tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post8925020277181659615..comments2024-03-18T17:15:39.964+00:00Comments on Life on (nearly) a Small Island: Boats, cows, sunrise and chocolate...Sianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827449325297069660noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-6728900764495268612014-06-22T21:21:31.296+01:002014-06-22T21:21:31.296+01:00Lovely to hear from you again. Poor old Nylablue!...Lovely to hear from you again. Poor old Nylablue! And poor you. It's really traumatic for everyone going through all the kerfuffle for vet visits. And it's particularly horrible when we have to keep giving our furry friends lots of meds. Hope you are enjoying Summer in Canada!!Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-22990462274295273412014-06-22T21:19:37.462+01:002014-06-22T21:19:37.462+01:00Hi Connie! Thanks for taking time to comment AND r...Hi Connie! Thanks for taking time to comment AND read my blog. I love hearing from readers. Yes I AM very lucky to be living here. AND having Button as my companion (I'll whisper that or she'll be getting even more demanding!)Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-65363122845002358042014-06-22T21:18:34.718+01:002014-06-22T21:18:34.718+01:00Well I ordered the dessert and you didn't arri...Well I ordered the dessert and you didn't arrive so I had to eat both of them. Hee hee! Did I not tell you I lived next to a lighthouse? ;-)Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-22852917498288235942014-06-22T21:17:38.819+01:002014-06-22T21:17:38.819+01:00Surprisingly kayaking is quite a popular sport (or...Surprisingly kayaking is quite a popular sport (or whatever it is!) in Orkney. There are two clubs as well as individuals who potter around. But you really do need to understand the seas. Fortunately we don't get many of the speedboat/jetski folk around, though there are a few locals who like their toys too! <br /><br />And Yes I think Button shares your views on my gluttony while she is on a diet!Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-8818195840174578392014-06-22T21:15:50.867+01:002014-06-22T21:15:50.867+01:00Oh I know I am SO lucky! Well yes except the trip...Oh I know I am SO lucky! Well yes except the trip to the vets.... and that was more poor Button's problem than mine!Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-85927991082389010982014-06-22T21:15:10.323+01:002014-06-22T21:15:10.323+01:00mmm it was rather naughty of me to tease you with ...mmm it was rather naughty of me to tease you with the desserts! Yes the garden is doing not bad really. It's always a struggle gardening in Orkney, near to the shore. Especially as I don't have that much time OR experience. But I do get really excited when things grow and look good :-)Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-9639241509737971662014-06-19T17:50:42.245+01:002014-06-19T17:50:42.245+01:00Hello Sian: It haas been a while since I have been...Hello Sian: It haas been a while since I have been able to stop by for a 'visit'. I love your ealy morn Lighthouse photo; gorgeous!<br />The Linnet is very pretty...we do not have his breed here; just sparrows & chickadees...<br />I garden like you; been known to toss seeds in soil; cover; fertilize & water!!! ;)<br />I am glad Button is doing well & the diet is working. Sounds like quite a trip to get her to the Vet's; I can imagine her "singing the song of her people" thru' out the journey. Your back-up plan might be far less stressful for both of you.<br />I had Dr Dave out this past Sunday to give Nylablue a Cartrophen shot. I FINALLY figured out how to 'vet' her at home. I put her into carrier & then carrier on armless chair. Take the lid of carrier off (with screwdriver). Cover her with her blanket & hold her in carrier & Dr Dave gives her shot & voila we are done!! <br />As for her weekly Vet visits it is a 10-15 minute ride & Nylablue "sings" alot too...if only she knew what Button goes thru'....<br />MMMMM those desserts look delish...please pass me some #2 okay??<br />Wishing you well from Canada.<br />Sherri-Ellen & Nylablue Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-51694086784488839762014-06-18T18:43:10.043+01:002014-06-18T18:43:10.043+01:00Thank you Sian for your very beautiful blog which ...Thank you Sian for your very beautiful blog which I've recently discovered. I've read through all the entries, and I'm returning again and again to view the gorgeous sunsets. Thank you so much for the beauty you share with us, and thanks for sharing your calm quiet life on an island. I think many envy you! :) Button is a beauty too!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670403896185784869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-37915568474716121952014-06-17T18:51:31.379+01:002014-06-17T18:51:31.379+01:00Beautiful photos today. That sunrise with that th...Beautiful photos today. That sunrise with that thing sticking up in the middle is beautiful, the bird is gorgeous and as for the "chocolate," I'll be there for lunch tomorrow. :)Bev Sykeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16794928133704720689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-35296995707709044712014-06-17T09:58:39.443+01:002014-06-17T09:58:39.443+01:00With sunrise at 3am, I don't expect you to wan...With sunrise at 3am, I don't expect you to want to see it again, Sian. :-) I'm not surprised those kayakers were taking advantage of the calm sea to go exploring. You don't get too many of those, do you? <br /><br />Poor Button, that's a long trek to the vet's. How can you show us delicious puds when you've got her on a diet? Shame on you. :-)Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-53785475970147012072014-06-16T23:01:10.074+01:002014-06-16T23:01:10.074+01:00Your life seems so idyllic ... 'cept for the l...Your life seems so idyllic ... 'cept for the long jaunt to the vets. That sorta sucks, but hey, you got a lovely treat out of it.Sybilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944601364218561984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-53212580037068757142014-06-16T07:31:28.678+01:002014-06-16T07:31:28.678+01:00Temptation, utter temptation ... those delicious l...Temptation, utter temptation ... those delicious looking desserts!<br />I love your photos, especially the stone buildings, and isn't your garden looking a treat.<br />Shirlwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582037340209866437noreply@blogger.com