it’s been six years since I said I do. still do. Mainly I do the laundry, the beds, the dishwasher, the tea, the shopping, the cleaning.. he does the grass, the cars, the fixing, the firewood….
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Do not adjust your set. The picture you see here wasn’t taken in Barbados but actually taken right here in Orkney, this week. Sunset at Yesnaby by photographer Graham Lyon who kindly gave me permission to use it. We are having a mix of beautiful days and some less so, but my favourite thing about … More My Week in Pictures
Sometimes I find it difficult to fit blogging in with working full-time and juggling all of life’s expectations. I can be hard on myself and without a doubt my harshest critic. However, it’s good to know I’m still making a difference when I receive such lovely encouragement. I appreciate each and every person who takes the time to comment on my blog, Facebook page or email me … More My Week in Pictures
The similarities were amazing. In fact, it was only when one of them moved I was able to tell which one I was married to. … More My Week in Pictures
It’s been a corker of a day today and the sun shone and shone. If thistle season is a thing then it’s thistle season right now in Orkney. One of my favourites and there are loads growing at the sides of roads and in peoples fields but sadly none in my garden. I would love … More My Week in Pictures
Shopping Week For almost 70 years now, the people of Stromness have been celebrating in style and encouraging people into Stromness to spend their money by hosting Shopping Week. It’s a huge event with all manner of activities for people old and young through the week. One of my favourite events is the daft raft race. … More My Week In Pictures
Sunset Beaches Blah blah, weather rubbish at the weekend, lovely in the week when I’m at work …usual story…. Anyway, never mind, at least the evenings are light enough that we can pop to the beach after work which Orkney Beef and I managed to do that on Monday. The dog came too of course … More My Week in Pictures
Beating the Monday Morning Blues At risk of sounding like a broken record, the weather was horrendous last weekend and once again no gardening could be done. However, typically with the weather conspiracy, that I’m beginning to wonder about, I woke up to a beautifully sunny morning on Monday when I’m due to go back to work. … More My Week in Pictures
As one door closes…. It was an unusual working week for me as I only worked Monday and had the rest of the week off. Not bad! I also said a sad goodbye to my work mates as I am leaving one job and starting another. They are a great crew to work with and … More My Week in Pictures
People take incredible photos but I’m afraid when I went vaguely near the edge I felt physically sick and retreated pretty quickly. All I ended up taking a photo of was an arty look stone cairn that someone else built and a building that looked like a surprised face. I’m sorry. … More My (late) Week in Pictures
Norq From Ork 