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The life and thoughts of Freda Marshall, a retired Church of Scotland minister living amongst the mountains and glens of Argyll.Pages
Monthly Archives: September 2005
Two items
Two items worthy of note this mroning. First of all – we have water! only it is white and disgusting looking. I am assured this is only due to air in the pipes, nonetheless it is as well there is … Continue reading
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Water cut off
Our water is off at the moment. When six bottles of water were delivered at night and left just inside the garden gate, I should have realised it would still be off tomorrow. Him Behind the Wheel says it's nothing … Continue reading
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Countdown
The countdown is on till B-Day…….. the expected date of arrival of the newest grandchild is at the end of this month. This will be the first child for Chris and Karen. I don't know who is more excited, the … Continue reading
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Recovering
Lest anyone be in any doubt, it is not so much that Presbytery is dire, rather that I am! Or rather my stamina let me down. For the uninitiated, the presbyterian system is a means of ordering Church of Scotland … Continue reading
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Repairs
The motorhome is due in for minor repairs today. The folding step isn't going up and down. Let's face it, this is not such a minor repair when you are veritically challenged like me. I will be glad when it … Continue reading
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Songs of Praise
Songs of Praise tonight from the new church hymnary at Taynuilt. The new book is excellent as far as material goes, and people always love a good sing. Well worth the effort!
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What a Show
Dalmally Show must rate as one of the best of the local agricultural shows around. Highlights included the childrens' section in the dog show (especially when Poppy of many breeds and rather large and shaggy, slipped her collar and out … Continue reading
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Dalmally Show
It is Dalmally Show today…… When we first moved here someone thrust a catalogue in my hand. Two things struck me then; the first was that I really must get myself motivated to enter some photography or artwork, the second … Continue reading
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Presbytery
The Presbytery papers popped through my letterbox yesterday and I diligently started to read them. Perhaps that is why I ended up sleeping most of the afternoon away.
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