Life on (nearly) a Small Island

I'm pleased to say she passed us by.  Not even an Orkney gale.  It's a bit breezy out but nothing out of the ordinary for October. ...

The news and weather forecasts are full of the impending arrival of Hurricane Ophelia. So far, despite pictures (like the one below sent...

Last Monday was a lovely day, warm for the time of year, no wind or rain.  And it was the day the farmers shipped all the sheep wool.  E...

Last weekend we had several days of high winds.  Nothing out of the ordinary for the time of year but the first windy days of Autumn ten...

Rainy windy day today so catching up on "domestics".   In the meantime you might enjoy Mark & Deb's blog of their trip ro...

Above are two grey seals down at the shore.  They were completely unconcerned that I was nearby today.  Though I was using a zoom lens ...

Above just around sunset.....  Below - the panorama distorts the landscape but I love it anyway! Sinking into the ocean just behind ...