tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post6187910905487765340..comments2024-03-18T17:15:39.964+00:00Comments on Life on (nearly) a Small Island: And some Spring weather!Sianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827449325297069660noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-10301731298876406502021-03-10T16:21:10.581+00:002021-03-10T16:21:10.581+00:00On a small island it is essential to get on with y...On a small island it is essential to get on with your neighbours! No not all are twin souls but we all can find topics of conversation in common and when we can have parties and gatherings they are always fun. But I have a number of friends on the Orkney Mainland too so in "normal circumstances" (will they ever return!) I do go and meet up with other pals too. But yes you need to be very self contained and self-reliant to live anywhere remote really - highlands, islands or anywhere really rural. It's certainly not for everyone (um Graemsay would be a bit crowded if it was!)Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-87933529012477952362021-03-10T16:18:53.164+00:002021-03-10T16:18:53.164+00:00Oh what a lovely thing to say. Thank you!Oh what a lovely thing to say. Thank you!Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-27175649283479647282021-03-10T16:18:36.841+00:002021-03-10T16:18:36.841+00:00It does make such a difference doesn't it! We...It does make such a difference doesn't it! We've still had changeable weather but the lovely bright and slightly warmer days bring such joy...Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-64083109735015968062021-03-10T16:17:59.860+00:002021-03-10T16:17:59.860+00:00Glad you liked the turn of phrase :-) Button has ...Glad you liked the turn of phrase :-) Button has always enjoyed coming for a walk with me. I sometimes wonder if she was a dog in a former life. When she sees me putting my coat and boots on for a wander she's there at the door. Not exactly barking or jumping up but looking as eager as a cat ever does. She does of course then wander off on her own afterwards. And yes Spring seems early - to be honest it has in recent years. When I first visited the island in 1999 it was the May bank holiday and the daffodils were still in full bloom! Now in March they are ready to open! Tete a Tese are dwarf variety and always out early but even these are out earlier than usual.Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-27194884016866872372021-03-06T23:20:06.195+00:002021-03-06T23:20:06.195+00:00It all looks very lovely and makes me think I shou...It all looks very lovely and makes me think I should come and live there too. (Not that I can, for various reasons.) But I do wonder if 22 people are enough for human contact, given (I assume) that they're not all necessarily your twin souls. You must have great inner resources. Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111018963013085070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-83525244979222969042021-03-03T16:11:31.076+00:002021-03-03T16:11:31.076+00:00Second what Dave said about your lovely phrasing. ...Second what Dave said about your lovely phrasing. Terrific photos. You've really outdone yourself!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111736625664327019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-85556053420784345202021-03-03T11:00:45.466+00:002021-03-03T11:00:45.466+00:00We have had the same weather, a rise in temperatur...We have had the same weather, a rise in temperatures and the end of the endless rain. It has made a huge difference to the mood. So nice to see signs of spring on your walk.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-45115270276993878732021-03-03T09:11:41.623+00:002021-03-03T09:11:41.623+00:00I like the phrase " Nature reclaims her own i...I like the phrase " Nature reclaims her own in the gentlest of embraces...." very apt when you see old remains.<br /><br />Button certainly loves walking around, cats usually like to wander off on their own. <br />Is your Spring early as the tete a tete are virtually at the same stage as ours way down here.<br />Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047342243577979820noreply@blogger.com