Monthly Archives: April 2006

I heard a skylark sing My heart lept to join her Riding on the wind.

Taking a terrier – programmed to dig – onto a vast sandy beach, ( Lossiemouth, for collectors of beaches – and never mind the noise of the aircraft….) is a risky undertaking. Misty was safely retrieved, and we are now back … Continue reading →

Staying up north with fun-loving humans and animals. The ducks came on an early morning jaunt to see the campervan; the hens provided lunch (egg mayo rolls – yum yum!) the cat thankfully did not add to the banquet with … Continue reading →

Never mind the quality of the photo. Look at the quality of the light. Castle Stalker, Argyll

We are thinking of taking a trip to see Son No 2 and family way up north. It seems the roads are blocked or nearly blocked. Hmmmmm………………………. Strange year for weather this. We have daffodils, crocuses, snowdrops, pieris and heathers … Continue reading →

Yesterday’s visit from a motor-cycling friend succeeded in traumatising the puppy. She had never seen leather legs before. I have never seen her so well behaved. So now we know what to do if she gets above herself. Him Behind … Continue reading →

Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing that you have made, and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent. Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that, lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness we may … Continue reading →

My broadband access was defunct for 24hrs. Despite three phone calls to a place far away where the people had different accents, nothing seemed to be happening. I kept being told they would check the line, and that results were … Continue reading →