It’s been a lovely couple of weeks of waking up to bright sunshine and, while the warmth isn’t quite dependable yet, we’ve had some lovely days. Of course, having said that, it’s raining now – but hopefully that’s just a blip! I’m delighted that it’s been a quieter month with no domestic disasters to speak of, thank goodness. I can barely believe that one third … Continue reading April 2022
After all the chilly months – and, trust me her in Scotland it was very chilly – it was heartening to have the warmth of blue skies and sunshine last week. The pleasure of sitting outside is immeasurable – I even broke out the flip-flops! However, as I’m typing this the snow – yes, SNOW – is falling outside. Talk about changeable! It’s been an … Continue reading March 2022
Just as we finally manage to shed the coughs and colds which plagued us since Christmas, the weather decided to turn it’s attention our way. Far luckier than most, we suffered little damage to our home and garden and my heart goes out to all those who were flooded, lost power and have a long way back to rectify things. It’s been a quiet few … Continue reading February 2022
Here we are at the end of the first month of 2022 and I sincerely hope it’s been better in your home that it has been in ours – it’s been on long round of illness. I just got rid of one chest infection and I’ve been dealt another and this one seems to come with fringe ‘benefits’ which, really, you do not want to … Continue reading January 2022
Hasn’t it been a quick month? It seems we were only putting up the Christmas decorations a day or two ago, and now we’re planning to take them down at the beginning of next week! If you are like me, December is one busy month with an ever-growing list of ‘things to do’. Somehow, we managed to get through it all but vowed that next … Continue reading December 2021
Autumn is definitely on the way out and winter has come blasting in; it was quite a shock when I opened the blinds yesterday morning to snow covering the garden – that wasn’t in our forecast! The temperature has visibly dropped and it feels like it. I’m really a hothouse person so thank heavens for central heating! It’s been a busy month, one way and … Continue reading November 2021
Autumn has definitely settled in but, strangely enough – and yes, I know I’m risking it happening tonight – there has been very little wind so, for once, the gold, red and yellow leaves are staying on the trees and shrubs long enough to be admired. After a much warmer summer here in Scotland we have some plants now flowering for the third time – … Continue reading October 2021
The long, hot days of summer are very much a memory now as autumn takes over. The leaves are beginning to change colour – always very pretty to look at – and the mornings have a distinct chill to them. There have been some gorgeous looking sunny afternoons, but they don’t have any heat in them. Outdoor reading is very much just a memory here … Continue reading September 2021
After a glorious July, temperatures dropped only to rise again and give us a fabulous third week in August; sadly, all good things must come to an end and now that we’re almost into September the sunshine appears to have abandoned us. However, it’s only fair to say that it’s not cold which makes a big difference! It’s been a busy weekend here; on Saturday … Continue reading August 2021
Apart from a few less warm days last week (when the schools here broke up), summer has landed! This is my time of year .. days spent in the garden with my kindle to hand. My skin is beginning to get that sun-kissed glow about it – not always easy to achieve in Scotland. A few months of this would be my preference but it’s … Continue reading June 2021
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