Bike days
It’s great to be on the bike, and this year’s weather is better than last. It could probably do with […]
Killantringan dip
The tide was just about far enough out to get on the beach easily. Another beautiful day. Had the place
First Port Logan dip of the year
Great to be back at one of my favourite beaches. Not much needed for swimming. The thermometer is the key
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Knockbrex – swimming?
I had been to Knockbrex before, but wanted to investigate when was best to go. The tide was rather far
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Cat Strand
In New Galloway there’s a fairly new arts venue; it also has a nice cafe for a coffee stop. Whilst
Killantringan chilly dip!
It was early in the season but I just love to get in the water. A bit of a grey
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Dual Booting again
I have recently been reorganising my computers. Microsoft is basically removing normal support from Windows 10 in September, so I
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Duncan Chisholm CDs
I have recently (actually for a while, but more especially recently!) been enjoying Duncan Chisholm’s fiddle music. I love his
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Celtic Connections 2025 again
Our third visit to Celtic Connections was to the final of the BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year,
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Another go at Mars …
After one evening where I made a mess of things, recording lots of videos where I hadn’t realised I was
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Celtic Connections 2025
We are managing to get along to a few Celtic Connections concerts in Glasgow, as we usually do at this
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Jupiter and Mars
Jupiter is a little past opposition now, but nice and high in the sky in the evening. I have been
Hogmanay 2024
For the first time in many years we were away from home at Hogmanay; instead, we were in Galloway. Of
Jupiter, Ganymede and Io’s shadow
A clear sky at last, and another attempt to get a good image of Jupiter. This is probably the best
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Edinburgh Christmas
The Christmas Market and “attractions” start in early December. The big wheel has been there for quite a few years
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Jupiter and Io
I simply had to post this image from last night. There’s more work to do, but I am amazed that
Auto Draft
It’s that time of year again! Time flying by as ever, but it’s nice to get out the old decorations.
Newton Stewart
Or at least, a model of Newton Stewart. Nice to see this in a shop window; lovely models of real
