Catching up!

Haven't blogged for two weeks due to various reasons! First I was quite poorly from boxing day onwards possibly a type of flu that left me with a bad chest. Two days late in going to the cottage because of this, I still felt mince when I arrived.
We set off on the 30th December first doing a big shop at Waitrose. The journey up was not too bad hairy at times with fresh snow falling in the Highlands and lots of frost on the roads, having said that the scenery was stunning, never seen it more beautiful.
Arrived safe and sound we drove in on the 30th Dec and never got in the car again until we left on the 9th Jan. We arrived to no hot water and terrible inter-web connection in fact it was abysmal. Got the Red room organised, big log fire being the main item all the heaters in the house on made veggie risotto for dinner and bingo, only other problem that evening one of the hot water bottles burst in the bed!!
The scenery was amazing in the Glen, lots of frost, river frozen over and the snow deep and crisp and even. Had a superb 9 days doing very little even without the hot water that John H eventually fixed (frozen cold water tank in loft--small leak) we managed to wash, shower, wash clothes and do the dishes!!
Lazy days, out for lovely walks some long some short, visits with Christine our neighbour, watching great movies in front of a roaring log fire. The last day we took the sledge to the woods and what a laugh we had, especially when Ruaridh kept trying to jump on the sledge and give us big licks. Lots of good food wine and beer, a lovely time.
Set off back on Saturday 8th January 2010, after a great break. Brought our neighbour Christine someway south with us, dropped her off then continued on to Edinburgh. To the family's for dinner lovely to see them all especially Bella a wee star. Had a lovely meal thanks Layla, then left for home, house was great nice and cosy in the freezing weather.
Good nights sleep, late breakfast walked the dog then did a big shop at Waitrose. Family popped in for a drink and biscuit after they had been sledging.

Today got up had breakfast with Graham then took the Wonder Dog to Ravelston Woods had a great walk met Liz and Barney the two dogs had a great play. Home made an Eve's pudding for dinner as the family are coming, made pesto on Sunday having that with pasta tonight. Took Ruaridh for another walk to the park, then left to get the bus as I was getting Miss B. Went to the bank got some messages then met Bella. We walked down to Helios Fountain as I had promised to buy her some pipe cleaners to bend and twist into any shape she wants. We then got a taxi home, as usual Ruaridh was delighted to see us!! We fed him then played a little till Graham and Joe arrived , Layla was not long after.
Got dinner ready pasta and pesto with salad and bread, followed by Eve's pudding and custard delicious.
We then had fun and games before the family left. Bye.