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Boys and their toys

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Vera

I went with Fergus to Knockhill racing circuit on Wednesday – and to my own surprise had a great time. I could sort of understand why it’s so exciting – tho’ I didn’t want to take up the offer of … Continue reading →

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Scottish summer

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Vera

We should be used to it by now, but here’s an example of our July weather at my back door.

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Gin I were whar the Gadie rins

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Vera

And some of us know that’s at the back o’ Bennachie. So this restaurant is in Oyne and they serve a grand cup of tea and a scrumptious selection of cakes. As I’m currently trying to stick to the non-wheat … Continue reading →

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Back in Bonnie Scotland

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Vera

Here I am back in Auld Reekie (or Edinburgh to you) and getting back into my ‘normal’ life. Spent a week up north with our ‘golden oldies’ (older relatives to you) so while it was scorching hot I was inside … Continue reading →

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Melbourne Re-visited

Posted on June 20, 2009 by Vera

I had a few days in Melbourne again on my way back from Perth. I did the art galleries and of course the shops in the arcades. I took a free tourist tram all round the city and visited the … Continue reading →

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Perth Picnic

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Vera

Had a great picnic in Kings Park which has spectacular views over the city. This tree was actually moved from another location where a new road was going through. Despite being so huge, old and heavy, it was re-planted here … Continue reading →

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Perth

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Vera

I’m now in Perth and it’s difficult to remember it’s the same country because it took over 5 hours to get here. We took a river cruise and got a great view of the CBD (as the central business district … Continue reading →

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Close Encouncter

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Vera

I had the best day ever yesterday at Currumbin Wildlife Park – yes wildlife! Totally out of my comfort zone which made it more exciting I suppose. So I started with the cuddliest ones and worked my way up from … Continue reading →

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Before and After

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Vera

I’ve just recovered from a few days of not being too well. Visited the local doc and his first advice was ‘don’t drink anything cold’. Well as some of you know, that’s been my soapbox cry for years, so I … Continue reading →

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After the storm

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Vera

The sun’s out again but the forecast is still for more rain. The damage in the garden is pretty bad and these trees will need to be cut up before they can be moved. Not a job for me I’m … Continue reading →

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