01/02/2010, 12:33
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31/01/2010, 10:33
We visited our favourite coffee place and enjoyed a browse round the shop. Naturally we RESISTED the temptation to buy!!!!?????!!!!! Much of the snow that had gathered over recent weeks had gone and there remained only a scattering on the highest peaks. I daresay had we ventured further north or into Rannoch Moor we'd have found more than a scattering!
We're now quite settled into our retreat space and are looking forward to the coming weeks when we'll meet up with friends and spend some time with the Orr family.
Although initially our internet access was a bit iffy, we're now up and running with dial-up speed connections-not great- but better than nothing. We've adjusted to the slower pace and will content ourselves with trips into wi-fi spots for a burst of speed!
Snowdrops cluster with heads still drooped against the recurring frost. A bit of early foliage is prised for an opening and the birds are preparing for the cycle of nesting which is not too far in the future. Light is creeping minute by minute into each new day and the bright light of sunshine, although hampering driving, adds its warmth to the thought of the coming springtime. Tomorrow will see us into February. 2010 is well under way.
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30/01/2010, 10:05
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29/01/2010, 11:59
We have little or no internet access at our retreat base,(though my nice new iphone does indeed work) so here we are again using facilities in the Columba Hotel in Oban. What a pleasure to browse at speed!
Have had time to look at the new apple ipad, which looks very good, especially for those of us who find small screens difficult to use.I expect it'll be popular with apple lovers everywhere, even although it's price tag hasn't been advertised for the uk market.
Today, we're shopping and lunching in Oban, where I have an appointment for an eye test and new glasses.Yes Specsavers has made it to Oban-so I can avail myself of their national promotions.New glasses will undoubtedly improve my viewing of both computer and TV screens, but then again if I CLEANED the lenses I have, I MIGHT be able to see better!! After the eyes have been assessed, Joan and I will have a wee wander around the shops while Ev surf's to his heart's content.
The sun is shining, although we did have an attempt at a snowfall earlier, which came to nothing! The hills in the distance are smattered white, so we'll no doubt venture closer with a trip to Glencoe next week.We do have to show Ev our favourite coffee spots! That's our excuse and we're sticking to it!!
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26/01/2010, 14:18
Ok...so the bags are being packed and there's no sign of MY stuff going in. Think I'll just get into the big truck and have a seat at the front. That's better. I can see all the bags. Must be going for a while cause there's a MIGHTY number of bags. Phew! Just as well we've got this big truck thing to take it all. If they had to put it in the car, there WOULDN'T be any space for little old me. No this seat at the front will do me nicely. Oh oh.....they've spotted me. Maybe if I just sit still and don't look in their direction they'll not make me come out. Pose boy. Still. No looking back. Don't move a hair. Oh oh.......I guess I've been sussed. Have to get back inside...the Mama's voice is rising. Ok ok I'm going, but I'll be watching. My eyes won't leave the rest of those bags. There is NO WAY you're leaving without me, even if I have to bury myself inside that big bag when you're not looking. Wonder if we're going today? If not...I'll do the nocturnal bit and keep one eye open all night!
Can't be today....they're all on their laptops and watching TV at the same time....ok....time for a bit of shut-eye. Hope they're going to take my bed....it sure is comfy, especially when it's right beside this lovely heater. Could take the heater too....but then again....maybe there's not room for that since they seem to have everything BUT it going out!!! A bit of zzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
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