lens

 

yes, of course I used a lens but I shan't tell you which one in case you rush and get one.

in the cafe

 

this may not be Eve's fav snap of her but I rather like it.

old lifeboat station

 

when away east

 

Flags

 

scotland home of the year 2022

 

Yes, Tom Hickman;s fine gaff and studio located in New Tolsta next to North Tolsta don't you know. A fine artist and home maker feted by the TV program. I would love to show you the inside but Tom prefers to keep a low profile and I'm not about to change that. Needless to say he is a fine friend.

And so, back to the island

 

Leeds, it rains there I remember

 

Dearest Eve hails from Leeds. Well, she was brought up there and all. Dad was director of parks and that's why it's so green. I mean have you been to Roundhay park forr example. Lovely grass, just the right green and everything plus The West Riding grass track cycle league where yours truly has graced the back of the races on a few occasions back in the day.

It does rain there though. I think it shows in this snap from 2019

Hale Stones

 

Just before the wedding of Gerald and Sue at the town hall in Stornoway in 2017. A small but lovely occasion.  How time flies !

As you may realise colour is not me !

The Viking

 

Not seen Keith the Viking for ages. Must pop over to see him and his wife in lovely Lemreway. 

Valasay

 

Valasay, such a lovely place but it's a pity for the community that most of the houses seem to be short term rental. It is though a lovely place to rest a while and enjoy the changing light over the water and mountains.

Victor

 

Here he is checking out the bridge at Valasay. Tis a fine place to visit on a nice day - and it was.  And if one feels up to it start of a great walk to Tobson and on to Bosta via some fine old lobster ponds.

somewhere

 

Somewhere on the mainland. Can't remember where exactly but i suspect Aberdeen. Eve will tell me when she gets back from her bike ride in the sunshine.

archives

 

2011 don't you know

Dad Crofter

 

David, the Crofter's dad who still come and works a bit on the croft. Calls in home here for a cuppa now and again which is really lovely. A chance to catch up on all the local goings on.

He's just had a cataract done and waiting for the other too. We are very lucky up here with the quality of the NHS.

Oh, on another note have a look at the blog of artist Tom Hickman

apt

 

My Crofter pal just doon the road has some fine sheeps that could make a fine Halloween presentation should they  so wish. These are the Hebridean sheeps.

friends

 

We had some long time friends up on the island recently and actually  went to the Stones with them. They haven't changed - the stones that is.

Yes it was the Pirate and the potter who came and lovely it was too.

way back

 

this was the day.....

 

This day The Crofter went down the croft to tell his coows a little story. I think it rained soon after.

Evelyn

 

Darling Eve.

We've been together 23 years now. and it's been wonderful.