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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
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Convenient travel
We’re travelling nearly as far as England today, in the comfort of the campervan. It’s great that many good campsites are open all year round. Lidalia has good amenities – electric hook-ups, on-pitch water, tv reception and wi-fi. So all of … Continue reading
Birthday Treat
Next Monday Misty will be eight years young. HBTW is busy that day, so we decided to have a Misty treat today – a day out in the campervan having a picnic lunch at the Crinan Canal. There was even … Continue reading
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Tagged Birthday, cairn terrier, campervan, Crinan canal, Misty, Picnics, puffin sailing dinghy, walking
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Birthday Boy
No prizes for guessing which special birthday for HBTW. He had a lovely day with Son #4 and family coming for a sleepover – involving onesie’s and the campervan – amazingly cozy in the winter. Son #1 and family are coming … Continue reading
Autumn nearly?
Looking at the picture of my bruised face gives me a definite shudder, so I shall resolve to post some other photos before long. I had to seek further medical advice and it has been confirmed that I did indeed … Continue reading
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Tagged Anniversary, campervan, ebay, Falling, Retail Therapy, Royal Yacht, Scottish Parliament
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Following the weather
This photo says it all – we followed the weather, going north and west and toured some of Scotland’s remoter places. Misty was delighted with the weather, the campervan and lots of walks in beautiful places. A real way for … Continue reading
Taking a break
It’s been quiet for a few days so you may have guessed that I was away in the campervan and out of internet range. It’s lovely to have a different view, but it is also good to have time unable … Continue reading
Travelogue
The good thing about travelling by campervan is that you cart your holiday goods and chattels along with you. Lunch can be a choice of a layby next to a field full of wheat dotted with poppies, or a pub … Continue reading
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Tagged Alnwick Gardens, cairn terrier, campervan, lavender, Misty, Summer holidays, sunshine
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Stressometer and Camping
My stressometer has been into the red this week. As well as the credit card problem there have been a couple of extra biggies. I’m not going to bore you with them as I am doing the best I can to … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimer's. GDP, breaks, campervan, Camping, David Cameron, faith, Good Friday, GWB, Happiness, holidays, job losses, Nick Clegg, recession, spirituality, stress
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Back at home
In case you hadn’t guessed we had taken advantage of the good weather to go travelling. This is a shot of HBTW and Misty taken at the southern tip of Loch Lomond. We started off in the campervan last week … Continue reading
Amazing or what?
Thanks to Julie for posting this on her facebook page. What are your thoughts on this? Note to any grandchildren straying onto this page today: – Don’t try it! You can read an interview with Danny here.