Alberto's Hutte

26th June 2026 (Friday)      10.00 .... We've just had a (very welcome) thundery shower, that has cleared the air;  at a guess I'd say that the pollen count is 'Extremely Low' just now!   There was a rumble of thunder, and a blip with the electricity that switched everything 'off' for a couple of seconds.  Everything is working again;  except me.  I won't have to water the flower tubs this evening!   The nearest lightning strike was in the Arncroach /Carnbee area. The sky is clearing after the heavy rain, and we should have sunny spells, with the chance of  light(er) showers from now until evening time.    Right now we have a lot of blue bits in the sky giving us sunny spells'. 19.30    It has been a nice day since the rain this morning;  in fact hung out a washing, including shower rowels.... and it dried.   There has been thunder around us but that missed us;  I only know there has bee...

25th June 2026 (Thursday)     09.50.... It's another  sunny morning but there's a cool Easterly breeze, so the patio, although at 18C) isn't as warm as yesterday at this time.  The pollen count is High, but probably not as High as it was yesterday, because of the change in wind direction.    It's a nice drying day so I shall finish off the 'holiday' washing.   The 'plan' is to avoid going out as much as I can;  I'll tidy up the kitchen. I watched the first half of Scotland v Brazil last night, and  watched the watch the highlights on BBC i Player before this update.   Brazil won 3 - 0, but Scotland looked more like a football 'Team' against Brazil.    We now wait for the last Group games to be played, before top see if we qualify for the next sage of the 2026 World Cup.   Its hard on the blood pressure being a Scotland supporter! 17.45    It has been another uncomfortably warm/hot day, until ...

24th June 2026 (Wednesday)     10.15 .... It's a lovely, sunny morning;  the patio thermometer is already at 21C.     We have a cooling SW breeze,that is taking the edge off the heat, but that doesn't take away from the damage the sun can do to delicate skin.    That said I don't intend going out in the midday sun anyway, but will still use the sun cream. The sheets are on the line;  in fact they could be dry by now.  I'll leave them until after midday before bringing them in, and hanging out the downie cover.    It has been all 'go' at Ivy this morning:   it's 'Flap Off' time now. 20.00    I decided to go to the harbour when I was at Elie this morning;  but I don't think I'll be doing that again, at least not in the middle of the day;  it's too busy with cars, and getting back up to the top of the town can be tricky.    I did think of getting The Buggy out early in the morning, but ...

23rd June 2026 (Tuesday)     10.00 .... It's sunny, and warm, with shower clouds bumbling over on a moderate Westerly breeze.    So there is the chance of light showers to cool things down;  and water the flower tubs.    I'm going to hang out a washing, hoping that any showers there may be, are somewhere else!  It was hot in bed last night;  but, Michael bought me a 'fan' thing, that cools the air, even at the lowest setting (Status 32" Tower Fan);  so no problem sleeping.   The worst time will be in the middle of the day; I'll stay inside, drink copious amounts of water/tea... and maybe even do some light 'ousework. 16.00    It's cosy out;   28C on the patio.   It's a sun trap so not quite as hot as that out in the open.   The washing I hung out has dried and I've hung out another couple of towels.   If the weather is like this tomorrow I'll do the bedding!   I'v...

22nd June 2026   (Monday)     14.00 .... Michael and Janice are on their way South to Sunny Sussex.... and a heat warning.    Here, in KY 9, we have a lightly clouded sky with the chance of occasional light rain now and again.    We were on our way to Leven Station about 09.00, and, having got through the temporary traffic lights, in Lundin Links, after a short delay, we arrived at the station to find the train standing at the platform.   But we were in plenty time so 'Flap Off'.  I sat on the edge of the car boot, to wave The Troops' on their way.   Ivy Cottage always feels hugely empty after any of the Troops go back home;  and that's how it feels now.   Not only that;  I took one photograph at Leven Station and the camera battery went flat.   The rucksack you see on the left is on Michael's back! From the Station I went up to have a cuppa with Alice, and catch up with some of her News, befo...

21st June 2026 (Sunday)     (Summer Solstice)      11.00 .... Beautiful morning;  warm with a light Southwesterly breeze.   Perfect day for a potter around on the beach .... under a layer of sun cream!   I had a brilliant night's sleep;  didn't wake up until 08.40.    I won't be watching football in the middle of the night again!   Unless Scotland is in the Final!     17 .00    My word .... it's hot..... and we have been busy, having been to 'The Crusoe' (Lower Largo) for Father's D\y lunch;   it was a triple celebration:  we celebrated Janice's Dad Father's Day (and Birthday), and Michael's and  My Father's Day.     The Car Park was really busy when we got there, with the Local Community Group walk,starting from the Crusoe Car Park; the walkers, led by a Pipe Band, then walked up to the play park, at the Bowling Green, to have a picnic.  ...