Alberto's Hutte

27th September 2026  (Sunday)       10.45 .... The sky is heavily overcast;  and, when I was out at  the bin, the first spits and spots of rain mentioned in today's weather forecast arrived.   I think it's to be with us 'on and off' for most of the day.   It's not going to bother me, as I have 'inside work' planned for today.     I didn't go out for my walk:  'Laura'  (Kuenssberg), questioning Prime Minister Andy Burnham on the BBC News Channel, was really interesting.   'Andy' had a lot of good ideas for the  country, but the thorny problems;  the rising cost of Welfare (he'd do well to check to find out if the woman from East Sussex, filmed holidaying in Mexico while on benefits, could be the tip of a very large iceberg),  and illegal immigration, will have to be solved by the next General Election.    It will be interesting to see what his plan for the country is, in his...

26th September 2026 (Saturday)     09.30 .... We have a lovely Autumnal morning here at KY9; a perfect morning for being 'out and about'.    Me? .... I slept in, so haven't been for the early morning short walk I planned on having:  anyway this is a 'rest day' after the last few 'working' days.    Should I have an early morning coffee? .... yes I think I should!    And come up with an 'action plan' for the day.    16.30    Although breezy, it has been a lovely sunny day, and warm sheltered from the breeze.    As you can see from today's photographs I was slightly more adventurous with my short walk;  I eventually reached the Thistle Clubhouse, via Ferry Corner, to Rotten Row at The Old Diary.   The weather forecast isn't great for Sunday, so I took a wheen o' photies:  tomorrow's photies, if I can't get out because of the weather, have been taken today! I noticed a number of Red Admiral ...

25th September 2026 (Friday)     09.45 ....  We've had some light rain overnight, but that has moved away to leave us with an overcast sky;  a sky that is already showing promising signs of breaking up.   We should have sunny spells by morning coffee time.   That would,be handy because the downie cover is ready to go out on the line. I have some computer stuff to do;  so that is the main 'plan' for today.   However I am also going to have a walk with the 'hurdy gurdy';  hopefully as far as the beach this time.   17.45    I set off for a short walk late in the afternoon.  I'd spent 2 hours in The Hutte doing a Soduko, and reading the Times book, about the history of trains, that Michael gave me... and... while keeping an eye on the weather!   The downie cover was on the line and some of the clouds were threatening looking.   A couple of times a few spits ans spots hit the Hutte...

24th September 2026 (Thursday)     09.45 .... There are some light fluffy clouds around just now, but the sun is working on that, and we should have good sunny intervals throughout the day.    The air (SW) is a wee bit cooler;  but that is easily taken care of  with a heavier jersey and woolly hat!   It's a washing day!  11.45    I've had a short walk as far as the Toon Hall, so today's photographs are .... today's.    I met Sandie (Bishop) out with her dog;  another friendly 'new local' to look forward to meeting when I go out.   The new inhaler is definitely helping my breathing!     I was using Jimmy's 'hurdy gurdy' (walking aid with wheels);  a useful piece of kit because it has a seat;  but I need a new, lighter weight one, that will fit into the car boot.   The washing is on the line, so I'm now having a well earned 'morning coffee'! 19.30     I e...

23rd September 2026 (Wednesday)    Autumnal Equinox     09.00 .... My word..... that was one wild squall that hit us at 06.30;  it woke me up, and  that was without my hearing aids.    I saw one flash of lightning about 06.50.   Anyway the sky is much brighter now, and I'm hoping that the heaviest squally rain showers have moved on.   The sky is brightening up from the West so we should have sunny spells by 10.30;  that's when I have my appointment at the Surgery!    12.00    My appointment with Jennifer went perfectly.   The new inhaler is doing it's job:  in fact I am getting one of them to carry around instead of the Blue inhaler.    I'm a happy boy. The top photo is my first skein of geese this Autumn;  as is usual with geese, I heard them before I actually saw them.  Geese aren't sneaky birds, they let us know they are around.   16.45    ...

22nd September 2026 (Tuesday)     08.00 ..... It's a nice morning;   a mix of clouds and blue sky= sunny intervals .... and there's a moderate, warm SW wind, so a good day for hanging out the washing.   Better still, I'm feeling 'bright eyed and bushy tailed' after a good night's unbroken sleep.    Must 'go go go'; got a sheet to hang out on the line. 20.00   We've enjoyed a lovey sunny day;  and a warm one.   21.5C on the thermometer.   I enjoyed my trip to Methil;  where I tormented Alice, went to visit her friend Barbara, then went to Sainsbury's for a few bits and pieces.   Had lunch with Alice then back home by 14.30. It has been a busy day politically;   Ed Davy's speech at Lib Dems Conference in Brighton,  and President Trump's address to the United Nations Assembly.   President Trump has decided that AI (Artificial Intelligence) should be called SI (Super Inte...