Monthly Archives: June 2006

Reservoir

From Celtic Daily Prayer You place my feet upon a larger place, Lord, You give my hands a greater task for You. You set my eyes upon the far horixon and in my heart I know Your word is true. … Continue reading

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Skin so soft

Everyone around Dalmally knows this secret. Skin so soft spray, by Avon is definitely not appreciated by the midgies. Now why is this wonder not broadcast throughout Scotland. Because the product is not licensed as an insect repellent. Never mind, … Continue reading

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Efco Mower

The new ride-on mower was delivered yesterday. As you can see, Him Behind the Wheel, soon got things under control. My own attempts were pretty scarey. But I’ll get better!

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The Convent

Watched The Convent last night on BBC2. After only a few minutes I was hooked. The contrast between the participants and the nuns was poignant to say the least. It will be interesting to see how it develops. I am … Continue reading

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Waiting

Much of this week is spent waiting. Waiting for the ride-on mower to arrive. (By the way, Him Behind the Wheel wants rain this week so that the grass will grow; perverse or what?) Waiting for the builders to arrive. … Continue reading

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ebay

The biggest problem with deciding to surf ebay to research prices and bids, is that one ends up bidding rather than selling. I obviously have to make some decisions about what I will realistically put up for sale. And that … Continue reading

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Being tetchy

Misty is not usually so keen to get on the desk, but she is demanding rather a lot of attention at the moment. She is a week into her first “season” or oestrus. Poor little thing doesn’t know what is … Continue reading

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Trinity Sunday

I like to think of today as being about relationship. We are related to all living things, and we are deeply connected with the whole of the world. To try to explain God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit is … Continue reading

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Saint Columba

A saint’s day. And high summer. What better excuse to do very little?

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Sunstroke

Hate to admit it but I have been suffering from too much sun. I was sitting outside yesterday and must have dozed off. Consequently I am having an adverse skin reaction. Not complaining though. Or at least trying not to … Continue reading

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