We have two entrances into the area between our house and the outbuildings. The main, safer one opens on to the side road. The secondary entrance, mainly used for straight-through trailer and truck access, opens on to the main road. A large hump has partially blocked the left side secondary entrance since we moved in. [...]
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Here be pirates!
19 September, 2011
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So there I was, comfortably ensconced in a crofthouse, about to eat my breakfast porridge, when suddenly my ears were blasted with “Ahoy there, ye lubberly reef monkey. It be International Speak Like a Pirate Day, so out with your sailmaker‘s needle and knock up some shore-goin’ threads for the crew!” Erm, say what? The [...]
Read more ‘Team mascot, me? Well, okay…’
17 September, 2011
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With a full day’s rugby in store today, we decided we couldn’t leave our Border Terrier, Harvey, tied up for the duration and took him to the Huntly Highlanders Rugby Carnival, too. He quickly appointed himself team mascot for the P4/5s for which the Wee ‘Un plays. And for the P6/7s for which the Big [...]
Read moreHarvey is unwell, again
15 July, 2011
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When the Big Lad came through to the kitchen first thing this morning, he found our Border Terrier Harvey lying next to two pools of vomit. The Big Lad came to get me then cleaned up the vomit while I checked Harvey. The dog had a temperature of 40.1C, was extremely lethargic, and had periodic [...]
Read more A day away from the croft
13 July, 2011
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We had a rare family day away from the croft today, taking the boys on a surprise visit to the Landmark Forest Adventure Park at Carrbridge. The park, set within a remnant of the ancient Caledonian forest, combines forestry heritage with adventure activities. The boys loved it. The Big Lad was especially taken with Max, [...]
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