cont…..
The “Long and Winding Road” was an interesting run. Besides seeing loads of lambs frolicking around, hairy Highland Cattle the thing that was a surprise to us, beside the snow still to be seen on some of the hills; the drop in temperature to 4’C, was the road signs I had never come across before,. A triangle with a massive Snowflake – Ice! I am beginning to get seriously worried at this stage, as we have gone from 17’C to 4’C; from clear blue skies to rain and drizzle. To a climate where Daffs and Snow Drops are just starting and our are on their way out. The scenery is spectacular as long as one does not step out from the comfort of the car.
The Hotel was thick walled and “Warm” – thank goodness. The meal was probably amongst the bests we had ever had. The bed was two double beds bolted together. Now I know the Scots are tough little buggers, but sleeping on boards! Well the bed was a wee bit firm: and the Scots as I discovered they are not so little.
The breakfast was something over and beyond, but we did leave the pattern on the plates, even Marie ate breakfast – unheard of.
Well the time has come to get dressed for Neil’s and Mairi’s wedding. Couldn’t get into shirt my favourite shirt, Red and white, vertical thin stripe, but now looks like TV interference – eaten far toooooooo much. Marie had an inkling, so brought a replacement. The only thing I had to pack for the wedding was my cuff-links. Three guesses – what did I forget!.
Silver cuff-links were discovered in an old wash bag,( thrown in at the last minute), that had not seen the light of day for six years, was now black tarnished. – How to clean, The hotel “House maid” went above the call and came to the rescue with Braso, and her life story whilst she had a go. .
The weather was fine and about 11’C – No wind and No RAIN! We arrived at the Castle at the same time as Neil and Mairi’s Uncle. Neil was totally calm so much so that he was driving, and not the gibbering wreck I expected. In fact I did not see him or Mairi “flap once”. But that’s for later.
Monday 17 May 2010
Neil & Mairi's Wedding
A friend of ours got married on the 24/04/2010. It was a fabulous do and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the day. I wrote the following just to remind us of the day.
I can't believe its Sunday, What ever happened to Saturday and Friday. Well, I know what happened to them but I can't believe its Sunday evening.
We have just got back from a hectic weekend. Just made a cuppa. Isn't funny how a cuppa at home beats any had anywhere else. The pigeons must have missed us as one has just left a message on the window - which Marie made me clean off.
We are still reeling ( In fact we were last night as well) so We will probably have to do this in a couple of posts.
Where to start -
Luck - Is being at the right place; at the right time; and acting.
Or “It’s an Ill wind “
Michelle wrote:
do you think it is the uncertainty of the election not helping? or people making the most of the lovely weather?
everywhere has gone scarily quiet at the minute, even Amazon where I usually get 20-25 orders a day i'm lucky to be getting 10, website was going great gun last week now very slow, the shop is extremely quiet thee hole village is too
not panicing yet as i'm sure it's just a temporary glitch, is it just me or anyone else noticing it?
So if I say thank goodness it’s been awful, – forgive me, Mairi chose the right week
Our little adventure started Friday, with the threat of everything Iceland could throw at us still present as we set off up the M6 counting vapour trails en-route. One ....Two ... and that was all. With a couple of honeymooners on our mind its was with relief that we saw a plane take off from Manchester as we headed north.
M6 was nose to tail until we past Haydock (North of Manchester) but from then on it got quieter and more enjoyable. The temperature when we left was 17'C and the skies where clear.
If you have traveled up the M6 you will know what I mean when I say just North of Lancaster the scenery is like a model railway set, the hills are bleak and steep; the road, the rail and the river follow the contours of the hills. The trees and the stone walls, only go so far and all stop at the same altitude. Any hamlet has brightly coloured houses but only following the road in single file, but occasionally you have some brave soul out on their own. The scales and distances covered are so immense that it looks just like a model.
We carried on up the M6 past Historic Carlisle, Gretna Green - with all its secrets, past Lockerbie and it's tragic story, on up till we hit the A702 junction where we stopped for a cuppa and take well earned break at the service station. Looking out of the cafe window we could have been on the period film set of "39 Steps". As we sat, sipping; A steam loco and a load carriage went flying down the track, Half expected to see Richard Hannay bring it to an emergency halt, dive out of his carriage an go haring down the Glenn. - 39 Steps re-lived.
To make it worse as we came out of the door there were dozens of ravens sitting around on railings and lamp post cawing and watching us - A scene from the "Birds."
The temprature was about 10'C at this time. We are now traveling on an "A" - A main "A" road - too lookat about the width of a good "B" road in the Midlands. ----and extreamily windy.
Must go and make a cuppa - back in a minute............
I can't believe its Sunday, What ever happened to Saturday and Friday. Well, I know what happened to them but I can't believe its Sunday evening.
We have just got back from a hectic weekend. Just made a cuppa. Isn't funny how a cuppa at home beats any had anywhere else. The pigeons must have missed us as one has just left a message on the window - which Marie made me clean off.
We are still reeling ( In fact we were last night as well) so We will probably have to do this in a couple of posts.
Where to start -
Luck - Is being at the right place; at the right time; and acting.
Or “It’s an Ill wind “
Michelle wrote:
do you think it is the uncertainty of the election not helping? or people making the most of the lovely weather?
everywhere has gone scarily quiet at the minute, even Amazon where I usually get 20-25 orders a day i'm lucky to be getting 10, website was going great gun last week now very slow, the shop is extremely quiet thee hole village is too
not panicing yet as i'm sure it's just a temporary glitch, is it just me or anyone else noticing it?
So if I say thank goodness it’s been awful, – forgive me, Mairi chose the right week
Our little adventure started Friday, with the threat of everything Iceland could throw at us still present as we set off up the M6 counting vapour trails en-route. One ....Two ... and that was all. With a couple of honeymooners on our mind its was with relief that we saw a plane take off from Manchester as we headed north.
M6 was nose to tail until we past Haydock (North of Manchester) but from then on it got quieter and more enjoyable. The temperature when we left was 17'C and the skies where clear.
If you have traveled up the M6 you will know what I mean when I say just North of Lancaster the scenery is like a model railway set, the hills are bleak and steep; the road, the rail and the river follow the contours of the hills. The trees and the stone walls, only go so far and all stop at the same altitude. Any hamlet has brightly coloured houses but only following the road in single file, but occasionally you have some brave soul out on their own. The scales and distances covered are so immense that it looks just like a model.
We carried on up the M6 past Historic Carlisle, Gretna Green - with all its secrets, past Lockerbie and it's tragic story, on up till we hit the A702 junction where we stopped for a cuppa and take well earned break at the service station. Looking out of the cafe window we could have been on the period film set of "39 Steps". As we sat, sipping; A steam loco and a load carriage went flying down the track, Half expected to see Richard Hannay bring it to an emergency halt, dive out of his carriage an go haring down the Glenn. - 39 Steps re-lived.
To make it worse as we came out of the door there were dozens of ravens sitting around on railings and lamp post cawing and watching us - A scene from the "Birds."
The temprature was about 10'C at this time. We are now traveling on an "A" - A main "A" road - too lookat about the width of a good "B" road in the Midlands. ----and extreamily windy.
Must go and make a cuppa - back in a minute............
You have been warned
A study conducted by Brighton University's Department of Psychiatry has revealed that the kind of face a woman finds attractive on a man can differ depending on where she is in her menstrual cycle.
For example: If she is ovulating, she is attracted to men with rugged and masculine features.
However, if she is menstruating, or menopausal, she tends to be more attracted to a man with duct tape over his mouth and a spear lodged in his chest while he is on fire
For example: If she is ovulating, she is attracted to men with rugged and masculine features.
However, if she is menstruating, or menopausal, she tends to be more attracted to a man with duct tape over his mouth and a spear lodged in his chest while he is on fire
Sunday 16 May 2010
First Post
Have just had this site recomended to us by a friend. So here we go.
A test run. with some the features used.
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