Food, fun and carty's! (plus dancing and drink!) The weekend was good, quite hectic. I was looking after Alan and Lal's dog which was fun to have some company. The weather wasn't the best, it was a bit windy but mostly dry at least. Sunday was warm while the carty races were on. Lal and I had fun making a sand sculpture of the Knap of Howar (minus the kids) on Sunday afternoon, in the sand castle competition. I was still feeling the effects this morning but have since perked up. Irn bru works wonders! I hope to nab some photos from other people as I didn't have my camera with me.
Talking of photos, there will be none at the moment from me as the dial up doesn't like photos.
Tuesday, 22 July 2008
Thursday, 17 July 2008
It's suddenly July!
I can't beleive it's July already. Workwise things have calmed down a lot. I'm no longer trying to fit in hundreds of surveys in a very short space of time. I'm actually able to start thinking about maintenance (ah ha, more painting!) and I'm no longer running around like a headless chicken.
The social season has hit the island. Well, it is a very social place anyway but the fun weekend is approaching and it should be great. Crafts, silly games, tug o' war, football, cakes(!), carty races plus music, dancing and alcohol! Whats not to like.
I'm having visits from friends and mum and dad soon, which will make the time go even quicker. I'll have to start looking for somewhere to stay on Orkney mainland for the winter.
The social season has hit the island. Well, it is a very social place anyway but the fun weekend is approaching and it should be great. Crafts, silly games, tug o' war, football, cakes(!), carty races plus music, dancing and alcohol! Whats not to like.
I'm having visits from friends and mum and dad soon, which will make the time go even quicker. I'll have to start looking for somewhere to stay on Orkney mainland for the winter.
Thursday, 15 May 2008
Am I really getting paid for this?
It has been absolutely fantastic weather for the last wee while. I've had seven sunlotion days in a row and am hoping for a few more. Although I am worried that this will be the summer.
Time is flying by and work is great. At the beginning of the week I was on ATV courses - quad bikes and Argo cats! Far too much like fun. Walks and other work have continued.
I've attempted to tidy up the garden a little more. Borrowing next door's mower and doing a little weeding. Next step finish digging over the veg square (it's tiny but it'll grow me some lettuce!), planting, then some weeding, thinning the daffodils, then some more weeding! This is of course if I can find the time! The garden is looking colourful with the tulips and some bluebells.
Time is flying by and work is great. At the beginning of the week I was on ATV courses - quad bikes and Argo cats! Far too much like fun. Walks and other work have continued.
I've attempted to tidy up the garden a little more. Borrowing next door's mower and doing a little weeding. Next step finish digging over the veg square (it's tiny but it'll grow me some lettuce!), planting, then some weeding, thinning the daffodils, then some more weeding! This is of course if I can find the time! The garden is looking colourful with the tulips and some bluebells.
Sunday, 27 April 2008
First week on a new island
Just getting settled in at mo. Unpacking, tidying, cleaning etc. Fab weather this weekend. I'll try and get some pictures soon... then I'll have to work out how to put them on the blog!
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