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Saltire

James' wee homework project - find out about and bring in a photo of a Scottish landmark. Athelstaneford, just up the road - birthplace of the Saltire, allegedly.
21st January 2012. 6 photos. 525 views.

Auchinleck

Helping out at James' pal Angus' birthday party. Pizza and beer (my kind of kids' party!), then along the road to see the mighty Hearts demolish Auchinleck Talbot, er one-nil, courtesy of a comical moment in the Talbot defence. Great time had by all. Except Darren Barr.
7th January 2012. 7 photos. 502 views.

Tinto

Decided the mountain forecast was too terrible for our Christmas Munros so Beinne Bhuidhe will have to wait. Instead, went for a wee leg stretch on Tinto Hill. Tricky to stand upright in the wind at the top so pleased we weren't another 1000 feet higher.
2nd January 2012. 7 photos. 478 views.

Dropping In

Dropped in, with Kim, on the frozen parachute centre at Strathallan near Crieff, "bagging" a few snowy Munros on route. Somewhat cold at 5000 feet but I'm optimistic the frostbitten toes will make a good recovery in the fullness of time.
18th December 2011. 11 photos. 487 views.

Up Town

Boys' trip "up town". Great fun at the Winter Wonderland attractions, albeit mobbed, with huge queues of chip-munching teens and pretty pricey as always. With one exception - no queue at all, cheap for adults, kids go free, a bit of exercise and the best view of the city of the lot of them - the Scott Monument - that's the one for me!
17th December 2011. 9 photos. 480 views.

Ya Butey

The classic winter day trip to the island of Bute for lunch. One wee complication though - we got overhead and the runway was completely obscured by fog meaning we couldn't land (because we couldn't see it). We circled for a bit, scratching our heads, then Kim had the inspired idea to fly round Arran for a bit of sight-seeing and time-killing before trying again. When we got back to Bute for another go, one end of the runway was clear of fog and visible, just. Landed. Lunched. Warmed feet. Ya Butey!
6th November 2011. 21 photos. 518 views.

7 Up

Birthday tomorrow. Party today.
31st October 2011. 29 photos. 504 views.

Stanley Mills Thrills

Visit to Historic Scotland's Stanley Mills near Perth.
22nd October 2011. 3 photos. 543 views.

EuroChampsChallenge Finale

Photoshoot I did last week (see Thursday's Herald newspaper) of Robin and Angus with all the memorabilia they collected, ahead of the EuroChampsChallenge Finale Dinner and auction. If you haven't already, check out EuroChampsChallenge.com for the whole incredible story.
21st September 2011. 5 photos. 527 views.

Taking It All In Our Stride

Gigha runway waterlogged so yet another planned flying weekend bites the dust. Plan B, as usual, to head to the hills, so off for a romp over some Lakeland fells. Being more used to the Gaelic hill names of the Munros, it's really weird climbing all these utterly pronouncable, yet inexplicable, English hill names. Grisedale Brow - Striding Edge - Helvellyn - Lower Man - White Side - Raise - Sticks Pass - Stybarrow Dodd - Green Side - Sheffield Pike - Heron Pike. Taking it all in our Stride!
18th September 2011. 9 photos. 559 views.

Wide Eyed Sky

Messing around with the ultra wide-angle lens stuck onto my first ever digital camera (circa 2001, I think) to see if it can still cut the mustard. Camera and lens performed fine - fully charged battery died after about 30 minutes. Hmm. Time to land!
4th September 2011. 6 photos. 576 views.

Nonchalant of Primary 3

Back to school.
17th August 2011. 1 photos. 465 views.

A Witch Called Beadie Nell

Dads' and Kids' camping trip 2011. Back to Beadnell for rugby, rounders, candy floss, ice-cream, football, paddling, swimming, juggling, walking, running, jumping, throwing, rolling, bbqing, beaches, birthday-party, crazy-golf, soft-play, pool, long-jumping, digging, rock-pooling, fishing, marshmallowing, fire-making, beer, whisky, some more beer and A Witch Called Beadie Nell!
13th August 2011. 88 photos. 652 views.

Gigha Mini Adventure

A two day weather window (well, howling gale, but dry at least) on my week off with James so off to one of my favourite Hebrides - Gigha - for a mini-adventure of cycling, wild camping, playing on beaches and ocean kayaking. My first time on Gigha arriving by surface transport. James' first time on Gigha full stop. It's a magical place and this wee trip just emphasised that.
9th August 2011. 33 photos. 534 views.

Haar Haar

4th August 2011. 5 photos. 508 views.

Bravo Oscar

Oscar drops in again, on an unofficial visit this time. Great to see you Oscar - keep in touch and visit us again next time you're back in the country.
3rd August 2011. 1 photos. 533 views.

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