Sunday, 14 August 2022

Saturday, 13 August 2022

Scillies

 Dang this hot weather, I do not like it. 

But it has to be endured. 

Today I'm sprucing up the homestead, I have already done the bottom half of the house and when I finish my apple mint tea, (get me), I will make up one of our spare beds and whistle through the top half of the house. We have a couple of friends coming to stay with us next week. 

I thought I would post a couple of pictures that I took in the Scillie Isles, I'm not really one for taking lots of pics, I try to enjoy the moment. My new header picture was taken from our table on a terrace in a small cove on St Mary's.




Lunch time view from St.Agnes.




Robot pussycat waiter's helper at The Quay restaurant

The islands are lush, mainly car less and have the most amazing beaches and coves. I love jaunting between the islands on the low set boats. This time we were rewarded with sightings of Puffins, Seals, Dolphins and other large seabirds. Oh and I tried kayaking, not too bad actually, thanks.

Tuesday, 9 August 2022

The Pingwings

 


I'm not sure why I thought about the Pingwings today. Just in a reminiscing mood. None of my friends remember the Pingwings, so it's good to find evidence on good ole You Tube. Such gentle, simple times.

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