Monthly Archives: May 2005

The change in the weather has given me the opportunity to catch up o­n some indoor tasks. But now I am fretting that the garden needs attention. Some of the tender bushes were damaged by frost and I am itching … Continue reading →

Went to the world premiere of Star Wars III – Revenge of the Siths.  Amazing stuff. George Lucas is a fine director and somehow the ends all tied up and the lead into to Star Wars itself was very cleverly … Continue reading →

Readers with sharp eyes will note the change of site slogan. Check the top of your browser page!

I had thought of auctioning my Tilly Hat o­n ebay, but am glad I didn't…..it is coming in very handy as a sunhat for gardening. I wonder if the coaltits are impressed at me looking a bit like Miss Marple?

The local Dalmally craft shop is a real find – full of gifts and things I would like to have for myself as well. Much more tasteful than the usual. I am going to resist making any comparisons with Seil.

I am discovering why people come o­n holiday to this part of the word – there are amazing walks all around. Yesterday I was a bit ambitious and did four miles (half of it uphill!) Needless to say today I … Continue reading →

This poem by Robert Louis Stevenson speaks to something in my soul. If I have faltered more or lessIn my great task of happiness:If have moved among my raceAnd shown no glorious morning face;If beams from happy human eyesHave moved … Continue reading →

Had friends come round for a meal last night and we discussed everything under the sun – all the things you're not supposed to talk about – like religion, politics, eternity and the Royal Family. We all agreed that it was because … Continue reading →

The latest gardening accessory for the discerning gardener is a pair of knee pads. Well Monty Don wears them…….

The cat had obviously been paying more attention to the weather forecast than I had. He slept o­n my bed and refused to budge. In fact, the temperature went down to minus 1.6.