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Dreich start to the morning ....

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4th August 2026 (Tuesday)     09.30 .... We have a grey and damp morning coming in on a SE breeze from from the North Sea;  "dreich" best describes best what the weather is like just now!    However,  the breeze is going to veer to the South, hopefully  bringing brighter spells in the afternoon.     I'm missing the 'Troops':  Henry and Austen wouldn't be bothered by the 'dreich' weather... they'd just get on with doing their thing.   'Drying days'?.... that's something for Mummy and Daddy to bother about;  we've got things to do! 16.30  The sky brightened up a bit in the afternoon but we never had any sunny spells, which was disappointing.    At least it has been mostly dry though we did have a few spots of rain around lunch time. I went to Elie after morning coffee to get an appointment at Lorraine's (Hairdresser).   I got lucky as Lorraine had a cancellation and I could get done after...
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Damp ....

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3rd August 2026 (Monday)     08.00 .... It's an overcast,  quiet morning, with a light breeze from  the SE ;  and The Troops are on the move.    They plan on setting off after lunch;  in the meantime Henry has found a small Yo-Yo to puzzle over.    Yo-Yo?..... it's long time since I played with a yo-yo.  Unfortunately this, small yo'yo, has a knot on the string.... so I won't be playing with this one!     The shy, though overcast, shows signs of brightening up so we could have 'sunny spells' later.;  however we have light rain just now. 17.45    'The Troops' arr on their way to John's  parent's in Cumbria for another break before they travel home to Somerset.     Henry and Austen were buzzin' this morning;  probably guessed that they were going to be visiting John's Mum and Dad, their Cumbrian Gran and Grandad.    The light rain has moved away and we now have a ni...
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2 nd August 2026 (Sunday)     11.00  .... It's a lovely morning   The Troops are off, for a walk,  to the 'Paper shop' to  get milk (Blur Top).    Meanwhile I've got The Buggy'out of it's nest:  the 'plan is to go up to Chapel Green , where 'The Small  Troop' can run about and tire themselves out.   At the moment we have a light breeze from the West but that is 'backing' to the ESE later in the afternoon, bringing in a change of weather eventually;   mostly light wet stuff! 15.30     e have enjoyed a sunny and warm afternoon  and the villages have been  busy.   I got 'The Buggy' out (that reminds me i need to bring in the pavement ramp) and we went up to Chapel Green to Maggie's Seat, to get a few photographs of 'troops in action'.  I've just brought the ramp in;  and Ferry Road was quiet!   Of course ....most folk will already be down on the beach!...
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Nice morning ....

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1st August 2026 (Saturday)     08.30 .... We have cloud,  with occasional light drizzle just now, but "sunny intervals with a fresh WSW breeze" is the weather forecast for KY9 today;  so a nice day for our holiday makers.    'The Troops' are out;  I think Emily said they were going to the beach;  I didn't have my hearing aids in at the time.     10.15    Emily, John and  the Boys are off to the Festival (Pittenweem), to see their friend Tori Ratcliffe at (Venue 45);  Pet Portrait and Wildlife Artist.   Me?..... I'm in the middle of doing a very hard Soduko in The Hutte.    Actually there is a cool feel to the air;  when I think about it this is the first day of August, and there are only 145 days until Christmas!   No wonder the air feels colder! 19.00     'The Troops' enjoyed their time at Pittenweem Festival;  but, there was a cool breeze at the harbo...
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Nice morning ....

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31st July 2026 (Friday)     07.30 ..... It's a bonnie morning, with a nice fresh feel to the air;  a day for doing things.    Me? ..... I'm going to have a 'rest' day.   I got 'up' at 06.00 as planned, but I don't think I'll be doing much today.    I didn't do very much yesterday, but walking round the supermarket tires the auld legs. ... and I'm excited about the 'Troops' coming.    Yes... this could be a 'rest day'. 20.30    'The Troops' are here!    'Ivy Cottage' is alive;  with young, happy (maist o' the time) sounds.   Sometimes they both want the same thing, and that can lead to .... a temporary tiff.    I'm surprised at how advanced they both are:  and how inquisitive they are.   And Ivy Cottage is full of things that need investigating!    The TV 'button' have been for a couple of walks;  and are now in a 'safe' place. As planned I had a 'rest da...
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Bright and breezy .... (so is the weather)

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30th July 2026 (Thursday)     09.20 .... we have a lovely morning;   'bright. breezy and warm' a  grand morning to be on holiday.    I'm feeling 'bright eyed and bushy tailed' this morning;  and it's a good drying day so there's a washing on the line.     The 'plan' is to go along to Methil and annoy Alice;   she has also been 'under the weather';   of course, it was wet yesterday!    Must 'go' slight 'flap on';  the 'Troops'  are coming! 17.30    I have been busy today:  but it was too hot in the afternoon for me being active.   However I worked really hard in the morning!    Nearly forgot;  the 'Slight Flap On', of morning time, has been upgraded to 'Flap on State - Serious' now.   I will do some work after dinner. It was 'hot' this morning ;  I was glad to get in to Sainsbury's cool areas.    The shop was quieter than usu...
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Overcast and damp ....

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29th July 2026 (Wednesday)     09.00 .... It's cloudy and warm, with light rain and sunny spells  forecast for KY9.   Nice quiet morning actually; but it will get louder once I put my hearing aids in.   No 'plan' for today;  but I might venture out for a short walk after this update:   the sky is looking like a sunny spell could be on it's way.     13.30    I had a short walk;  the phone box, Thistle Clubhouse, Rotten Row Ferry Corner and home.     A short walk, but enjoyable just the same.     I am glad that I did all the walking and biking that I with Maggie,  with friends, and on my own, when I was able;  and have the photographs to browse when I'm old!     There are bits of blue in the sky just now so we could be in for a bright, and warm,  afternoon.   I'm contemplating doing some 'ousework;  that means I saw the Hoover and ...
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