Goodnight Carol
Now get into that bed and stay there!!!
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Now get into that bed and stay there!!!
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Thanks. Maybe a little better than yesterday.
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No unfortunately
but to be honest I may not be able to work here at all soon. The meds they are putting me on are pretty strong and make me prone to life threatening infections. I don't know what I will do if I lose my job and insurance. I'm just hoping I can avoid disability.
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I should be. They gave me a handful of steroids and few pain pills to hold me over.
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Hubby and I both love lamb chops: the first meal he fixed for me when we were dating was lamb chops!
Several years after we were married, we had cooked up some lamb chops and they were "resting" on the stovetop. I was setting the table in the dining room and heard my husband shout "NO!" to our cat Monty who had jumped up on the counter, drawn by the aroma of the lamb chops. Then I heard my husband shouting and cursing (he NEVER curses) as he apparently chased Monty through the house!!! I was a bit surprised at his temper until I heard him shout "HE'S GOT A LAMB CHOP!!!!" At that point I joined the fray and we finally succeed in cornering him- with him hissing as we retrieved our lamb chop! Hubby rinsed off the chop and ate that one. We don't take lamb chops lightly in this house!!!!
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Don't you hate it when your night gets ruined by small minded egotists..
Hello and welcome to the CDR. We’re an international bunch of friends hanging out in the gloom of the CDR with only the glow of the flying jellyfish to help us
I’m Linda and I live in Kent in the extreme South East of the UK... although I am currently travelling and in the Orkney Islands to the north of Scotland. (Postcards on their way shortly )
Pull up an armadillo and take a seat. The one-legged pirate should be along to take an order for the beverage of your choice... as long as he and the leprechaun haven’t had one too many again [emoji849]
Montgomery our armadillo coffee table is very friendly and usually remembers not to walk off when being used. Watch out for the wool spider (if she exists) up in roof of the CDR. She is keen on knitting, but seems to be getting a little bored since the snows melted and we no longer needed so many blankets and socks
Good morning all. Sorry I couldn’t get back to you yesterday. The need for sleep was too great.
We have walked well over 10km (7 miles) every day so far and, given my loss of fitness due to back problems, it has been very hard work. My back is doing well though
So, a quick roundup of yesterday... weather: sunny, wind chilly
First off some stone circles for @Moozillion, both 4-5000 year old neolithic. To put these dates in place, Stonehenge is only 2500 years old!
Stones of Stenness
The neolithic village at Stenness
Half a mile up the road the huge Ring of Brodgar
And some equally old burial chambers nearby
Unstan requires you to get on your hands and knees to enter
Maeshow is much bigger. You’re not allowed to take photos inside, but the Vikings found it and covered it in rune graffiti! You still have to bend right over and shuffle down a 30ft/10 metre passage to get in!
We have walked well over 10km (7 miles) every day so far and, given my loss of fitness due to back problems, it has been very hard work. My back is doing well though
So, a quick roundup of yesterday... weather: sunny, wind chilly
First off some stone circles for @Moozillion, both 4-5000 year old neolithic. To put these dates in place, Stonehenge is only 2500 years old!
Stones of Stenness
The neolithic village at Stenness
Half a mile up the road the huge Ring of Brodgar
And some equally old burial chambers nearby
Unstan requires you to get on your hands and knees to enter
Maeshow is much bigger. You’re not allowed to take photos inside, but the Vikings found it and covered it in rune graffiti! You still have to bend right over and shuffle down a 30ft/10 metre passage to get in!
Good news! Sending electronic hugs and positive thoughts your way. Keep up the good work, Lola!
No unfortunately
Oh dear. That’s a lot to think about. Hope your vacation helps to clear your mind.
Hubby and I both love lamb chops: the first meal he fixed for me when we were dating was lamb chops!
Several years after we were married, we had cooked up some lamb chops and they were "resting" on the stovetop. I was setting the table in the dining room and heard my husband shout "NO!" to our cat Monty who had jumped up on the counter, drawn by the aroma of the lamb chops. Then I heard my husband shouting and cursing (he NEVER curses) as he apparently chased Monty through the house!!! I was a bit surprised at his temper until I heard him shout "HE'S GOT A LAMB CHOP!!!!" At that point I joined the fray and we finally succeed in cornering him- with him hissing as we retrieved our lamb chop! Hubby rinsed off the chop and ate that one. We don't take lamb chops lightly in this house!!!!
Oh my! Can’t believe he ate it... I’d fry it a bit more first
I’m sure Monty had learned that day who is the biggest cat in the house I once left some chicken thighs thawing in the kitchen. When I returned, their number looked small to me and I started beating myself for not having taken out enough for the dinner. Then I saw our cat happily munching on something — he had stolen one and was clever enough to take it to his dish to eat.
After lunch we headed for the sea cliffs at Yesnaby and a spot of bird watching. To be honest, we haven’t been without binoculars the entire trip. There are so many birds about!
And then wound our way over to the Broch of Gurness.
A broch is a circular tower like structure built for defence. They were built about 2500 years ago by the Picts (same time as Stonehenge) This one has 3 defensive ditches. The walls are very thick with a passageway in the wall.
There are many buildings crammed between the broch and the ditches... built by the Vikings needless to say!
And then wound our way over to the Broch of Gurness.
A broch is a circular tower like structure built for defence. They were built about 2500 years ago by the Picts (same time as Stonehenge) This one has 3 defensive ditches. The walls are very thick with a passageway in the wall.
There are many buildings crammed between the broch and the ditches... built by the Vikings needless to say!
Oh-oh.
Good morning all. Sorry I couldn’t get back to you yesterday. The need for sleep was too great.
We have walked well over 10km (7 miles) every day so far and, given my loss of fitness due to back problems, it has been very hard work. My back is doing well though
So, a quick roundup of yesterday... weather: sunny, wind chilly
First off some stone circles for @Moozillion, both 4-5000 year old neolithic. To put these dates in place, Stonehenge is only 2500 years old!
Stones of Stenness
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The neolithic village at Stenness
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Half a mile up the road the huge Ring of Brodgar
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And some equally old burial chambers nearby
Unstan requires you to get on your hands and knees to enter
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Maeshow is much bigger. You’re not allowed to take photos inside, but the Vikings found it and covered it in rune graffiti! You still have to bend right over and shuffle down a 30ft/10 metre passage to get in!
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Hi Linda! Glad your back is taking it well. Those burial mounds are amazing.
Love the color of the sea against the rocks. Beautiful photos!!
These are just iphone snaps. It was so beautiful! I am sure people like you with proper cameras would have a great time on Orkney! It’s so beautiful, especially when the sun is out.
