Weekends in Perthshire

I love my home here in Argyll, and one of my favourite things is its coastline, rocky inlets, turquoise seas (ok sometimes grey seas ) but sometimes it's nice to go inland and enjoy a different type of landscape. That's what we did this weekend, sneaking away to one of Perthshire's Big Tree areas. We've had…Read more Weekends in Perthshire

Sunny Monday mornings

We have had the most gorgeous Autumn so far. I live in Argyll which is in the west of Scotland, it's a beautiful area but often wet. Our prevailing wind is from the west so it scoops up moisture from the Atlantic Ocean and releases it as rain over us. Well, that's what usually happens.…Read more Sunny Monday mornings

Walking beside Loch Lomond

Today it's wet and windy so I'm hunkered down at home, wrapped up in warm woolies with DogS curled up on her bed nearby. Yesterday was completely different, it was one those gorgeous, crisp Autumn days. We travelled south for a family visit and on the way stopped off to stretch our legs. A friend…Read more Walking beside Loch Lomond

Completing the circle

I did it. 31 days. 31 posts. Down through the alphabet and then some. Some I was pleased with, some not so much. Sometimes there was no inspiration. But I got here. Today is Hallowe'en, All Hallows Eve. A day signifying different things around the world. Perhaps it's dressing up and partying, children visiting neighbours…Read more Completing the circle

Dancing* and dogs

But dancing dogs not so much. Anyway, last night I did a lot of dancing. My feet are complaining today, always the sign of a good party I'd say. We whirled and shimmied and stamped the night away. With the result that today, despite our "extra" hour in bed, I'm rather tired. And nearing the…Read more Dancing* and dogs

Weddings

When I was a little girl I loved watching weddings. We lived just along the street from the church so had a good view of any that took place. It was the custom to stand and watch the bridal party arrive, sometimes there would be a "scramble" for pennies. I wasn't too bothered about these;…Read more Weddings

Lunch with MrS

Yesterday was all about me and DogStarke as MrS was busy working. Today we enjoyed some nice time together. Fridays are lunch in town days, we go to the fishmonger, florist and deli., then on to our chosen cafe or restaurant. This is the view from one of our favourite Friday spots. Today it was…Read more Lunch with MrS

Days out with DogStarke

Not just something I like, one of my favourite things. Even better when MrS comes too, but today he was busy. So off we set for culture, lunch and walkies. As it turned out we didn't do things quite in that order. I had a few work thing sort before we could leave and it's…Read more Days out with DogStarke

Zebra crossings

You know, the non automated crossings, heralded by Belisha beacons (as seen above but with a usually less watery setting). Often staffed by cheery men and women in Hi-Vis raincoats. Perhaps you don't have them where you live? I like them because they give back power to the pedestrian. If someone is waiting, the car…Read more Zebra crossings

Yoga

I'm new to this. I started not long after I moved here permanently. A new class was starting up and I decided to give it a try. I went to a couple of classes years ago but didn't really like it, the class was too big, I couldn't remember the poses and it seemed as…Read more Yoga