Thanks for joining me! "Not all those who wander are lost" - J. R. R. Tolkien I've taken the plunge and moved our blog from blogger to wordpress - our previous blog was https://thewrightsdaysoffun.blogspot.com/. Hope you join me as I get out of my writing rut and start blogging again. Px
Finding Warmth in a Scottish Winter
It's minus one degree celsius so what better thing to do than sit down and write a blog post. We had our first snow this week, though just a dusting - the garden at work looks like someone's been liberal with the icing sugar.To combat the cold, today we went to the Inverness Botanic Gardens … Continue reading Finding Warmth in a Scottish Winter
Happy New Year
The first day of a brand new year where all sorts of adventures may await us. Goodbye to 2018, you were interesting and at times challenging, but we have lots of things to be grateful for as we move forward into 2019. I realise I haven't written a blog post for several months - lots … Continue reading Happy New Year
Ten Things about Ten Years Ago
This week for the top ten, Tamara at Part-time Working Hockey Mom has asked us to think about what we were doing ten years ago in 2008. I've really had to rack my brains for this one and look back at photos to see a bit of what we were up to.1. I began a new job … Continue reading Ten Things about Ten Years Ago
Top Ten Scavenger Hunt
I'm very, very late for Thursday's top ten and this week it's time for another photo scavenger hunt. Here's the list of subjects to take pictures of this month:CupcakesBlue SkyBerriesFiveFountainBoatTuk-TukLaundryPalm TreeStraw HatThis blog hop is hosted by Tamara at Part-time Working Hockey Mom and it would be great if you wanted to join us - hop over … Continue reading Top Ten Scavenger Hunt
A Brainstorming Top Ten and some Friendly Fill Ins
Today I'm catching up with Top Ten and the Friendly Fill Ins - enjoy.This week for Top Ten Thursday (I know I'm very late) Tamara at Part-time Working Hockey Mom has asked us to brainstorm an upcoming project: top ten ideas on how to remodel your terrace, how to fit in more exercise into your days or how … Continue reading A Brainstorming Top Ten and some Friendly Fill Ins
Top Ten Thursday – There’s a New President in Town
This week's top ten is a political one (oh no I hear you cry). Tamara at Part-time Working Hockey Mom has given us the following guidelines:"Today let's assume President Trump is out. Impeachment and removal from office, boom. For some reason Mr Pence doesn't automatically take over - it's you who's in charge now. List the top … Continue reading Top Ten Thursday – There’s a New President in Town
Top Ten Thursday – Summer Time
This week, Tamara from Part-time Working Hockey Mom, has asked us to list the top ten things we did, enjoyed, read, ate, experienced,... this summer! It's been an amazing summer here in the Scottish Highlands with days and days of glorious sunshine - it would have been even nicer if I didn't have to work. … Continue reading Top Ten Thursday – Summer Time
Top Ten Thursday Scavenger Hunt on Friday
The last Thursday of the month is Photo Scavenger Hunt time. Here are the items we were supposed to take pictures of, which are chosen by our host for this blog hop, Tamara at Part-time Working Hockey Mom:CloudsFly AmanitaSunflowersPeppersNative AmericanAirplaneIce CreamBridgeLettersBricks1. Clouds - a beautiful sunset turned the clouds a variety of colours.2. Fly Amanita … Continue reading Top Ten Thursday Scavenger Hunt on Friday
The Tradition & Craziness of a Highland Games
On Saturday we went to the Tomintoul Highland Games, which have been held since the early 1800's. There is such a lovely atmosphere on any games day and there is a cacophony of sound that never lets up. Around the arena there are so many different events going on that you don't know where to … Continue reading The Tradition & Craziness of a Highland Games
