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 all started with a conversation on Facebook about Strictly Come Dancing last winter. It ended up on the island of Graemsay on a summer’s Friday night. A group of us got to know each other by commenting on a weekly basis while Strictly was on and we had a great laugh. I’ve blogged before … More Five Go Mad on Graemsay Island (plus one and an absent friend)
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
I know Bere Bannocks sounds like it’s something you’d see the doctor with. (like Fatty Cutties ) but once you’ve been here a while you soon get used to the pronunciation. Beremeal (pronounced bear) is an ancient grain grown in in Orkney and a really traditional Orkney taste. Bannocks are such a traditional Orkney food … More Bere Bannocks
Did you know wooly pigs were a thing? No I didn’t either, until I was driving past a field of really strange looking sheep recently only to double take and discover they were actually wooly pigs! I wasn’t able to pull over and take a picture at the time but when I was looking for blog ideas, … More Naked Sheep, Wooly Pigs
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
I just need to find a way to boot Sian out of her house so I can move in. Sleep with one eye open Sian 😉 … More Notes From An Even Smaller Island
Norq From Ork 