Dec 21st, 2016
Read MoreAdvent 21st Dec – Donich in the Snow
This was the river right at the bottom of our garden during snow last year. It looks as though we are going to be seeing more snow over the next few days…
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Dec 20th, 2016
Read MoreAdvent 20th Dec – Another nice view of the Loch
This was another beautiful loch view from a couple of years ago. Unfortunately the weather today is nothing like as nice – looks as though we have a storm coming in from the West.
Dec 20th, 2016
Read MoreAdvent 20th Dec – Heiland Coos
The “Hieland Coos” are a favourite of mine. Many mornings when we walk round our usual circuit they are out in the field, and often on the path. They are very placid and will let you walk within a foot of them without budging. I often think that if you didn’t know this it would […]
Dec 19th, 2016
Read MoreAdvent 19th Dec – Christmas Cactus
This must be the first year that my Christmas cactus has looked likely to have flowers on it for the big day. Last year it wasn’t anything like ready even by the end of January and didn’t end up properly coming into flower until February. Looking promising for this year!
Dec 18th, 2016
Read MoreAdvent 18th Dec – Amazing Icicles
These were some amazing icicles we saw last year on the way up to the waterfalls.
Dec 17th, 2016
Read MoreAdvent Dec 17th – Cat in a Box
A few years ago I bought my mum a reproduction of the famous Egyptian cat for Christmas. No sooner had we taken it out of the box than Schrodi colonized it. He didn’t quite fit into the moulded polystyrene shape but he did his best.
Dec 16th, 2016
Read MoreAdvent Dec 16th – A very lovely snowscape
This was taken in 2010 when we had loads of snow. For nearly six weeks we couldn’t get the car out of the drive and the only way we had to get provisions was to walk to Asda with rucksacks. I love snow but we were getting really tired of it by the end. I […]
Dec 15th, 2016
Read MoreAdvent Dec 15th – Another pretty view
Another beautiful view over Lochgoilhead.
Dec 14th, 2016
Read MoreAdvent Dec 14th – Tora by the Fire
This was Tora last year playing with a bit of tinsel by the fire.
Dec 14th, 2016
Read MoreAnother Nice Train Journey
Having enjoyed the Orient Express so much, for my Mum’s Christmas I took her on the Northern Belle. Amusingly it went out over the West Highland line via Arrochar to Ardlui. The food was pretty amazing and I think my mum liked her little Belmond Teddy Bear.