tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post3203494293232603879..comments2024-03-18T17:15:39.964+00:00Comments on Life on (nearly) a Small Island: Life settles into a pattern....Sianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827449325297069660noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-34846161317832877662019-12-16T16:51:25.345+00:002019-12-16T16:51:25.345+00:00Hi Michael - found your comment - it was on a 2013...Hi Michael - found your comment - it was on a 2013 post hence I missed it! Lovely to meet you, Claire and Russell today!!Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-62860760017499437892019-10-22T08:30:38.789+01:002019-10-22T08:30:38.789+01:00Hiya Sian, Your an Amazing Lady! Read & loved...Hiya Sian, Your an Amazing Lady! Read & loved your story & your a cat lady just great & true not a novel, i read some to my Claire, was her bedtime story she enjoyed ! I've been wanting to escape for sometime now I also am in Kent, I run my own business but not one i can move, but my new partner is up for an aventure unlike my wife I've kept it on hold to long I've been coming to beautiful Scotland since early 1994 pop an see you one day regards Michael.Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-8525905542014803472019-10-13T17:06:57.549+01:002019-10-13T17:06:57.549+01:00Oh wow! Thank you! Hope you feel you can share y...Oh wow! Thank you! Hope you feel you can share your story too! Good luck! Go for it. #risefierce.Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-40626361495461232182019-10-06T17:24:00.039+01:002019-10-06T17:24:00.039+01:00Totally inspirational, I have 4 years left from Ja...Totally inspirational, I have 4 years left from January 2020 to work then,at the grand age of 55 will be undertaking a life change,this lady's wonderful story makes me count the days.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07309965353647261974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-62243603505294388082019-09-29T19:22:20.347+01:002019-09-29T19:22:20.347+01:00Welcome! And lovely to "meet" you. Tha...Welcome! And lovely to "meet" you. Thanks for taking the time to comment.<br />Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-87482618299401816262019-09-28T19:03:34.658+01:002019-09-28T19:03:34.658+01:00I have just discovered your wonderful and interest...I have just discovered your wonderful and interesting blog. Sure enjoyed reading about your move. happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-81326249837237235912013-05-21T21:51:28.305+01:002013-05-21T21:51:28.305+01:00Oh thank you! That's a lovely thing to say. :...Oh thank you! That's a lovely thing to say. :-)Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-7993981034881706622013-05-21T21:51:01.959+01:002013-05-21T21:51:01.959+01:00Well I hope you can come back for a repeat visit s...Well I hope you can come back for a repeat visit sometime - when we have a ferry....sigh.Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-28128260805508913572013-05-21T21:50:32.132+01:002013-05-21T21:50:32.132+01:00Thank you :-)Thank you :-)Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-40186543663474757902013-05-21T21:50:20.040+01:002013-05-21T21:50:20.040+01:00Thank you! And yes I feel really special that But...Thank you! And yes I feel really special that Button will wander off but come back and snuggle up to me - even if it IS just to keep HER warm! LOL!Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-51325888301864144572013-05-21T21:49:11.096+01:002013-05-21T21:49:11.096+01:00Thanks and LOL! It wasn't quite the kitchen I...Thanks and LOL! It wasn't quite the kitchen I'd planned but hey ho.... I'd dreamed of a cream shaker style kitchen - but this one was on sale and we had a tight budget ;-)Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-88819937524722255562013-05-21T21:47:49.534+01:002013-05-21T21:47:49.534+01:00Hi Jackie! Thanks for commenting. Yes I remember y...Hi Jackie! Thanks for commenting. Yes I remember you mentioning wanting to do something similar. When the time is right you will find a way I'm sure :-)Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-25501450545863586192013-05-21T21:45:57.086+01:002013-05-21T21:45:57.086+01:00Thanks for commenting! Love hearing from "ne...Thanks for commenting! Love hearing from "new" people. Especially those in Orkney! Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-36557436752270775232013-05-21T21:42:35.319+01:002013-05-21T21:42:35.319+01:00Thank YOU! :-)Thank YOU! :-)Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-11116896049273552812013-05-21T21:42:21.888+01:002013-05-21T21:42:21.888+01:00Glad you enjoyed it :-)Glad you enjoyed it :-)Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-66563260061880184292013-05-21T21:42:07.663+01:002013-05-21T21:42:07.663+01:00Thanks Shirlwin! I'm just getting my breath b...Thanks Shirlwin! I'm just getting my breath back, and my facts in order and will post something soon. :-)Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-47071571003182347192013-05-21T21:41:23.046+01:002013-05-21T21:41:23.046+01:00Oh yes definitely well worth all the stress and ef...Oh yes definitely well worth all the stress and effort! I'm glad you enjoyed hearing about the journey :-)Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-22391184075463700492013-05-20T16:22:39.155+01:002013-05-20T16:22:39.155+01:00An inspiring story - wishing you a long and happy ...An inspiring story - wishing you a long and happy life on your islandDeayzeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654431443617981538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-74800893143888986632013-05-18T22:10:24.688+01:002013-05-18T22:10:24.688+01:00I've loved every word of this account, Sian, a...I've loved every word of this account, Sian, and think it should be required reading for anyone who wants to make a move like yours. I can testify that the conservatory makes a wonderful sitting-room and that the sunsets as seen from there are indeed outstanding. :-)Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-8471637489906626612013-05-18T21:30:45.856+01:002013-05-18T21:30:45.856+01:00What a wonderful home you've made for yourself...What a wonderful home you've made for yourself there. Few people truly follow their dreams as you have done. Congratulations !Sybilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944601364218561984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-84598006194849003722013-05-17T14:41:11.998+01:002013-05-17T14:41:11.998+01:00I have absolutely enjoyed your adventure. I am so ...I have absolutely enjoyed your adventure. I am so happy for someone who has a dream and then works toward making it come true. You do have a lovely home, and I enjoy all the pictures you post. I like the fact that Button is a wanderer, and a beach walker, and still willing to cuddle on a cold winter night.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05250212496391989223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-82417743621640600452013-05-17T14:31:19.246+01:002013-05-17T14:31:19.246+01:00Such an inspiring story and I love your kitchen to...Such an inspiring story and I love your kitchen too!<br />lilysgranniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881178304674508910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-80315099722147375882013-05-17T09:25:57.916+01:002013-05-17T09:25:57.916+01:00I have really enjoyed reading this series of posts...I have really enjoyed reading this series of posts about your adventure - as I think I mentioned before some time ago I dream of doing something similar. It's not the right time for us just now, but I have found your story very inspirational!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-11212621149551166942013-05-17T07:32:42.044+01:002013-05-17T07:32:42.044+01:00Hi Sian,
thank you for sharing this series of po...Hi Sian, <br /><br />thank you for sharing this series of posts - it's been really interesting, and I think about your story whenever I look across from Stromness :-) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-29505895857598956462013-05-17T04:43:26.389+01:002013-05-17T04:43:26.389+01:00thank you so much, it is so inspiring.thank you so much, it is so inspiring.Yaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15181961536405061470noreply@blogger.com