I was recently told that we must visit Inverewe Gardens on Scotland's west coast and on our way to make sure we stopped at the bookshop in Gairloch. The way it was described to me was a mixture of anarchy and Buddhism - I was hooked and couldn't wait to experience it so off we … Continue reading Beautiful Inverewe Gardens
Fairies and a very strange bridge
I'm putting on record that I have the best husband in the world!! Earlier this week he took me to a wonderful fairy woods near Buckie on the north east coast of Scotland. I love fairies and this is a must visit for anyone who has a similar obsession to mine, or if you have … Continue reading Fairies and a very strange bridge
The Journey Begins
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
