Month: November 2020

Crossing the line

Not in a bad way, though I have in my time. And despite the picture this isn't the end (I hope), just the end of my challenge. I've found writing daily more difficult than I did back in May, so thank you to everyone who's stopped by. For one thing I've pretty much run out…Read more Crossing the line

29th November, almost there

Yesterday's sunset, and later starlit sky didn't deliver their promises. Today has had a grey, damp chillness. And I'm feeling at a little of a loose end. Yesterday I was very efficient and prepared tonight's supper* so there's no real cooking to do . The vegetables are ready too. celeriac chips to be air fried…Read more 29th November, almost there

Going back to Crinan

Well not exactly to Crinan this time, but another walk along the canal. Today we parked a mile or so from Crinan village at the Bellanoch bridge, and headed east from there. the River Add looking west towards Crinan and the sea I was surprised to see this lovely creature sunning itself on a rock*…Read more Going back to Crinan

Setting the scene

It's Friday once more. Still a special night. We're back from our shopping trip and it's already dark*. The fish is waiting in the fridge, this week it's MrS cooking and we'll have Haddock and chips. Soon he'll start the preparations, laying out the flour, egg and breadcrumbs to make a crispy coating when the…Read more Setting the scene

Going out for lunch again

I suppose it's the sign of a good lunch because once again I've no photos of the food. We arrived first today so I was able to take a real time view through the window. (Below and the featured image) And I took some of our drinks these are mine and MrS's, and our friend…Read more Going out for lunch again

Lunch on the beach

We had break in the weather again today. I had my yoga class first thing and MrS wanted to visit the barber, so poor DogS had to wait a little longer than usual for her walk. But I'm sure she thought the wait was worth it because we headed out to , drum roll time…Read more Lunch on the beach

Brioche

Yes, today I am channeling Marie Antoinette, because it was brioche she reputedly said the peasants could eat, not cake as it's often misquoted. Just a week and a day, oh yes I'm counting, into my "fast" I was craving something nice to eat at "teatime". MrS bakes bread every day, usually making rolls, one…Read more Brioche

A nice bowl of pasta

It's still very wet and windy. I had to be careful not to fix my gaze on the real trees outside while in tree pose this morning* I managed to fit in my walk during a brief lull after lunch, but I had to up my pace to get home before the drizzle turned to…Read more A nice bowl of pasta

Christmas pudding

Today is "stir up Sunday", I think just in the UK. It's a staple topic every year on BBCRadio soap opera "The Archers" , when matriarch Jill Archer is joined by some or all of her grandchildren to stir up the pudding and make a wish. Not this year though, we've had new episodes to…Read more Christmas pudding

Happy coincidences*

On my walk today I was planning what to write. I'd been thinking about "rainbows" as a theme. Then I turned my head and saw this Actually that's a zoomed up view. What I really saw was this I was a bit worried that I'd written a rainbow post before, but I was remembering this…Read more Happy coincidences*