It has been a grim few weeks in the UK, and one has to be careful not to let events overwhelm. Self care is vital, and for us that includes leaving the laptops at home and heading out for walks. We did a long, rough walk on Sunday, and as Peggy is the respectable age of 14 we decided to give her […]
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Sunday, January 22 2017
Winter Sunshine
Sunday, January 22 2017. Assynt
We have had a fabulous few days this week, where we have been treated to wall to wall blue, sunny skies, and although it was cold we enjoyed taking advantage of the weather and getting out for some walking. As I've mentioned before, one of the biggest advantages of being independent and running […]
Sunday, November 22 2015
Same View, Different Day
Sunday, November 22 2015. Assynt
Next year I've been invited by my brother in law, Russell, to join him at the Mothers Day Classic in Brisbane to raise funds for Breast Cancer Research. After confirming with him that I didn't actually have to RUN, I agreed that if we could match up dates then I'd do it with him. In anticipation […]
Sunday, November 1 2015
Winter Approaches
Sunday, November 1 2015. Assynt
Strangely enough we've been having mild temperatures over the past week, which, given it is the 1st day in November, feels a little odd. But look at the landscape, and the signs that winter is approaching are all too clear. Mushrooms are to be found all over the place at the momentand the bracken […]