Monthly Archives: December 2003

Funny how marks o­n a piece of paper are significant. Today as the last day of the “old year” holds a special place in folk-lore. Both my grandmother and  mother used to insist that the house be cleaned from top to … Continue reading →

In the last few years I have tended towards the idea of having a Birthday Month. It has helped to soften the fact of ageing rather nicely. Not that I have managed to find time for many treats, but it … Continue reading →

Watched the video of the film starring Billy Connolly. The director was obviously into arty pseudo-sepia backgrounds and overly loud music, but o­nce the storyline became clear, it was rather enjoyable to see both religious leaders and insurance executives squirming. … Continue reading →

Hard to remember that he was 75. I remember being slightly embarrassed at a show he compered at the Alhambra in Glasgow in 1963. Yet he became respectable and a favourite “old-timer”. In my mind he will always be linked … Continue reading →

It was interesting to discover comments o­n my BBC islandblog page. http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/whereilive/westernhighlandsandislands/islandblogging (hopefully). However, I was a bit thrown when walking into church yesterday to have a comment made about the comment – which at that time I had not read. The main … Continue reading →

Boxing Day as a day off consisted of getting up very late, walking the dog in the forest and playing with slides and scanner o­n the computer. Today it is back to preparing the services for tomorrow and thinking about … Continue reading →

Christmas Day would not be the same without the excitement of the aforementioned lift in the fast boat. I seem to remember last year that there was a problem with the engine. This year, the two crew were fast approaching … Continue reading →

Two services today – Luing and Seil with a fast boat in between. (The ferry is o­n holiday.) I do not know who is coming to collect me or deliver me back. Trust is a wonderful thing. As are the … Continue reading →

I could not believe my eyes yesterday. A golden eagle was bouncing about in the field next to the house. It seemed to be acting more like a blackbird than the largest of the raptors….hopping from feathered foot to feathered … Continue reading →

Yesterday the o­ne postal delivery of the day arrived at 6-30pm. It left me with the decision of whether to open everything then and there, or leave the pile for the next morning. It also left me wondering what hours … Continue reading →