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Time to move on
So, after nearly fifteen years at Skip Cottage, and having just hit the 'milestone' of seventy years of age, I've decided to move on. Bob's 'Skip Cottage Years' are nearly over! This was the perfect...
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More fishes
My car went in for a service at Carlisle yesterday, so, to pass a few hours, I took the train a little way down the Cumbrian Coast line to Maryport. The tide was out!The Lake District Coast Aquarium at...
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Edinburgh Fringe at 70
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe was born seventy years ago this month, as was I! It is my intention to get a couple of days up in the city to celebrate together. Yesterday was the first, and what a good...
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Through the lens
I visited the Lakes Aquarium at Lakeside on Lake Windermere recently, and had another go at trying to photograph some fishes through the glass. This tank held predominantly Angel fish. This roach is a...
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Moffat Classic Cars at 20
This past weekend was the twentieth anniversary of the Moffat Rally! The Saturday involves some of the cars in a scenic fun run. Here's Chairman/Rally Organiser Gordon Bisset leading the first batch of...
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Two Lakes
I was in need of a 'steam fix' yesterday, and an away day in the Lake District began at Haverthwaite, for a short ride on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite railway. Providing the traction for the day was...
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Ardkinglas
The Woodland Garden at Ardkinglas, near Cairndow at the head of Loch Fyne, is one of my favourite places. I have visited a number of times and recently spent another day there.Visiting at Rhododendron...
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Making shopping fun
I'm not an enthusiastic shopper, so when I really need to go up to the 'big city', I usually try to combine things that I enjoy more. Like a hurl on the subway!It was great to be serenaded by The...
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The Girl from Milngavie
I made my way to Motherwell yesterday, to enjoy at first hand Round 7 of the Tour Series.Colourful Motherwell. The women's race had a 5.30 pm start. The sponsors of Team WNT make quality tools for...
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Just a trickle
In my time in Wamphray, I cannot remember seeing the River Annan quite as low as it is today.Usually, I'm taking photos at the Jocksthorn Bridge when the river is high, for example, here! This is the...
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Trains and boats ... and the garden
Carlisle Station last Saturday. When this image appeared in my camera viewfinder, it so reminded me of myself as a little boy, fascinated by steam locomotives. I don't know who the young man is, but I...
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Glengonnar Camp
I came across some old postcards at an antiques fair recently. These triggered some memories!The images were of the Glengonnar Camp, near Abington. This was one of five such camps built in 1939-40 in...
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At the re-opening party
Saturday lunchtime. The barriers were up, the cameras were in position. Something was about to happen at Carlisle's Citadel Station.The hard-working media were on hand. BBC Radio Cumbria's reporter was...
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Morton Castle
This is a beautiful spot - Morton Loch, a little ways off the A702 between Carronbridge and Durisdeer.And it's made even more picturesque with the ruins of Morton Castle.I had the place to myself when...
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Spring Yellow
It is back to winter today, but just a few days ago there was spring in the air at Skip. I just love the yellow of the daffodils at this time of year. Even the name brings a smile - 'Jetfire'! More...
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On the platform
Last Saturday I spent an enjoyable few hours at Carlisle, with the prospect of meeting up with a couple of steam locomotives. First to arrive was LMS Royal Scot Class 7P 4-6-0 no 46115 Scots Guardsman...
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The castle I see from the train
This is the River Clyde at Crawford. In the distance are some of the many turbines of the Clyde wind farm, and you can see a Virgin train running alongside the river on the West Coast Main Line. I use...
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Spring is coming!
Looking up Annandale, a patch of blue sky allows the sun through!The gorse beginning to flower.The moles have been busy!The snowdrops have been great this year, but are already beginning to go...
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Guppies and gonopodia
On Friday I found myself driving along Paisley Road, near Ibrox. In the early 1960s (!), this little shop played a big part in my growing up. I must have been thirteen years old when my parents allowed...
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Signs of spring
As February 2017 marches on, I'm hoping I don't have many more mornings like this to wake up to!It is encouraging to see the snowdrops appear, no matter how cold it is.The occasional day has been quite...
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