Things That Gladden The Heart

[RichA]

Exactly this.



Belated 60th birthday trip. The hotel we originally booked have got very greedy (70% hike). We have found a much better deal on a B&B so I’m spending the change as I go ?. Bowmore today completes the tour (including Jura).

If you like solitude for a picnic and don't mind half an hour driving up a single track road to the back of beyond, this beach is a stunner (it was when I was there 25 years ago, anyway)...
https://maps.app.goo.gl/nTaGXnq9rTmExqtr9?g_st=ic

 

[Dando]

Standing outside in an area with zero light pollution looking at the night sky. Absolutely stunning.

I love walking the dog late at night while at the caravan so I can see the stars

 

[Blue in Munich]

If you like solitude for a picnic and don't mind half an hour driving up a single track road to the back of beyond, this beach is a stunner (it was when I was there 25 years ago, anyway)...
https://maps.app.goo.gl/nTaGXnq9rTmExqtr9?g_st=ic

Thanks for the recommendation. We have a little extra time tomorrow as our ferry has been cancelled; however as it's been cancelled because of lashing rain & 50mph winds, Mrs BiM has declined my kind offer of a morning on the beach (and not very politely, it has to be said ).

 

[RichA]

Thanks for the recommendation. We have a little extra time tomorrow as our ferry has been cancelled; however as it's been cancelled because of lashing rain & 50mph winds, Mrs BiM has declined my kind offer of a morning on the beach (and not very politely, it has to be said ).

Probably wise. Last time I was there the weather was a little lively. My uncle, who was in his 70s, was so busy looking through the viewfinder of his camera that he didn't quite judge the distance of the freak wave that engulfed him. It was a long drive back to Bunnahabhain.

 

[AmandaJR]

Bill Murray

 

[Dando]

Bill Murray

He’s off his head all the time

 

[srixon 1]

Bill Murray

He thinks that the antics he gets up to is funny/amusing. To me it isn’t and he just comes across as a tool.

 

[ExRabbit]

Bringing our first puppy home on Sunday afternoon and she has already called me to take her outside just after midnight!

I'm on night duty, so I might be on random irritations later!

 

[AmandaJR]

Bringing our first puppy home on Sunday afternoon and she has already called me to take her outside just after midnight!

I'm on night duty, so I might be on random irritations later!

Clever pup

 

[Orikoru]

Played 90 minutes yesterday in a 3-1 win, even got an assist for the key 2nd goal. And my adductor injury seems to have finally shaken off (touch wood). Life in the old dog yet.

 

[fundy]

Played 90 minutes yesterday in a 3-1 win, even got an assist for the key 2nd goal. And my adductor injury seems to have finally shaken off (touch wood). Life in the old dog yet.

arent 3-1 wins a thing of beauty

 

[Orikoru]

arent 3-1 wins a thing of beauty

I definitely had a better game than Emerson Royal.

 

[Rooter]

Bringing our first puppy home on Sunday afternoon and she has already called me to take her outside just after midnight!

I'm on night duty, so I might be on random irritations later!

We bought a string of bells, a bit like a morris dancer would have, they are on a hook by the back door. When the dog wants out, she goes and bashes the bells. One of the easiest bits of dog training we did!!

 

[ExRabbit]

We bought a string of bells, a bit like a morris dancer would have, they are on a hook by the back door. When the dog wants out, she goes and bashes the bells. One of the easiest bits of dog training we did!!

I heard yesterday of another puppy that did that - we can't let ours have free range of the house yet as we have cats, but we'll certainly try it later. She has been very good all today letting us know when she wants to go, so we are pretty pleased so far.

 

[RichA]

We bought a string of bells, a bit like a morris dancer would have, they are on a hook by the back door. When the dog wants out, she goes and bashes the bells. One of the easiest bits of dog training we did!!

Nice idea but far too much leeway for mischief by other residents.

 

[Voyager EMH]

...today, the first view you get of the village called "Beer" when you do that bit of the coastal path from Seaton.

 

[Neilds]

...today, the first view you get of the village called "Beer" when you do that bit of the coastal path from Seaton.

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We rented a cottage in Chard a few years ago and we got use of a beach hut at Beer. Spent a nice couple of days just relaxing, watching the world go by.

 

[Dando]

...today, the first view you get of the village called "Beer" when you do that bit of the coastal path from Seaton.

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We were in Ladram bay a few weeks back and drove through Beer

 

[Dando]

Currently sat in my garden drinking coffee listening to the owls in the woods

 

[Bazz]

Ran my 500th mile this year yesterday.