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Still more snow falling and Edinburgh just can’t cope. I got to work today but bread and milk is getting scarce. My German students are asking why can’t the council clear the roads, like they do in Germany? And I … Continue reading →

No schools are open today, it’s been snowing for a wee while and it still is. Nothing much for some people, but we’re not used to it here so it’s causing chaos with traffic. What a good excuse to have … Continue reading →

I am so impressed with our Fire Service. They check your house, give you advice and fit smoke detectors FREE. I got them a few weeks ago. Then on Sunday morning about 1am ie the middle of the night, mine … Continue reading →

I’ve been back for 2 weeks now and it’s all doom and gloom. Our uni has to save £2.5 m (give or take) meanwhile the newpapers are ‘outing’ uni principals’ pay rises and expenses. Our EU student numbers are down … Continue reading →

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 →