Open

We were invited along for the grand opening of Toots' Territory - the new darkroom in the garage. Mrs Toots cut the ribbon and poured the Irn-Bru as we all admired the well-appointed room. Not that you can see it in these snaps but, it was dark as it happens. I mean I had to crank up the Foma400 to 1600 which always does interesting things. It also meant I couldn't focus so easily in the low light. But, focus is not in vogue at the moment so that's fine then.

Now, that's what a darkroom should look like eh?

And there's the Great Man imself, playing with his - what? Digital imaging device. Oh well, it was dark in there - as I suppose it is meant to be after all.

Talking of openings, the Tolsta Bunkhouse is open now. Lovely place with a lovely owner and well worth a visit  when you are up this way. My snap does not do it justice - but I was finishing up the roll of Foma400@1600. See here for more info and photos.

Oh, and we took in the opening of another exhibition at the weekend too. Down at Garyvard gallery there was a fantastic selection of work by artists - local and less so. Some so lovely we had to buy a little piece. :-) Go down and have a look. It's a wonderful spot, the place is lovely as are the owners and the work on show fantastic. What more can one want. Sun?

Oh, and the Tour de France is plodding on with GB's [via Kenya] Chris Froome trashing the rest in yesterday's stage - hopefully to continue to do so for the entire race. One can hope. Certainly, this devout lot enjoyed the occasion. It is the Sabbath after all.