Snow!!

Awoke this morning to about 10cms of snow, which looked lovely but turned out to be very soft and wet. By this evening lots has gone but the snow/hail/rain showers continue so who knows what the morrow brings.
After breakfast Graham started on the log pile, I started to fill the baskets then decided to take the wee fellow who was getting grumpy at the delay in his walk for a trot along the river. All fine on the outward journey, lovely walk. Coming back Ruaridh started to run ahead, not knowing why I shouted Wait but he wanted to keep going, I was running after him crossed a burn and slipped in wet through! It was Graham who Ruaridh had sensed on the road looking for us!
Got home no Graham got changed set off to find him, never checked my wee camera! when I did too late it was wet and not working. Nuff said!!! Will phone Leica tomorrow.
Phoned mum she is OK looking forward to lunch with Sheila and Jo from Wigan.
Spoke to Layla she appears to be OK as is Bella!
Lovely dinner of tomato sauce with prawns and pasta, salad and homemade bread.
Got a bad cough so to bed. Goodnight.

Sleet

Awoke to a cold dreich morning with sleet blowing down from the heavens! After breakfast and a wash, whilst Graham stayed in bed as he has a bad cold and cough Ruaridh and moi set off to post a card for Miss B. Before going I telephoned John H who is going to be doing the bathroom in Edinburgh and he is coming up this afternoon.
The Wonder Dog and moi had a super walk to the post box even though it was raining and sleeting. We saw the we lamb in the field, at the moment it appears to be OK.
Had lunch then John arrived after quite a lot of excess discussion managed to (I hope) sort the bathroom in Edinburgh out. He is coming down the first week in May to do the work! Ruaridh had a great play with his friend Misty!
Minetrone soup with crackers followed by tinned salmon sandwiches on soda bread-lovely. Mum has got the bill for the wll her share not too bad!
Tired tonight to bed. Goodnight.

Eels and crabs

Today we bought salt and went to try and find razor fish under the sand, no success will have to speak to our man Chis! and seek his advice again. However we did find lots of small slippery eels under rocks in the rock pools, also two crabs which Ruaridh couldn't fathom, did they give his wee nose a nip?
Back home had some lunch then made a soda bread which always goes down well. Spent some time in the garden attempting to try and tidy same, lopped some cherry branches that we had cut down the last time we were here. Burnt some on the stove-love that smell.
Ruaridh had a great time playing with his new chum the Collie pup Misty.
Made veggie toad-in the-hole with boiled potatoes and broccoli for dinner lovely.
Did my commenting on blip and my blog, to bed. Goodnight.

Pasta Day

Graham decided to make homemade pasta today to make ravioli, as we had no 00 pasta flour he decided to use bread flour and eggs and did it in the food mixer. Sad to say when we attempted to put it through the pasta machine it fell apart. Started all over this time by hand, worked better but not the best pasta Graham has made.
However the filling was delicious and we enjoyed the ravioli with fresh tomato sauce and salad-delicious.
Up and about early a we had put the clocks forward an hour last pm for summertime, so although my iPhone registered 0800h my body and brain registered 0700h! However Ruaridh wanted out and fed so here I am. Back to bed and crashed out, Graham woke me with a morning cuppa about 1000h bliss.
Up made breakfast, then had a wash before taking Ruaridh a walk in the woods. Everything looks very dowdy after the snow and ice, lots of branches broken on the trees, only about four primroses out, just an air of a 'hangover' about the place, come on Spring!
Had lunch then finished Bella's cardigan, two buttons short but my mm is going to try and get them for me.
To bed starting a new novel. Goodnight.

Wallander

This evening watched a programme with a Swedish detective Wallender in it on BBC 4. Enjoyed this one, I remember a wee while ago watching one which was quite startling, this one was a bit more subdued but still plenty of murders! Wallender solved themurder mystery.
Up with Ruaridh back to bed with a cuppa for a doze.
Up and about breakfast then after a wash into the garden to help Graham by moving the logs he had sawed. Didn't take the Wonder Dog for a walk as he played with Misty the neighbouring crofters Border Collie pup and had a great time. The two of them run into the field I followed them to get rid of some ashes and saw a new lamb just born, didn't know that the sheep there were in lamb??
Lunch blew the eggs to be scrambled so that the shells can be used for painting at the weekend.
Spoke to Layla, she and Bella had a busy afternoon at the allotment.
Took the dog for a short walk before dinner he was disappointed we didn't go further, and had an adventure in the woods on the way back.
Veggie and prawn rice with mushroom sauce for dinner lovely.
After Wallender to bed
Goodnight.

To the Glen

Today we left for the Glen, busy morning up shower and hairwash, then breakfast before getting all the foodstuff and clothes packed to go up to the cottage.Also had to make quite a few telephone calls which is a hassle. Soon ready to take the Wonder Dog for a quick walk to the woods, raining so met no-one, also I was much later than usual.
Graham came to meet us and off we set. pretty uneventful journey, rain most of the way. Stopped in Perth to get a new chain for the chain saw, no joy. decided to go to Inverness to pick one up there then couldn't be bothered, to the Glen.
Coffee abd pizza at the peestop and a pee for all.
Arrived at the cottage around 1730h raining. Got the car unpacked and all the messages away. Had a cuppa then changed our bed. Sat down for a few minutes with a G&T lovely. Graham got the stove going and I made leek and pea risotto for dinner with salad lovely.
Spoke to mum she is OK.
Went to bed. Goodnight.

Misty day!

Up and about, breakfast, wash then out to the woods in the rain with the Wonder Dog, like the solitude in the woods when it is raining, no-one appears to walk their dog in bad weather!
Back home did the ironing and more measuring in the bathroom before getting the dog in the car and heading over to see Layla and Bella.
The weather suddenly started to get misty, arrived at theirs in time for lunch which was lovely. Read some stories to Bella then as Layla's cleaner was coming, Layla, Bella, Ruaridh and moi decided to hot foot it to Asda.
When we got to where my car was parked, oh dear we noticed we had stopped the yellow linesmen from doing their job properly:) Anyway we all jumped into my car and off we set, did a big shop ready for the Glen had a coffee then back to theirs.
Layla left for her meeting, Bella and moi watched 'Charlie and Lola' Ruaridh slept. I then made dinner pasta and pesto with a salad and homemade bread. Miss B also managed a jelly and yoghurt. After dinner we bounced balls, then had a story and got into our nightdress (Bella that is) Layla came home Bella to bed and I left.
Graham and Joe had been to Glasgow for a meeting, Graham arrived home not long after me, lasagne an salad for his dinner. To bed tired as always. Goodnight!

Fishman in Van

Today managed to catch up with Kev the 'wet' fishman in the van! Got four pieces of haddock for £10. We had two of them tonight for dinner with rice and tomato sauce lovely.
Ruaridh has started over the last few weeks wanting his breakfast at 0700h! well boy no make him wait until at least 0730 then happy to feed him and let him out, means I can also jump back into bed for another doze!
After breakfast and a wash and when Graham had left set off to walk to the park and woods with the wee fellow. Lovely walk I really love our wee local Nature Reserve calm and peaceful today, met his friend Bria they had a play then we carried on.
Back home measured out the shower in the bathroom as Graham and moi are going to look at them this evening. Then into the car with the Wonder Dog and away to shop at Waitrose before heading out to see the girls, as Bella is still full of a cold. Got my messages had an I was here before you situation at the cheese counter but eh that's life.
Bought Bella some fruit lollies to help her cold. Lovely to see her, we played a wee while then lunch before popping over to the allotment, poor Layla did the work whilst I made up stories about dragons and eagles! Layla planted her 'currant' bushes and crowns of rhubarb!
Back to theirs I left Ruaridh with Miss B in charge of him, met Graham then up town to view the shower and cabinets, found one we like.
Back to see the family and pick up Ruaridh then home.
Did some blipping, watched a programme re Bread on BBC4 very good. Just doing this then bed. Goodnight.

Grooming for Ruaridh

Sorry no Blog yesterday attempting to catch up over the weekend with Blogs for some reason missed yesterday!
Had a super Monday the Wonder dog and moi went to the shore and beach, walked out to the sea Ruaridh had a great time running after stones, he got so wet but was happy he loves the sea!
Back home made bread, did some cleaning, had lunch listened to the afternoon play on Radio 4 'Listening to Time' excellent. Started to sew up the wee ones cardigan.
Took Ruaridh to the woods had a lovely walk.
Made dinner leek quiche, potatoes and broccoli--lovely.
Caught up on Blogs tired to bed.
Today Ruaridh is away to the Doggy Grooming parlour, he has been for a walk in the woods and had a good play with his chum Bria.
Did some ironing, then some commenting on blipfoto before getting Ruaridh into the car and going to leave it at the studio. Saw Graham, then Ruaridh and moi hot footed it to the grooming parlour, left the wee fellow then over to visit the girls as Graham is picking the dog.
Bella has not been very well but she was quite cheery when I arrived, had lunch then we played games and read stories. She then watched some CBeebies on TV to try and get her to have a rest. Left soon afterwards as I was going to meet Jo and Sandra form the college for a drink.
Met the girls had a good chat, left about 1900h as Graham was making my dinner carbonara and salad with homemade bread.
Watched Edward VII on BBC 2. then to bed. Goodnight.

Kind of Lazy day!

We all had a good sleep, Bella awoke around 0715h so we cuddled down in the big bed and read a couple of books. We then got up and had cereal for breakfast, Grandpa woke up and we went into the big, big, bed and watched Charlie and Lola a couple of times actually we even saw one in Spanish!
Then we all got up, and Graham and moi had more breakfast then we played games and read. Layla phoned and not long after they arrived, wee Bella not 100% so I think they are just going home. Lovely to have the wee one to stay she is a joy!
We then took Ruaridh to the woods and had a lovely walk, in lovely sunny weather.
Back home eventually managed to get Bella's cardigan sorted, just got to sew the sleeves and sides up now and sew the buttons on!
Read some of the paper, phoned mum she is OK been to church, going with Anne for her NHS hearing aids tomorrow to Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
Graham made delicious minestrone soup for dinner followed by sardines and raw onions on toast-yummy.
Had a glass of Red wine and chocolate.
To bed Goodnight.

Miss Bella Day

Awoke early thinking it was later than it actually was!! Got up with Ruaridh and saw to him, made the early cuppa then back to bed and crashed out. Up around 1000h shower and hairwash before breakfast as I had to go down to Stockbridge as Miss B was coming to dinner and having a sleepover.
Had breakfast then walked down to the fish shop, Graham followed and I met up with him and Ruaridh on the way back. We then took the wee fellow into the woods before going home.
We then got the bus up town to meet Bella and her mummy, in the hope of buying a dragon for Bella. Sadly when we got to the shop no dragons a big sale of them:( Met up with the girls and Bella got a lovely hopping bunny and a squashy keyring, hopefully a dragon can be found for the Easter Bunny to bring. Graham and Moi had soup, the girls cake and hot chocolate in the Lot cafe. Layla left and we came home with Bella scooting away.
We played and watched Peter Rabbit in Mr Macgregor's garden on DVD, phew he nearly got caught!
Fish and chips for dinner with peas, more play then bed, Bella sleeping in her Mummy's old bed for the first time! Two Mr Men stories then a wee song and Bella was in Dreamland.
Caught up with blipfoto, tired to bed. Goodnight.

Scooter Circuit!

Today was allotment day! as Graham needed the car Ruaridh and moi walked over to Inverleith park and Layla and Bella met us there in the car. Over to the allotment, the weather was sunny with a strong wind, even so quite warm. Bella helped put the eggshells and the shredded paper into the compost then we did a bit of weeding, as she had brought her scooter she, Ruaridh and moi also did two rounds of the allotment cicuit! Layla worked away at the weeding and turning over a couple of beds.
Warm enough to have a picnic lunch which we enjoyed. Back to theirs were we told stories and read some books and did some jigsaws. Graham came to pick us up and we popped into Asda to get some messages then home.
Spoke to mum she appears to be fine not much news from or for her.
Pasta and salmon in cream sauce for dinner with salad and bread lovely.
To bed quite early. Goodnight.

Play Day

Over to visit Layla and Bella today as myself and Ruaridh were going to stay with Miss B whilst her mummy was going to have her hair done. We had our lunch and then played games, read stories, played in the garden, phew exciting! I left early as I had to get home to make the dinner, and Graham would be going straight home from the station as he had been in Glasgow all day.
Up with the dog, then as Graham was away early stayed up, had breakfast with him, after he left had a shower and washed my hair.
Took the wee fellow to the park and woods, lovely walk then back home got ready to go and see Layla and Bella. Good afternoon and Layla's hair is lovely, quite sixties.
Home made the dough for pizza's then took Ruaridh for a walk in the woods.
Graham home just after us, had a cuppa made the pizza's and coleslaw tasted really good at dinner time.
Watched 'The Lady and the Revamp' on Channel 4---- don't know about this!
To bed. Goodnight.

Work

Today was my last day at work for this period, arrived there at 0800h and left at 1730h. Another enjoyable day with patients and colleagues, good to meet up with Jo today.
Ruaridh and Graham came to meet me, and Graham made a delicious dinner prawn and pepper rice with mushroom curry. Chapattis from Jaipur of India lovely.
Phoned mum she is fine, to the hospital for an ear examination-all OK. Irene took her then they had a run?
Tired to bed. Goodnight.

Canal

Met up with Miss B today and we decided to go and meet her mummy after work, a lovely day though quite cold in the wind. We walked along the canal and looked at the barges moored there, met an old friend of mine and had a chat.
We then went along to see if we could find the ducks and swans, lucky for us someone was throwing bread for them and they came down to where we were stood. Watched then eat the bread for a wee whileand how they use there feet to paddle along!
Met Layla then the three of us hotfooted it to the bus stop, jumped on the No13 for home. When we got off the bus Miss B did a shake and her pants and knickers fell down, she roared with laughter, and got a cold bum!
Shepherd's pie with peas for dinner, veggie burger and tatties with peas for Bella, who had a great play with Grandpa. The family left for home around 2030h. Dishes in dishwasher then I caught up with blip and my Blog.
Shower and hair wash this morning, Ruaridh out for two walks had some good plays with his chums.
Tired this evening to bed. Goodnight!

Lots to Do!!

Today was a very busy day! Up with the Wonder Dog had breakfast then Graham left for the studio. Had a wash then Ruaridh and moi left for the woods and park, lovely walk quite a balmy morning.
Back home got 'stuck in' made soda bread, and the dough for white bread, went over to Sainsbury's to get rid of the empty bottles and old newspapers, then into the supermarket did a shop then home. Changed the bed, did some washing, made the bread. Had lunch listened to the afternoon play which is in two parts will catch the second half on iPlayer tomorrow.
Cleaned the bathroom took Ruaridh for a walk through the woods and to meet Graham off the bus.
Had a cuppa then made veggie stew for dinner with boiled potatoes and cabbage. Phoned mum her teeth are fine and she sounded good!
Watched Dispatches on Channel4 'Children of Gaza' what can I say?
Then watched 'Women-Mothers' on BBC4 excellent.
To bed. Goodnight.

Mother's Day

Up early with the Wonder Dog then back to bed for a wee while. Today is Mothering Sunday so gave mum a card as we are down in the Red Rose County. We came down on Friday and brought a jar of homemade beetroot chutney, and two jars of homemade marmalade, which I'm sure mum will enjoy.
Had breakfast then I took the Wonder Dog for a walk on the beach, had a lovely walk, very cold when heading North due to the strong wind.
Anne and Hari came round with gifts for mum we had a chat over lunch then we had to get ready to leave as we are heading home today.
Good journey North in good weather, arrived home, pasta and tomato sauce for dinner.
Spoke to Layla all OK. Tired to bed. Goodnight.

Lovely Day.

Up with the Wonder Dog early, back to bed crashed out until 0840h! Out of bed made breakfast as Graham was getting the bus at 0940h. After he had left got organised as I was going to have my hair done.
Ruaridh into the car and off we set, first stop the bank to pay in some cheques, then on to the studio to take Graham's mobile (he forgot it). Then decided to hit Asda to get some wine to take down to the Red Rose County, we are heading off there tomorrow to visit the memsahib.
Then took Ruaridh to the shore where we had a lovely walk in the sunshine although there was a cold wind! Into the hairdressers Iain did a good job on my hair, his wife expects their first baby tomorrow!
Over to Layla's, Bella was in good form, we had lunch then over to the allotment, lovely there especially in the sun. Got quite a lot of work done, Bella had a great time. Back to theirs to await for Graham. Layla left for work, I read to and played with Bella, Graham and Joe were not long in coming, stayed a wee while then home.
Sausage and onion gravy, tatties and cabbage for dinner lovely.
Tired now to bed. Goodnight.
No Blogs for a day or two as we will be visiting the memsahib!

Learning!

Today was the day to start this process for work. Managed to complete the required modules and quite enjoyed doing same! Also scored quite well for an oldie.
Up early shower and hair wash as I was scheduled to be at work for 0800h. Ruaridh always gets up with me and I feed him and let him out before I leave for work. Breakfast then I left to walk to work, lovely morning enjoyed my walk.
Good day at work people very helpful re my learning schedule, enjoyed working with Chris who is away to Berlin on Monday lucky him!
Home arrived before Ruaridh and Graham who have walked to the studio and they are walking home!
When they arrived had a cuppa, Graham made dinner paella, vegetables and prawns-lovely.
Watched the Syrian schools programme on BBC4 excellent. Spoke to mum she is OK still sounds full of a cold. Quick chat with Layla who is going out with her chums!
Tired to bed. Goodnight.

Cardigan

Have been knitting a cardigan for Miss B for a wee while now, I started to sew it up and I think there could be problems! The borders are knitted separately and then sown on to the fronts I have run into trouble! Will attempt to sort this tomorrow.
Up early breakfast and a wash, Graham left for the studio and the Wonder Dog and moi went to the woods. Had a lovely walk in what was balmy weather, meandered along Ruaridh had a play with some dogs. Back home got the dinner ready, did some washing then had a veggie bacon and egg sandwich as I was very hungry!
Took the wee fellow to the park before getting the bus to go and meet Bella. Had a lovely time bringing her home she is a laugh, with a strong spirit of knowing what she wants.
Ruaridh was waiting for us Bella fed him, then gave him his new toy she had got him from Asda, he loves it.
Tomato sauce and pasta with salad and bread for dinner, shortbread and coffee for the non-dieters!
Had a good time playing with Bella, then she put her PJ's on before going home to dreamland.
Bed as I am working tomorrow. Goodnight.

International Women's Day

Today is International Women's Day, I was pleased my friend Grace was coming for lunch. Good to see her after so long and catch up on work, family and everyday issues. Had a lovely lunch after which she let me take a photo of her hands for blipfoto.com/BB. I thought a photo of a woman's hands along with some statistics to show where we are still failing girls and women was appropriate.
Up quite early saw to Ruaridh, after breakfast and a wash took the Wonder Dog to the woods, lovely walk the wee fellow met a cocker spaniel and hd a good play.
Grace arrived soon after we arrived home.
After a good chat Grace left to visit her elderly father, and mum who is in hospital.
Took Ruaridh to the woods on the way to meet Graham off the bus. Met Fergus the tree surgeon with his new Staffie Pitbull puppy. Ruaridh had a great play with Jacob the new Bernese Mountain puppy dog what a cutie!
Met Graham had a cuppa, then dinner leek quiche, potatoes, carrots/neeps and peas.
After dinner did a pile of ironing.
Watched a programme about Las Vegas very good. To bed. Bye.

Warm and Sunny

Today has been a lovely day. Up early with the Wonder Dog well 0800h fed him and let him out then hit the sack again! Graham made the morning cuppa then I got up after a wee read and made breakfast.
After this had a shower and washed my hair, made the dough for the bread before taking the wee fellow to the woods.
Great walk-then Ruaridh met Sam and Dylan two doggie chums and had a super play! Back home made the bread and a pot of veggie soup. Phoned mum she had been to church and does sound better. Had a cuppa
Listened to the play 'Of Mice and Men' on Radio 4, very good. At the same time did some knitting.
Graham made dinner rice and vegetables with prawns in tomato sauce-lovely.
Layla phoned she had a good weekend at the Yoga retreat where she does the cooking.
Watched 'The Bible-a History' on Channel 4, not as interesting as some. Also watched Seven ages of Britain on BBC1. Now going to watch 'The Loop' on BBC2. Bye.

Visitors

The girls--well women drove down from the N/E today, Liz and Justine we have known for ever they are just like family. Justine's springer spaniel is having a problem with an infected fracture, and she had to bring it down to the Dick's vets for further treatment, so they spent the afternoon/early evening with us.
Had a great chat, then over to Porto Fi to meet up with Joe and Bella for a late lunch! They love Bella to bits and Liz always makes sure there are parcels for her, today was no exception, she got a frou frou skirt, hair things, a magic paint book etc. Lunch was good.
Had a walk along the shore Bella showing off her new three wheeled scooter, Ruaridh having a great run about. Said goodbye to the family and came back to ours. Chatted camera and blip talk, then around 1930h the girls left. Thank you for coming good to see you.
Up quite early as the visitors were coming and we didn't know if they were going to stay overnight.
Breakfast, wash, then I took the Wonder Dog to the woods, much warmer today good walk. Back home, then I went up town to buy a new shower curtain and some new wine glasses. Graham phoned to say the girls were not staying overnight, so I just got the shower curtain as the wine glasses were tres expensive in Habitat even in the sale!
Now listening to the 'Moral Maze' on Radio 4 re teenage pregnancy discussion ++. Bye.

Massage Day!

Today I had booked myself in for a massage with my friend/masseur Fiona and as the day dawned I was looking forward to it.
Up at 0700h with the wee fellow, guess that is because I have been up to go into work the past two mornings. let him out then back to bed. At 0730 on the dot he started to cry, so up and gave him his breakfast then back to bed for an hour.
Up at 0830 for the day!! breakfast then when Graham had left for the studio I made the dough for the bread, and had a shower. Spoke to Layla who is away to do her cooking at the Yoga retreat, then took Ruaridh out for a walk. Lovely walk through the woods didn't meet another soul, Ruaridh took his time sniffing at every blade of grass--well almost.
Back home made the bread then dusted and part vacuumed the bedroom.
Had lunch, spoke to mum she had been out to a coffee morning still sounding hoarse. Walked down to Stockbridge good to see Fiona again-super massage very tired now though!
Phoned Graham arranged to meet him in Waitrose as I have to get messages! Got the messages then home the wee fellow happy to see us, fed the dog put the messages away then took Ruaridh to the park and woods where he met lots of dogs and had a great play.
Fish, rice and tomato sauce for dinner lovely.
Not going to be long out of bed. Goodnight.

Glow

As I walked home from work this evening there was a lovely sunset which gave a stunning glow in the sky! Amazing.l
Up early this morning as I was working again, had a lovely shower then breakfast, saw to the Wonder Dog then left for work.
Frosty and sunny weather, great walk to the hospital. Long day good to meet up with more old friends and colleagues, busy at times but on the whole a relaxing day. Do love Pinkerton's brownies!
Back home shepherdess's pie with cabbage for dinner lovely.
Spoke to Layla, will try and see them tomorrow.
Rather tired, watched 'Country House Rescue' on Channel 4 featuring an amazing Jacobean Hosue in N. Wales. Bye

Repair!

Yes! at around 1415h today the flue on the boiler was fixed. The engineer came back and cleaned the flue! after we had no heating and no hot water for 24 hours!
Up early as I was going to work, had to boil the kettle and have a good wash! had breakfast saw to the dog then on the road.
Lovely morning cold but sunny, arrived work met up with Chris over from N Ireland to do a few shifts and John. Good to se some 'well kent' faces and catch up on the gossip.
Soon time to go home, Graham and the Wonder Dog came to meet me, as due to the boiler problem Graham had to have a day off from the studio.
Home spoke to mum she is feeling better and sounds it. Also to Layla as I was meant to go over to see them after work, as Graham wasn't at work I just came home.
Got a call from a manager at Scottish gas to apologise for the problems-------Hmm.
Mushroom risotto and brocolli salad for dinner I enjoyed
Watched Syrian School on BBC 4 excellent. Going to bed. Goodnight.

Pissed off Day

Today after a lot of hassle I got a time for the gas engineer to come (we have not had any hot water since Thursday last! He duly arrived at 1045h and did the repair, the only thing being he misplaced a screw (ie dropped it) that was necessary for the job to be finished properly. An hour later and after some furniture removing we found the screw under the washer!
From him as we were searching for the screw I also learnt how to check the snow for the risk of avalanche, and how to navigate off the mountain in a white out which I found very interesting.
Two cuppas and two and a bit hours later he was on his way, I thought job well done until this evening when yes guess what we not only have no hot water we have now got NO heating. Phoned Scottish gas now awaiting a call from a manager--dream on.
Up early washed and breakfast took Ruaridh to the woods early due to the engineer coming. Made dog biscuits this morning, then when the engineer left had lunch. Phoned mum she still sounds to be full of a cold, however she says she is feeling better. Did some knitting then took Ruaridh on a long walk, met a lovely lady had a blether about the beauty of Scotland the mountains and glens.
Graham home had a cuppa, dinner tonight salmon in cream sauce, pasta, salad and homemade bread-Hmmm, courtesy of Graham.
Not freezing but getting colder, to bed work in am. Goodnight.

Sunny Day :)

Awoke this morning to a lovely blue sky and a sunny day. Had breakfast, then after Graham left for the studio had a wash and set off for the woods with Ruaridh. Met Ziggy and Dolores the wee fellow had a play and I had a chat, then into the woods.
Lovely day and walk, the sun was shining though the ground was still frosty, good to be out and about.
Back home got stuck into the work-cleaned the bathroom and lounge then mopped the kitchen floor, changed the bed, did some washing. Made some phone calls. Had lunch, listened to the play on Radio 4 quite good, got the food ready for our dinner this evening. Then took Ruaridh for his evening walk and met Graham off the bus. Spoke to Layla she is fine.
Leek quiche, roast potatoes and peas for dinner-lovely.
Watched a couple of programmes on TV.
Justine phoned she and her mum are coming to Edinburgh on Saturday coming for lunch ? overnight!
Going to bed shortly. Goodnight.