January has been the month to do the odd bit of hibernating
and this time the month's storms have left no damage,
unlike January 2015 !
There has been a light dusting of snow
and our borrowed Shetland sheep
didn't seem bothered in the least.
When the temperature begins to drop
and the water in Aultbea Harbour begins to freeze over
you can't beat the the satisfaction of a lovely wood pile.
But regardless of the temperature
the Sunday morning Loch Ewe swim
happens as usual,
well, for Janette and I it does.
With sun on the water, snow on the mountains
and a few patches of ice,
how could we disappoint our dogs ?
Although Storm has not worked out yet
what this getting in the water is all about.
Our friend Bryan held a wonderful Burn's Supper,
in the traditional style,
with young Callum making everyone feel very special
as he piped us all in on arrival,
with lots of recitals and fun,
and tartans
and haggis, neeps and tatties
and some lively Scottish dancing
organised by Elna.
Thank you Bryan for a wonderful evening !
Malcolm's Mum's house hasn't quite met the latest deadline
but we are assured that it will be ready in time
for carpet laying on 16th February !
Please keep everything crossed for her.
A clear sunny day on Loch Ewe
with just a little breeze.
The wind in Gairloch on Friday was much rougher,
almost lost mother-in-law Mary Poppins-style !
but the seagulls loved playing in the waves.
Malcolm's book of the month
"The Dance of the Dragon"
by Paul Broadhurst and Hamish Miller
ISBN 0 9515183 5 6
Astonishing revelations about why our churches
and sacred sites are positioned where they are.
Virtually every single one is on a strong magnetic field
and these energies often "cross" where the cross is!
Although Malcolm has been reading this book I feel I have too,
as he has read so many of the pages to me.
Quote of the month
Every time you feel yourself getting pulled
into other people's nonsense,
repeat these words :
"Not my circus, not my monkeys"
Polish Proverb
Fun Idea
Maybe I have spent too long in the water
but I came across this imaginative idea for a
mermaid blanket !
Just for fun have a look at the website:
New Year Resolutions
Instead of giving things up I prefer to take things up
and this year I hope to
learn to row in the Loch Ewe Community Skiff,
learn some of the Scottish ceilidh dances,
learn to spin wool
and might even learn to ride a bike (very frightening !)
Jack of all trades, master of none comes to mind.
Good luck with all your new year resolutions,
whatever they are,
don't give up on them !
June x
