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| Sand modelling can be a bit of a trial when the tide's coming in! Building a moat was compulsory! |
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| This was the winning entry in the competition. We couldn't possibly compete with that! |
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| Some of us were entirely happy building our little Seaweed Castles. |
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| My Mother and my youngest Sister - digging for victory??!! |
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| Hi Paul!! |
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| My Sisters and 'Oor Wullie' |
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Well, here we are, nearly at Summer's end. We've had beach days and trips-to-the-museum days (in the rain) and Highland Games days and a couple of lovely days spent at the seaside again to attend a spin-off from the Edinburgh International Festival which is going on right now. I saw Alexander McCall Smith talking about his life and works and two days later, I went to see Eddi Reader (onetime lead singer with the band 'Fairground Attraction'). I much prefer the seaside venues as opposed to joining the crowds in the big city, although having said that, I've bought myself a ticket to go and see Sue Perkins talking about her new book at the Book Festival. I can do an afternoon gig with ease!
There were also a couple of allotment days to check the progress at my sister's 'patch'. Everything is benefitting from the rain, especially the slugs and snails but we think we've got it covered now (pun intended). We'll be harvesting soon and can't wait to try some 'we grew it ourselves' produce. It's such a shame that our foodbanks can't take fresh produce because some of the other allotments are absolutely burgeoning with fruit and veg and unfortunately, a lot of it seems to go to waste, assuming it's not given away.
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Then, before you know it, it's time for the school bell to ring again and it's the first day at school for a special little person so of course, new school shoes had to be bought but let's not talk about the price!!
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I hope you've all had a great Summer and although I haven't been posting much, it's been great to catch-up with everyone and find out what you've been up to.
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Come back soon.
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Wonderful to see your gorgeous summery pics Anne. What a wonderful time you have had & what fun it all looked. We are in winter still but there are signs of spring poking up everywhere. How delightful that a special wee person is about to start school. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie and look forward to seeing your summery pics when we're in the throes of winter here!!xx
DeleteYou are feeling the summer come to a close, it seems. It's so hot here that we can't sniff the cooler weather just yet. You do lots of fun things, sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, Pom, definitely a change in the air and the need for electric lighting earlier in the evening! I hope the cooler weather reaches you soon.xx
DeleteLovely pics of your days at the seaside, cherished memories. Hope the new school routine works out ok.
ReplyDeleteYour summer sounds like is was filled with adventure and lots of time with family. Wishing you a wonderful September.
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