tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4965222567480384342024-03-18T19:57:42.274+00:00Life on (nearly) a Small IslandPhotos around East Mainland of Orkney, which is off the North coast of ScotlandSianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827449325297069660noreply@blogger.comBlogger1642125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-9957756384232724072024-02-20T13:42:00.003+00:002024-02-20T13:42:25.351+00:00Sun dog!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid8h7fB2xwhpw7H_7PbYTM1BzDCmV8MIns5xRHztiK0bMnI2-3u2ZiQyQJuBcTJIxd6TxbJIcu5W9n_VrZxJBGUoyQ_HIBYkgIosG83ERTtgVAkmD-Rnl3BCg0g8f0Q8lNziyLtwFcFCl40nX4r_ndluwNhowZ1NPdOC86em-CUnMoMvm936RtQ32v0gW_/s2048/IMG_2778.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid8h7fB2xwhpw7H_7PbYTM1BzDCmV8MIns5xRHztiK0bMnI2-3u2ZiQyQJuBcTJIxd6TxbJIcu5W9n_VrZxJBGUoyQ_HIBYkgIosG83ERTtgVAkmD-Rnl3BCg0g8f0Q8lNziyLtwFcFCl40nX4r_ndluwNhowZ1NPdOC86em-CUnMoMvm936RtQ32v0gW_/w400-h300/IMG_2778.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>The sun is out today (ssshhh) and it reminded me to post a picture of the sky last week. The "halo" around the sun is known as a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_dog">sun dog </a>- light refracting on ice crystals in the atmosphere. In the middle is the beginning of a light pillar. Amazing to see.</p><p>PS thanks for the welcome back....</p>Sianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827449325297069660noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-52947306294211402762024-02-19T16:50:00.005+00:002024-02-19T16:50:58.707+00:00It's February!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjql2YdH0BMoIOxpnXTY1kicAaT1bEqSCx6fHQbR1whOkv9TQ33tNIz-To3Fxf2z3FCh-P4GQhmTxav2N8xBpFA9a8i1Iyq9vRldKLL-ZY8HcsPKczOBisqvvdkKvgrOpp053Xg-AZCyEDxdoJ-f2_m7GSnOs0ZFbueAKPgybCyL17nVdIWpOqnxh_Piehk/s2048/IMG_2812.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjql2YdH0BMoIOxpnXTY1kicAaT1bEqSCx6fHQbR1whOkv9TQ33tNIz-To3Fxf2z3FCh-P4GQhmTxav2N8xBpFA9a8i1Iyq9vRldKLL-ZY8HcsPKczOBisqvvdkKvgrOpp053Xg-AZCyEDxdoJ-f2_m7GSnOs0ZFbueAKPgybCyL17nVdIWpOqnxh_Piehk/w400-h300/IMG_2812.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Just popping in to say all is OK here. As you can see I lost my blogging mojo over the Winter. Time will tell whether it will return. However I've had some kind emails and comments from folk concerned about me and Button so thought I ought to report in!</p><p>It's been a tough winter this year weather wise. Everyone, even experienced Orkney farmers are saying the same. Constant gales with barely a break, rain, two lots of snow (not that common Orkney), more rain. January felt as though it went on 478 days, whereas February is galloping by.</p><p>I struggle in Winter anyway, with low mood, and my lungs really don't like the wind, or damp weather. Fortunately my wee house is warm and cosy and Button and I have just hunkered down and are awaiting Spring.</p><p>Button was unwell in October, November time and I did wonder if she would see Christmas. However she has rallied, and is her usually demanding, bossy self again. She is 18 years old, has lost a lot of weight, sleeps a lot, but still has a good quality of life so we take it day by day.</p><p>Anyway these are photos from a brief walk to the shore near the house this morning. A lull in the weather - though I can hear the wind getting up in the chimney again..... ho hum....</p><p>The island of Copinsay is peeping round the corner of these cliffs at Dingieshowe.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_J7R5Ya6fQ6sQPPPtejGdWxmPVfwkQDKykKOZKpBK6UMIDFPhtNzXznLdsJdMRSNFzu_DR2sgjY-sbVe3MGoygM6pPJUwqen6V3c9dySRW1yZpHb0N9_FgH49z733StdNXlWhiC5yTburLl4vpE213i4sDRMRo1r2bbsCs8NTL47vplC-GpRBQ3osoBp/s2048/IMG_2811.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_J7R5Ya6fQ6sQPPPtejGdWxmPVfwkQDKykKOZKpBK6UMIDFPhtNzXznLdsJdMRSNFzu_DR2sgjY-sbVe3MGoygM6pPJUwqen6V3c9dySRW1yZpHb0N9_FgH49z733StdNXlWhiC5yTburLl4vpE213i4sDRMRo1r2bbsCs8NTL47vplC-GpRBQ3osoBp/w400-h300/IMG_2811.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And some scenic beach photos, among the marram grass.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtwaDhvh8RG2ecvwveqhOt1t9Icl48xH7vr7NM4y6UAM3arVUq0l65FWwwKcvi37wtveO_boDNlrimUT-YdiNHHpx_ItIMjSAh3zfPNbqH0giAMRrZWiRUfKWDOyRHQqMR-cXiYO8tXA05g_rt2DpZv-UCCB8AqSnEkLXKbwoshn-z9L-0XhugDDocDOx/s2048/IMG_2814.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtwaDhvh8RG2ecvwveqhOt1t9Icl48xH7vr7NM4y6UAM3arVUq0l65FWwwKcvi37wtveO_boDNlrimUT-YdiNHHpx_ItIMjSAh3zfPNbqH0giAMRrZWiRUfKWDOyRHQqMR-cXiYO8tXA05g_rt2DpZv-UCCB8AqSnEkLXKbwoshn-z9L-0XhugDDocDOx/w400-h300/IMG_2814.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAITAiI6yVUk9hV43WQxV9tM0u-WuRdqVhdzkS7rbJ54CGLuIx74cX649jzxTJsqsJxBsEnVC_7CqlIfx5KN7U8w6pG3Jg0JsWHtoJe2p4HEpKpAt-uU1fHonmudcGOcxaYzj9Q76gveKsOW2NAsNzUY4F3cUWEVo4pkUu6i5wuNES9mKog1ix1GReGTwZ/s2048/IMG_2816.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAITAiI6yVUk9hV43WQxV9tM0u-WuRdqVhdzkS7rbJ54CGLuIx74cX649jzxTJsqsJxBsEnVC_7CqlIfx5KN7U8w6pG3Jg0JsWHtoJe2p4HEpKpAt-uU1fHonmudcGOcxaYzj9Q76gveKsOW2NAsNzUY4F3cUWEVo4pkUu6i5wuNES9mKog1ix1GReGTwZ/w400-h300/IMG_2816.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2rgWMqsixgNdgIReqZVgKpmd-Ol6EsCluW7JZu4qxfoRtjbhxE7Icpz3MGMvAOScuRm_Po5z5fjXkT8RbS72r8OaTT4dLAUNYpOk-XNuABEO0b1SW92-SnrnY6CTtDY93EwCGO6a5B3qyXVJMaFpE_RH4WzjhyhAVi-_ubK5DeZk3Om6886tCc_FiuY6B/s2048/IMG_2817.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2rgWMqsixgNdgIReqZVgKpmd-Ol6EsCluW7JZu4qxfoRtjbhxE7Icpz3MGMvAOScuRm_Po5z5fjXkT8RbS72r8OaTT4dLAUNYpOk-XNuABEO0b1SW92-SnrnY6CTtDY93EwCGO6a5B3qyXVJMaFpE_RH4WzjhyhAVi-_ubK5DeZk3Om6886tCc_FiuY6B/w300-h400/IMG_2817.JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>The wind was catching the tops of the waves.....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtG5fip3kMiC9-pSfhw3k1lZx90s_qG7sXweVXe9EBJBXt05FyGQWlfoYLaMz90mgXJWhD1USbG1Ci-qBig1c68tcrWXoqJ-jfu-Js7bDpbqskbs5JBR3H-E9R9NMh59fWqsnllUnnTanLN9IY1XirOP2q2oa5F4xqhZ1ccKfoCLbxIBBpI_vcmm8rqToh/s2048/IMG_2819.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtG5fip3kMiC9-pSfhw3k1lZx90s_qG7sXweVXe9EBJBXt05FyGQWlfoYLaMz90mgXJWhD1USbG1Ci-qBig1c68tcrWXoqJ-jfu-Js7bDpbqskbs5JBR3H-E9R9NMh59fWqsnllUnnTanLN9IY1XirOP2q2oa5F4xqhZ1ccKfoCLbxIBBpI_vcmm8rqToh/w400-h300/IMG_2819.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Button in her "garden ornament" pose. Taken recently - she hates the wind, rain, snow etc so spends most of her time snoozing, awaiting Spring... But she pops out on the rare calm, sunny days for some fresh air!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQe5riTac0SvijPsFjIOjCjWbMgxKCxEpSmaH-uxf1PMj1i3J8LZE7j7bVRmvGC7bGEyJyl6DuJxkz7hz2dAGxz64AiCRouVtIc3ONYq3fZqJziPcUdnbCJ2ZF707cL0oj_8if49suUUKyC3v_ETQzOuIYeVCbVJBIzE1N6O5sF6PFCXtJkxSXplEajstN/s2048/IMG_1629.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQe5riTac0SvijPsFjIOjCjWbMgxKCxEpSmaH-uxf1PMj1i3J8LZE7j7bVRmvGC7bGEyJyl6DuJxkz7hz2dAGxz64AiCRouVtIc3ONYq3fZqJziPcUdnbCJ2ZF707cL0oj_8if49suUUKyC3v_ETQzOuIYeVCbVJBIzE1N6O5sF6PFCXtJkxSXplEajstN/w300-h400/IMG_1629.JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>And the Ginger Boys stay snuggled in the barn in their straw beds. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSc3R7Env-h6ikllswyD_P5GoTypodAtniv1c14jNG_OVyc4taRwrro8IEpGlOP3UAJ1N3K6dSOmB8IH9dvDhEmIg8LCzgYvL0_1loI8pqe8m56_JdHCPCFIrtm1zDKM34hqBx2zcWqwmvYnwwzvyz7GsZwUJJTCjlVKlAKKhM5FAwBHmk2gz6uaVNxgYC/s2048/IMG_2649.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSc3R7Env-h6ikllswyD_P5GoTypodAtniv1c14jNG_OVyc4taRwrro8IEpGlOP3UAJ1N3K6dSOmB8IH9dvDhEmIg8LCzgYvL0_1loI8pqe8m56_JdHCPCFIrtm1zDKM34hqBx2zcWqwmvYnwwzvyz7GsZwUJJTCjlVKlAKKhM5FAwBHmk2gz6uaVNxgYC/w400-h300/IMG_2649.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>And look forward to breakfast....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMdLDni4CQ1HTC4nuZ_AJ24E65yVKPsxPz42GR6SfDD-neYP1twNzLLTkvhGtT0vuM0LBnK6UU_RJML6Vti8xhI8ZNJ9NYzF52QjSY34pRannyOKl99jjtkBDhbpdJFqBgK9P8rEJq27B5cKEkWvUA8LSigswgn1bqvAurLMZFQ40V0gTklrk8xkTLzs-5/s474/IMG_2291.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="474" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMdLDni4CQ1HTC4nuZ_AJ24E65yVKPsxPz42GR6SfDD-neYP1twNzLLTkvhGtT0vuM0LBnK6UU_RJML6Vti8xhI8ZNJ9NYzF52QjSY34pRannyOKl99jjtkBDhbpdJFqBgK9P8rEJq27B5cKEkWvUA8LSigswgn1bqvAurLMZFQ40V0gTklrk8xkTLzs-5/w400-h308/IMG_2291.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>So thanks for your concern. As I say all ok here. Hoping to pop back in a few days and post some snow photos! Bring on Spring!! Please....</p><p><br /></p>Sianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827449325297069660noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-89909496423693627382023-10-20T14:33:00.002+01:002023-10-20T14:33:23.818+01:00Storm Babet....<p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizkbbNDkM0S8kdg082uKYGfYMENZrJV45BsF4-a5o2yOoOscCVu82m_n4CCnLaG2IBHnBs-N1bdZBomLYXiFcm1YYTWW6u3DB6w0_SEzU1AvnqPg1wPug-EbC5rsPUoOPBCVPSvEYd_sv_5L-YnTCEcrfgWQx_fbbPqvb4cWvMh67vwsVE80R_99HJqNC6/s2048/g%20campbell1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizkbbNDkM0S8kdg082uKYGfYMENZrJV45BsF4-a5o2yOoOscCVu82m_n4CCnLaG2IBHnBs-N1bdZBomLYXiFcm1YYTWW6u3DB6w0_SEzU1AvnqPg1wPug-EbC5rsPUoOPBCVPSvEYd_sv_5L-YnTCEcrfgWQx_fbbPqvb4cWvMh67vwsVE80R_99HJqNC6/w400-h266/g%20campbell1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Courtesy of Graham Campbell</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p>Despite gale force winds in Orkney we appear to have escaped (so far) the flooding that is seen across other parts of Scotland and indeed England and Ireland. Gusts were over 70mph and the seas have been huge. All ferries to Scotland and the islands have been cancelled but planes have still been flying - hmm wouldn't fancy being on them! </p><p>These photos were taken by Graham Campbell, a local chap who loves being out and about and taking photos of wildlife and scenery.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisYkt0QvDx18xoykr0-HQiNUltE_f_iAZLAaIqVd7o0HqJUj56g-qZrwEwNbY_FUuzMYzoXafnmiWUNzydNo2V4OopErKyOvs7CesuEaOl6DUUrUtfTJripa1FjEG2hCT1YVdIt8xeQZw4GSvb5yFGzVhxvplhn5qZ58NZfWXFfXCH4Lbny4gC981fZzB4/s2048/G%20Campbell%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisYkt0QvDx18xoykr0-HQiNUltE_f_iAZLAaIqVd7o0HqJUj56g-qZrwEwNbY_FUuzMYzoXafnmiWUNzydNo2V4OopErKyOvs7CesuEaOl6DUUrUtfTJripa1FjEG2hCT1YVdIt8xeQZw4GSvb5yFGzVhxvplhn5qZ58NZfWXFfXCH4Lbny4gC981fZzB4/w400-h266/G%20Campbell%202.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo courtesy of Graham Campbell</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8aikbB1vQ7KlJeiZRem2kG2ULfg2-tfCXKrleZwetsUFoymxoU3wlbgMl49650Nnn6Q6A3C116CoCnwUf-UZ0KCTWX21hslhAsERFBK3w4Cq79iivx8ZrHKf6fd7Z1E7F-tsIAj_2HAj6v40SSSGNHKB5Ja2gs1sOhg9rXvtTV9zK5wcXxga5DzpkXrs-/s2048/G%20Campbell%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8aikbB1vQ7KlJeiZRem2kG2ULfg2-tfCXKrleZwetsUFoymxoU3wlbgMl49650Nnn6Q6A3C116CoCnwUf-UZ0KCTWX21hslhAsERFBK3w4Cq79iivx8ZrHKf6fd7Z1E7F-tsIAj_2HAj6v40SSSGNHKB5Ja2gs1sOhg9rXvtTV9zK5wcXxga5DzpkXrs-/w400-h266/G%20Campbell%203.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo courtesy of Graham Campbell</td></tr></tbody></table><br />I have been cosily hunkered down in my wee hobbit house. I've been out to fee the garage boys, Ronnie and Reggie, though being semi-feral they are happy to go out and about and shelter in the grass. <div><br /></div><div>Ronnie is hard core and out demanding breakfast despite a 53mph gale...<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyOX4na7J67UednD-_tcQd1qjJPJW9YgcKEd-mtKid5d-6MVTWyV1oKiSg_rabTnNAyB6KF1XiwAptmtPhQMwcu-8fWSOvK2CfH4G-7P0EiOXuT8FtqJ8Z7w7Mibd8LZ0LhptmMQrbUao3n_DfFrdcBe0qnCJvBgNEnc530EqtfPYy8nQVkLA-9ac3wwOz/s2048/Ronnie1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1168" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyOX4na7J67UednD-_tcQd1qjJPJW9YgcKEd-mtKid5d-6MVTWyV1oKiSg_rabTnNAyB6KF1XiwAptmtPhQMwcu-8fWSOvK2CfH4G-7P0EiOXuT8FtqJ8Z7w7Mibd8LZ0LhptmMQrbUao3n_DfFrdcBe0qnCJvBgNEnc530EqtfPYy8nQVkLA-9ac3wwOz/w229-h400/Ronnie1.jpg" width="229" /></a></div><br /><div>His brother Reggie stays tucked up in the garage until I appear....</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiW3el4Oa1bRNwNsvY2TXJZgCMlL2JEBsIBL0F7GwZ37VmwHAU28_I_4hz_KTF9976fNRtyz-ZpCR2pGwGneC4BhsaYCCDFzKEU8zUnqQEnOQwxGfz51oX2Epngt5kKfzoGymjyGTqiZ_31SBQO58Z0LkCiC3HFfljQM1R3OUBtiVhiQm05RET2FJPBuTR/s2048/Ronnie%20reggie%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1812" data-original-width="2048" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiW3el4Oa1bRNwNsvY2TXJZgCMlL2JEBsIBL0F7GwZ37VmwHAU28_I_4hz_KTF9976fNRtyz-ZpCR2pGwGneC4BhsaYCCDFzKEU8zUnqQEnOQwxGfz51oX2Epngt5kKfzoGymjyGTqiZ_31SBQO58Z0LkCiC3HFfljQM1R3OUBtiVhiQm05RET2FJPBuTR/w400-h354/Ronnie%20reggie%201.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><p>Button prefers to stay indoors now anyway but does like the window open to "take the air". Thankfully this is the sheltered side of the house!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV5goBd-lvQnG2yghGZWNUwfz2am9NqZ-AwRyJA-KKohExWcEGWIlFirb5iOOR-0a7RDZcwF0y9FiWw4s94lTCGW_C0pBqssaxp4ZEY2uKExfiqxtugcrKkl1H5QrhVV5hYxcus9QcYTHntKGl4mIB8SYmdQsWdvFkSPRqrpStCs8SSujNPxnY3hLZMAPQ/s2048/Buttonfri.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV5goBd-lvQnG2yghGZWNUwfz2am9NqZ-AwRyJA-KKohExWcEGWIlFirb5iOOR-0a7RDZcwF0y9FiWw4s94lTCGW_C0pBqssaxp4ZEY2uKExfiqxtugcrKkl1H5QrhVV5hYxcus9QcYTHntKGl4mIB8SYmdQsWdvFkSPRqrpStCs8SSujNPxnY3hLZMAPQ/w300-h400/Buttonfri.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>The windows are covered in salt so I took the opportunity to take a photo while the window was open, though the sky was blue later when I took the photo of Burton!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHbLdTcEDWMd5PBrdkuf1_W642VwHUba2DKxzs8CHuEw-vrskczJ6evdF0U-LWmqq9T3DcJctCNfECD7D6lxSvkMau4VryG-olhU73woP6a9-1M4PpLjhTU3zEWXOEs7wc3GWVRFGeJeX7zsqiyV322FUvKtYLA4_0-OT9cVc_oTFfJxWeo3K4WgvRbNFg/s1569/Pool%20fri.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="1569" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHbLdTcEDWMd5PBrdkuf1_W642VwHUba2DKxzs8CHuEw-vrskczJ6evdF0U-LWmqq9T3DcJctCNfECD7D6lxSvkMau4VryG-olhU73woP6a9-1M4PpLjhTU3zEWXOEs7wc3GWVRFGeJeX7zsqiyV322FUvKtYLA4_0-OT9cVc_oTFfJxWeo3K4WgvRbNFg/w400-h164/Pool%20fri.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>The wind starts to die down overnight, and a mere 40mph tomorrow - a good drying day for the washing... hee hee. Much calmer for a few days after that. Though I think we get heavy rain then but not to the extent of South.</p></div></div>Sianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827449325297069660noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-27901139219337454442023-09-22T12:00:00.002+01:002023-09-22T12:00:40.680+01:00Ooops - September....<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Y9A26NV3mKWMPxUnLOzh9eLWMty1qA1m8vTp-GoGDdrcru1ZiyvksiI68M7Qeub84C6JyGolN_RoEHbWcd3SQeJNjMNmR-r-AupT5nnQqnwaZVZA8UvzJSN2G9RmfuYhdg2U8SOhYp8upxpuUNZpfIN8vqQD0KkPQnqKQuLyVkhDLIe0vqaEJIkFzQbb/s2048/IMG_9967.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Y9A26NV3mKWMPxUnLOzh9eLWMty1qA1m8vTp-GoGDdrcru1ZiyvksiI68M7Qeub84C6JyGolN_RoEHbWcd3SQeJNjMNmR-r-AupT5nnQqnwaZVZA8UvzJSN2G9RmfuYhdg2U8SOhYp8upxpuUNZpfIN8vqQD0KkPQnqKQuLyVkhDLIe0vqaEJIkFzQbb/w400-h300/IMG_9967.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Where did it go?! Haven't been out and about that much as still dealing with post-covid fatigue, but feeling better daily so that's positive. </p><p>Autumn has arrived in Orkney after a lovely summer of sunshine, no wind, and warm (for Orkney) temperatures. Autumn equinox this weekend. Yikes! Have noticed the nights drawing in.</p><p>Anyway - as I don't have many pictures for this month here are some from the end of August when I was last out and about.</p><p>These photos are taken down at the tip of South Ronaldsay, one of the linked South Isles. The Sands of Wright is a favourite place of mine, and since I moved it's much closer!</p><p>The view from Freda!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3FttFEdbh3T98yXCVlIw8M1hmWsY4xiAZM19EjFcPealL7plBROcoXPsyVuD-irPwM009EsvPvbGXo3RWb2dwjJ0o_OXtpQ8cj9oyAOctIWtd_oKfe5UzisG2L_jq9ny1pFx2DmOBwNFLQnt7hfuE6aHsQ4mKpG-m-MA93hiM7FG0MnsRhCJ7u7ssG9kC/s2048/IMG_9963.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3FttFEdbh3T98yXCVlIw8M1hmWsY4xiAZM19EjFcPealL7plBROcoXPsyVuD-irPwM009EsvPvbGXo3RWb2dwjJ0o_OXtpQ8cj9oyAOctIWtd_oKfe5UzisG2L_jq9ny1pFx2DmOBwNFLQnt7hfuE6aHsQ4mKpG-m-MA93hiM7FG0MnsRhCJ7u7ssG9kC/w400-h300/IMG_9963.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Sailing away....</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyS3hv4qJZ3Ip9VrWBCdE7pLN4YzQ5DbsNTgwOWFnfPzD0TXYyjnrAA_Qp-eScXctuk26RilmJee0Pt7t8FIeESH1l5hiytqS8OohzNoxGS4cV9v0k_HVIsErWzrjOiNNIhB5dxJInGKRIBDIvFGnH26gnjO10BtvJ3MIziYVnbI53_eMdH1wrLlL_TctB/s2048/IMG_9964.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyS3hv4qJZ3Ip9VrWBCdE7pLN4YzQ5DbsNTgwOWFnfPzD0TXYyjnrAA_Qp-eScXctuk26RilmJee0Pt7t8FIeESH1l5hiytqS8OohzNoxGS4cV9v0k_HVIsErWzrjOiNNIhB5dxJInGKRIBDIvFGnH26gnjO10BtvJ3MIziYVnbI53_eMdH1wrLlL_TctB/w400-h300/IMG_9964.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I love the sandy beach....</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUsKLw3GPNRDXlUY2WRp6tdX45xmDpypULycfQlXn7s98VMfh1zYeX-QAgoYA3pZsTH2eyPC--PAgNLwuyMUDkPqAXn8lU5a9KLqyrmBxozyX9ZWcCsRm8h8obsfbqc516lpfg5QAuvZyIudVZqX-F8yXDEIFkIOyGjVzI-tN_IJItrpIHHftfvmdF9k27/s2048/IMG_9966.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUsKLw3GPNRDXlUY2WRp6tdX45xmDpypULycfQlXn7s98VMfh1zYeX-QAgoYA3pZsTH2eyPC--PAgNLwuyMUDkPqAXn8lU5a9KLqyrmBxozyX9ZWcCsRm8h8obsfbqc516lpfg5QAuvZyIudVZqX-F8yXDEIFkIOyGjVzI-tN_IJItrpIHHftfvmdF9k27/w400-h300/IMG_9966.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It's a popular spot for campers and you can see why.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGfgB3MW6IUA-Und_UJ4xa95WIwMqgAvlpDPlm0sM9H1PIMJAfANTZPbuWlTAZjVMCesuqp3wRPfVAnNo7r8aWEHmn0P6QuABygCt5TAA1l6s3OvH27zerp4g3sFZMtLAwczLxfmucrY_SnDCGapzXgIp3CeB-yqVijnu5IrL6qw19E1AczJR33IAGa41X/s2048/IMG_9968.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGfgB3MW6IUA-Und_UJ4xa95WIwMqgAvlpDPlm0sM9H1PIMJAfANTZPbuWlTAZjVMCesuqp3wRPfVAnNo7r8aWEHmn0P6QuABygCt5TAA1l6s3OvH27zerp4g3sFZMtLAwczLxfmucrY_SnDCGapzXgIp3CeB-yqVijnu5IrL6qw19E1AczJR33IAGa41X/w400-h300/IMG_9968.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>People on the beach - I'm not used to that!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9zky0NGZdLu1b15ewN7tjNxXLWX1F00r6IPBEj-laRJF8vCbJ5PZ0MoG6Dy8bAkmiYr6fXLsQNvSgm1Zc4UJl3DR7k7iC1FoXehnrSqG82Neb7eb6ELZtc5H0IdE1F37SOZW8Bq0YSBkE61KEjhTJo4LPfphvwt4I91SsLfl-YKqpb0Qi8Lp6r6r1Fv4q/w400-h300/IMG_9971.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Freda living life on the edge...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicogDdmjS2iiEaU6aS7UpK8LI3k2vs1_B_yv_70N4iosnjTt33yAX_QI5oZzQ0l2f-FKyjxjP0_5Q0r_dVLbhHKzVKtUFMY1a5k3uPRQ50V48Eililcdzzb0LFSHoxiD2wcc6Gev-cE3zf7Rst8Bsg-UPRWSfFVrMaEuTRVoAHU0OP_9NHYwNUTudBbhXt/s2048/IMG_9977.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicogDdmjS2iiEaU6aS7UpK8LI3k2vs1_B_yv_70N4iosnjTt33yAX_QI5oZzQ0l2f-FKyjxjP0_5Q0r_dVLbhHKzVKtUFMY1a5k3uPRQ50V48Eililcdzzb0LFSHoxiD2wcc6Gev-cE3zf7Rst8Bsg-UPRWSfFVrMaEuTRVoAHU0OP_9NHYwNUTudBbhXt/w300-h400/IMG_9977.JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Afternoon.....</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1435" data-original-width="1913" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggpqkmtp-kH0ghpeN-X1i7F4cuMSpH1_-JD6EpvKNqlpYA54Gfwry3jumoy67MOI8Rpkv4_lVi5YUpl81DijG2g1kmHy0a80DGE8s3o0kGqc7ZBAcoqoSlSWPZqIneJaXZF6VfNxYNQB3gukAgJQVmfZ5pxV0OYmUtXb9tNr7mLhO9bs2IoaH_bdD4fJfm/w400-h300/IMG_9986.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And just along the road is home to Snow White and her friends, post Disney success they sought a quieter life I think. LOL!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEn4Gd3uQGAGr_FRhDjgNM87zOMZsdIdI-EgS8Byex9iGQ0B4TlybjRpMlvUuTjzipWiLIOZZZfpIEb4wXiRG5auU5lYvvytsmPC2NzQlP_5Nqd8aOnHeft9AUyG2l5IO-pHaMZgaVZNIZwyTjai_GJy2AbcgjFjkJ_p2TI6cWN_z0dnOP6GDv_1nI62Wz/s2048/IMG_9998.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEn4Gd3uQGAGr_FRhDjgNM87zOMZsdIdI-EgS8Byex9iGQ0B4TlybjRpMlvUuTjzipWiLIOZZZfpIEb4wXiRG5auU5lYvvytsmPC2NzQlP_5Nqd8aOnHeft9AUyG2l5IO-pHaMZgaVZNIZwyTjai_GJy2AbcgjFjkJ_p2TI6cWN_z0dnOP6GDv_1nI62Wz/w400-h300/IMG_9998.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Sianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827449325297069660noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-76507575816245788052023-08-31T12:43:00.035+01:002023-08-31T12:43:00.157+01:00A wander about...<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs2VhHMm0BAg1JpA0MGfikJRkBG3IaYzhJLMDADo6HpVtjCV_yONeVGH-cnKkBt8UD3HmiN2zG2WiKsrPd6IpDMUdSbuVcxDbVUF8fX4dga5etfb7QPh5lo_nyT7uVW15zypcbZEP35vikrwWxhPtyCfBkwVnGxmOHaqvsGMcHwd9ReQTkbYhiMLsjqQhP/s2048/IMG_0197.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs2VhHMm0BAg1JpA0MGfikJRkBG3IaYzhJLMDADo6HpVtjCV_yONeVGH-cnKkBt8UD3HmiN2zG2WiKsrPd6IpDMUdSbuVcxDbVUF8fX4dga5etfb7QPh5lo_nyT7uVW15zypcbZEP35vikrwWxhPtyCfBkwVnGxmOHaqvsGMcHwd9ReQTkbYhiMLsjqQhP/w400-h300/IMG_0197.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>The weather was lovely while I was poorly with Covid. And after a few days I was able to wander about the house and up to the dunes where it is usually pretty quiet in the evening. During the day it's a favourite haunt of dog walkers, families on the beach and visitors. But in the evening, although there may be a few camper vans in the nearby carpark or the odd tent among the dunes, it is generally peaceful and I have it to myself. Here are a few photos from my wanderings....</p><p>Overlooking St Peter's Pool</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_FmxRMKaXxAmXZLPYeFeGntpFEhcVfNPtvhidSoOCZ_6VOUdN5KCkllks8Kz6p29TLoGJfFESNtgNHo-iLPlirHcze2Uc8qawsGjPdStsejhed9PU7T3xnOaQ1JyksRPONAGlx8qJgN4Tyw5zx_mpJSeE6dN-WOxSb6PWeXKDEPWDQ3ZQXE5BnaBoTPyQ/s2048/IMG_0198.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_FmxRMKaXxAmXZLPYeFeGntpFEhcVfNPtvhidSoOCZ_6VOUdN5KCkllks8Kz6p29TLoGJfFESNtgNHo-iLPlirHcze2Uc8qawsGjPdStsejhed9PU7T3xnOaQ1JyksRPONAGlx8qJgN4Tyw5zx_mpJSeE6dN-WOxSb6PWeXKDEPWDQ3ZQXE5BnaBoTPyQ/w400-h300/IMG_0198.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm-9q_0X8iRHW3-oEj8ZpeRZrjfu08EsUXgthj2yHoKc0X5jtWHwnevGO94cib62Q-JRJIgpsFuZDRqK69t5pOs5qhCKu6KrPtzspIqtTJ0aDvCsW_uPQrg7QuIzLp3Y2IaAgWzAtliFF7yxH3RVihV0VNV0KjPgo-W4PQG7IPFmIQirsApFS-VwyiVfv-/s2048/IMG_0199.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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And the road the other side of the wall.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0gOjWVgbI3YjSnMg1-DjZYS9po3tYLQ4viP_4r_dc9Nh2X9tqrSmCyV-LlRybKutMRj7Xp_MUuCiiEm4qlNmmBEJlIj1hcVsQMgKAW76wEMesrrWkb96ArpDgKOotspEHJEjMCtU-q5MBS73QXIeCD02CrCVCvbS1TKlUgG_MqGt32CtFQfz3IQRZy5PN/s2048/IMG_0161.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0gOjWVgbI3YjSnMg1-DjZYS9po3tYLQ4viP_4r_dc9Nh2X9tqrSmCyV-LlRybKutMRj7Xp_MUuCiiEm4qlNmmBEJlIj1hcVsQMgKAW76wEMesrrWkb96ArpDgKOotspEHJEjMCtU-q5MBS73QXIeCD02CrCVCvbS1TKlUgG_MqGt32CtFQfz3IQRZy5PN/w400-h300/IMG_0161.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I love teasels, as do the bees!<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw1UYmM7mY8SiGUgxIOLgM5C2M_s0yj-J3owPBoYqjBTanX90SZCWRYHdIPXzOew7z01I8ciPNUzJqZhBzId8Lk77cOtChTlGvdn2lnUpJYc2oXbPwn2r5mpPHiN5xBL09V4wav-b1Zw2d2tqbjh1OIAjhJoLy7QBhXNi5cRzIrHXRw8zxWkk4EFkdyoLI/s2048/IMG_0155.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Just as well as for the last 10 days I've had Covid. Fortunately for me a fairly mild dose, and my GP was on the ball with extra meds in case my asthma deteroirated (it didn't). Just left with the feeling of fatigue but taking things slowly.</p><p>During my incarceration (because a) I didn't feel well enough to go out and about and b) when I did I am aware there are many clinically vulnerable folk in the community and didn't want to spread the virus) I sat and read, listened to music and did a jigsaw puzzle. Mostly I sat in what I euphemistically call "The Sea Room" as it overlooks St Peter's Pool. I took daily photos as the weather was mostly lovely (typical when I couldn't get out!) and the cloudscapes and sunsets were amazing. Summer is coming to a close now and the sun is moving round towards it's autumnal/winter position. But for now I enjoy watching the evening light from the comfy sofa in the Sea Room. So here are a few photos of the last week. </p><p>First the sunsets....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGniKFRTDpTylS94xc_BKKidNel86CcvEMVRXCRdPT0WBS7WtG0pQdgAGVREE9WwRxd2SP6JlEa40LsJZxMzSKJId0rUM_IDzGocujb_St5CwD2Gw8H324GhFhV3hjb3kIqcmZN3Qdy7X6XWJv2WKUbtKFKZtBMUwe9EHpa52BR1Fn1bEMKUytwZ2ymrUr/s2048/IMG_0168.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGniKFRTDpTylS94xc_BKKidNel86CcvEMVRXCRdPT0WBS7WtG0pQdgAGVREE9WwRxd2SP6JlEa40LsJZxMzSKJId0rUM_IDzGocujb_St5CwD2Gw8H324GhFhV3hjb3kIqcmZN3Qdy7X6XWJv2WKUbtKFKZtBMUwe9EHpa52BR1Fn1bEMKUytwZ2ymrUr/w400-h300/IMG_0168.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT5fOU4L7ATJ3EfOHJEk1g5wcLjxPWvaiEYAf47KHXCchLtwxbu5sWho81MoqMhHYGpJDvXFuZ-PMxcLQSo5-JWbDqSpPou8ZTayMR18os_63O9ffUR7YYCJLzZdBiOheOKi90JsZ6vK_dt36gxrcWxMIHaYf6AHHttdc59ozhRdY35rs10tBxmD7juY2k/s2048/IMG_0171.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT5fOU4L7ATJ3EfOHJEk1g5wcLjxPWvaiEYAf47KHXCchLtwxbu5sWho81MoqMhHYGpJDvXFuZ-PMxcLQSo5-JWbDqSpPou8ZTayMR18os_63O9ffUR7YYCJLzZdBiOheOKi90JsZ6vK_dt36gxrcWxMIHaYf6AHHttdc59ozhRdY35rs10tBxmD7juY2k/w400-h300/IMG_0171.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8F7q1s1XBP721MsCWGNZwl2ev9Dtp_kJS8qajaIeEB3x3rvwPmWNSR4sS0wTkYdYHTM0SZSXamcKkxNuLj-NX1HzhWIvNxGf5eTRudGUv_QX3if0CoEk_lnPNg0JpC8t4wSTXCkq6Y5AsQZSL249pAOK7NjmR-q9xIsczro6iDAs7xVSN4ujPuZ-W7c0e/s2048/IMG_0225.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8F7q1s1XBP721MsCWGNZwl2ev9Dtp_kJS8qajaIeEB3x3rvwPmWNSR4sS0wTkYdYHTM0SZSXamcKkxNuLj-NX1HzhWIvNxGf5eTRudGUv_QX3if0CoEk_lnPNg0JpC8t4wSTXCkq6Y5AsQZSL249pAOK7NjmR-q9xIsczro6iDAs7xVSN4ujPuZ-W7c0e/w400-h300/IMG_0225.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqUPCl__X6AU_9U0j4rRof4nqjgaTq-HIl9M4OQGWAPzFjFwloAtYAmbKpkkcc_udAOhwwvpLQ9op15lNQu692kYeGOrNg5fgOyh9X7TAa7MDZNP6RmuHGE3s0oA6G1nRfgW9_SyxpEIZOYGXW3XMuKZvZcDfrwl1PJy6Kwpmiqnz91m2corEB_oSJNGSI/s2048/IMG_0232.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqUPCl__X6AU_9U0j4rRof4nqjgaTq-HIl9M4OQGWAPzFjFwloAtYAmbKpkkcc_udAOhwwvpLQ9op15lNQu692kYeGOrNg5fgOyh9X7TAa7MDZNP6RmuHGE3s0oA6G1nRfgW9_SyxpEIZOYGXW3XMuKZvZcDfrwl1PJy6Kwpmiqnz91m2corEB_oSJNGSI/w400-h300/IMG_0232.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFhdZqpWI0F5aY6LzaxDRAoqTkYLod-3i-VC36vHRjFlW_Gjduy-rTtAZA-pmXAelD8wee3oO9Fqn6dlQGeJGVepDm_n1olvGoJx-AkuhkCHliO0qXguhq6_f8jnvSzUCRirWAVAI5g_jb7sH-owTvlq3j8euI99bIfN678aSBMJyeydflrLpULUUhgZVU/s2048/IMG_0233.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFhdZqpWI0F5aY6LzaxDRAoqTkYLod-3i-VC36vHRjFlW_Gjduy-rTtAZA-pmXAelD8wee3oO9Fqn6dlQGeJGVepDm_n1olvGoJx-AkuhkCHliO0qXguhq6_f8jnvSzUCRirWAVAI5g_jb7sH-owTvlq3j8euI99bIfN678aSBMJyeydflrLpULUUhgZVU/w400-h300/IMG_0233.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy4ETol1ouKWiV0PAIHp8NrrIR_pBwGcd8svQSuvVvkEi07dtBszTY6TbHebyyOUYmCgnZbW7oPFqAUCs4zd4-4ZcfrePzMB7OqDBdLmkvXc2EaT9Eb3BSoGvACpY1p4IFVHYA-RsctieibDhLgvOkG8b3g9t3Ys_CStD16JggP7t9IIA_1exVsqLm9Fen/s2048/IMG_0234.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy4ETol1ouKWiV0PAIHp8NrrIR_pBwGcd8svQSuvVvkEi07dtBszTY6TbHebyyOUYmCgnZbW7oPFqAUCs4zd4-4ZcfrePzMB7OqDBdLmkvXc2EaT9Eb3BSoGvACpY1p4IFVHYA-RsctieibDhLgvOkG8b3g9t3Ys_CStD16JggP7t9IIA_1exVsqLm9Fen/w400-h300/IMG_0234.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Cloudscapes.... smoke signals? Space ships? Nah - Lenticular clouds...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvYM1yZSHMtKfv3RJppfzw2IwitPcd9YpA82cq6V3oWVJKHMkI_CnbOgA5ZSLZbjuNyYsYLh_RT-jjUe1eWBwCrtFeyrKzeDU2CSh8sLytZPSFpJ8Dl7_eZeJM38omtPDOlVUuAeHsRRrQteeLKNNUuyiZb8KJhMpuad0Ztnp340vP1vZ2I-G8n3szf6Zc/s2048/IMG_0164.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvYM1yZSHMtKfv3RJppfzw2IwitPcd9YpA82cq6V3oWVJKHMkI_CnbOgA5ZSLZbjuNyYsYLh_RT-jjUe1eWBwCrtFeyrKzeDU2CSh8sLytZPSFpJ8Dl7_eZeJM38omtPDOlVUuAeHsRRrQteeLKNNUuyiZb8KJhMpuad0Ztnp340vP1vZ2I-G8n3szf6Zc/w300-h400/IMG_0164.JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFRte5ZPVndHG3bMhW-7Ucx9-ojQWnVuEta3E2ru1t8y_gZZlUCI2oSQbb5-gd9sQlX_pwHPfGvCL8d_6_DFKlvDx-I12borhB-qzCYcbwnXrv4WVRKdfuxKIUM4yuM734uPW_s4WLbWUrTqINI2DYCWU_hsEtnWw07Oqxx4RK0jY4o64UrrtJcJuQnT_N/s2366/IMG_0179.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGQFx_PHTkpmjRAP6FBeQ8rTkbvrlh-e6aM-nFFedNfnj5QZpYSJ08FJp8Od5FqUGFss4yB7g0xdz3P6h-YqVidJybOb9QneskooccwcQHiaRUFh9EJMredlCq_duYE62zH2JFgkTNiZD4a_OM0wM1nuv62yGIkrE2hYjyzgZkoeJkEgTiuzG67iGcR_m-/s2048/IMG_9821.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGQFx_PHTkpmjRAP6FBeQ8rTkbvrlh-e6aM-nFFedNfnj5QZpYSJ08FJp8Od5FqUGFss4yB7g0xdz3P6h-YqVidJybOb9QneskooccwcQHiaRUFh9EJMredlCq_duYE62zH2JFgkTNiZD4a_OM0wM1nuv62yGIkrE2hYjyzgZkoeJkEgTiuzG67iGcR_m-/w400-h300/IMG_9821.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Not quite like walking to the shore on Graemsay and I miss my little Sea Cat who prefers to snooze on the sofa in her old age. But it is a lovely short walk just a few 100 yards from my house to this gorgeous beach. And I am very thankful for that! It is also a popular area for camper vans and campers in tents so I choose the quiet times.</p><p>A nice spot to contemplate life or just sit and listen to the waves (Option 2 preferred).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6pPfXD6pLw3orORdFHSQbDw9YGdrbMuB8P4UvBP9dF4zt7yh8qQgGj2Q769mj38wH_bLrNCAZiHzJAtGuA4Duf3JD6rzXMaX2Z7kgfDsTuF5Fsl6NZ3xmGzL5oy_4L9ZzbN4BUFQOj5omTaEjhyhyUsJDyxwkpXufNTEx6T66CJnyD-JRt8aIhFAPrKrJ/s2048/IMG_9820.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6pPfXD6pLw3orORdFHSQbDw9YGdrbMuB8P4UvBP9dF4zt7yh8qQgGj2Q769mj38wH_bLrNCAZiHzJAtGuA4Duf3JD6rzXMaX2Z7kgfDsTuF5Fsl6NZ3xmGzL5oy_4L9ZzbN4BUFQOj5omTaEjhyhyUsJDyxwkpXufNTEx6T66CJnyD-JRt8aIhFAPrKrJ/w300-h400/IMG_9820.JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg47W-FvLpUiQGsZ12VHmGat3hz-2572yzVQKPYbK1u06x6tjQM2ugHpUUJlDxJStsqaLQiZ9rSNEA5AJ_4lj0bmKiOHqQnrlO8mlr_u43bsVe2-EEY9Qzz6mQvpjEngmBhjulnd0hDPJmT2hmGv9KKJM9hpKqbzreZ_-JqalEKjGBjAjkRkdRTsDXBxH6T/s2048/IMG_9525.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg47W-FvLpUiQGsZ12VHmGat3hz-2572yzVQKPYbK1u06x6tjQM2ugHpUUJlDxJStsqaLQiZ9rSNEA5AJ_4lj0bmKiOHqQnrlO8mlr_u43bsVe2-EEY9Qzz6mQvpjEngmBhjulnd0hDPJmT2hmGv9KKJM9hpKqbzreZ_-JqalEKjGBjAjkRkdRTsDXBxH6T/w400-h300/IMG_9525.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>We have been fortunate in Orkney to have a reasonable summer. Pleasantly warm (if you are acclimatised to Orkney!), very dry, few high winds, and lots of sunshine. And as August progresses so does the farming year with silage being cut, hay being made, and vegetables being harvested.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgsBreBAdvHeeKUempoi8nzR83O_RYnR-xcBT758txgbkJSX8lR6OHZARVg7kykFg4CTf9NQnUWLRKGpgvzXgtVpxXasnAAXBso2LAZNeL0Seay241CczC9hruA5q88SbbFKtV5JKikmggEfMx4gXpQhCUHTlW7W0M_MxL3Epn6AJHLKW7pE-uNW9iJ8T0/s2048/IMG_9526.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgsBreBAdvHeeKUempoi8nzR83O_RYnR-xcBT758txgbkJSX8lR6OHZARVg7kykFg4CTf9NQnUWLRKGpgvzXgtVpxXasnAAXBso2LAZNeL0Seay241CczC9hruA5q88SbbFKtV5JKikmggEfMx4gXpQhCUHTlW7W0M_MxL3Epn6AJHLKW7pE-uNW9iJ8T0/w400-h300/IMG_9526.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This year I decided not to grow any vegetables. I just enjoyed the flowers in my new garden, created by the previous owners. The sedums were glorious when in flower, they were like snow on top of the gabions.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXqKWtp2aIj1Mds1Yv5Ymfb9ice5s9PjcLcrBYuD7d9qsKh1_JjDpUx-mccZXpvEyD8KFuMtWMjJFQ_E6Li1kUAqsA34ChksYJtk6P35ZjBdloZUhIW921-JQ14vGLCgAN3QnjTxhGodBtM-wJJzFsYzKWV1EIpDxRYzEntWktgTQOdWsO3zyFSSWrcAb/s2213/IMG_9471.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1420" data-original-width="2213" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXqKWtp2aIj1Mds1Yv5Ymfb9ice5s9PjcLcrBYuD7d9qsKh1_JjDpUx-mccZXpvEyD8KFuMtWMjJFQ_E6Li1kUAqsA34ChksYJtk6P35ZjBdloZUhIW921-JQ14vGLCgAN3QnjTxhGodBtM-wJJzFsYzKWV1EIpDxRYzEntWktgTQOdWsO3zyFSSWrcAb/w400-h256/IMG_9471.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5mOZ4XguqTOowsrvnpBWd_QB7fHsTuuvvtz1DFEOS6UiEPJmvHNzyTKvf4yaDsEbXOON5ufHQbhH3zMUnZ24X6tuTdh8_nyonZnJvVh2l1uerD9vDapM4M31t7FwJsirkp1zNlVKHOeT_MftXzNUYAHBX9tuleTTQsGp3Gmc09jQYWJl2jFasJ1ROTfiZ/s2048/IMG_9472.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Button, I think is showing us the literal translation of being caught between a rock and a hard place. Hee hee! My little heat seeking cat absorbs warmth wherever she can...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZy5ELKjjSlt0t2q5NxRclin8TgWzh2ooN13myei47DGuT6erLfHOaOGa7W28S-Y_sSdrq9IQgwGe_Gncrg1BK8wVGGMRW_Aa32-UgztLyhi1pQVa5hVFwowN-qcXjLLLK_eh6-6uHQc0LFD0ZzdXwxz2KNLkiRKT2NsTZmcd6CvStv3Z_s3QNZqzarNaj/s1898/IMG_9594.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1656" data-original-width="1898" height="349" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZy5ELKjjSlt0t2q5NxRclin8TgWzh2ooN13myei47DGuT6erLfHOaOGa7W28S-Y_sSdrq9IQgwGe_Gncrg1BK8wVGGMRW_Aa32-UgztLyhi1pQVa5hVFwowN-qcXjLLLK_eh6-6uHQc0LFD0ZzdXwxz2KNLkiRKT2NsTZmcd6CvStv3Z_s3QNZqzarNaj/w400-h349/IMG_9594.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>And when awake she ensures she gets my full attention.....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpBaIomhd7YxMqxn0bcArwBoEKMip6uO-ykq4q52OFqupONzXIcfkHVfT9IdGabuq-zL_Q5d3myK4rSYa_EaSu4KYr4hynV9uaGcAA4wEa3D0QzscHi_Ndd5lcdxwYrex1ISwH_kIAPdqRq1GIb4YbCuyU9f5_E-Q50f45ccyh_hiT1UG0hY3uY3gSCIY2/s511/IMG_9484.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="511" data-original-width="339" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpBaIomhd7YxMqxn0bcArwBoEKMip6uO-ykq4q52OFqupONzXIcfkHVfT9IdGabuq-zL_Q5d3myK4rSYa_EaSu4KYr4hynV9uaGcAA4wEa3D0QzscHi_Ndd5lcdxwYrex1ISwH_kIAPdqRq1GIb4YbCuyU9f5_E-Q50f45ccyh_hiT1UG0hY3uY3gSCIY2/w265-h400/IMG_9484.JPEG" width="265" /></a></div><br /><p>Or sits on the windowsill contemplating life, the universe, and dinner time...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7vlKzVKhrwFb1K7euujRDnq-_HCL98WUJzatkmHDnTTAZ2vG1rxgMzWwOqt_NO90zcBh4zYHRebOMp5Onxddm7lS3kpiUasVldXgjzRbMVreB4e4qO_6-8ptN_bPDFs6cmsXKHMUX98Y3xjuaO0Kyyx6JiVcWpu6iJENytDOwEhA-6WG026dO_8yIRIIb/s2048/IMG_9479.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7vlKzVKhrwFb1K7euujRDnq-_HCL98WUJzatkmHDnTTAZ2vG1rxgMzWwOqt_NO90zcBh4zYHRebOMp5Onxddm7lS3kpiUasVldXgjzRbMVreB4e4qO_6-8ptN_bPDFs6cmsXKHMUX98Y3xjuaO0Kyyx6JiVcWpu6iJENytDOwEhA-6WG026dO_8yIRIIb/w300-h400/IMG_9479.JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>Talking of dinner time. Ronnie and Reggie guard the door, so I can't slip out without feeding them!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOFzdhuMIWY38TKkM0Y-hkyNKL6NipoKO9yfFmuNNWkdH6lZh0Xsy0hf4Q6VVDf7e8RSqXpACT83eTo6rTVe-WEClSU6_26yhYDNXgzDIzpZ8Ys_j3fySvkbcl63ndhkDrmaPpHSNzC76AJKD4YCqcHZyxwnbRRhMDS6ynMttrdDhfrazKAvDeSDRPEpsT/s2048/IMG_9601.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOFzdhuMIWY38TKkM0Y-hkyNKL6NipoKO9yfFmuNNWkdH6lZh0Xsy0hf4Q6VVDf7e8RSqXpACT83eTo6rTVe-WEClSU6_26yhYDNXgzDIzpZ8Ys_j3fySvkbcl63ndhkDrmaPpHSNzC76AJKD4YCqcHZyxwnbRRhMDS6ynMttrdDhfrazKAvDeSDRPEpsT/w300-h400/IMG_9601.JPEG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ronnie</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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A couple of weeks ago I went to see the extraordinary dig at the Ness of Brodgar. Yet again my photos do not do the site justice so do take a look at their website <a href="https://www.nessofbrodgar.co.uk/">here</a></p><p>The site is huge and interpretation is ongoing as new areas come to light. The walls of the buildings (well remains of them) are clear even to a novice like me. Some rudimentary art has been found, animal bones, pottery and lots of interesting artefacts. Next year will be the final year of digging. Those who have supervised the dig since the beginning feel it is a suitable time to stop. Partly to leave something for future generations to investigate with new techniques and ideas etc, and partly so they can write up all their findings before (in the words of one senior archaeologist) we are all to old to do it! </p><p>So here are some of my photos - it was a grey day with drizzle but that didn't dampen the interest of the tourists, even if the archaeologists would have preferred something a little drier!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7aB_gchmruq2YhpA_Viqxa1tfEA9kODPkU70qnkXZ60QU-dmVAf5pvu5gszjlVJhARevKTXwp6rZ2xtw92TAEkq4Vtq0bKFRgIOskbI7xbqBej-X3YV1lJt3_vpUM4ktkw89-KH7OBnxQu1MpVRh94yc7lxKlJ3rv3gxwdxkOYs1RYZxUR4erLeIRrk9I/s2048/IMG_9533.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7aB_gchmruq2YhpA_Viqxa1tfEA9kODPkU70qnkXZ60QU-dmVAf5pvu5gszjlVJhARevKTXwp6rZ2xtw92TAEkq4Vtq0bKFRgIOskbI7xbqBej-X3YV1lJt3_vpUM4ktkw89-KH7OBnxQu1MpVRh94yc7lxKlJ3rv3gxwdxkOYs1RYZxUR4erLeIRrk9I/w400-h300/IMG_9533.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfAq3MA11q4-gtrqBUza1cWxM82xI5qGbpFsceKD7G-GIc6f5tumwGzqIdOzFfp8Ioq4wqOfhbS7FKOwI0bYHzSvYlarQq05rLYBL0mzbZ86bRdzBuHDt1tUzbigjmnXUOg3Sxbru8h4WY6dbsuQ_kr2zmKLxhpulpLcLTB9DhEAFD-6nhtZQseeep9xu-/s2048/IMG_9535.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfAq3MA11q4-gtrqBUza1cWxM82xI5qGbpFsceKD7G-GIc6f5tumwGzqIdOzFfp8Ioq4wqOfhbS7FKOwI0bYHzSvYlarQq05rLYBL0mzbZ86bRdzBuHDt1tUzbigjmnXUOg3Sxbru8h4WY6dbsuQ_kr2zmKLxhpulpLcLTB9DhEAFD-6nhtZQseeep9xu-/w400-h300/IMG_9535.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Click on these (as with others) to enlarge. 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text-align: left;">And one of the finds when I was there. It had just come out the ground, and was believed to be an anvil used for knapping flint arrow heads. OK I know it looks like a Neolithic baked potato, but I can assure you it was hard stone.... but then so are some of my baked potatoes. Ha!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgogfsCzCw8ZuUa27ovexNAcpZeFDUU_rHAiOruNgOBevkUdtL0TMkkl-bUJkoEjaA1tmN7OnYeh9t_mrAsYSAcxaImFVAH91Aff_p4so3H-kZgGdYKW7wQO9i9dqCm9oGXxWlXE_b5y8mK2sFviLakLUELb-FVGHrtv8hJMV2hJIunq75hYfr7A-ooKD8Z/s750/IMG_9573.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="728" data-original-width="750" height="389" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgogfsCzCw8ZuUa27ovexNAcpZeFDUU_rHAiOruNgOBevkUdtL0TMkkl-bUJkoEjaA1tmN7OnYeh9t_mrAsYSAcxaImFVAH91Aff_p4so3H-kZgGdYKW7wQO9i9dqCm9oGXxWlXE_b5y8mK2sFviLakLUELb-FVGHrtv8hJMV2hJIunq75hYfr7A-ooKD8Z/w400-h389/IMG_9573.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div>Sianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827449325297069660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-70158770843694002962023-08-19T11:35:00.009+01:002023-08-19T11:38:29.202+01:00Scapa Flow Museum and around about on Hoy.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitinJ3TAVH6Bls3LxGEK1IppFHM3yi-rOCmGjWNcFKytl6PYDIHq8fZl9g84FMl6YW51IIap-kWQCfktjwvn78flEU6UKMl6HywAQObjhAm_QzMredtS39KaZxX6hg8Ae88unxLBkuXSyHXStWauQ6Ft1CDm3NlBtjamMn_FvUFnFETjFZiOB4tmd0MDUU/s1961/IMG_9377%20(2).JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1471" data-original-width="1961" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitinJ3TAVH6Bls3LxGEK1IppFHM3yi-rOCmGjWNcFKytl6PYDIHq8fZl9g84FMl6YW51IIap-kWQCfktjwvn78flEU6UKMl6HywAQObjhAm_QzMredtS39KaZxX6hg8Ae88unxLBkuXSyHXStWauQ6Ft1CDm3NlBtjamMn_FvUFnFETjFZiOB4tmd0MDUU/w400-h300/IMG_9377%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>A few weeks ago I accompanied friends for a trip over to the island of Hoy to see the newly refurbished Scapa Flow Museum. Now it is ostensibly a war museum, of which I am not a fan. But this is much more. Documenting how Scapa Flow was used as a naval base during both World Wars and focusing on historic events and how they impacted individuals. My photos don't do it justice so here is a link to a much more comprehensive explanation and photos of exhibits. <a href="https://orkneymuseum.wordpress.com/category/scapa-flow-museum/">Scapa Flow Museum Link</a></p><p>The museum was officially opened by Sir Chris Hoy (tenuous link - Scottish Olympic Cyclist with a surname of Hoy.... maybe not ask too deeply on that one....). Anyway Sir Chris also took part in some cycling events on the island with young and old and maybe inspired a few folk to get on two wheels! Or, 3.....</p><p>When I first moved to Orkney I lived on Hoy, at the South end, Longhope, with a view to the Scottish Mainland. I was only there for 6 months when winter became too wild for me to spend in a caravan on Graemsay! Anyway it was nice to be back on the island for the day and drop in on one or two folk. The ferry journey takes about 45 minutes and you can sit in your vehicle (unusual on ferries) or up on the open deck (chilly!).</p><p>WWII in Scapa Flow - from one end to the next - yup even incorporating Graemsay!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinw-SlRJtvVfcOF8b1_yxlMA5KDNE59WBs4xBi8iSYoohRFJ0MZSLzg-3ejQE1jK_iRjTbH3TsbvkSqrt3yjuPEp9mjc9AuNwCbgz9TTws71_QDH5U3icJ33dO4HmoZ8NM6mTqPdZcwL-rylT6g0ggmkDaFGs1gpciGDsICjxHUyf8r5WjmMQo2e1XfLzj/s2048/IMG_9380%20(2).JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinw-SlRJtvVfcOF8b1_yxlMA5KDNE59WBs4xBi8iSYoohRFJ0MZSLzg-3ejQE1jK_iRjTbH3TsbvkSqrt3yjuPEp9mjc9AuNwCbgz9TTws71_QDH5U3icJ33dO4HmoZ8NM6mTqPdZcwL-rylT6g0ggmkDaFGs1gpciGDsICjxHUyf8r5WjmMQo2e1XfLzj/w400-h300/IMG_9380%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The pump house - used to pump fuel from huge underground tanks to fuel all the fleet.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgujVxZdN6Z1gyhF6CsPFM1XO_0NJSpndc5ZFSac9SZZXMXX_XkgdzIW7I_lt_AWVUFkK0Bre_ianCqgmPtL16ywrBguIUNEjBIgLoA6Iti9C_6Pwe7MqExZ6I2XIuGOaRPOi5jRgWKnVwh5gui5FMDSgST4FK-qNFyW-R1WIfLKUaiLHtjhDM0w54XYXjJ/s2048/IMG_9381%20(2).JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgujVxZdN6Z1gyhF6CsPFM1XO_0NJSpndc5ZFSac9SZZXMXX_XkgdzIW7I_lt_AWVUFkK0Bre_ianCqgmPtL16ywrBguIUNEjBIgLoA6Iti9C_6Pwe7MqExZ6I2XIuGOaRPOi5jRgWKnVwh5gui5FMDSgST4FK-qNFyW-R1WIfLKUaiLHtjhDM0w54XYXjJ/w300-h400/IMG_9381%20(2).JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwUfRqY1FvtAoz821drdgs6JwTe7TYs08ZIu2Rc4w9ek9NHWvdV9iFh5LcAHzBTqeugK6GWCK3oKWQB9oUFjGos41jIRPS1V-pkiuM81F2l9OdXQg8Ewx-4G28ScwzxVOKw_PaHJpGXFzn0rxuAWxbIjbZwOLtR9fiCjym678xWEiRSetjuY81Ykz1uivz/s2048/IMG_9383%20(2).JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwUfRqY1FvtAoz821drdgs6JwTe7TYs08ZIu2Rc4w9ek9NHWvdV9iFh5LcAHzBTqeugK6GWCK3oKWQB9oUFjGos41jIRPS1V-pkiuM81F2l9OdXQg8Ewx-4G28ScwzxVOKw_PaHJpGXFzn0rxuAWxbIjbZwOLtR9fiCjym678xWEiRSetjuY81Ykz1uivz/w400-h300/IMG_9383%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjztbI2xKJj_4sNosM2kIZofiHdsgS8hF5rX8-EiT7vTwBT_l3mGr9aa8qyl5I5scuo-37w369ltnecuv_BtlZ3Rsn6KzXMv0AuwL4FdajFkVa788sbWd1hXg6f-EqOAFkW6C-DE6WERfAIF8b1ezWwM3nZ-0FJ4aHxeoMYQer5nJiTkKupqsJbqYNk3CKm/s1813/IMG_9385%20(2).JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="1813" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjztbI2xKJj_4sNosM2kIZofiHdsgS8hF5rX8-EiT7vTwBT_l3mGr9aa8qyl5I5scuo-37w369ltnecuv_BtlZ3Rsn6KzXMv0AuwL4FdajFkVa788sbWd1hXg6f-EqOAFkW6C-DE6WERfAIF8b1ezWwM3nZ-0FJ4aHxeoMYQer5nJiTkKupqsJbqYNk3CKm/w400-h300/IMG_9385%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And then up the road to the north end of Hoy (the actual parish of Hoy). I love the wildness here, lots of heather moorland and the highest hills in Orkney.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcYo-XXWdNeeKxJgypq1Ou4ku4phLtkxlWwKMsADTKjlNC_VJyj05EplN219xATw5wfSo4cFJLGtQXBXenJa_x1I4BHI4_3lVBXsAnKGbrNPModJC7TPBUioryVcYJOc8UfWks0E0X2FM_ovhP1_XQqQ_YWiqa9sz16PyyiUcM15Qt-36SRaKS5CQHap80/s2048/IMG_9396.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcYo-XXWdNeeKxJgypq1Ou4ku4phLtkxlWwKMsADTKjlNC_VJyj05EplN219xATw5wfSo4cFJLGtQXBXenJa_x1I4BHI4_3lVBXsAnKGbrNPModJC7TPBUioryVcYJOc8UfWks0E0X2FM_ovhP1_XQqQ_YWiqa9sz16PyyiUcM15Qt-36SRaKS5CQHap80/w400-h300/IMG_9396.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Views across to Orkney Mainland.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgViifNFAyiDimTseeNbHYexgNCr4XhMmdb13TsBwXBgF_xwNjPc_3B0dlaHaAydlmcqjIYBhq-NBqiz7ANglfzBPZa_Fso8YxUdy36GtH7v8RpWZmeJ1aOtc2SGknJ8HwAdd5nek3U2Ai5KMmxFWF41DLHR6q8bBoRP701VTnO_lE_Zf0WnNVKdNYCaq2L/s2693/IMG_9397.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1168" data-original-width="2693" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgViifNFAyiDimTseeNbHYexgNCr4XhMmdb13TsBwXBgF_xwNjPc_3B0dlaHaAydlmcqjIYBhq-NBqiz7ANglfzBPZa_Fso8YxUdy36GtH7v8RpWZmeJ1aOtc2SGknJ8HwAdd5nek3U2Ai5KMmxFWF41DLHR6q8bBoRP701VTnO_lE_Zf0WnNVKdNYCaq2L/w400-h174/IMG_9397.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Those lovely Hoy hills</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPaoTKaKhCBA24yrt6i-9UiqnvwqTx99IX81V2B9mregyt7nFTHV07aH0nUYtgVfvrrXr0-sczssow4ahUqhClzYyWKEQYJ0n2GMZe61XOsB22kpunjDeK0tjlv4-qoIysUKy_kywJe4ZGPxfAtatpH75vT__9Z1C_bjEc2D0SG_xy5ewQFEp8lD-U6MRs/s2667/IMG_9398.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1179" data-original-width="2667" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPaoTKaKhCBA24yrt6i-9UiqnvwqTx99IX81V2B9mregyt7nFTHV07aH0nUYtgVfvrrXr0-sczssow4ahUqhClzYyWKEQYJ0n2GMZe61XOsB22kpunjDeK0tjlv4-qoIysUKy_kywJe4ZGPxfAtatpH75vT__9Z1C_bjEc2D0SG_xy5ewQFEp8lD-U6MRs/w400-h176/IMG_9398.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Drive carefully! Cattle grids keep the sheep in (mostly) on the hills.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi08jfFvpSojUBZjqQ5aAjOQgGLVhITKp1CXvdLicW10bG0ICOXhBzLsYEhzd4pIOSGIWQiltlwktdO4Y51Ma-E_fxOwqJRLy_HGTJIlWZpOUPwT3mLkiThHabOCEq4qKi9j9v80ZbjYzODWG_APTundVujuEmg99PFQnvb-7h2RxyRc-2k3D_2bONpZaFk/s2048/IMG_9399.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi08jfFvpSojUBZjqQ5aAjOQgGLVhITKp1CXvdLicW10bG0ICOXhBzLsYEhzd4pIOSGIWQiltlwktdO4Y51Ma-E_fxOwqJRLy_HGTJIlWZpOUPwT3mLkiThHabOCEq4qKi9j9v80ZbjYzODWG_APTundVujuEmg99PFQnvb-7h2RxyRc-2k3D_2bONpZaFk/w400-h300/IMG_9399.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzmm8CspSMUgJ-KQJgDAWnJF9nh1ZyCY_pW0vmS_52QdIa165UeQC_mFlKGMKCubwbzWHyESbC1K3y6iFnGu8vk2vqe03sIOng0wV1CHCFQpl8KdlXKSqFPR6DODTZYbCxvIpwL2c45yZxycd_FUFZxYV0DPg68iW_gTvRjEzKrnxNX0xJdaupTvgjlNGQ/s2531/IMG_9400.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1242" data-original-width="2531" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzmm8CspSMUgJ-KQJgDAWnJF9nh1ZyCY_pW0vmS_52QdIa165UeQC_mFlKGMKCubwbzWHyESbC1K3y6iFnGu8vk2vqe03sIOng0wV1CHCFQpl8KdlXKSqFPR6DODTZYbCxvIpwL2c45yZxycd_FUFZxYV0DPg68iW_gTvRjEzKrnxNX0xJdaupTvgjlNGQ/w400-h196/IMG_9400.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>My favourite sleeping dragon/dinosaur. Miss that view from Graemsay!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ezvhXXb35syJLwHYTRhesxeQMA25NbW7h9aNG3GsYOQR0TrAtUFhMdTW-P-9694Lq49x1UnsmGm4JV3s_fyrU6uk9YJ1FGK64i2jMn00hs26SpWVHF9_6OHHGiKxFQ7oeIgyNaqbchqaNFDwMSaik98nVoDYVIdZrWf25ez5zEsZMkW5TVoVA2IeEHeZ/s2621/IMG_9401.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="2621" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ezvhXXb35syJLwHYTRhesxeQMA25NbW7h9aNG3GsYOQR0TrAtUFhMdTW-P-9694Lq49x1UnsmGm4JV3s_fyrU6uk9YJ1FGK64i2jMn00hs26SpWVHF9_6OHHGiKxFQ7oeIgyNaqbchqaNFDwMSaik98nVoDYVIdZrWf25ez5zEsZMkW5TVoVA2IeEHeZ/w400-h184/IMG_9401.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>And an essential stop at Beneath t' hill cafe. Highly recommended. Great crab rolls and coffee!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRabX-CP0EhMQFXv8JeApQIIx0nzdf2wlLYWEioCCuE9_TYBs3HY9ZyXd5TeIaftskNDXwkHHtn23EVC2pWFo9SHReRkSBdlYe8_AVTQlxl6yX_RJEUTGlUkwPoJv4vKykxWND5Q4mswg3gBVSMm5VfyPe2ffZgdmVml56lOMyqD_ZIm2FjySV-RSSAypt/s2582/IMG_9402.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1218" data-original-width="2582" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRabX-CP0EhMQFXv8JeApQIIx0nzdf2wlLYWEioCCuE9_TYBs3HY9ZyXd5TeIaftskNDXwkHHtn23EVC2pWFo9SHReRkSBdlYe8_AVTQlxl6yX_RJEUTGlUkwPoJv4vKykxWND5Q4mswg3gBVSMm5VfyPe2ffZgdmVml56lOMyqD_ZIm2FjySV-RSSAypt/w400-h189/IMG_9402.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglLWMN1jYZ8DxMBuE5xZscyRsjS0uF60T7ZnGyXR5IfhevNV6Vd6gXwz4mMp4Gyo8GvO9al0jDm5ccseEGkIXyuAmX8eBnWsVIcK5YppSCZLtWM4aU_zgwUCmbOlKz7HM3NqDs1LDTyoq0S7aolIuXZESf_DaID4zQDYuTM8RvLPlW3_VY9qm_HTyHcGsh/s2643/IMG_9403.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ztHJfy3CGgTqevd_gofSNoeEzcl4C2hltXWGxTJlUWBf5GITLoI2vTytONLUUvDtpot_VcknEadQvuaTmE86rwcyjWXRYXd37dy4icE4RtqNQZJe1ijoYJOaKuLzIL7PbAFtzMEMsBTA3kwYylgN4yDHZiUIcafHKLal5rVliXJMUNPlIcwk_BIObQYF/s2048/IMG_9772.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ztHJfy3CGgTqevd_gofSNoeEzcl4C2hltXWGxTJlUWBf5GITLoI2vTytONLUUvDtpot_VcknEadQvuaTmE86rwcyjWXRYXd37dy4icE4RtqNQZJe1ijoYJOaKuLzIL7PbAFtzMEMsBTA3kwYylgN4yDHZiUIcafHKLal5rVliXJMUNPlIcwk_BIObQYF/w400-h300/IMG_9772.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>The first full week of August is Show Time in Orkney. A host of horticultural or agricultural shows around the isles and parishes. This is my first year in the East, so I was keen to support the East Mainland Horticultural and Agricultural Show yesterday. East Mainland includes the parishes of Deerness, Toab, Holm and St Andrews. As you can see in the photo above - the day was glorious for the show, dry, warm, sunny and barely a breeze!</p><p>The horticultural section was in the St Andrew's Community Centre, a few miles down the road from me. These shows include fruit and vegetables, baking, jams, flowers and handicrafts. For a relatively small community there was a magnificent display well laid out. So here are some photos from the hall..... (and no I most definitely did not enter anything!).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2-XplnfAJUlwUO5arRw1e150NXHFl2P5nUvVIHrfzhctoZqdpvLsHJORjApRaaU_zZ9RHMUdGqQA08vIwbQRfWN8nF1eMEyKEHF3xBy-_Srn1gxYg9SPOX5D32lHAOn84fjdDou4wJ3Jer0VUHk4OVvqj0KZkt88jSHXnJVumTa9VeuN6YMf-kRwg1ltG/s2048/IMG_9780.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2-XplnfAJUlwUO5arRw1e150NXHFl2P5nUvVIHrfzhctoZqdpvLsHJORjApRaaU_zZ9RHMUdGqQA08vIwbQRfWN8nF1eMEyKEHF3xBy-_Srn1gxYg9SPOX5D32lHAOn84fjdDou4wJ3Jer0VUHk4OVvqj0KZkt88jSHXnJVumTa9VeuN6YMf-kRwg1ltG/w400-h300/IMG_9780.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnsd9c0nhwNheF9W1DvoSltHm-RLgCNb9hH_qje0KIvv3X_Dilc3FiRn1nJpvj9M4DJa8VkZ-KR_v68pjgOMs1NXk7xVHsVZ7O4TyiTrAch_FcMG_hRt5f0vdryva6QT8MpwFvb3Ngg6HYmTa_UQ1CISpf4W-4dEoggZAGs4B0Bujx3gvV3gNRkqpIcdsA/s2048/IMG_9776.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnsd9c0nhwNheF9W1DvoSltHm-RLgCNb9hH_qje0KIvv3X_Dilc3FiRn1nJpvj9M4DJa8VkZ-KR_v68pjgOMs1NXk7xVHsVZ7O4TyiTrAch_FcMG_hRt5f0vdryva6QT8MpwFvb3Ngg6HYmTa_UQ1CISpf4W-4dEoggZAGs4B0Bujx3gvV3gNRkqpIcdsA/w300-h400/IMG_9776.JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSsvGY6Zy0ahEWoLDoTy5TNPFrp4koMNay2Y6zhMOzizWgm1XTZHIMkBsbNIJqrWeaNhsiwILijbUDdczkQJdbuO7CTfXkTmOMdiwDii1p5TSZMi0vZYsLezDr6nHTz08aB8U0o0fxsWcCsA3rt7ggUdvxauM62HIltUEnCkaE0IaaDmEjwtsbmv55xlMV/s2048/IMG_9778.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSsvGY6Zy0ahEWoLDoTy5TNPFrp4koMNay2Y6zhMOzizWgm1XTZHIMkBsbNIJqrWeaNhsiwILijbUDdczkQJdbuO7CTfXkTmOMdiwDii1p5TSZMi0vZYsLezDr6nHTz08aB8U0o0fxsWcCsA3rt7ggUdvxauM62HIltUEnCkaE0IaaDmEjwtsbmv55xlMV/w400-h300/IMG_9778.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF40WeZJnixp7vvI7cwZniE6nYdo_JfkiQDse_onIH80OyQs5eYYy_dC4rnjabHiyYDvwCZrNFPjpiLqfh0VTJv32O1-1_Xjn1KfrBRCy9sudqQDJ-3yecWM9H-u52Jlzh9jNa_vBdwjVn1LreabLPbbiaQqKlFDMAkxJLrv4ukhFdRRJgmfzZolyTdwbj/s2048/IMG_9779.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF40WeZJnixp7vvI7cwZniE6nYdo_JfkiQDse_onIH80OyQs5eYYy_dC4rnjabHiyYDvwCZrNFPjpiLqfh0VTJv32O1-1_Xjn1KfrBRCy9sudqQDJ-3yecWM9H-u52Jlzh9jNa_vBdwjVn1LreabLPbbiaQqKlFDMAkxJLrv4ukhFdRRJgmfzZolyTdwbj/w400-h300/IMG_9779.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The baking - the red tickets are first prizes for a Currant Bun (or Black Bun) - which is packed with currants and in a pastry case. A very Scottish Tradition. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_bun">Take a look here for details</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7mlUGZkv19eEWSnKxhajl061g0cOZ3EX2qEoX0Pe5EMx-wgpaOZNkmk6c-tBows3bYd4tEk2W7gSSnAdnqVOPbyOHXYMj6mvIfhPYcgtt_rEGuWqJyhVjxkIcljhIdFK-6d4wq9OVpFSPTL9_MFa_813FWY5T0ujZg5LJv-cLpX8IYrI6C93RWZkVxwUl/s2048/IMG_9781.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7mlUGZkv19eEWSnKxhajl061g0cOZ3EX2qEoX0Pe5EMx-wgpaOZNkmk6c-tBows3bYd4tEk2W7gSSnAdnqVOPbyOHXYMj6mvIfhPYcgtt_rEGuWqJyhVjxkIcljhIdFK-6d4wq9OVpFSPTL9_MFa_813FWY5T0ujZg5LJv-cLpX8IYrI6C93RWZkVxwUl/w300-h400/IMG_9781.JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Children's classes were well represented too - very inventive!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ1ma4fpUyrrPKirVfvTWcI-8TMur7lOmFmDhGJ2aANqWRdQOdAfc_dGegcHxJGpyI4Dgtq7wbYH8_-mLoU-_TNS9M0DzfA16XG47_X0i9UUeultXaItAWngaJ-7RQFU9UJZvS7oM896rLL9p-l5DgmdGaUF0iSyn9PkC3ZABCtCKDbFG2UA1XbITp5tgG/s2048/IMG_9777.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ1ma4fpUyrrPKirVfvTWcI-8TMur7lOmFmDhGJ2aANqWRdQOdAfc_dGegcHxJGpyI4Dgtq7wbYH8_-mLoU-_TNS9M0DzfA16XG47_X0i9UUeultXaItAWngaJ-7RQFU9UJZvS7oM896rLL9p-l5DgmdGaUF0iSyn9PkC3ZABCtCKDbFG2UA1XbITp5tgG/w400-h300/IMG_9777.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>And then down the road to the Agricultural Show..... I headed for the horses and ponies. It brought back many memories when I used to compete in local shows with my pony, Badger. Gawd how or WHY I chose to get up at 5am to get us both ready and head off to a show is way beyond me now. But I loved watching these classes. Some lovely ponies and some plucky riders too!</div><div><br /></div><div>Ooooh hallo gorgeous!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1QMKCxEqsAmJA0Yww1t0kwqGhkH2hzz8lgQ-UuFsUz8Lm44mQmM2ICHP71WBy1cbuVyLZ-JcZg0DsBJhx1r0Yniw1kwvedCElMK-pEGn79cpcKMT1hyOXaa9DeBsCdMnu79w2W7aDYRj1YpvQvyCny7jt7OKSHicFdKng0LQoJl6_WcdYo9NWqHCm6lMr/s2048/IMG_9787.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1QMKCxEqsAmJA0Yww1t0kwqGhkH2hzz8lgQ-UuFsUz8Lm44mQmM2ICHP71WBy1cbuVyLZ-JcZg0DsBJhx1r0Yniw1kwvedCElMK-pEGn79cpcKMT1hyOXaa9DeBsCdMnu79w2W7aDYRj1YpvQvyCny7jt7OKSHicFdKng0LQoJl6_WcdYo9NWqHCm6lMr/w300-h400/IMG_9787.JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>And another handsome boy!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBeLJXQasmaIdyHcFhqH4rKFOjOQahtc3Nc58Z1ofuL-WW7UPDDn6rmK0G6T0zUwyWk1H6Vj3ysyKXqBTTclkB2ILmUuaeFdHOZ6Dga75lotFXseZdAOcik5ycLx5eFFmrAHq6U5zyMdAJADFWNplhHuQEWpV93sk47lFoaW2kwtMWJ5a2v_MOpmAukSta/s2048/IMG_9788.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBeLJXQasmaIdyHcFhqH4rKFOjOQahtc3Nc58Z1ofuL-WW7UPDDn6rmK0G6T0zUwyWk1H6Vj3ysyKXqBTTclkB2ILmUuaeFdHOZ6Dga75lotFXseZdAOcik5ycLx5eFFmrAHq6U5zyMdAJADFWNplhHuQEWpV93sk47lFoaW2kwtMWJ5a2v_MOpmAukSta/w400-h300/IMG_9788.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Shetland mare and foal! There are a couple of Shetland Pony Studs in Orkney. They do well throughout national shows, and it's lovely to see them at a local show too.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6-36vjhZiw9lvsdBjhCuD2cNOVeb9BrTB7w2koSDWpU6-G56m11LKvLMr-U8HDhFyp7AT_HN6wATlZ539D1_LXZoPhEugEFITNcRWHyUmto4maIbHr-u_1cOt2udSEyYorMqyx7ncjcNpLkMVFBL3HrxY_oGy62z8CcvzkhZ04R9_j5ztjKC-Eypwc3B5/s2048/IMG_9789.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6-36vjhZiw9lvsdBjhCuD2cNOVeb9BrTB7w2koSDWpU6-G56m11LKvLMr-U8HDhFyp7AT_HN6wATlZ539D1_LXZoPhEugEFITNcRWHyUmto4maIbHr-u_1cOt2udSEyYorMqyx7ncjcNpLkMVFBL3HrxY_oGy62z8CcvzkhZ04R9_j5ztjKC-Eypwc3B5/w400-h300/IMG_9789.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHHv7HAVQ2B9_zXQpucmzkFRUvvD3xJsyVEO4rc9owDUhAjLPGp63FR3p4DVTZGnUD-79x1dbhdGmRygSodhpKZyPfB5eQkzl0KCewSqElOTY43Mnd-5GQGwRN3nuPKiPg4orzkvDPLPIYiaTv3OgO8bp3N7Obc0Ps8wVaRoDLxyoHPwoVtD1RUikivvEt/s2048/IMG_9790.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHHv7HAVQ2B9_zXQpucmzkFRUvvD3xJsyVEO4rc9owDUhAjLPGp63FR3p4DVTZGnUD-79x1dbhdGmRygSodhpKZyPfB5eQkzl0KCewSqElOTY43Mnd-5GQGwRN3nuPKiPg4orzkvDPLPIYiaTv3OgO8bp3N7Obc0Ps8wVaRoDLxyoHPwoVtD1RUikivvEt/w300-h400/IMG_9790.JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRkjRMcojkSDiWU-iTiUt4szsOXvAOJBgQfo32QFAtW3mezo7cvG1cvjIvyDMCcVI9SoW09JKgTtyqAgCpsnfvAM_YW6Fx97zzCB2xz2jtPWnIDsaCbIeHTuyhvpyvZxw4KhIRMbYwUvB5hNm3-tPG3VsN5NSO5mdTzWfkazATe8ixKAp8Hno3eNIssbiD/s2048/IMG_9791.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRkjRMcojkSDiWU-iTiUt4szsOXvAOJBgQfo32QFAtW3mezo7cvG1cvjIvyDMCcVI9SoW09JKgTtyqAgCpsnfvAM_YW6Fx97zzCB2xz2jtPWnIDsaCbIeHTuyhvpyvZxw4KhIRMbYwUvB5hNm3-tPG3VsN5NSO5mdTzWfkazATe8ixKAp8Hno3eNIssbiD/w300-h400/IMG_9791.JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>British Mountain and Moorland Ridden class. The chestnut pony just about to move off was quite a handful for his young rider. The pony bucked and reared in the ring and the lad fell off. He was very plucky and got straight back on and despite the pony still being a bit "troubleson" they won 2nd prize! Well deserved for the rider!<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXyZ4zG6E7N6LiNCSpvp3I-b6QKYXqHknZEFySSjO21jcVxMwloQJ7wMhVQzTKFDrTK4DiiXRR21QSDfYlA633_kBsQ_qZ4GxoOtQMRf-62PHKVJTF9mDgT00gPEMmKTMzbxJTK12UIM_hkNL-Ia1rGRL03_wsojtu4yLGMzusAfX4Cji-WsBPn4hh8gTo/s2048/IMG_9792.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXyZ4zG6E7N6LiNCSpvp3I-b6QKYXqHknZEFySSjO21jcVxMwloQJ7wMhVQzTKFDrTK4DiiXRR21QSDfYlA633_kBsQ_qZ4GxoOtQMRf-62PHKVJTF9mDgT00gPEMmKTMzbxJTK12UIM_hkNL-Ia1rGRL03_wsojtu4yLGMzusAfX4Cji-WsBPn4hh8gTo/w400-h300/IMG_9792.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Lovely setting for one of the horse classes<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisfYJvnMHxWnhVNmvL8H_w--HhUi-sy6pdbhAO5zSfCWJd0nyYJselaeW5loUJ6xwHO55eeQ58kZNqr9MUZ8klYFh_2Ofpln4RuTgPIgFperIZ6EtGyFbhdvCGTfpuQSChnHZi8_A-4fy482yKhbyn1blUu10ST6g9AhPACOnLnoAXcdG3dLYLlZ8ep58W/s2048/IMG_9797.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisfYJvnMHxWnhVNmvL8H_w--HhUi-sy6pdbhAO5zSfCWJd0nyYJselaeW5loUJ6xwHO55eeQ58kZNqr9MUZ8klYFh_2Ofpln4RuTgPIgFperIZ6EtGyFbhdvCGTfpuQSChnHZi8_A-4fy482yKhbyn1blUu10ST6g9AhPACOnLnoAXcdG3dLYLlZ8ep58W/w400-h300/IMG_9797.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkXlgHb9ENeTBfq8wfSjyd_fmBu-ElT_yVVMxjHbWdxKfiE0CZyF-vHNP6vkpVXvdcP0o8vFXOLyeeIQFtRYjOp4ewMo5AkkQJdD8u7KzQZHI2PErTQ46NTaPrTkxHT3JQNCZuXxrf4W8LkLWX6SD9asw1n6tvR0IqDBi6jy3mTE1NTKrG8AawfPEnfZM5/s2048/IMG_9799.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkXlgHb9ENeTBfq8wfSjyd_fmBu-ElT_yVVMxjHbWdxKfiE0CZyF-vHNP6vkpVXvdcP0o8vFXOLyeeIQFtRYjOp4ewMo5AkkQJdD8u7KzQZHI2PErTQ46NTaPrTkxHT3JQNCZuXxrf4W8LkLWX6SD9asw1n6tvR0IqDBi6jy3mTE1NTKrG8AawfPEnfZM5/w400-h300/IMG_9799.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>And then there were the farm animals - cattle and sheep, plus some goats, household pets and maybe a pig (I didn't see the pig...). 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Admired by myself and Button.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoHXXLEfjcONAxI6pdQ5zDJaFi76wXw0tB9vHdnUtzWYXjQRoc4rmYhqPtLrbn9xtbZ9VorBVkLGQQxPcssDc-I_hToYTYyqEP8CnKTpZ-BJMWGanmZk0bSZbqZmoWYRTMCOcrBbtWw5XKF51Fi1lm-wMIySyZji3bGPWY9spdVNcicPP8qv68B02s8EZ1/s2048/IMG_9805.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoHXXLEfjcONAxI6pdQ5zDJaFi76wXw0tB9vHdnUtzWYXjQRoc4rmYhqPtLrbn9xtbZ9VorBVkLGQQxPcssDc-I_hToYTYyqEP8CnKTpZ-BJMWGanmZk0bSZbqZmoWYRTMCOcrBbtWw5XKF51Fi1lm-wMIySyZji3bGPWY9spdVNcicPP8qv68B02s8EZ1/s320/IMG_9805.JPEG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>And Hippo/Frog island (aka the island of Rousay - categorically confirmed as Rousay after much local debate!).</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTQY1vpo9ipIhPzBfxYKXMOus9W68i4XDV9X4RvfOSU71LZpJdvJpd-UZiDzj6jiEdgEN6w8nSVkLXdMiasEGknItx1vzxWtSygmSEDqP_M8px2QCZyz1BJERZ-nLB6ArkrfePP2gq9J33_Q_4XmjtRvYrAnvHVHF3NSCAq9fUA5OoAKxYXgO0KVtce1WB/s3066/IMG_9810.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1026" data-original-width="3066" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTQY1vpo9ipIhPzBfxYKXMOus9W68i4XDV9X4RvfOSU71LZpJdvJpd-UZiDzj6jiEdgEN6w8nSVkLXdMiasEGknItx1vzxWtSygmSEDqP_M8px2QCZyz1BJERZ-nLB6ArkrfePP2gq9J33_Q_4XmjtRvYrAnvHVHF3NSCAq9fUA5OoAKxYXgO0KVtce1WB/w400-h134/IMG_9810.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Hopefully the weather holds for the rest of Show week!</div><div><br /></div>Sianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827449325297069660noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-11716671005971599662023-07-25T20:32:00.006+01:002023-07-25T20:32:58.611+01:00Beach time....<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOCpGUaS2upwY61x5nKKITwFp50NuT2RJt8FrOFUMKXpA6vBB5F8YdpH0omsPjpNMCJ8gpSfs6V_BfGWT78W95W8sgwo6N4LTRlfpfXhqqUksqVfmBzxcIl5CgdZWbx4PkQakMoaPc3RRFivWTMvx8cg_MxVAXJ-Xt6895mEyPZZCTlPWn_ZRnQz47fe06/s2048/IMG_9303.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOCpGUaS2upwY61x5nKKITwFp50NuT2RJt8FrOFUMKXpA6vBB5F8YdpH0omsPjpNMCJ8gpSfs6V_BfGWT78W95W8sgwo6N4LTRlfpfXhqqUksqVfmBzxcIl5CgdZWbx4PkQakMoaPc3RRFivWTMvx8cg_MxVAXJ-Xt6895mEyPZZCTlPWn_ZRnQz47fe06/w400-h300/IMG_9303.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>I live between two beaches! One has the roaring Atlantic shore and the other is a quieter sea water pool. St Peter's Pool has a huge expanse exposed when the tide goes out. It's so named as there was a St Peter's Kirk on a site nearby many centuries ago. It then leads out into Deer Sound. The shoreline can be treacherous, with deep mud and quicksand. I just keep to the edge on my wanders. So here are a few photos of a recent walk along this shore.</p><p>Leading to the shore...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQUXUCU9pgn6T0CE1kgLB7uXPjrlrX-GAScLYYx5R9wzpr55pAlbHjJMKwectV07LH6V80_WUPCuD3UZbBjz2SIlzm2dLHQuI2QUDBurZsrxa-7RrBkcedxiK_WTSk6saP658wBYmTbidsTRciAEHa9jobm8VzbOEVFAZJk9qZ6GZ7XDMPPBeh2vJRAB4K/s2048/IMG_9297.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQUXUCU9pgn6T0CE1kgLB7uXPjrlrX-GAScLYYx5R9wzpr55pAlbHjJMKwectV07LH6V80_WUPCuD3UZbBjz2SIlzm2dLHQuI2QUDBurZsrxa-7RrBkcedxiK_WTSk6saP658wBYmTbidsTRciAEHa9jobm8VzbOEVFAZJk9qZ6GZ7XDMPPBeh2vJRAB4K/w300-h400/IMG_9297.JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJtTV9hxukjbMOyjzHdfQKEY4qBcD2YImwtgJuK0pFbIqFlk-Ijm1vFrEPRvG5sp5kOfXo607WMOBDcpP-PNkFdywPrxpi-4coo_XHo65WAc5YFNThXpKOuXkG2MNgATDdV08gf7rs8PaaZIDk_P6qkzI5aRPGKec8a7zyAyZeoOIclBK12pi_SUKVAzdY/s2048/IMG_9298.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2tCrpbg0WwhI2fq4arvOZlWP8nuFmEcNqRwqLqMjF9Ul-W5Ru9ZXTg89D3rerIzTDw0hWZLK59lj4yPzpmjy3e1VVv1zQlFyr-KjOjxfB6OY-epoMWROfLrZZoNDpVL48x1gxCiNC-jksSgZvJqeXLjqhMkkFodA5QWBVmSn_qK6Q9SkUqTK74zb_WvkE/s2048/IMG_9064%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2tCrpbg0WwhI2fq4arvOZlWP8nuFmEcNqRwqLqMjF9Ul-W5Ru9ZXTg89D3rerIzTDw0hWZLK59lj4yPzpmjy3e1VVv1zQlFyr-KjOjxfB6OY-epoMWROfLrZZoNDpVL48x1gxCiNC-jksSgZvJqeXLjqhMkkFodA5QWBVmSn_qK6Q9SkUqTK74zb_WvkE/w400-h300/IMG_9064%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I thought gardening at Sandside was tough enough but there I at least had the shelter of the old stone dyke, and some shrubs. In my new house and "garden" life is a little tougher for any plant! I had wanted to move to a smaller house and tiny garden. Well I got the small house, but it sits in an acre plot. This is mainly a VERY rough meadow - with vole tunnels through it, long clumpy grass, and a variety of tough wildflowers!</p><p>The previous inhabitants made a gravel garden around the house - inspired no doubt by <a href="https://www.gardenvisit.com/gardens/derek_jarman_garden_prospect_cottage_dungeness">Derek Jarman's garden at Dungeness</a> It has sedums and succulents, as well as sea campion, self heal, Welsh Poppies, columbines, teazels, and lots of plantain! It actually needs quite a bit of weeding which has got a bit beyond me but it seems happy enough!</p><p>Across from the gravel garden is a small patch of mown grass - I had 7 Northern Marsh Orchids blooming this season which I was delighted with. Then there are two beds of wildness, and the rest is truly feral! In a more sheltered spot I have some pots of perennials and alpines. Some more alpines and sedums on top of the gabions too.</p><p>I planted lots of wildflower seeds in the Spring, but it was a very cold spring and then a period of very dry weather so very little has germinated. I am hopeful for next year! Anyway, here are a few photos of the "garden". Suggestions for plants that withstand wind and very sandy soil welcome!</p><p>This is one of the wilder beds - as well as the ubiquitous daisies it also has cranesbill, some achillea/yarrow and I've planted more, also planted some verbascum.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG1UGoYN6SgxfwdfpRMPF77pb41HtJZTmKxwv6qKRIszjoaRH8ixvl8RUwJ-EyDrewp2WObT_fT0MUHhyn_HUHR2-di0nDVMmjX2LFSl1VVDFeiwih1_hwJB9o49Fo0osnAwktt6XDO9kfRu19faodLtLS4VrNlTZ8cqHGm0skbpG_Qn-Xl5FeylD5L3w1/s1961/IMG_9140%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1471" data-original-width="1961" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG1UGoYN6SgxfwdfpRMPF77pb41HtJZTmKxwv6qKRIszjoaRH8ixvl8RUwJ-EyDrewp2WObT_fT0MUHhyn_HUHR2-di0nDVMmjX2LFSl1VVDFeiwih1_hwJB9o49Fo0osnAwktt6XDO9kfRu19faodLtLS4VrNlTZ8cqHGm0skbpG_Qn-Xl5FeylD5L3w1/w400-h300/IMG_9140%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeKUtv6Q90S-jAdD-20HHGb6TL0BMkovW5Lt4X4YtZ3GFW-yU_FU23nef4m1sh09pwBsTFKnvazTmkK2KVZWwbiucEURGck4h6Ofc6BMhzhefiF3-_G5FVxm88IWoIptsoYr2zPw1mI2cqWiyHHxpCgdBdyR2EH70rCXiglLIyk9iKINOCfCI2fFhnFiyw/s2048/IMG_9201%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeKUtv6Q90S-jAdD-20HHGb6TL0BMkovW5Lt4X4YtZ3GFW-yU_FU23nef4m1sh09pwBsTFKnvazTmkK2KVZWwbiucEURGck4h6Ofc6BMhzhefiF3-_G5FVxm88IWoIptsoYr2zPw1mI2cqWiyHHxpCgdBdyR2EH70rCXiglLIyk9iKINOCfCI2fFhnFiyw/w300-h400/IMG_9201%20(2).JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>The forget-me-nots have finished flowering as has the red campion.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGSXAIjOQVj4OaIeRO3tOAmiy5NsrLWUHGk-LEedXGdb3U8ZLEWWXzgfVnyXBwpFZ95u-j8LH6GZ6Jn_ty2QFw47eTXMGJQAY7ZD-qFNgYzfWe5H-OK4L90tsYR-PisksE8rn5eCl-lubb00bTOV8jcKchcl3WR-7gdkZ6FstyBgeF0jVCoLqNncjL_kcR/s2048/IMG_9070%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGSXAIjOQVj4OaIeRO3tOAmiy5NsrLWUHGk-LEedXGdb3U8ZLEWWXzgfVnyXBwpFZ95u-j8LH6GZ6Jn_ty2QFw47eTXMGJQAY7ZD-qFNgYzfWe5H-OK4L90tsYR-PisksE8rn5eCl-lubb00bTOV8jcKchcl3WR-7gdkZ6FstyBgeF0jVCoLqNncjL_kcR/s320/IMG_9070%20(2).JPEG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The two feral beds are by the garden cabin. I am loving the teazels springing up everywhere.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYuE_NOMdzm4qO9lVwq-noPRwj-DyP7Q0F_7zaSnoK3rcHzcJ6VDVFpab330yZ7styetcTnTomuquY3W403FeSC7KxNgX-hUXAzZ9khn1pS7c9hKoJM-vtxHjCoa6fZ3d4fkmCtBi0158VFi8I4omyomzSitnbRKWSgJLEl5KxGpZSdbCtDSo1EvmrlBSJ/s2048/IMG_9093%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYuE_NOMdzm4qO9lVwq-noPRwj-DyP7Q0F_7zaSnoK3rcHzcJ6VDVFpab330yZ7styetcTnTomuquY3W403FeSC7KxNgX-hUXAzZ9khn1pS7c9hKoJM-vtxHjCoa6fZ3d4fkmCtBi0158VFi8I4omyomzSitnbRKWSgJLEl5KxGpZSdbCtDSo1EvmrlBSJ/w300-h400/IMG_9093%20(2).JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkCDkNK1anYyKQ5payLoymmnfqyq_8wYA74u_MpDMUauUYh-W4gUy5-NJVo8Os7odk6X7yFQrUosYBuiO5Cyyu7q8OMnBnXHT3hNfuxZIAQEkcl2dKQcMTFUIHxCC7TILV1KOA2jELskD2MPn0OzEbUFYQOkWAAnYHDTHAMbBOk89Ll3VldN7pzmsMzcoT/s2048/IMG_9091%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkCDkNK1anYyKQ5payLoymmnfqyq_8wYA74u_MpDMUauUYh-W4gUy5-NJVo8Os7odk6X7yFQrUosYBuiO5Cyyu7q8OMnBnXHT3hNfuxZIAQEkcl2dKQcMTFUIHxCC7TILV1KOA2jELskD2MPn0OzEbUFYQOkWAAnYHDTHAMbBOk89Ll3VldN7pzmsMzcoT/w300-h400/IMG_9091%20(2).JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBWRPkTVgcZxslujedwosC8BLw4O8cFXvQRpDkEiakbQ2KEKsz_uAmZzFcs9asl-FSNlS8WVFyi_vjhkS3xWZ3wzR7_mnW24yfyj577qL94N3D6Q7oymqKCcFimIETxlcMnDqD0CPJM8hw7xEapSlsrzLndmEvcwibRGhHHnioTQ3jV-g24UIZ-uO8qGgr/s2048/IMG_9139%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBWRPkTVgcZxslujedwosC8BLw4O8cFXvQRpDkEiakbQ2KEKsz_uAmZzFcs9asl-FSNlS8WVFyi_vjhkS3xWZ3wzR7_mnW24yfyj577qL94N3D6Q7oymqKCcFimIETxlcMnDqD0CPJM8hw7xEapSlsrzLndmEvcwibRGhHHnioTQ3jV-g24UIZ-uO8qGgr/w300-h400/IMG_9139%20(2).JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Self seeded into the gravel garden too. Sedums filling the gabions...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgojT8Z76gqyZGcPiYxCi2clfBqskmniDW0KIybs9TA7tYyt0_hRc7mojDIhooc5GE7cURl9U_6sZgX8K4Krf1as_M_GcrzDPtR7ilgYvZqZBPFovf9H_yr7qM_Oa8GSHd2lAQ8EnKIf4fX06nEnuFLEC16cmlpote4wvCJIzwqmXDnhueiT0j-dzxUtLks/s2048/IMG_9242%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgojT8Z76gqyZGcPiYxCi2clfBqskmniDW0KIybs9TA7tYyt0_hRc7mojDIhooc5GE7cURl9U_6sZgX8K4Krf1as_M_GcrzDPtR7ilgYvZqZBPFovf9H_yr7qM_Oa8GSHd2lAQ8EnKIf4fX06nEnuFLEC16cmlpote4wvCJIzwqmXDnhueiT0j-dzxUtLks/w300-h400/IMG_9242%20(2).JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>There are paths cut through the meadow, and cranesbill and daisies spill into these areas, along with hogweed (not the giant kind!)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wildflower "self heal" is growing in abundance too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF6oT0Y-uL2UtNYZ-TBFAsP8h85HDKeA1wFHPoohF-1YirNZaEOhuzaDrASS8IvffBjqVoD5jGonNI7c_2Qc6pwo1rxDc5Yy3WpPlrMs3hqm7tPv0uJVwp5q_nDAXusLGogTUTzROK7pQsKhe7vBKdbHCuCxT9Ue9Sl0iR23pwq1weJjRU8Ik4FjBdB9-d/s2048/IMG_9195%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF6oT0Y-uL2UtNYZ-TBFAsP8h85HDKeA1wFHPoohF-1YirNZaEOhuzaDrASS8IvffBjqVoD5jGonNI7c_2Qc6pwo1rxDc5Yy3WpPlrMs3hqm7tPv0uJVwp5q_nDAXusLGogTUTzROK7pQsKhe7vBKdbHCuCxT9Ue9Sl0iR23pwq1weJjRU8Ik4FjBdB9-d/w400-h300/IMG_9195%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Among the many grasses in the meadow there are damper bits and here grow clumps of flag iris.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Button in the catio!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQVPJDL7paYcbOkWZYYNUW5ZRg6w49BrvNxDIUkXr4Qvuw6-gIdE1qBqSA_I_onsA8T_I4PwNA8iQG3-AJVOl-eikkX-XvWtUG4GLPuVumB4ueKjJhKVb78WRHt4w7iOA8KW56aBl5sfv6S0laPGKTbThxyL2qlOSCHYZALXAlEecH_32lDaKBsR7dgFXr/s1977/IMG_9076%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1977" data-original-width="1483" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQVPJDL7paYcbOkWZYYNUW5ZRg6w49BrvNxDIUkXr4Qvuw6-gIdE1qBqSA_I_onsA8T_I4PwNA8iQG3-AJVOl-eikkX-XvWtUG4GLPuVumB4ueKjJhKVb78WRHt4w7iOA8KW56aBl5sfv6S0laPGKTbThxyL2qlOSCHYZALXAlEecH_32lDaKBsR7dgFXr/w300-h400/IMG_9076%20(2).JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Sianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827449325297069660noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-28120197454666300812023-07-11T15:55:00.008+01:002023-07-11T15:55:48.802+01:00Skyscape from the other evening from the house<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ59iqZdwkfjZ3fm6UAhqh5XXBbI2G8Mw_ZkRUA38z_zemZ_xkp1lC84o2ChUsfFPFNNWrr2Hay-upEy7QGxKjFstYvjkxDOpqlFSFlZRyDKp-4GmuVZMx_v_cy-3hmKKIfJRUaakVODOFC0d4_Dh7EbxXbclDx-LyGHhEDCxQ9GvUgwEFbo1dBaJNt-Ii/s2048/IMG_9268.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ59iqZdwkfjZ3fm6UAhqh5XXBbI2G8Mw_ZkRUA38z_zemZ_xkp1lC84o2ChUsfFPFNNWrr2Hay-upEy7QGxKjFstYvjkxDOpqlFSFlZRyDKp-4GmuVZMx_v_cy-3hmKKIfJRUaakVODOFC0d4_Dh7EbxXbclDx-LyGHhEDCxQ9GvUgwEFbo1dBaJNt-Ii/w400-h300/IMG_9268.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Just a few snaps through from the house the other night. There has been some magnificent evening light and sunsets recently. I am so fortunate to still be able to view these from my window just as I could on Graemsay! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Oq5QDJSBzPCBy8iLv9IKSt4mB96SkSqYivJoG2Ngz8Cnf7ltGMRMCySYTZeMqPAVtQu1vPYvfx-b8tecaaANhTlz94MntyBS62CoWXGV-KqdJMoaqwXuEqUPrcclQ1hu7jtQtj41CTq_ofypK2gGDRVXdli4WL-FK6qs4G9vyntOl6hW2WEpTMRpL52u/s2365/IMG_9252.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1329" data-original-width="2365" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Oq5QDJSBzPCBy8iLv9IKSt4mB96SkSqYivJoG2Ngz8Cnf7ltGMRMCySYTZeMqPAVtQu1vPYvfx-b8tecaaANhTlz94MntyBS62CoWXGV-KqdJMoaqwXuEqUPrcclQ1hu7jtQtj41CTq_ofypK2gGDRVXdli4WL-FK6qs4G9vyntOl6hW2WEpTMRpL52u/w400-h225/IMG_9252.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNQlu8zQZW77bHqiwCW_CAdSd-CNddsCWp6lrZEa6zmfWV01iCux4BNG9y_W_YGc-alN70K32x-o08bJjVqciNAFJ3qwQ4zccJApCzZJeEKXVnph30KaZlX8V821Qvq65XRW_3OmZw9Ur2-TXi6vLOyoNBYnIGaDHcaCNElORh5RooOxJvecQexEm2qvz8/s2048/IMG_9254.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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Which is pretty much true - as agriculture has been the mainstay of the islands, with no heaving industrialisation, the landscape has been pretty much undisturbed. Sometimes farmers plough up some stones and find treasures, or they quietly cover them over again! But there's lots of archaeology already excavated (Skara Brae etc) and newer ones being excavated around the isles. The "biggie" is the Ness of Brodgar which opened this week. I haven't been for a visit yet. But one dig that finished this week was of The Cairns in South Ronaldsay, a broch or round house. This is quite near me (compared to when I was ots (a woman's jawbone in the skull of a fin whale among the most memorable to me). But lots of information re everyday lifte of the folk who lived and farmed in the area. The soil that has been dug out of the broch has been bagged and will be analysed, along with lots of other artefacts.</p><p>I'm no archaeologist so<a href="https://archaeologyorkney.com/the-cairns/"> here is a link to their blog</a>, and below are some pretty random photos I took on the day!</p><p>You can make out the curve in the walls in the photos</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGMIiaywXw447OIzE95lzGBs9xodS_Fw5QtSdTulinpooOsd3sG4Ehwm90koRw8kVQxNbkgOhOTItmH-iBGhZsNNNC4CgWm0q1cXbBKK5pQ9SoBRPbb2NlMAJOZu93-r0zxnIcrbO8LnYVQI4eAwnK4Iyrcu2glkJscB6HTqls7neW-GltJJSEv4EnIDee/s2048/IMG_9161%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGMIiaywXw447OIzE95lzGBs9xodS_Fw5QtSdTulinpooOsd3sG4Ehwm90koRw8kVQxNbkgOhOTItmH-iBGhZsNNNC4CgWm0q1cXbBKK5pQ9SoBRPbb2NlMAJOZu93-r0zxnIcrbO8LnYVQI4eAwnK4Iyrcu2glkJscB6HTqls7neW-GltJJSEv4EnIDee/w400-h300/IMG_9161%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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These are being carefully excavated, counted and assessed. It's in this corner, I think that the whale skull and human jaw bone were found.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9z7KaZr3M9y1Gab8YrLDu28_lNb7MBLObVTW-n5IWCI71vhZJ_KtHVTKkNwabEu50WsqbiHlRRXMu4L4zVB3WO21c8HYaNKVayOsIapaCv3RYx7YIiSf1p18aahXI8grwMDu5fYGgicPRdBB35IXuPTY2hM285UdKyNmXM5ZZCa9jRtzWap48HsZ5x5Ed/s2048/IMG_9183%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9z7KaZr3M9y1Gab8YrLDu28_lNb7MBLObVTW-n5IWCI71vhZJ_KtHVTKkNwabEu50WsqbiHlRRXMu4L4zVB3WO21c8HYaNKVayOsIapaCv3RYx7YIiSf1p18aahXI8grwMDu5fYGgicPRdBB35IXuPTY2hM285UdKyNmXM5ZZCa9jRtzWap48HsZ5x5Ed/w400-h300/IMG_9183%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A post hole - this is probably from a later settlement outside the broch, robbing or using stone from the broch itself.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiviHjzhNmrFGlMwbUwjvFWSEakOuX4vaBWh83l21tAn6oVVMBIt3Q4ir7GCGmNlYsP8uDIxbJEbGRzPXzfu5jW80ONJqibjm0mUoSk-U9sga_T-RPCkF9Qnaxxxn2CtkPemEQ8KhBYU6L11BZppXL9HGm8Kg9u8fllNqnJapLGI2dVcYxZtEyNpbntu_Y4/s320/IMG_9188%20(2).JPEG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>A saddle quernstone for grinding of grain<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiO1AexuexTvXFf9KtWHwBukaY_tUklFUutByAlzYT4vZi25cXpiq8_P9lfbGPiqJY7k3eIUvU5Ltp5utp-60c9rJPTqES5axHRltdGdhFYaPsUvXd2Tlm9I2s0KjRVoUOvAgGi53MlYPQFskYTPznm9YKuZQd2VQmzBPjQyEQaV1v0NI8qiK3abhtMJiL/s2048/IMG_9192%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiO1AexuexTvXFf9KtWHwBukaY_tUklFUutByAlzYT4vZi25cXpiq8_P9lfbGPiqJY7k3eIUvU5Ltp5utp-60c9rJPTqES5axHRltdGdhFYaPsUvXd2Tlm9I2s0KjRVoUOvAgGi53MlYPQFskYTPznm9YKuZQd2VQmzBPjQyEQaV1v0NI8qiK3abhtMJiL/s320/IMG_9192%20(2).JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>And<a href="https://www.nessofbrodgar.co.uk/2023/05/"> here is a link </a>to the 2023 excavation at the Ness of Brodgar in Stenness.</p><p><br /></p></div>Sianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827449325297069660noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-48805276790112566582023-06-29T11:00:00.067+01:002023-06-29T11:00:00.143+01:00A visit to Graemsay<p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Y3H8VFBhIRd6BheNggzj9nhoFSBHDOKlM1Mh3GDW2Dhb0B-DrS0qhl4BNCGna86bHWhNjhaHnPPpAQB4nSVXvZlbqUy3qRUGcNCfaXAo0IRrgAFleaB0-RUGKEHVQOlYUs1QBAmI2dPO4kdruG5oEyoZZSjgyKpR-jfTfCkXgZhrtfUUibwCh7wPhcZC/s2048/IMG_8992%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Y3H8VFBhIRd6BheNggzj9nhoFSBHDOKlM1Mh3GDW2Dhb0B-DrS0qhl4BNCGna86bHWhNjhaHnPPpAQB4nSVXvZlbqUy3qRUGcNCfaXAo0IRrgAFleaB0-RUGKEHVQOlYUs1QBAmI2dPO4kdruG5oEyoZZSjgyKpR-jfTfCkXgZhrtfUUibwCh7wPhcZC/w400-h300/IMG_8992%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hoy Hight lighthouse</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p>Although I paid a brief visit a few weeks ago I didn't have a chance to have a proper wander around the island. So last week I went back with a friend, borrowed a car and set about exploring the wee island that was my home for 22 years. I also popped in on the new owners of Sandside, who love living on the island and are taking good care of the house and garden. I firmly believe those of us who live in old houses are simply custodians, and now it's onto the next generation. Anyway here are some photos of my visit.</p><p>Sailing from Stromness via Hoy to Graemsay</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBY6U6fifuSeuZYitMg1R-SV9Mbvff7oQhDMk_vzCgQXZSOmS3fcq8BllQLeQ90BvZF_EKtcLL43JRZnuh4b77ePKhscTVgHc5tvoKZL5xXBu0mP-KEV8I9T9r6YZEzJGtByGDxZ0zp-AqIhWYL93eoi_F2an9AeXVZz5m5guzkA1OD1T26J8eqwCBpJUT/s1939/IMG_8950%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1256" data-original-width="1939" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBY6U6fifuSeuZYitMg1R-SV9Mbvff7oQhDMk_vzCgQXZSOmS3fcq8BllQLeQ90BvZF_EKtcLL43JRZnuh4b77ePKhscTVgHc5tvoKZL5xXBu0mP-KEV8I9T9r6YZEzJGtByGDxZ0zp-AqIhWYL93eoi_F2an9AeXVZz5m5guzkA1OD1T26J8eqwCBpJUT/w400-h259/IMG_8950%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The old kirk, now under new ownership.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Some of the skeleton is now visible and being removed.....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsKV2BUS4Tn4Ui56LWuaKa0BnSoxxKl1tk1Vuyulqs4z5WEDBmLs2mTrr4NAZNeioCc3tpoiSooN5t56cWoNcBMYWYhRHkCMKWAXqI6hEKYX6E09vgUZh5hioHO7lBsfCX1q4NLcZeA4UsSH1MwqV7YrHzXh4Ka6izEPR3iak4lqE3z62FNSAFuxUOevJs/s2048/IMG_9001%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsKV2BUS4Tn4Ui56LWuaKa0BnSoxxKl1tk1Vuyulqs4z5WEDBmLs2mTrr4NAZNeioCc3tpoiSooN5t56cWoNcBMYWYhRHkCMKWAXqI6hEKYX6E09vgUZh5hioHO7lBsfCX1q4NLcZeA4UsSH1MwqV7YrHzXh4Ka6izEPR3iak4lqE3z62FNSAFuxUOevJs/w400-h300/IMG_9001%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtTkF6Ka4KxohWCxsQUbbmmvwqaOExuFg1db7so375dGd-Lrn1BUJ4a9cgmtmj263SKQiotBcsre5p61l231Hd8rRJBo-QnYjdycYVM4xbEoMUGUAy6GzOihv23DRJjnqquFWcAyeI4uiWRIcn7QEVzIWTOtBCjdIDQk7RSIdAxa5jf3d2WuSuHZ4y-Zgl/s1727/IMG_9002%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1296" data-original-width="1727" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtTkF6Ka4KxohWCxsQUbbmmvwqaOExuFg1db7so375dGd-Lrn1BUJ4a9cgmtmj263SKQiotBcsre5p61l231Hd8rRJBo-QnYjdycYVM4xbEoMUGUAy6GzOihv23DRJjnqquFWcAyeI4uiWRIcn7QEVzIWTOtBCjdIDQk7RSIdAxa5jf3d2WuSuHZ4y-Zgl/s320/IMG_9002%20(2).JPEG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>After the kirk we took a run down to Hoy Low.... I love this lighthouse - short and dumpy! The reason for two lighthouses on the island was to guide the herring fleet through a narrow passage into Stromness harbour. There is quite shallow water around the island, so for deeper water the ships had to light up Hoy High and Hoy Low lights to white and keep on that course. If one showed red they were off course.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLahUVFQ61jMp-pRZOUvuGg7EsZOGc5NE4vt6tiCh8ieLYc2e_mVuJoODG9Gq5WCIenFv6DzxEx-0SfQK0eRiGg14As-oMJy4wgCL-9wwYWT1NG4fTw-5CLEr-XvDqjBmLfxC-xRbcWho0pi6akevvATJe54nTrSARQdPZWMSLxSZOAQahtpb3VWH5VmoS/s1961/IMG_9012%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1961" data-original-width="1471" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLahUVFQ61jMp-pRZOUvuGg7EsZOGc5NE4vt6tiCh8ieLYc2e_mVuJoODG9Gq5WCIenFv6DzxEx-0SfQK0eRiGg14As-oMJy4wgCL-9wwYWT1NG4fTw-5CLEr-XvDqjBmLfxC-xRbcWho0pi6akevvATJe54nTrSARQdPZWMSLxSZOAQahtpb3VWH5VmoS/w300-h400/IMG_9012%20(2).JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn8Hq1dKBJ2FxCx6vUNqZSb-ai6gIpSfubPgWDCzTAASaF0VlgdIutPaZbSiXejFXbFXP269kx_Io0LLtOJGllsSfORklTPElJT7Eb1L35bvzf-SPTMJqMSwyK02dDhXlGXg_Htzx5V5j231aAwSJMXAyK2-jjebYG9FYRASZsHhtqDRvTqM5Yo9HdVQrm/s2048/IMG_9014%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn8Hq1dKBJ2FxCx6vUNqZSb-ai6gIpSfubPgWDCzTAASaF0VlgdIutPaZbSiXejFXbFXP269kx_Io0LLtOJGllsSfORklTPElJT7Eb1L35bvzf-SPTMJqMSwyK02dDhXlGXg_Htzx5V5j231aAwSJMXAyK2-jjebYG9FYRASZsHhtqDRvTqM5Yo9HdVQrm/w300-h400/IMG_9014%20(2).JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Looking down to Hoy Low and the accommodation around it, and across the mouth of Hoy Sound to the outskirts of Stromness on the Orkney Mainland.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwr5goJk5Wo4YOCWqj0JYIJs-UPDwVNaapdnwxtql0fnwhDlR2t86V3V2PNlQ3FvnJ7VUUp2iGup2fPDsuLbs1Ss4M_gjTBce9lC_635GE41SQ1-YYn3Eua9PLRGZ4zcC254nsE2BIak6YRPM-VDcnpu94H2i4moB4uFb0QHN_WXbDwWCFbey3u2KOzJS1/s3999/P1110671%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2999" data-original-width="3999" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwr5goJk5Wo4YOCWqj0JYIJs-UPDwVNaapdnwxtql0fnwhDlR2t86V3V2PNlQ3FvnJ7VUUp2iGup2fPDsuLbs1Ss4M_gjTBce9lC_635GE41SQ1-YYn3Eua9PLRGZ4zcC254nsE2BIak6YRPM-VDcnpu94H2i4moB4uFb0QHN_WXbDwWCFbey3u2KOzJS1/s320/P1110671%20(2).JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Down the road is the island Community Hall. This was refurbished using EU and local grants just before the pandemic. It's now back in use for parties, quizzes and games evenings. There is also a defibrilator on the wall - many of these are now publically available around Orkney.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8tV9q8bi4ajz_EbK9N4giFRi9PYNrNIJK_OiMZcA8x9SxNQippzVWMaEfmNPb41MhpAwbYvG_Q7aowmHeE3NY6x2E8rIuw5XVq9x5_yCV03eWSndTEz-5-K9obPdqv5EJXqJ90r1QZ1gVyMKls-XAhILcvKUZrR3bBPUJJ-BzSo1GMg0qB5mRf02pz6kO/s3311/P1110681%20(3).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1871" data-original-width="3311" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8tV9q8bi4ajz_EbK9N4giFRi9PYNrNIJK_OiMZcA8x9SxNQippzVWMaEfmNPb41MhpAwbYvG_Q7aowmHeE3NY6x2E8rIuw5XVq9x5_yCV03eWSndTEz-5-K9obPdqv5EJXqJ90r1QZ1gVyMKls-XAhILcvKUZrR3bBPUJJ-BzSo1GMg0qB5mRf02pz6kO/s320/P1110681%20(3).JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And in a field across from the hall are some belted galloway cattle. Love the stripey coos! They are a hardy breed and can live out year round. They also calve themselves easily outdoors.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjPV0eZCgYsNRd861DdpssrGLvuY0XqUFvShKUW7FbBfsg-Ss6pnRBBvRoLnYwdGtJUZTst0YAJIZr6kEQOk-P2lVENleoftrrkWrkaqZ5SVwhvLXw3AblR6ljmrTUddS3OR3JL1kYHsW4caF7TNqu866HOCX8GILjZRjCwEwXo_EbAl_8vMESn8TYHlfJ/s4000/P1110683%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjPV0eZCgYsNRd861DdpssrGLvuY0XqUFvShKUW7FbBfsg-Ss6pnRBBvRoLnYwdGtJUZTst0YAJIZr6kEQOk-P2lVENleoftrrkWrkaqZ5SVwhvLXw3AblR6ljmrTUddS3OR3JL1kYHsW4caF7TNqu866HOCX8GILjZRjCwEwXo_EbAl_8vMESn8TYHlfJ/w400-h300/P1110683%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And of course, Sandside Bay!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheKEBGQPf6cJNELbtTPLLVyta-JCa4bZfj4NVytgv3l38pX0uQfPBNbPfyzLpnw7Vvc4FuRlmqoyNp3C_kmiRk8Wb96vVSRM7ZNYJeVhZDa39W-r1wOaM-q6DnzuBDBNn_txvXeJF0QNOVsWO4zHaOovOpznLPUImnQhXNMpiUD4GfrvwOjlXlQX-5RQKo/s4000/P1110672%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheKEBGQPf6cJNELbtTPLLVyta-JCa4bZfj4NVytgv3l38pX0uQfPBNbPfyzLpnw7Vvc4FuRlmqoyNp3C_kmiRk8Wb96vVSRM7ZNYJeVhZDa39W-r1wOaM-q6DnzuBDBNn_txvXeJF0QNOVsWO4zHaOovOpznLPUImnQhXNMpiUD4GfrvwOjlXlQX-5RQKo/w400-h300/P1110672%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And lovely Sandside, my former home! I was made most welcome and delighted to see it looking so good.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJL2YVh-8-yuLk9HnvMRyoBer60fHIbw8v3yArHFBSUBew2msz1j6ZEyWBTExUXl9z5wWC5X2HFrHPuowd2zu7Kgf9WMyC_GHxU9peOKDVQR4WXoAXlZGhfjcH7z-56mtdX9zcSlvQZs_uLzAjxIzKSSxrAPF98zSXLN36iUizcucOOnaQSfZzq_wbILtN/s2048/IMG_8989%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJL2YVh-8-yuLk9HnvMRyoBer60fHIbw8v3yArHFBSUBew2msz1j6ZEyWBTExUXl9z5wWC5X2HFrHPuowd2zu7Kgf9WMyC_GHxU9peOKDVQR4WXoAXlZGhfjcH7z-56mtdX9zcSlvQZs_uLzAjxIzKSSxrAPF98zSXLN36iUizcucOOnaQSfZzq_wbILtN/s320/IMG_8989%20(2).JPEG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Meanwhile the old School is being brought back to life. A lovely renovation taking place there.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw9tOQviX4kuzAv2FP_H7IuDnHJojEvlvkfmoW4kAz3UpdjK5WCSmssozPzn2HJHvcoMT9RfVjwLtJZbZ8LoJCbw-9IjdApFM4KjlYyyJxvprClCdOqwIVz2bOsPOMh8KJCFJxTrL-_6OkA0jFLxpQALoshmm-DTX-z4l4pGhywoOH2X9h7O4G9xcn0Ykt/s2048/IMG_8957%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw9tOQviX4kuzAv2FP_H7IuDnHJojEvlvkfmoW4kAz3UpdjK5WCSmssozPzn2HJHvcoMT9RfVjwLtJZbZ8LoJCbw-9IjdApFM4KjlYyyJxvprClCdOqwIVz2bOsPOMh8KJCFJxTrL-_6OkA0jFLxpQALoshmm-DTX-z4l4pGhywoOH2X9h7O4G9xcn0Ykt/w400-h300/IMG_8957%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHC2EdJ58dHo65CJamkIGmI_MmoSenKuGrvFEkIotIH0a7ZwQJ4a0bnyHO4yCGtVAmBgd_HZbnxTtUNgba4q8iSinLckInURpJ82HGsQdvAWZdUm74QwfoburXgU7MX7_0-3vWH8JeSbV_X_56GqlH5erntKw5SB2sJxkH8AHACMxyeMEp1tt7vepMvbH6/s2048/IMG_8954%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHC2EdJ58dHo65CJamkIGmI_MmoSenKuGrvFEkIotIH0a7ZwQJ4a0bnyHO4yCGtVAmBgd_HZbnxTtUNgba4q8iSinLckInURpJ82HGsQdvAWZdUm74QwfoburXgU7MX7_0-3vWH8JeSbV_X_56GqlH5erntKw5SB2sJxkH8AHACMxyeMEp1tt7vepMvbH6/w300-h400/IMG_8954%20(2).JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Hoy High ever visible, this time just round the corner from the old School</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPl1nZfGhQAWX0z2Qg6raB0hMbvu2PoW6cSR6T2EYow5ZZ-aL6UbsX9OWitfDiExhZ7CVn0FfEoRNrnfFI-5ZXM48ODfNxVs_Q1EMXYILMDbdA8iIQkroBS0ox0XVFUTgnJT1mBv0_bwV68vHBNVhZft6ClfyKjD0_P1UYzO-jspKPncDTS-Nt2QRpTQN2/s2048/IMG_8959%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPl1nZfGhQAWX0z2Qg6raB0hMbvu2PoW6cSR6T2EYow5ZZ-aL6UbsX9OWitfDiExhZ7CVn0FfEoRNrnfFI-5ZXM48ODfNxVs_Q1EMXYILMDbdA8iIQkroBS0ox0XVFUTgnJT1mBv0_bwV68vHBNVhZft6ClfyKjD0_P1UYzO-jspKPncDTS-Nt2QRpTQN2/w400-h300/IMG_8959%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And a bit further along the road is the old Quarry. We were fortunate enough to see a blue-tailed damselfly here. It was a bit breezy so not much visible activity - they were hiding in the long grass and rushes.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiile3DapYHo49pwjJtERRuoxMa89d9ZIKCXc95EmtjgQFm_joZvvFuZtW_btJHo5xcUb0ybOhTuDBLFIKl_XrJtOiW21dpwGLu3JklKtesNTRatcVU383cbXzzkmJ8UCWdnJuy2lYhsPD5D0cZTN0npxuDR8IVCSe729QFDwgAUiQKf5w7KkQtXynch8D2/s2048/IMG_8965%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiile3DapYHo49pwjJtERRuoxMa89d9ZIKCXc95EmtjgQFm_joZvvFuZtW_btJHo5xcUb0ybOhTuDBLFIKl_XrJtOiW21dpwGLu3JklKtesNTRatcVU383cbXzzkmJ8UCWdnJuy2lYhsPD5D0cZTN0npxuDR8IVCSe729QFDwgAUiQKf5w7KkQtXynch8D2/w400-h300/IMG_8965%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG93OKT5WhSTXTkh35cPK_K3BQ8B7sRsGaK1BEUs6WUzE9K8RXoheq3Gd7hwEZUXhQ6wImj9BiJeLC-obAWmZcyThphSctcbqHEpSZwPUx778p6pZdIPr6pnGQfCol4sx6rAtN9TBMVb08sdiK2uuZb_CAh7RIJa1icVq5dv3bX3a7qV6Ix1yXjx0cS1-s/s2048/IMG_8967%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG93OKT5WhSTXTkh35cPK_K3BQ8B7sRsGaK1BEUs6WUzE9K8RXoheq3Gd7hwEZUXhQ6wImj9BiJeLC-obAWmZcyThphSctcbqHEpSZwPUx778p6pZdIPr6pnGQfCol4sx6rAtN9TBMVb08sdiK2uuZb_CAh7RIJa1icVq5dv3bX3a7qV6Ix1yXjx0cS1-s/w400-h300/IMG_8967%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A lovely view of Hoy from the top road....</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1KteM5D91hJcuAhRo5zGv5scolh8UIxurzDmW8whueqU2x0Fo14WMp4TudKzy6YKs6VoW8ysRRegGIND4Ai5ohS7ItltM1oYdVvRFUT-WVjWtxufG7p1TEzHQdDtJ6ni_qjgVCk5fpEZL21KFCoI9JK8RuqkY6qt2c15alQLmXFhaJb6ZbqLQJQZqNAz5/s2048/IMG_9021%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1KteM5D91hJcuAhRo5zGv5scolh8UIxurzDmW8whueqU2x0Fo14WMp4TudKzy6YKs6VoW8ysRRegGIND4Ai5ohS7ItltM1oYdVvRFUT-WVjWtxufG7p1TEzHQdDtJ6ni_qjgVCk5fpEZL21KFCoI9JK8RuqkY6qt2c15alQLmXFhaJb6ZbqLQJQZqNAz5/s320/IMG_9021%20(2).JPEG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The old croft house of Dean with a new corrugated iron room....</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPNcKgcVRzOfmWbwCkM-bIOKpVrM90R-ni3x5L46M4epRRPvj3OGMBvpx8HWuQ5zPGfSH6XWtvk70cLqwz5-63q2kfGwpTVA-em-KoQP3oFDxeDEnbGe1_y03V-2OwEWRnVTXjjs_wpwEqisy06mA06IaI2WNbrhzZvpiuS1Rx17Q5Xkt9J3Vv0jVvX_FI/s4000/P1110661%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPNcKgcVRzOfmWbwCkM-bIOKpVrM90R-ni3x5L46M4epRRPvj3OGMBvpx8HWuQ5zPGfSH6XWtvk70cLqwz5-63q2kfGwpTVA-em-KoQP3oFDxeDEnbGe1_y03V-2OwEWRnVTXjjs_wpwEqisy06mA06IaI2WNbrhzZvpiuS1Rx17Q5Xkt9J3Vv0jVvX_FI/s320/P1110661%20(2).JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>And that is the end of the tour! We had a lovely day and I caught up with quite a few folk too.</div>Sianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827449325297069660noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-45883392571631131152023-06-28T16:30:00.002+01:002023-06-28T16:36:00.463+01:00Testing mobile editor…Midsummer over St Peter’s Pool, Deerness….<div><br /></div><div><div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: left;"><img alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Z9nk2bgbIgcgxp401rbYkCoCp1tp34Rb" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Z9nk2bgbIgcgxp401rbYkCoCp1tp34Rb" style="height: auto; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; width: auto;" /><br /></div><br /></div>Sianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827449325297069660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-27475604576312086102023-06-28T16:05:00.002+01:002023-06-28T16:05:49.066+01:00OK - I'm back..... yes really.... I think!<p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzBlE2hMt0p7hcbLglCWV42ybSVoebP32gV6SSx1vkfGhVTK-DELfP6O4gUEXchGNRJuqKgG2EbxnxqTkuMlVQSJOXS8fP2hmULaCwlzQOwuuvezpXDSdvJtyfzk8sil_OhCAqSw1tvcA4-wGwCJ5Xwm3UUHnVj5-hybvPtWFXHuhkCA4c4sc_DgFmWB1q/s2048/IMG_8453.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzBlE2hMt0p7hcbLglCWV42ybSVoebP32gV6SSx1vkfGhVTK-DELfP6O4gUEXchGNRJuqKgG2EbxnxqTkuMlVQSJOXS8fP2hmULaCwlzQOwuuvezpXDSdvJtyfzk8sil_OhCAqSw1tvcA4-wGwCJ5Xwm3UUHnVj5-hybvPtWFXHuhkCA4c4sc_DgFmWB1q/w300-h400/IMG_8453.JPEG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Madam Button demands adulation</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>So.... I didn't get on with Instagram either and I had so many lovely emails and comments from folk sad about me stopping my blog that I thought - oh folk ARE still interested.... maybe I will continue and see how it goes. Part of the reason I stopped was I felt it was all a bit repetitive! And I will probably blog a bit less often and not beat myself up about that..... </p><p>I will try and find a way to do a mobile upload from my phone or ipad as that might be easier too - I rarely use my laptop now I'm retired.....</p><p>Coming up - last week I went back to Graemsay (to misquote the first line of Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier!).</p>Sianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827449325297069660noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-61576996729613251332023-06-04T13:58:00.013+01:002023-06-04T14:25:51.235+01:00Sunset over..... my blog.....<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5AZ_YJBJXi-udVLl5y4UBdn3_5v5OCbU4JjU2-e282mRbDKBAQaJtG_DKEMfYnKFv0LSyOLq8Z0vkNWYmWHHCBiEdXdnmE4GtqXgvIvp2cX-zddFKEalllX8KuWoq_MM35Q12tEXCXPF03GGSKpr0fUpegtRQsduMTCgJYpavlR8eFF4usYtV3KYnGQ/s2048/IMG_8396.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5AZ_YJBJXi-udVLl5y4UBdn3_5v5OCbU4JjU2-e282mRbDKBAQaJtG_DKEMfYnKFv0LSyOLq8Z0vkNWYmWHHCBiEdXdnmE4GtqXgvIvp2cX-zddFKEalllX8KuWoq_MM35Q12tEXCXPF03GGSKpr0fUpegtRQsduMTCgJYpavlR8eFF4usYtV3KYnGQ/w400-h300/IMG_8396.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I have thought long and hard about this, but I feel it is time for me to finish blogging. I've blogged for just over 10 years now and thoroughly enjoyed it, as well as connecting with folk all over the world, and meeting some of them face to face! But I lost my blogging mojo last year and it's not really returned. So thanks for reading and here are a few final sunset shots from my new home. </p><p>Cattle enjoying a calm early summer evening.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4VqJLwVYSYxVfQ7ckYVfRLnj_NF3tw9aJ4hSAY-rFBR_geoRmoEpApldQLYTbO34k20qMCSCZ-fuf_KhPQ0U-j0KrvFAQiSJoyu--pNLsSFNg3St_FDUxZ8_1vDj_HPop7uImEVTd_z8yh0dQurDTvHZbu14672Dq3z9vLGkIKW9imHQ5JUfp-xpKUw/s2048/IMG_8384.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4VqJLwVYSYxVfQ7ckYVfRLnj_NF3tw9aJ4hSAY-rFBR_geoRmoEpApldQLYTbO34k20qMCSCZ-fuf_KhPQ0U-j0KrvFAQiSJoyu--pNLsSFNg3St_FDUxZ8_1vDj_HPop7uImEVTd_z8yh0dQurDTvHZbu14672Dq3z9vLGkIKW9imHQ5JUfp-xpKUw/w400-h300/IMG_8384.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Nestled in the landscape......</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWVbeXXUoU_zP_B6994YaEAHik7dd9kIKySkj-YZuo7AVka_VWG9PqEBYKm-fAv-iLMYFo_L1snKAIC5fLuPPfebkMq0gKa6VSiBh_qsb0y_fozzFZ_DE2WeeO684pyoPO2xPkdDqSFBaPW7srgx3lbJXaJi4WyBZxCec-s-L4eF_GTwQVRAJR_lZ5Vg/w400-h300/IMG_8388.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Almost full moon over the ocean....</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiNYUBzru-X6NrEz2h4J8SG0vMsIu4Skb-qy29gCXvJ5G3yW_7D_7mOlbYcOTSU7jHUIkVou1sX_bJQ8QHAK0lFTNr2mv_rMclph7cRqyoMHoOpc8BmE6BsXCh_IYU3Bq7Hdtf_fsDaS0ybYFfs3E68KPgbsmBJQFAqUUoJenM1R8IEWHyopfQLyPq7g/s2048/IMG_8390.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiNYUBzru-X6NrEz2h4J8SG0vMsIu4Skb-qy29gCXvJ5G3yW_7D_7mOlbYcOTSU7jHUIkVou1sX_bJQ8QHAK0lFTNr2mv_rMclph7cRqyoMHoOpc8BmE6BsXCh_IYU3Bq7Hdtf_fsDaS0ybYFfs3E68KPgbsmBJQFAqUUoJenM1R8IEWHyopfQLyPq7g/w300-h400/IMG_8390.JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Calm seas....</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9X6_2o7WCbT8JjEOyK7Yf0oi3GyD5YT7DvsQkQS3WLIVzJYaBhp5g_dCIiYl5OLFpzjV0OxZ6mbXCC7UfIbuu3W6fffUANIJCCjLE9rLBis6VSiJmi8mQm1_DlZGhPUDEx6kUskYGqoMxJcTqn3OldtVIeV-NRMP-e57vCx_2gxt5iYSgxS2xh3Y4XQ/w400-h300/IMG_8392.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Sunset at this time of year is 10.15 or thereabouts with sunrise about 4am - and twilight in between. LOVE this time of year!!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie897J03Py93LbtH1rAivE6xNbaT_51aZPDiqY5Fi2FUH5CeI4plyla2jdQ5JFSGDrfKbUVr3Xoe5NEbCKep5pQzg5Au9SdScpPJAMyuWWASC9wGdjX_4IdseCFseqCHGpSKRJrr0GqcSb2VpwdkQPjeoKp9vsfAb8rqpjhuU4Ox5jNV_leDV1dv5jOA/s2048/IMG_8396.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie897J03Py93LbtH1rAivE6xNbaT_51aZPDiqY5Fi2FUH5CeI4plyla2jdQ5JFSGDrfKbUVr3Xoe5NEbCKep5pQzg5Au9SdScpPJAMyuWWASC9wGdjX_4IdseCFseqCHGpSKRJrr0GqcSb2VpwdkQPjeoKp9vsfAb8rqpjhuU4Ox5jNV_leDV1dv5jOA/s320/IMG_8396.JPEG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Forget-me-nots at sunset....</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVkUO_E9_VB8FfyWikUZuF8kJpN0SwVvkjtrCPVtrtoRo9Flp_Sf6xqQwAH8DEJ9FAaw2n7bCsXzfSLEUWgssCm4KNb0bQU6Z1FHOSShqgnZuBXyR7_RwhE2IIfekojqtNY_VoGnKlVTsT6JCdrDyKESRofxOPI2iQgfrdBmRVg1bPvDsPlpI_XGC7dQ/s2048/IMG_8399.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVkUO_E9_VB8FfyWikUZuF8kJpN0SwVvkjtrCPVtrtoRo9Flp_Sf6xqQwAH8DEJ9FAaw2n7bCsXzfSLEUWgssCm4KNb0bQU6Z1FHOSShqgnZuBXyR7_RwhE2IIfekojqtNY_VoGnKlVTsT6JCdrDyKESRofxOPI2iQgfrdBmRVg1bPvDsPlpI_XGC7dQ/w300-h400/IMG_8399.JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And sunset glow over the sea campion and aquilegia...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjleVQa3sNIUTjNWxNtoC3xvkd7UBwayuDxrvZ8YpBqLU0Lgfb0sKdkAKocvRY9z0VPzQ3PNAfAUSli6gpT5BVRTsH1leMzd6e1VbGc0S8HLfOBmLwD9Li9010n6DpXWx5Yfzif1XkEaFY09aIZcmHKuoJF7Y144tFXaEYLPuMz_jqwQbwvKta2K_JIw/s2048/IMG_8405.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjleVQa3sNIUTjNWxNtoC3xvkd7UBwayuDxrvZ8YpBqLU0Lgfb0sKdkAKocvRY9z0VPzQ3PNAfAUSli6gpT5BVRTsH1leMzd6e1VbGc0S8HLfOBmLwD9Li9010n6DpXWx5Yfzif1XkEaFY09aIZcmHKuoJF7Y144tFXaEYLPuMz_jqwQbwvKta2K_JIw/s320/IMG_8405.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Reflections...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWKvebhb24D49TBVLEOcn1rNqZUkfS4J_xLfoQhhNV6Dt4vZnhzdNXQQBZaiVDWB_-02pY-Uo5W95kVyTl-LhKR89JjFhJgK09OGBscklQ_TY4TNZAQy2yWv_LCv8z5CDrS8hcXoBqC_JjYCHcITypLbf6EPt-Q90iJc4kZpoLPifnwSJJX4iB1S65WA/s2048/IMG_8409.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWKvebhb24D49TBVLEOcn1rNqZUkfS4J_xLfoQhhNV6Dt4vZnhzdNXQQBZaiVDWB_-02pY-Uo5W95kVyTl-LhKR89JjFhJgK09OGBscklQ_TY4TNZAQy2yWv_LCv8z5CDrS8hcXoBqC_JjYCHcITypLbf6EPt-Q90iJc4kZpoLPifnwSJJX4iB1S65WA/w300-h400/IMG_8409.JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Slipping below the horizon.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHD1fQdlYqhkPWmrVClfvkiUtEWYkk9iQl7r9AMHjUvSb5L0eJu08u4QNX1qnJ4mM_XNJqrhhFTWlihwrCIMVXyZE_1_9kJUrduzloWX4ZAnpcueorvFXI3GrvZ0GwVb-9CA0WbSNAeIP6mAntp-CobKDuCzMedLSZMiTTlDM_E4eHhZJ6ALjmaGpR_w/s2048/IMG_8414.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHD1fQdlYqhkPWmrVClfvkiUtEWYkk9iQl7r9AMHjUvSb5L0eJu08u4QNX1qnJ4mM_XNJqrhhFTWlihwrCIMVXyZE_1_9kJUrduzloWX4ZAnpcueorvFXI3GrvZ0GwVb-9CA0WbSNAeIP6mAntp-CobKDuCzMedLSZMiTTlDM_E4eHhZJ6ALjmaGpR_w/s320/IMG_8414.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>And no proper post is complete without dear Madam Button. At 17.5 years old she takes life a little more slowly but is no less demanding! She enjoys sitting on the windowsill and watching the world go by...</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimpQcOHzwR3-KTHNy-M3NvVJVqdODJ81ZONneAet9jsq7CebAv-OcLORqB0ALMaa8eGnEgfiwGn2Mt3ASuH4A1YJq8qDfxxhqROZufFdiWxhFqNTBLqDIEhWbQ2kV1VgVXo5m3nCPSp-pj7NnJ2ssLNVvHWxqKdSEeLXF4xDdWPYa6eDKiG7WscyAhUg/s2048/IMG_8415.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimpQcOHzwR3-KTHNy-M3NvVJVqdODJ81ZONneAet9jsq7CebAv-OcLORqB0ALMaa8eGnEgfiwGn2Mt3ASuH4A1YJq8qDfxxhqROZufFdiWxhFqNTBLqDIEhWbQ2kV1VgVXo5m3nCPSp-pj7NnJ2ssLNVvHWxqKdSEeLXF4xDdWPYa6eDKiG7WscyAhUg/w300-h400/IMG_8415.JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>And sunbathing..... she likes sunbathing....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZiLLTZIlKczaJYlGt3E7VtubfeWbAbMGIksOjd8FwLDjOsKqCBhWG1Im35Q7mWfdYxeGucYQW-bCvmjQcjkPrDQ3ncn9UTiSZDkCfVxIDnw8wO2cT9ZxO86iqHayt3qVFLh7BVo-wCYegZU4imrJThOxd-Z8k8DcXU6kjC601X9Hr6UQx4XpfIdI9eg/s2048/IMG_8449.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZiLLTZIlKczaJYlGt3E7VtubfeWbAbMGIksOjd8FwLDjOsKqCBhWG1Im35Q7mWfdYxeGucYQW-bCvmjQcjkPrDQ3ncn9UTiSZDkCfVxIDnw8wO2cT9ZxO86iqHayt3qVFLh7BVo-wCYegZU4imrJThOxd-Z8k8DcXU6kjC601X9Hr6UQx4XpfIdI9eg/w300-h400/IMG_8449.JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>So once again, thanks for spending time here, and for all your comments, support, laughter and commiserations over the years. It's much appreciated, and I enjoyed your company!</p><p>Meanwhile I can be found over on Instagram which I am only just getting to grips with...... so - bear with! (under name of Siansandside) - or via email address in the profile link on this page.</p><p>Take care folks...... Sian</p>Sianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827449325297069660noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-71418458428870989082023-05-12T11:00:00.053+01:002023-05-12T11:00:00.146+01:00Closer to home....<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8UHxSzmcsDiUzaxdc4Ir0iHW07j8AEMqsjEVbSuXSCmdVR_U-svpwd26crufEnfIW7aGaFWx-ZQTuFC1aKmfCVMVFQyJmQguIHtirmyvxAHsqLNRCYb3Nfc5okWNJbFVYI8fC3GM_trmsFp701hlo5OcjogY5yhvuVJm2qUvROdwJf530DKR_EgIPNA/s820/IMG_7735%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="820" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8UHxSzmcsDiUzaxdc4Ir0iHW07j8AEMqsjEVbSuXSCmdVR_U-svpwd26crufEnfIW7aGaFWx-ZQTuFC1aKmfCVMVFQyJmQguIHtirmyvxAHsqLNRCYb3Nfc5okWNJbFVYI8fC3GM_trmsFp701hlo5OcjogY5yhvuVJm2qUvROdwJf530DKR_EgIPNA/w400-h300/IMG_7735%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Closer to home and back in Deerness now.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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This photo was a few weeks ago - Celendines, no sadly gone over.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvN_sy_sjEpRN0s4Ejqn1p9FqwuAq_ErWt2IahsSNX6VxOILRn2JqdlrdzRQwDVrUGN72U7w0NYhZCbREkZWfvi2y4P9L8omT6p-WhMXkNj9nuLbPxzxycjt2x0F4JHF3t2l0EuN0VHwzewUFIl5WET8mumizzc2_U2U1wK09moVnrMvYsZ-_smI5xSg/s820/IMG_7757%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="820" data-original-width="615" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvN_sy_sjEpRN0s4Ejqn1p9FqwuAq_ErWt2IahsSNX6VxOILRn2JqdlrdzRQwDVrUGN72U7w0NYhZCbREkZWfvi2y4P9L8omT6p-WhMXkNj9nuLbPxzxycjt2x0F4JHF3t2l0EuN0VHwzewUFIl5WET8mumizzc2_U2U1wK09moVnrMvYsZ-_smI5xSg/w300-h400/IMG_7757%20(2).JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Still lots of primroses around though!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM-mpDULhA6W_jaEGcdg_aZXnQT-51gPh-w3jZQR0ycZievKfLgO9CecjaQT-Gel0MHYVwWEcHTNnGQZ51yU-bM0zbfD9wRyxBw2a3VrnM7esgZ8KfrUt3TMhnrc8ZP23F3_GV-H8DzuSKgsciYHAvloIy80PvoCCp8xTDf4LLEvrydRM5bRlBquKhZg/s2048/IMG_7760%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM-mpDULhA6W_jaEGcdg_aZXnQT-51gPh-w3jZQR0ycZievKfLgO9CecjaQT-Gel0MHYVwWEcHTNnGQZ51yU-bM0zbfD9wRyxBw2a3VrnM7esgZ8KfrUt3TMhnrc8ZP23F3_GV-H8DzuSKgsciYHAvloIy80PvoCCp8xTDf4LLEvrydRM5bRlBquKhZg/w300-h400/IMG_7760%20(2).JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>There are two what might loosely be called "flower beds" outside the house. One I will let revert to the wild, and have scattered lots of wildflower seed (Scottish/Orcadian mix). The other already has some wild flowers, and a few perennials too. I have added a few perennials at the front. As you can see there is nothing to protect it from the wind and salt off the sea! So I shall see how it goes.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSWAnvvurvuUMdI00A2Za4o2o5ZFL3Nf6A8DR5SQXeiQZi0UAUpJoWCdoFDwgRPLWJcmMCm_T_go0udd5i-0j380nURFmeJXi7ivT1fAbmjYdU1zxfRAAbWatv-Pu_5iDoO4b6msv7kR3AKomYTB7Bk31jRrsgbiQWmZrc4RckjAAfSK76fpymVb8vlA/s2048/IMG_7775%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSWAnvvurvuUMdI00A2Za4o2o5ZFL3Nf6A8DR5SQXeiQZi0UAUpJoWCdoFDwgRPLWJcmMCm_T_go0udd5i-0j380nURFmeJXi7ivT1fAbmjYdU1zxfRAAbWatv-Pu_5iDoO4b6msv7kR3AKomYTB7Bk31jRrsgbiQWmZrc4RckjAAfSK76fpymVb8vlA/w400-h300/IMG_7775%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>And Madam Button is doing well and has settled in. She's on new medication for her arthritis is proving effective and she has a spring in her step again! The new "catio" is in place using former chicken fencing (shhh don't tell her). She seems quite happy with the space.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHKs1E6iz6_9ilgocqnPiYXQRniXgw9n9n6xnmnNYpCmr1R6ZGJ9-SbXzDDEDGIoFOzZzuXh_8ugPj33FfMxoU3r0Xc5uwdskiqqKHJSVYejylxbnKxrjW0XrxOHSrf1Q8kG4OGAiIpD4xIdEhini2F27WURuchrGflWN8c9VtGd8VCICbfFwevwLf_w/s820/IMG_7830%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="820" data-original-width="615" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHKs1E6iz6_9ilgocqnPiYXQRniXgw9n9n6xnmnNYpCmr1R6ZGJ9-SbXzDDEDGIoFOzZzuXh_8ugPj33FfMxoU3r0Xc5uwdskiqqKHJSVYejylxbnKxrjW0XrxOHSrf1Q8kG4OGAiIpD4xIdEhini2F27WURuchrGflWN8c9VtGd8VCICbfFwevwLf_w/w300-h400/IMG_7830%20(2).JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijAIR4kgBtcUws6pFA2Mx0mD0XqrFxBMgRKyrjJr2Lh0FIeYrumWnrxEixB0YvLJV9uiBQk7TxWAFoSehPHlhwrhnexkvkmQuDRonWH2DX00K3Xe3zRx6ukly_sg-wjGoJw4E2xrAWQm3ZyzbiCVZDPHYrx6JNnyTZiiflpBNwCJfwGJQ0knnaMBEVwg/s820/IMG_7834%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="820" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijAIR4kgBtcUws6pFA2Mx0mD0XqrFxBMgRKyrjJr2Lh0FIeYrumWnrxEixB0YvLJV9uiBQk7TxWAFoSehPHlhwrhnexkvkmQuDRonWH2DX00K3Xe3zRx6ukly_sg-wjGoJw4E2xrAWQm3ZyzbiCVZDPHYrx6JNnyTZiiflpBNwCJfwGJQ0knnaMBEVwg/w400-h300/IMG_7834%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtbGSNJUHrj9gTA48QDyXSpyucLuBPRyXWOsKu2T9933rJEa44-Pb87Zy89RS6CkvqkQ-HdWa3t64-xQEURIGLXKdh7qRE-ZArUU7ZuXmkRkvTbLqVakD7WKHgXENJrLU1r6l3TV-Nvd_AD_3dqrNueq2T8lrZnioyp-CyiB7fKmhDbj9txQVyE2dvg/s820/IMG_7836%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="820" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtbGSNJUHrj9gTA48QDyXSpyucLuBPRyXWOsKu2T9933rJEa44-Pb87Zy89RS6CkvqkQ-HdWa3t64-xQEURIGLXKdh7qRE-ZArUU7ZuXmkRkvTbLqVakD7WKHgXENJrLU1r6l3TV-Nvd_AD_3dqrNueq2T8lrZnioyp-CyiB7fKmhDbj9txQVyE2dvg/w400-h300/IMG_7836%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>And not forgetting the garage boys, Ronnie and Reggie....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNt2dTWKQcCs4X_rotQ5a-DSUlNFKDIT0o1IxgIRX12vsTdtlFImrbg6gy-twKjqWvyEJ6B9VEm5Rq7q4Xg01YyHQUzQ6qzgaeUQSrzYcu4AMtdccOoNnh9KXw2u9dy-b8YqINWtWYWJjJl0532hz2gE-ydWo25XE5dZYEtZL0In7soTTQBiLlOTbM4g/s820/IMG_7667%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="820" data-original-width="615" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNt2dTWKQcCs4X_rotQ5a-DSUlNFKDIT0o1IxgIRX12vsTdtlFImrbg6gy-twKjqWvyEJ6B9VEm5Rq7q4Xg01YyHQUzQ6qzgaeUQSrzYcu4AMtdccOoNnh9KXw2u9dy-b8YqINWtWYWJjJl0532hz2gE-ydWo25XE5dZYEtZL0In7soTTQBiLlOTbM4g/w300-h400/IMG_7667%20(2).JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>Earlier this year we had a really cold spell so I put some straw into a couple of boxes, one each for the boys. Of course they choose to snuggle together sometimes. Bless them!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKMsVysU3z6Rn5B0_jOTjzQ9fO0e6aLXfmEcyPRH6znF95T_W492hF0T8Od8u0LA66gq_-dNzBtyEc5NcV4yxks4TBAP-6rih8HjpV0lczzmgTFyc5UJnVeTa_caVViviMPNF7qbTAmqdKx-ogRWPRZAVEI0UlbHY_4a_ZmQbNizTZ2lJ6SULu7L3sZA/s820/IMG_7678%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="820" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKMsVysU3z6Rn5B0_jOTjzQ9fO0e6aLXfmEcyPRH6znF95T_W492hF0T8Od8u0LA66gq_-dNzBtyEc5NcV4yxks4TBAP-6rih8HjpV0lczzmgTFyc5UJnVeTa_caVViviMPNF7qbTAmqdKx-ogRWPRZAVEI0UlbHY_4a_ZmQbNizTZ2lJ6SULu7L3sZA/w400-h300/IMG_7678%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Sianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827449325297069660noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-63555571229228175532023-05-10T17:44:00.003+01:002023-05-10T17:44:45.346+01:00Across the barriers...<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNfpUrKMn-Dge6hu2sUEEZNpESJPaJyxLWXgd1qvh9RoqgkI6ppPVLgvy-8gD0_bPJgcwXNUjG7gXAcSkiohhOMOJFCNxweipTPY6uT9EbGAAlG4suKYI7V6clgSkyMNO37zeAw3eGI59rTiInFcth-rNSMF7rifwYKdSZjlSZMQS2UFSpcBnwOj51Qw/s820/IMG_7633%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="820" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNfpUrKMn-Dge6hu2sUEEZNpESJPaJyxLWXgd1qvh9RoqgkI6ppPVLgvy-8gD0_bPJgcwXNUjG7gXAcSkiohhOMOJFCNxweipTPY6uT9EbGAAlG4suKYI7V6clgSkyMNO37zeAw3eGI59rTiInFcth-rNSMF7rifwYKdSZjlSZMQS2UFSpcBnwOj51Qw/w400-h300/IMG_7633%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>A few photos from out and about on one of the <a href="https://www.orkney.com/listings/churchill-barriers">Churchill barriers</a>....... As you can see, a lot of sand has built up and it is now a beautiful walk along. Little Terns (rare and endangered) endevour to breed along the shore here. During the breeding season there are signs up so that people don't disturb them. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK7vJktEc4B4fyv3By9m5eWc-4s7BW6ktiYahIN9XvffkzhQfRxFCAszCuCHJmtLrBN-xXynzrc9yXZQUKITy09MQzwg4uL1uTv1PRsroL-ZQJXP00NbC4mdyKueL03odLiL01FX6NOWLqoWekfh7Txo1N0LvelB1ZmHqgauJIg5DjAMPG5hSUIySJNQ/s820/IMG_7632%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="820" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK7vJktEc4B4fyv3By9m5eWc-4s7BW6ktiYahIN9XvffkzhQfRxFCAszCuCHJmtLrBN-xXynzrc9yXZQUKITy09MQzwg4uL1uTv1PRsroL-ZQJXP00NbC4mdyKueL03odLiL01FX6NOWLqoWekfh7Txo1N0LvelB1ZmHqgauJIg5DjAMPG5hSUIySJNQ/w400-h300/IMG_7632%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUc6kBai87ePALwxykxHOQ3u_cTs1DbKp_EiHYv9S3xYeA3aDxQUBMMZh9CRgxy841s9Y-HiMa9NfpOiwY-Q8qDOwE4dLyyozyeh_UI6AhdZu7JIqOwJiRcM4l2kQG4S1R87iwoo8KvVAhKuW8LkbU8RppXnjGVeZBoQvwEHdTG2d6uIRx8ZRdjS1twA/s820/IMG_7635%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="820" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUc6kBai87ePALwxykxHOQ3u_cTs1DbKp_EiHYv9S3xYeA3aDxQUBMMZh9CRgxy841s9Y-HiMa9NfpOiwY-Q8qDOwE4dLyyozyeh_UI6AhdZu7JIqOwJiRcM4l2kQG4S1R87iwoo8KvVAhKuW8LkbU8RppXnjGVeZBoQvwEHdTG2d6uIRx8ZRdjS1twA/w400-h300/IMG_7635%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF9x4WIEh_Y_vRhhvXm2AtZKKqr9_XNtny3vgJtoIrjQWoySsreveQTW2TCO6nKvgvuAcW5nyEN5mDW-ALmVrYxnz8rj8ZQiawD7a-36NBagc5_qqNTo6bNaNwd6lnTxn37QlfkhQdWm0JrWQntZi0ve29zOOXa2WAxN5vr5i8IXIAolcTxFLXPWX8jw/s820/IMG_7636%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="820" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF9x4WIEh_Y_vRhhvXm2AtZKKqr9_XNtny3vgJtoIrjQWoySsreveQTW2TCO6nKvgvuAcW5nyEN5mDW-ALmVrYxnz8rj8ZQiawD7a-36NBagc5_qqNTo6bNaNwd6lnTxn37QlfkhQdWm0JrWQntZi0ve29zOOXa2WAxN5vr5i8IXIAolcTxFLXPWX8jw/w400-h300/IMG_7636%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This chap is nearby. Hmmm think someone has been taking pot shots at him - or he has a serious case of woodworm!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQ9gEQ9ePZvcHMHM6ERxsMnQrXeXiBq2td9fCDUAagTWce73wgcX0stOFp7FvecDu-xRoduZ3tUYMVK8FOf7pC-GYUtCrS3GU686ChoQig67IGjaWXOeS_jbSOkMsTs95EB5yYk3XFLuSCvLXo-rDJqZ1sPUL9iEI_PdBORHe8bGzeiZM1YuLkA99-A/s713/IMG_7638%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="706" data-original-width="713" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQ9gEQ9ePZvcHMHM6ERxsMnQrXeXiBq2td9fCDUAagTWce73wgcX0stOFp7FvecDu-xRoduZ3tUYMVK8FOf7pC-GYUtCrS3GU686ChoQig67IGjaWXOeS_jbSOkMsTs95EB5yYk3XFLuSCvLXo-rDJqZ1sPUL9iEI_PdBORHe8bGzeiZM1YuLkA99-A/s320/IMG_7638%20(2).JPEG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The village of Burray across the water from the barrier.</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioJFcdbUnTGbce_LZiGLosPaCZN7kflpTqhDIVWey6nMHR2Qke7TmQjhmZcSWvRcyoMv9vtL6jEqsNeSDEva2_F2TtviyTQRUdFjqkMtoFbhMpKD4OCnGTfR7QK8O3Us3vp93PiTnZyVAGc2G59dYFOOazZT1_gSY1IsmvYfHO0sRqC8Ii0vfWsCTA1w/s1096/IMG_7641%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="1096" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioJFcdbUnTGbce_LZiGLosPaCZN7kflpTqhDIVWey6nMHR2Qke7TmQjhmZcSWvRcyoMv9vtL6jEqsNeSDEva2_F2TtviyTQRUdFjqkMtoFbhMpKD4OCnGTfR7QK8O3Us3vp93PiTnZyVAGc2G59dYFOOazZT1_gSY1IsmvYfHO0sRqC8Ii0vfWsCTA1w/w400-h168/IMG_7641%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>And a short video of the waves!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bQb6Q_1xilg" width="320" youtube-src-id="bQb6Q_1xilg"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Sianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827449325297069660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-17568108818290104542023-04-23T15:24:00.002+01:002023-04-23T15:24:38.453+01:00Some recent photos around and about....<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgX3MenHgeh86Lbs6rr_tAY3GBcpPEGRW16LZdHB7ZZgQfRzRQBWfyQLyI2T-sSmZCY6zdB-EnrUuuzWZ_TNN_eZdyphXv38TsgmwlmTlW9Zf5lqsN3u9B9pUEMkz0Npb1yKlN-YverwSs-9uHe-oUqAK7vVL3UsO1AIHBhz0ZKv9q2WvtcpKOC9aTWQ/s800/P1110590%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgX3MenHgeh86Lbs6rr_tAY3GBcpPEGRW16LZdHB7ZZgQfRzRQBWfyQLyI2T-sSmZCY6zdB-EnrUuuzWZ_TNN_eZdyphXv38TsgmwlmTlW9Zf5lqsN3u9B9pUEMkz0Npb1yKlN-YverwSs-9uHe-oUqAK7vVL3UsO1AIHBhz0ZKv9q2WvtcpKOC9aTWQ/w400-h300/P1110590%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Someone raking for cockles. Whelks and "spoots" (razor clams) are also to be found here at low tide.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMOgCe40bdKbl28hw-nc3-zEAnj2Nhlm3BfxRy1PrI9-siFeIuLLrNPn5HVsRrd2janYph59YMoc66O54He7lbb-RgW6c0mBeB3hMJ45M7n1dKTJsK2LMulB_Y7TirxcK8OZOaTHpEz1blhk_jvpNvxAzH3Ovnb7DaiRKFD9YmRucJIv70MQQzK_-CfA/s800/P1110593%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMOgCe40bdKbl28hw-nc3-zEAnj2Nhlm3BfxRy1PrI9-siFeIuLLrNPn5HVsRrd2janYph59YMoc66O54He7lbb-RgW6c0mBeB3hMJ45M7n1dKTJsK2LMulB_Y7TirxcK8OZOaTHpEz1blhk_jvpNvxAzH3Ovnb7DaiRKFD9YmRucJIv70MQQzK_-CfA/w400-h300/P1110593%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The row of stones are known locally as "Dragon's Teeth" - actually cement and were used as part of anti-submarine defences during WWII. Not sure how as it's very shallow waters here and a submarine would run abround long before reaching this point!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnrjRl9gwwSV9dlOFQqPpiE2cakBajGIKD2NVgH-dNynnR5kGXe-8hL0FqhI70D0u3y24zB5FzOjY0w_PitDWjVHBsHacTWBZWwS7W9s8LlodiXCsNrTL8RQ2r2FdJG7P0CdKc3Ipd52g3TVD-vF9-lx3mcVCKZ6d5hsFgJ731iKjNQa2Gb8XlH1c8_w/s773/P1110594%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="514" data-original-width="773" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnrjRl9gwwSV9dlOFQqPpiE2cakBajGIKD2NVgH-dNynnR5kGXe-8hL0FqhI70D0u3y24zB5FzOjY0w_PitDWjVHBsHacTWBZWwS7W9s8LlodiXCsNrTL8RQ2r2FdJG7P0CdKc3Ipd52g3TVD-vF9-lx3mcVCKZ6d5hsFgJ731iKjNQa2Gb8XlH1c8_w/w400-h266/P1110594%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Looking East from the house to the cliffs.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE1flW-oMGdjrVw6Ob2I4dD6KBR_kgHV7noV6KdZj3Z90qggMWrSThpDnZGcviudtqdTCBePfM7cI2IQipVy7h-QKfTBQs8qLYgrWlq7TjRu4TPnVPqjMK6floywVPCpP_jd1qO9QOmUHcwTVZBv-SKSkBVvaTUxyrtTuZfjJ8zqYPDA7vcUBFfJ6MCg/s800/P1110599%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE1flW-oMGdjrVw6Ob2I4dD6KBR_kgHV7noV6KdZj3Z90qggMWrSThpDnZGcviudtqdTCBePfM7cI2IQipVy7h-QKfTBQs8qLYgrWlq7TjRu4TPnVPqjMK6floywVPCpP_jd1qO9QOmUHcwTVZBv-SKSkBVvaTUxyrtTuZfjJ8zqYPDA7vcUBFfJ6MCg/w400-h300/P1110599%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Ronnie off on a hunting spree. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEXySzGlqz62P7EZ00oefT9Q2YsIpkoxVoVFydEhyEx0goO_EBVvzZ9CGlAsmBLm_L45FZtlTJpSxNHMjy8ngqH1bJaoykXnJIT2OZmFG2AhZbbcpgNT8lpiA9A4zxq-2ZqTYBrxkbPO3dS0-jVWLJYEbcS0y5mBlTFeCA1EIyg1C3czQ0P8zFeZchnw/s800/P1110600%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEXySzGlqz62P7EZ00oefT9Q2YsIpkoxVoVFydEhyEx0goO_EBVvzZ9CGlAsmBLm_L45FZtlTJpSxNHMjy8ngqH1bJaoykXnJIT2OZmFG2AhZbbcpgNT8lpiA9A4zxq-2ZqTYBrxkbPO3dS0-jVWLJYEbcS0y5mBlTFeCA1EIyg1C3czQ0P8zFeZchnw/w400-h300/P1110600%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Looking across St Peter's Pool to St Peter's Bay. There is a ruin site to the left across the water where St Peter's Kirk once stood. Hence the name for the bay and pool.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL3RGf0yLxceoPAm0lwwKY4P1Ehc5mXHDrN17h7R9N1F6wuV8c9lxQYta-yPjnSEB-_Lzron8VPhm2LsWxeraij2yI1uDkQj8-RomysOd3k8KzJAIgONEkEL550QlkYm1QbHFTgWxzco2zS-vzzkpb1oTQXHDOMRzt6stnI7xKbapbY0N3KQSQBgjCvA/s800/P1110606%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="347" data-original-width="800" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL3RGf0yLxceoPAm0lwwKY4P1Ehc5mXHDrN17h7R9N1F6wuV8c9lxQYta-yPjnSEB-_Lzron8VPhm2LsWxeraij2yI1uDkQj8-RomysOd3k8KzJAIgONEkEL550QlkYm1QbHFTgWxzco2zS-vzzkpb1oTQXHDOMRzt6stnI7xKbapbY0N3KQSQBgjCvA/w400-h174/P1110606%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdpzoWqOwQt-G3OQ7MpC6egLMcoPhfF8my4-MdHbLNff_lgwc7878JAjJeUzUPSLAbbr3bTjjkXQ2qA-AauX6k8iAvV7SR3TnRBaDZ0pZFwovCtKe1ft11DuFnAI_h8ihJi964TP7O7gbo7xP5GvOIfhLTaD37NAYvrDqkTK3Q2LVRN53nsO-icG438g/s800/P1110607%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdpzoWqOwQt-G3OQ7MpC6egLMcoPhfF8my4-MdHbLNff_lgwc7878JAjJeUzUPSLAbbr3bTjjkXQ2qA-AauX6k8iAvV7SR3TnRBaDZ0pZFwovCtKe1ft11DuFnAI_h8ihJi964TP7O7gbo7xP5GvOIfhLTaD37NAYvrDqkTK3Q2LVRN53nsO-icG438g/w400-h300/P1110607%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Even in dull weather, lovely reflections....</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJg1x_LgiWJaTyRmchQz8jixYhUB9upqwN2Rz5p9RGcMy6WJUbClTtkWS1_ymVKAItT4nrhJ9WejXkPTlWbMITzBCCreWlotNP30uMZZQgpmAMcy4qO_lYd20VGfc1DU27MtQ9okEaktjFWLUFusFiQxJj3yBbXkGEt9bMeOjtXjtgYYZQNF7Rtvq5TQ/s795/P1110611%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="795" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJg1x_LgiWJaTyRmchQz8jixYhUB9upqwN2Rz5p9RGcMy6WJUbClTtkWS1_ymVKAItT4nrhJ9WejXkPTlWbMITzBCCreWlotNP30uMZZQgpmAMcy4qO_lYd20VGfc1DU27MtQ9okEaktjFWLUFusFiQxJj3yBbXkGEt9bMeOjtXjtgYYZQNF7Rtvq5TQ/w400-h258/P1110611%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIzM140ioT-ZrKLGikvEZDc9xEfHtYX487v-NM1A0RY3tUvehUZFPUSUJANg-oTJBZj81jW0So8TVo5sNSTBgb2CbqLx7JcqxbkW4MOFd8Y5Tgmnik06kPKsRXw1G6ZWzJCbUt96HM9mqbPYXTqKzmR6vh2Zn2n0n1oFV1_fFBI5wu9vovqsrG3Ql5pA/s696/P1110613%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="429" data-original-width="696" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIzM140ioT-ZrKLGikvEZDc9xEfHtYX487v-NM1A0RY3tUvehUZFPUSUJANg-oTJBZj81jW0So8TVo5sNSTBgb2CbqLx7JcqxbkW4MOFd8Y5Tgmnik06kPKsRXw1G6ZWzJCbUt96HM9mqbPYXTqKzmR6vh2Zn2n0n1oFV1_fFBI5wu9vovqsrG3Ql5pA/w400-h246/P1110613%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And wonderful cloudscapes </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeUzxRwIdOBnfGIvg_TiQ8DfTiOoOB-6KK6iQgoXOoxu3tpTUcEsXgDUcBs9Zy97DzuOZAYWJr4Oh_5MZ-LslmRRu-G-RntvP-tgXByaQ146UlU49E-x8tTrUfubAVqv1btFb0pzJiYuBPX1MeQzMazyeSI_TX0irBQsX_vdf_f9giH60s6CvptPTyFA/s800/P1110616%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeUzxRwIdOBnfGIvg_TiQ8DfTiOoOB-6KK6iQgoXOoxu3tpTUcEsXgDUcBs9Zy97DzuOZAYWJr4Oh_5MZ-LslmRRu-G-RntvP-tgXByaQ146UlU49E-x8tTrUfubAVqv1btFb0pzJiYuBPX1MeQzMazyeSI_TX0irBQsX_vdf_f9giH60s6CvptPTyFA/w400-h300/P1110616%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And..... a kite surfer! I was particularly windy that day and the speed he was going was tremendous. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDr1LzO1fT21wlyORC91lOztdwd4p0k9KgneBVHMMz22K0aWG0CaRDaxtHFcebcxYF8fIkywiCmMypUGvgfY01r26EVYCifqPVMuxfk6Zly8Ek746mgW2risvrLM7zjnRSdH2LKynvHWGr3RdnSPb_pXKSoREEN55tNiYjiCUD1HaAiXakoPaVOx42uw/s800/P1110618%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDr1LzO1fT21wlyORC91lOztdwd4p0k9KgneBVHMMz22K0aWG0CaRDaxtHFcebcxYF8fIkywiCmMypUGvgfY01r26EVYCifqPVMuxfk6Zly8Ek746mgW2risvrLM7zjnRSdH2LKynvHWGr3RdnSPb_pXKSoREEN55tNiYjiCUD1HaAiXakoPaVOx42uw/w400-h300/P1110618%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Meanwhile a very fuzzy soft focus photo taken through a salt covered window of a local Hen Harrier sheltering from the wind and rain amont the willows in what passes for a "garden".....</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_2orLgqOWl8R-ac53MPYl5AfcujzueFmuEg9QL2js3gkj4z-H3qn5A5aFL_izEcAYs-an0kpRAWMe_5lxDrF7PAM8JyGPG2AkHtT9qoN_m1D5EGbDojMXE8E56yKx8a8UyQsdKGvxyv03lT7amV7qQEW5nimIpZ7xydGn_4lQYiRATqXTVdBZvN0D7A/s1310/P1110621%20(3).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1133" data-original-width="1310" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_2orLgqOWl8R-ac53MPYl5AfcujzueFmuEg9QL2js3gkj4z-H3qn5A5aFL_izEcAYs-an0kpRAWMe_5lxDrF7PAM8JyGPG2AkHtT9qoN_m1D5EGbDojMXE8E56yKx8a8UyQsdKGvxyv03lT7amV7qQEW5nimIpZ7xydGn_4lQYiRATqXTVdBZvN0D7A/w400-h346/P1110621%20(3).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />Sianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827449325297069660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-89575067650502060872023-04-03T15:33:00.002+01:002023-04-03T15:33:12.070+01:00Around the Parish - part 3 <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs8ngv5ZqQuYrVAxw9re5appopqjJ10OHnFRfGioEvuLMcHoyPo2H3mzul0uJeJ6tN9uqUXb6QxFVjB5ZdO3ykAvZg8Lio_LdH54XPd7NNBH3Y2D1_mHaMmYJScNcqD1bHB-A_r0t9snJOWqhCtpuHDxL9w2Z-DmsVVH2XOicGxnXpbCYLq4Cb0T4iXw/s820/IMG_7136%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="820" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs8ngv5ZqQuYrVAxw9re5appopqjJ10OHnFRfGioEvuLMcHoyPo2H3mzul0uJeJ6tN9uqUXb6QxFVjB5ZdO3ykAvZg8Lio_LdH54XPd7NNBH3Y2D1_mHaMmYJScNcqD1bHB-A_r0t9snJOWqhCtpuHDxL9w2Z-DmsVVH2XOicGxnXpbCYLq4Cb0T4iXw/w400-h300/IMG_7136%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Sorry for silence. Had laptop problems. Hopefully resolved now. Anyway..... belatedly these are photos of one of my favourite spots. Called the Geo and where the Deerness Sailing Club have developed a slipway to launch boats. Lovely views over Newark Bay (from the other end), as well as out across to the island of <a href="https://www.nlb.org.uk/lighthouses/copinsay/">Copinsay</a> and it's lighthouse, as well as surrounding islets, rocks.</p><p>The Sailing Club got funding for the Millenium (remember that!) and there are sheltered seating areas and picnic tables. around the Geo </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhod38f9ciKpXEc4M5lNEEwO8vlic8gfDGc-OGnMcQV36lUhoFWrZBLz5D8KsJ4bLAev75JbcDmSMSAg6YXCGuSe8LtCRAydWacKJCT80Pm9g0Kn3yHq1PztETaHrJxHMUT7kkTtxpcO5jzYR63DRhf36q_xhKpD31SkQwdSr5MfxLe3J6LO_kiKgx6bw/s820/IMG_7079%20(2).JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="820" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhod38f9ciKpXEc4M5lNEEwO8vlic8gfDGc-OGnMcQV36lUhoFWrZBLz5D8KsJ4bLAev75JbcDmSMSAg6YXCGuSe8LtCRAydWacKJCT80Pm9g0Kn3yHq1PztETaHrJxHMUT7kkTtxpcO5jzYR63DRhf36q_xhKpD31SkQwdSr5MfxLe3J6LO_kiKgx6bw/w400-h300/IMG_7079%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I love watching them running back and forth with the tide. Though these were taking a well earned rest.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg45ntQs3XwSKfha4uHxbjUiLh5iFLC0iIquNO6ZV17Es4H5ZCcghFJebjw2kB-YhJhEFaYOG4gLfhQx9bqBB6sqCcC2y1Hj6hpkwles46c2krDuMtr4ZW1VZpRAm30PdDsu9mwpuQQKD1jYgAKS-nqibI2n-xs-y7kNZaUg-cD27ZWTYUWt4xc4bcFgg/s820/P1110582%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="820" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg45ntQs3XwSKfha4uHxbjUiLh5iFLC0iIquNO6ZV17Es4H5ZCcghFJebjw2kB-YhJhEFaYOG4gLfhQx9bqBB6sqCcC2y1Hj6hpkwles46c2krDuMtr4ZW1VZpRAm30PdDsu9mwpuQQKD1jYgAKS-nqibI2n-xs-y7kNZaUg-cD27ZWTYUWt4xc4bcFgg/w400-h300/P1110582%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This rock is known as the Horse of Copinsay. While Copinsay looks quite fertile, this looks more like a rock!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu4uLd5KezyKMOezkl-CNwSADELQsu9jzM_4lSFJ3-A3rJW0bAqM5ksHXWz28QoeFa9HsSsST6bzba9hMQRWFhQNLUE-vP4NHs0-UdVZXAlsKtYMO_t2AjzWSnSHzF7dxnQuoenAZQFi8ZIivyVW4G4iQ-cYe0YA8zgf7wCFmpw3vgDwpMp35qCnfl0A/s1514/P1110586%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1015" data-original-width="1514" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu4uLd5KezyKMOezkl-CNwSADELQsu9jzM_4lSFJ3-A3rJW0bAqM5ksHXWz28QoeFa9HsSsST6bzba9hMQRWFhQNLUE-vP4NHs0-UdVZXAlsKtYMO_t2AjzWSnSHzF7dxnQuoenAZQFi8ZIivyVW4G4iQ-cYe0YA8zgf7wCFmpw3vgDwpMp35qCnfl0A/w400-h269/P1110586%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Unsure why it's called the Horse! But it's tethered to the left of the island of Copinsay ;-)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaH8d6FOzpHlMLlBk1qx4QHs8u4pWP3gCs_XF8LYE0lDf1G1wymnq1g23XcoFgjekGwPjg5zcmouWg-vHIDhRWX3ZYZTLFyLNacl6qLmOyocXDPhMDQkU8sdTnGv8zPlBLwUTQVyIiXwoHKWajy_qZxOThC14pxaCPa-_rNC5bKVe4FZfJvYKfUhVzMg/s800/P1110584%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaH8d6FOzpHlMLlBk1qx4QHs8u4pWP3gCs_XF8LYE0lDf1G1wymnq1g23XcoFgjekGwPjg5zcmouWg-vHIDhRWX3ZYZTLFyLNacl6qLmOyocXDPhMDQkU8sdTnGv8zPlBLwUTQVyIiXwoHKWajy_qZxOThC14pxaCPa-_rNC5bKVe4FZfJvYKfUhVzMg/w400-h300/P1110584%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>This is one of my favourite spots to stop for tea (or coffee) with Freda....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfaZTG4ABftIGlE6lGaba_VFsoaMKHUZd0Th5_9phsvRjxUYLLErFsinCSivWHvS5R0ngzvvDEaXTUv97NyJVLMTZQ9z2dVZ-pePR0CdGoJtZC92X3Nu9rhYcITxvb7_4eBpFH4d87M_BfiIFwOzMGSUScPx0Ei1Hgc5f8c6odKlEpr98RjXG8B9_0Sw/s820/IMG_7078%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="820" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfaZTG4ABftIGlE6lGaba_VFsoaMKHUZd0Th5_9phsvRjxUYLLErFsinCSivWHvS5R0ngzvvDEaXTUv97NyJVLMTZQ9z2dVZ-pePR0CdGoJtZC92X3Nu9rhYcITxvb7_4eBpFH4d87M_BfiIFwOzMGSUScPx0Ei1Hgc5f8c6odKlEpr98RjXG8B9_0Sw/w400-h300/IMG_7078%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisxY_IzENQxx_qPWS1sQxFMorMKGKodA33G93flBmGoq10XoeX0jCtUajMqafk8GO9xmOKvO8ObiP9yriojQ7TcfaXrvceCCtpkj4lB0Xtb3lSrVLqKLN0gHoXkmLHc6XATDoUfs2mtFJouYk0j5U7XXNAzIJ8L0WpNKoszFj7Pk2wQ067A7DxSvRQsw/s1024/3ea32e25-bfa2-49f7-8f7d-0a0c8f613339%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="1024" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisxY_IzENQxx_qPWS1sQxFMorMKGKodA33G93flBmGoq10XoeX0jCtUajMqafk8GO9xmOKvO8ObiP9yriojQ7TcfaXrvceCCtpkj4lB0Xtb3lSrVLqKLN0gHoXkmLHc6XATDoUfs2mtFJouYk0j5U7XXNAzIJ8L0WpNKoszFj7Pk2wQ067A7DxSvRQsw/w400-h225/3ea32e25-bfa2-49f7-8f7d-0a0c8f613339%20(2).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Sianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827449325297069660noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-71853422531746185342023-03-11T18:08:00.001+00:002023-03-11T18:08:13.859+00:00Let it snow!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ABVi5bPl8KAZeQA8JeDDGMnHJO1HlHzIHm1VxI5P0NZ9ootmzbMLYc1PiCcwK7oMtqoiCWA4mcolkdmCe8hOWzauhtY73Uv4Y0YiOut2gde2VmF3ceyBG6lsDvQMTgNKZnbP_CfDUlPpfD5XJcvlKzAcXU28QX4-5yiG6TZqnRpOEoSU5lTQwwzpgw/s810/IMG_7415%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="380" data-original-width="810" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ABVi5bPl8KAZeQA8JeDDGMnHJO1HlHzIHm1VxI5P0NZ9ootmzbMLYc1PiCcwK7oMtqoiCWA4mcolkdmCe8hOWzauhtY73Uv4Y0YiOut2gde2VmF3ceyBG6lsDvQMTgNKZnbP_CfDUlPpfD5XJcvlKzAcXU28QX4-5yiG6TZqnRpOEoSU5lTQwwzpgw/w400-h188/IMG_7415%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>For the last week we have had snow, ice, sleet, as well as sunshine, fluffy clouds and blue skies! So here are a few photos from around the house. My lungs don't like the cold air so I didn't wander far but it was glorious to be out even if for just a few minutes. Well apart from Tuesday when I had to take Button for a vet appointment, driving Freda (the van) in a blizzard with icy roads! Button is doing OK for an elderly cat (17 years old), but needed additional pain management and also regular check on an emerging condition. We were both glad to get home again! At least it was a shorter journey than from Graemsay!</p><p>Anyway, here are some snow photos.</p><p>Through the front window onto the garden - road just outside looking icy</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFcGYbEaJjamiSsmH-DtmBmn2AwcBBSmHVlQA990IJ-RB33LZ-_qd4OAA3dx3x0aP3pXf3Uw2IfPiO2oqzqH3vFX8e7VDVu6xNtbj3w2cqKXGftQfTn1njyUn-_QlzzdDIsdJUPiHuk4ZkMomS7aXwpXK-TJtew9QvjZri4O2-04fhaRmWa3zrIklQ9Q/s820/IMG_7375%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="820" data-original-width="615" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFcGYbEaJjamiSsmH-DtmBmn2AwcBBSmHVlQA990IJ-RB33LZ-_qd4OAA3dx3x0aP3pXf3Uw2IfPiO2oqzqH3vFX8e7VDVu6xNtbj3w2cqKXGftQfTn1njyUn-_QlzzdDIsdJUPiHuk4ZkMomS7aXwpXK-TJtew9QvjZri4O2-04fhaRmWa3zrIklQ9Q/w300-h400/IMG_7375%20(2).JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>Button enjoying the view but not wanting to get cold paws.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirlNy0hsE0VI1Z0HZ8-bdJlhgRgZrQNTAIl-FKmQ2WkVyX-i-dzyU8WanieNXfeTJFoEjbgWomEv1_Ag1M_33RHJuDl7KnxDpMb_zyV3Q3k5ad_STUbO4OdBo7_oua4yyylt6cVQ5crCfTh29-VqaFYUMqMB8hKY0Zaq6Spl2zM3ZYqq0xK6TYMgJAcw/s1024/IMG_7376%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirlNy0hsE0VI1Z0HZ8-bdJlhgRgZrQNTAIl-FKmQ2WkVyX-i-dzyU8WanieNXfeTJFoEjbgWomEv1_Ag1M_33RHJuDl7KnxDpMb_zyV3Q3k5ad_STUbO4OdBo7_oua4yyylt6cVQ5crCfTh29-VqaFYUMqMB8hKY0Zaq6Spl2zM3ZYqq0xK6TYMgJAcw/w300-h400/IMG_7376%20(2).JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Loosely referred to as the north facing "garden"</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie_izn8BiLGDEZvJGQDHPuGbXpdfqDMmBeobSssePwDW0m8hh2vGV263tzcoOv2wM__K1qe3WByezxNhgxxN_8R3ntTc2KJ4upMGQugUZfpWMcpTqgRFfrcks2pCsTpdqUoTn9_wrC7TZ1vEkgLRMBEeN7QMM0D7e_SxEutZj3jU8jh6iVdPIBc7Wk1Q/s820/IMG_7377%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="820" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie_izn8BiLGDEZvJGQDHPuGbXpdfqDMmBeobSssePwDW0m8hh2vGV263tzcoOv2wM__K1qe3WByezxNhgxxN_8R3ntTc2KJ4upMGQugUZfpWMcpTqgRFfrcks2pCsTpdqUoTn9_wrC7TZ1vEkgLRMBEeN7QMM0D7e_SxEutZj3jU8jh6iVdPIBc7Wk1Q/w400-h300/IMG_7377%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Looking East to the farm up the hill and the cliffs of Dingieshowe<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSQnIoGeecFFoHzbEx4osQUvdZHvRAwJ06InqI5iDiSat-8UQKU7JuZSgABjqnq5QzEOqZtW_T5bAxf_VEADnYTCJ8qpbqDsla05SlYr42d9PxiOnq7YkZoxI0XJMEAxf_tAjyLj-FMnOJs1_p5D8Yv5kKiapxGAyNV4aWmHekAlZ26bpImNOy5731pw/s820/IMG_7378%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="820" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSQnIoGeecFFoHzbEx4osQUvdZHvRAwJ06InqI5iDiSat-8UQKU7JuZSgABjqnq5QzEOqZtW_T5bAxf_VEADnYTCJ8qpbqDsla05SlYr42d9PxiOnq7YkZoxI0XJMEAxf_tAjyLj-FMnOJs1_p5D8Yv5kKiapxGAyNV4aWmHekAlZ26bpImNOy5731pw/w400-h300/IMG_7378%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Ronnie, one of the garage cats eager for breakfast. They have cosy beds in the garage, plenty of food and water too.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Q9E4obn1qfjKK6hczhWfuPszO0EcheH-GcYjB48PaV3fBpv6qqN9iqPGW41-9RFn5sqHubBGEzKIwlShhcyhXozQ0-Vua3yshSnOEG-YhO_ikwoLSxCoupUZQU-JE_8eDRX3yx2aqy0ycXpf_fVdHubFTLi3n1e2DsN1NJzJQvQW_KVHmIfG4pnbnA/s615/IMG_7381%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="615" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Q9E4obn1qfjKK6hczhWfuPszO0EcheH-GcYjB48PaV3fBpv6qqN9iqPGW41-9RFn5sqHubBGEzKIwlShhcyhXozQ0-Vua3yshSnOEG-YhO_ikwoLSxCoupUZQU-JE_8eDRX3yx2aqy0ycXpf_fVdHubFTLi3n1e2DsN1NJzJQvQW_KVHmIfG4pnbnA/w400-h293/IMG_7381%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Boot scraper - or Bill & Ben (as in Flowerpot men) have abandoned their shovels!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Spring is coming!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH9u0IWtVko9_k3fxn3Fr3a1u4mN8rRDA4udCZ57wPhSNzrcY_VnBheVmOQ96Z60NpvdnhBbSY6VM9zCvAXGH3vhflUkfSIauUq3l4oC3dmvJe6hbu3Vo1athGGIrENDu_0perP5-DjAUf0XgizCYd24Fz6tWmzDa9wOVSKe9Sxp_9rAYbG6RznORG6w/s1024/IMG_7394%20(2).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="654" data-original-width="1024" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH9u0IWtVko9_k3fxn3Fr3a1u4mN8rRDA4udCZ57wPhSNzrcY_VnBheVmOQ96Z60NpvdnhBbSY6VM9zCvAXGH3vhflUkfSIauUq3l4oC3dmvJe6hbu3Vo1athGGIrENDu_0perP5-DjAUf0XgizCYd24Fz6tWmzDa9wOVSKe9Sxp_9rAYbG6RznORG6w/w400-h255/IMG_7394%20(2).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>And a short video of the waves on the shore.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/L0X2UtrQbes" width="320" youtube-src-id="L0X2UtrQbes"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Sianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827449325297069660noreply@blogger.com4