Alberto's Hutte

10th May 2024 (Friday)    08.15 .... we have a sunny and warm  morning, and we're going to have to get used to it for the whole day;  it's sun cream day even though there is  some light cloud about.   At the moment there's a light breeze from the southwest, but that is backing Easterly so there could be a light breeze 'aff the watter' in the afternoon.   It's a 'play day' and I will be out on the bike after 'morning coffee'.    16.30    This has been the best day of weather we've had for a long time (21C on the garden thermometer).   As 'planned' I went out on the bike.... the idea being to go for a longer run than yesterday.   I decided to start by making Chapel Green my first stop.  In fact it ended up being my only stop;  I was enjoying the sunshine so much that I just moved from one seat to another .... taking a load of photographs on the way round.  There was hardly a breath o' win...

9th May 2024 (Thursday)     08.30 .... The sun is shining at Lochgelly, the light overnight rain has  moved away to the Southeast, 'bloo' sky is moving our way, from the West (Lochgelly etc), on a moderate westerly breeze;  sunny spells should be with us shortly.   This is going to be a 'rest and play' day for me;  I'm looking forward to going out on the bike! 10.45   I went to Elie (in the car) to pick up my prescription and met Moira who updated me on the 'croach News.  I had a quick visit to the harbour, then home;  forgetting that I meant to stop to pick up the paper.   I'll do that when I'm out on the bike.   It's cloudier than I thought it would be..... I was expecting loads of 'bloo' sky by now.   It's also breezier, with a little bit of wind chill.   22.00    The sky eventually cleared and we had a lovely warm afternoon;  in fact it was hot  later in the after...

8th May 2024 (Wednesday)     08.45 .... It's a lovely quiet morrrrrrning;  the sky is the  sky is 'Katherine Bank'. overcast but not threatening rain by the look of it.  There's a light breeze from the West so it's much warmer than it was yesterday;  and we should get sunny spells in the afternoon.  I'm thinking of going round the Ferry on the bike to flatten the battery, then charge it and go for a longer run in the afternoon.    I've been admiring a crop of dandelions in the front rhone;  now I'm contemplating getting the ladder out.   A couple of years ago I wouldn't have had to 'contemplate';  I'd have cleared the rhones.   I think it's called ' old a ...  er... not being as young as I was!  That reminds me;  66 years ago on this date I arrived at Aldershot to begin  National Service;  with, as I was to find out, two most exciting and enjoyable years ahead of me. I've had a lo...

7th May 2024 (Tuesday)     08.15 .... The sky is overcast and there's a chilly breeze 'aff the watter'; but it's a peaceful kind of morning.... and isn't raining!   Hopefully the sun will break through and warm up the air.   I'll be ready to activate today's 'plan' ..... after I have another cuppa.   That reminds me.... I have to take my BP.  20.30   I sailed through the annual check up;  Laurie did it the last time I had a blood test;  in fact she does all that every time I have a Blood test.   Because the wind was a bit chilly I didn't go out to Woodhaven to take any photos.... choosing to go back to Ivy and have another cuppa before I went along to Methil.  There's a new set of temporary traffic lights in Leven:  they, the lights, were operating perfectly.... but no sign of any human activity.   The Bawbee Brig continues to be the major hold up: but, people in the know' use the Iron B...

6th May 2024 (Monday)     09.15 .... We've had a lot of rain overnight, and its still raining, but  should begin to fade away by midday.   On the bright side.... pollen levels are low... on the not so bright side, the wind is from the East.   It's a computer day for me;  computer and multiple cuppas!.... but, I'm expecting  sunny spells later in the afternoon! 10.45    The rain has slackened off since I first looked out;  I might venture down to the beach if it clears away.   It's not that cold out; just grey.... and wet. 15.00    The sky has brightened a bit since the rain stopped, but the light breeze is from the East.... and I do not like wind with East in it..   Having sad that, I'm happy that the weather is improving.... and we may yet end the day with sunny spells.  I have had a 'restful' day, that's the long way to write 'lazy':  however I'm feeling quite frisky after a long...

5th May 2024 (Sunday)    09.00 ... It's warm and overcast, with occasional light rain showers.... and a light breeze from the West. Sunny spells should come our way by 'MC' time (11.00).   I'm thinking of getting the bike out when the sun breaks through;  it all depends on how frequent the light showers are.   I've been for the paper, (in the car).... I didn't bother with the harbour as it was spitting rain at the time.   It's a lovely morning... even though the weather is grey and damp. 16.30    With the weather friendly... and the wind from the West... I went out on the bike.... for the first time in  a couple of weeks.  I didn't set any records for going far, but the camera finger got plenty of exercise, even if the rest of me didn't: the intention being to get a few photos of the Spring greens of the trees and hedgerows.  I can well understand why our 'Pagan' ancestors worshipped  natural things, like the Su...

4th May 2024 (Saturday)    08.30 .... It's a peaceful kind of morrrrrrrrrring;  low cloud has drifted  in from the North Sea overnight with drizzle, but there's only a light breeze (ENE) so its wet.... but not cold.   All the Fife Weather cams are showing low cloud and dampness at present, but the light rain/drizzle should stop by the middle of the day.   Sunny spells aren't mentioned in the forecast, but we might get lucky be the end of the afternoon....pollen levels will be low!    I'll have a mix of writing/ research and watching the snooker World Championship, from the Crucible, Sheffield.  Busy day ahead. 17.00    The sky appears to be brightening up now, but most of the day it has been overcast..... and dry.  I took advantage of the drizzle moving away and had a walk down to, and along the bents.   The villages see to be busy, with more people walking on the beach than I expected;  it wasn't the...