The glazing of the first window is out, the frame is proving to be stuborn. This is the first air I have had in the kitchen since the night the window blew in and had to be screwed back in place. There will be a short intermission in this week’s DIY extravaganza when Mr L …
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I was giving myself an oil job
Is it just me or does this look like the set of a 1960s Sci Fi movie? The green one reminds me of Robby the Robot Busy in town today, and hot and sticky too. The Europa was in port and unloaded way too many German tourists. Am glad to be home. Pass the beer.
Sunday treats
It was a spoot tide this evening, we could almost have done with packing a picnic, the tide went so far out. The dogs enjoyed themselves. Suzie, although she cannot now even manage to walk about the house without panting, forgets all her infirmities when we go out. We’re keeping up with the treats because …
Backaskaill
Last weeek I blipped the view from M’s conservatory, where Spinning Group was meeting, and I mentioned that there was a terrific view from both sides of the house. This week we returned to M’s so I grabbed a snap from the front of the house, looking out over Backaskaill Bay towards Kettletoft village. Glorious …
Knit Your Own Scotland
A peedie while back I blipped[url=http://www.blipfoto.com/entry/4518522] a crocheted Yes banner[/url]. I can now outdo that – here’s a book to allow me to create my very own Scotland! There is no Yes banner included but there is a pattern for a Saltire and a little Scots Thistle zip pull. To be honest, neither appeals all …
Booty-ful
I’ve been to pick up yesterday’s prizes and got quite a surprise. What a haul! I have trophies for Most Points in both the Knitting & Crochet and Handicrafts sections. Orkney Angora donated two pairs of fingerless Angora gloves as a special prize for Most Points, Handicrafts and John and Maggie Dearness donated similarly for …
Sanday Show
That’s it, then – the Sanday Show 2014 has been and gone and taken with it the usual quirky range of judging decisions. All part of life’s rich tapestry 😉 Strangely, I once again benefited from a great deal of the quirkiness. Once more I am mystified in some cases as to why or how …
Misdirection – Hit and Miss
We were expecting a 15 minute power cut between 1pm and 2pm today. I, like many other ladies on the island rose early to ensure my Show entries were baked before the electricity was cut. Imagine how blue the air over Sanday when the power went off at about 10am… for an hour or more. …
Finally Dry – but homeless
It’s a good job that this jacket is not destined for any real baby, it is hopelessly impractical. How did we manage all those years ago when we lovingly wrapped our wee ones in pure wool? When I had my first, a girl, I had no washing machine and hand-washed all her nappies. She was …
My first Bere Bannock
I made my first Bere Bannocks today. We had them with Broccoli and Smoked Cheese Soup. Proper tasty. I have no idea whether or no the bannocks meet specification as I have never met one before and have no role model. Full details of this adventure in my blog… why did Blipfoto strip that link …