tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post6502411770636549108..comments2023-05-02T12:33:58.182+01:00Comments on Perpetually In Transit: Heading northPerpetuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-23952670454457168692016-01-26T12:50:20.713+00:002016-01-26T12:50:20.713+00:00Everything is fine, thanks, Anny. The cold snap th...Everything is fine, thanks, Anny. The cold snap that had us worried didn't last long enough to do any damage and of course it's now milder, wet and windy.<br />Sorry your attempt to climb Ben Loyal was cut short. It doesn't surprise me, as I've seen the weather on it change several times in the course of a day. The photo was taken from our conservatory, but today it's totally shrouded in mist. I've still waved though. :)Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-4772491806923217742016-01-26T12:01:13.395+00:002016-01-26T12:01:13.395+00:00Best wishes to you, hope everything is ok at your ...Best wishes to you, hope everything is ok at your northern retreat. Love the photo of Ben Loyal. We tried to walk up it in August, started out in sun and were in a think fog before we got half way, turned round and went back only to have the sun come out for the last mile - typical Sutherland! Give it a wave for us and tell it we'll be back...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-17860657720925420102016-01-26T11:51:24.020+00:002016-01-26T11:51:24.020+00:00Yes, we arrived on Friday evening, Sally, and are...Yes, we arrived on Friday evening, Sally, and are nicely settled in, though the weather is being less than kind so far. Still, what can one expect in January?Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-29719941522419258472016-01-26T02:43:44.400+00:002016-01-26T02:43:44.400+00:00By now, you are there. I look forward to reading ...By now, you are there. I look forward to reading all about it.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-55129472783847100052016-01-24T15:49:59.518+00:002016-01-24T15:49:59.518+00:00Hello and a warm welcome to my blog. :) We always ...Hello and a warm welcome to my blog. :) We always love coming to Scotland, though I don't think we've ever planned and packed for a visit within 24 hours before! It's turned much milder, though rather damp and windy and thankfully there was no damage to deal with when we arrived.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-50681939930637033882016-01-24T15:42:36.387+00:002016-01-24T15:42:36.387+00:00It's nice to be back, Tim. I've been a rat...It's nice to be back, Tim. I've been a rather dilatory blogger recently, what with this and that...<br />This by no means our first winter visit up here and I know just what you mean about the light, though it certainly isn't in evidence at the moment. I will live in hope that it makes an appearance before we go home again.<br />The answer to your question is No. I never showed the slightest talent for drawing or painting at school or since, though I love looking at paintings. My artistic leanings are towards music and craft, though I do enjoy taking photos.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-26284868521967003142016-01-24T10:39:16.790+00:002016-01-24T10:39:16.790+00:00Enjoy your unexpected time in Scotland. Sometimes ...Enjoy your unexpected time in Scotland. Sometimes they make for the best getaways. Hope the North weather is gentle on you xeclectichomelifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11131534550143277161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-22502625436267487902016-01-24T08:41:47.149+00:002016-01-24T08:41:47.149+00:00Nice to see you blogging again....
Enjoy the Big C...Nice to see you blogging again....<br />Enjoy the Big Country in Winter...<br />the end of January into February is often when you get some of the best "light" up there.... even if it is shorter lived...<br />the weather is often clearer and the contrasts greater.<br />Question... do you paint at all? And I don't mean walls!!Le Pré de la Forgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02396822372095610004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-83084233983182124002016-01-23T20:26:19.101+00:002016-01-23T20:26:19.101+00:00The trip went very well, thanks, Janice, and the w...The trip went very well, thanks, Janice, and the weather was kind. Unfortunately it's taken a turn for the worse and we've stayed snugly inside today. The tablet is great and I'm gradually finding my way around it. Must try the cameras before too long... :)Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-64758245489957644032016-01-23T20:24:25.681+00:002016-01-23T20:24:25.681+00:00Scotland is enormously beautiful, Val, and can loo...Scotland is enormously beautiful, Val, and can look impressive even in bad weather. That's a good thing for me as the forecast isn't good, at least for the coming week. I will do my best to get some new photos for you. :)Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-34481239695642609172016-01-23T20:13:17.327+00:002016-01-23T20:13:17.327+00:00We had a wonderfully unhindered journey, thanks, S...We had a wonderfully unhindered journey, thanks, Shirley, though there wasn't a great deal of snow to be seen as we travelled up through the Highlands, except on the highest mountains. All is safe here and the header tank will definitely be drained before we head home again. :)Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-86933174787673303892016-01-23T19:40:33.805+00:002016-01-23T19:40:33.805+00:00Safe travel has certainly been granted, Penny, but...Safe travel has certainly been granted, Penny, but unfortunately not good weather, at least since we arrived last night. The forecast for the coming week is for strong winds and some rain every day - not untypical for January up here. That won't stop me posting though... :)Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-67437086771216603592016-01-23T18:54:43.203+00:002016-01-23T18:54:43.203+00:00Ben Loyal looks impressive in all weathers, Patric...Ben Loyal looks impressive in all weathers, Patricia, but especially so in the snow. We arrived in the evening of the 22nd to find all well and are now feeling rather pleased that our concern for the plumbing motivated us to come. :-) We love it here, whatever the weather.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-22789086760381035392016-01-23T18:51:47.429+00:002016-01-23T18:51:47.429+00:00We had an excellent journey, thanks, Ray, and foun...We had an excellent journey, thanks, Ray, and found absolutely no damage, though the house was understandably rather cold. The weather is now milder, but windy and wet, so we're staying snug in the house and relaxing until it improves a bit. :)Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-10817182633823859682016-01-23T18:47:52.993+00:002016-01-23T18:47:52.993+00:00The journey was good, thanks, Molly, and there was...The journey was good, thanks, Molly, and there wasn't a burst pipe anywhere, I'm glad to say. Now hoping the weather will improve...Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-81203965236463577702016-01-23T18:46:29.057+00:002016-01-23T18:46:29.057+00:00We arrived safely to an undamaged house, Linda, th...We arrived safely to an undamaged house, Linda, though the weather has deteriorated markedly since our arrival. We're hoping it will improve before we leave, or the photos could be mainly of rain. :)Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-22923262052861459922016-01-23T18:44:40.437+00:002016-01-23T18:44:40.437+00:00We had a very good journey, thanks, Bonnie, and I ...We had a very good journey, thanks, Bonnie, and I hope to get out and take photos if the weather allows. Unfortunately the forecast for the next few days isn't very promising - strong winds and rain. Fingers crossed it improves...Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-25654429408033974372016-01-23T18:09:03.323+00:002016-01-23T18:09:03.323+00:00The weather was very kind to us on the way here, t...The weather was very kind to us on the way here, thanks, Ricky, but the forecast for the week ahead isn't looking very promising for photography, with rain and strong winds heading our way. Not much snow visible on our way through the Highlands. It really has been very mild except for the recent cold snap.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-24811265493934253612016-01-23T17:38:33.116+00:002016-01-23T17:38:33.116+00:00The temperature of the house on arrival told us ho...The temperature of the house on arrival told us how cool it had been, Yam, though thankfully there has been no damage. The journey was fine, thanks, and the main problem in the week ahead looks like being the wind. I already love my tablet (a 10" one) and the on-screen keyboard is fine for quick comments, but I have my laptop with me for posts. :)Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-14471182676100891082016-01-23T17:34:45.509+00:002016-01-23T17:34:45.509+00:00I have a feeling header tanks may be a peculiarly ...I have a feeling header tanks may be a peculiarly British phenomenon, Helen. :)Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-48776807902214906342016-01-23T17:33:07.479+00:002016-01-23T17:33:07.479+00:00We thoroughly enjoyed the journey, thanks, and it&...We thoroughly enjoyed the journey, thanks, and it's lovely to be back so unexpectedly. The weather forecast for the coming week doesn't look conducive to taking many photos, so I'm hoping for better luck in our second week. :)Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-72139872890250087452016-01-23T17:30:33.514+00:002016-01-23T17:30:33.514+00:00We had a surprisingly good journey for January, th...We had a surprisingly good journey for January, though the weather for the next few days looks like being miserable. Luckily we love it up north in all weathers and at all times of the year and are glad to be here, though I can't see myself taking too many photos this time.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-65569805320111418132016-01-23T17:28:09.331+00:002016-01-23T17:28:09.331+00:00Everything is fine, thanks, Rosemary, which was a ...Everything is fine, thanks, Rosemary, which was a big relief. DH and I aren't really spur of the moment people and most of our trips are planned far ahead, but we're glad we followed our instincts on this one.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-10319390346772068202016-01-23T14:21:46.564+00:002016-01-23T14:21:46.564+00:00I hope your trip is enjoyable... I know being at y...I hope your trip is enjoyable... I know being at your destination will be ! I also hope the tablet is performing well and you are enjoying it. Have a great stay in the north. JxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-16217684485291636452016-01-22T17:46:49.965+00:002016-01-22T17:46:49.965+00:00I've been away from the U.K. so long that I...I've been away from the U.K. so long that I'd forgotten about header tanks!<br />I appreciate your anxiety!Helen Devriesnoreply@blogger.com