August 2017

Welcome to the blog, enjoy

Beautiful photo of across Loch Ewe taken by my nephew James Mansell

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The last Saturday of August each year is the date for the Gairloch Produce Show,
showcasing wonderful fruit and vegetables
grown in the local area
together with scrumptious baking, arts and crafts
and photography, something for everyone.

Malc's Mum looking closely at the exhibits

Leeks were grown by the yard !

and the kale was almost larger than Mum !

I'm showing off now but I won first prize
for my "Crofter's Choice" flower arrangement,

flower arranging is not something

that I am generally known for !!!

but it did look rather lovely and included
oregano, kale, mint and spearmint
so smelt delicious and some of it could even be eaten.

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The Sunday morning swims continue

regardless of the weather,

Janette and I have now clocked up 3 years of weekly swims

and our occasional swimmers are getting younger which is lovely to see.

Jenny has decided to join the happy band

and has bought her first ever wetsuit

that she was eager to try out

and on her second swim was pleased to swim out as far as the pier with us,

there will be no stopping her now.

Even on grey days our team of dogs still think it's great,

although Storm looks a bit sorry for himself

he's actually only trying to look appealing to get a biscuit

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Round and about the croft....

Wilma thinks that the latest delivery of 25 tons of logs 

is a rather good look out point for rabbits

Watching the birds feeding

while the rain is battering against the window

Wilma trying to negotiate a half share

of the new field shelter

Hollyhocks against the wood stack

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Quote of the Month

"If you are kind to your body,

it will respond in an incredible way"

Vanda Scaravelli

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Finally got to see Eilean Donan Castle,

the iconic Scottish Castle

where we met up with Kathryn and Jim after six years

It was great to see Neve growing up so beautifully

and to meet Ruben for the very first time

So, so lovely to see you all !

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On Sunday, 27th August our beautiful cat ,Lulu, sadly died,

she has been a wonderful part of our family for 13 years

and brought us immense happiness
and so enriched our lives every day

Wilma will miss snuggling up with her and falling asleep

and sitting in the warmest spots by the kitchen stove

We will miss you sweet Lulu xxxxxxx

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The next few photos were taken by my lovely nephew James 

when he and his family were up on holiday this month,

so thank you James for enhancing this month's blog 

This photo for me sums up holiday happiness !! I love it !!

and smiles all the way

All dressed up for adventure

Charlotte taking Zara for a paddle by the jetty

Got the hang of this kayaking lark

and some magnificent shots of
Loch Ewe and Isle of Ewe

Looking towards the Torridons

and Wilma just lapping up all the attention from Charlotte !

So, from Zara,

"Him indoors"

and me

bye for now, 
let's see what September brings,
happiness to you all

xxxxxxx