Author Archives: Vera

Yes, and it’s one of my own ones – a beach in Shetland which is just known (by Mary & I anyway) as the ‘eggy’ beach because of the shape of so many of the pebbles.

My first flat screen telly, so I decided to buy the red cabinet I’ve been looking at in Ikea for about 2 years now. And I’m really happy with it, now I hope it doesn’t show the dust too much. … Continue reading →

Well i,m on a surprise holiday in Side, Turkey. So far the weather has been hot, very,very windy, thunder and lightning and cloud, but not all in the one day. What more could i expect? But i try to look … Continue reading →

Went to beautiful Beauly then on to Thurso with the fabulous 55 club (that’s £15 return anywhere in Scotland if you can prove you’re over 55). Yet again, I spent most of the sunny times on the train and when … Continue reading →

Had a great time with smooth flights and reasonable weather. Saw miles and miles of excellent roads with a running commentary from Mary to keep me in the know. My favourite things were stones so I took some home from … Continue reading →

Had a swimming lesson yesterday and I did really well – either that or the instructor is really kind! Even got my face wet, so I might re-join the gym and try to swim regularly. But only if the pool’s … Continue reading →

Had a great day out at the Scotland Street School Museum, a beautiful building designed by Charles Rennie Macintosh, then on to the Tramway, a theatre complex with a Hidden Garden, full of art & design features. This installation lights … Continue reading →

Planes are flying, boats are sailing and the folks I know who were stranded are safely home again. I’m home after visiting the rellies and they’re all well, so it’s good to be back to ‘normal’