local football stadium halls. We thought ourselves … Continue reading →

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Diamond Jubilee

Posted on June 6, 2012 by freda

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee has kept me very busy over the last few days……. and that is not to do with the two lots of visitors. I have found myself going down memory lane, fascinated by the celebrations and images … Continue reading →

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Dementia care

Posted on December 23, 2010 by freda

Thanks to Allen Power for this link to a BBC news story about a Care Home in Wiltshire. There is a video as well as the news story itself, and if you have a few minutes it is well worth … Continue reading →

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Hectic Retirement

Posted on June 26, 2010 by freda

This past week has been both busy and gippy-up. We set off to stay over at Ayr Caravan Club Site as our base for 2 nights. This was to give us the opportunity to go and see the Tinies at … Continue reading →

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