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
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
My apologies, I know my week in pictures is a favourite for many but I’m having serious internet issues and try as I might I can’t get any pictures uploaded. My week in pictures is absolutely no use without the pictures right? Hoping to have normal service resumed very soon.
I want to write stuff about my old lady status being activated by the purchase of varifocal glasses, how getting used to them makes me resemble a nodding dog. … More I’ve Been Thinking…..
Rain, Rain and Rain Again In a week of stormy political change in the U.K. , the weather managed to reflect that. I knew bad weather was coming so went and said goodbye to my beloved peonies before they were smashed to smithereens by the wind and rain. It poured and poured with rain in … More My Week in Pictures
I love all the dresses from days gone by. The style, the glamour, the elegance. So why when I was growing up did it suddenly change and women started wearing dresses made from curtains? … More Doon Memory Lane a Stromness event
Late Night Light It’s the time of year in Orkney when it hardly gets dark at all and we all spend our time sitting up late, even on a school night, taking photos just to prove it. The light is magical and the peace and quiet beautiful and special when you stand outside your front … More My Week in Pictures
Norq From Ork 