Posts

Sunny spells ....

Image
16th March 2026 (Monday)     10.00 .... It's a nice morning, but there's ac .hilly wind.   The sky was mostly blue when I got up (07.00)  but is cloudier now with cloud, and rain, moving in from the Southwest.  Rain is forecast to arrive in the afternoon.    I'm going to have a quiet day working between the computer and doing 'ousework.   Jackie and Iain are coming down next weekend so I'd best run round wi' the 'oover! I see on the News that President Trump is becoming more agitated;  tariffs could be back on the menu for those countries that don't join him (the USA), in getting getting the the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping again.   The war to bring 'Peace to the Middle East' is proving to be trickier than when it began 17 days ago.    You's think that, after Vietnam, the USA would know that 'Might is not Right'. 14.30    We've been lucky with the weather so far today;  after a few spits ...
Read more

Overcast and damp ....

Image
15th March 2026 (Sunday)     10.15 .... It's overcast with drizzle,  a brisk Southwesterly wind;  not a pleasant morning, but it is slightly warmer it has been even, in the brisk wind.    It's 8.5C on the patio thermometer.   Actually, I don't think I'll be going much further that the patio thermometer today.   Unless 'sunny spells' come our way in the afternoon;  which might happen, as I'm feeling positive! I watched Ed Milliband being interviewed by 'Laura' this morning.   He (Ed Milliband) is one of those politicians that believe is putting all your eggs in one basket when it comes to 'green' options:    Renewable energy or else;  which is in theory ideal.    However if the basket drops off the handle, you end up with a lot of broken eggs... and a useless basket.   Green and renewable energy is  the right idea! ... but it has to be brought in sensibly.    The other...
Read more

Bright, breezy and cold ....

Image
14th March 2026 (Saturday)     10.45 .... Two blokes om motor bikes went Ferry Road;  and I thought it was cold.    The were well wrapped up in motorbike gear, but it isn't wart here m out this morning!.... especially on a motor bike.    Me?.... I've had a short walk, from the back door to the patio thermometer (and back).     There was a touch of frost last night;  down to - 0.9C    It was 6.8C when I was out there.    I very much doubt if I'll be going far today;  but I might make it as far as the car. and have a short run up to Chapel Green later.    It's far too cold to get 'The Buggy' out.   My word;  .The two motorbike have just gone down Ferry Road again... they must be admiring 'The Ferry'... I can understand that!   When I think about it;  only a year ago I'd have been out on the bike, enjoying the fresh air!     That reminds me .... I mus...
Read more

Bright and breezy ....

Image
13th March 2026 (Friday)     11.00 .... It's a nice morning, but there is a frisky breeze, so there's wind chill;  it's cauld on the lugs, but there's a lot o' fresh air out there.    I've been up to Elie, and remembered to get the paper.    Because of the wind I didn't go down to the harbour;  it was windy and cold on the High Street. so it would be bitterly cold at the harbour.  Anyway I got a few 'today' photies so I'm a 'happy boy';  and     I might go out in the afternoon, if the wind moderates a bit.  15.00   I'm glad I went out in the morning;  because we've had sunny spells with squally showers in the afternoon.... and a noticeable drop in temperature.   A nice enough afternoon between the showers, but much colder.    The new parking  restrictions outside the shops is much better for shoppers.   No parking the car for the day to go for a walk along the Coa...
Read more

Breezy and damp ....

Image
12th March 2026   (Thursday)     10.00 .... It  is not a bonnie morning here in KY9, but not as wild as I though it was when I first when out to the bucket.   When putting in my hearing aids I must have inadvertently pressed the volume  button.   The wind sounded like a howling gale.     All sounds  normal now on Ferry Road.   WE have a wet and windy morning, but there are slightly promising brighter bits in the sky.   However it's to be mostly windy and wet all day.    I'll do computer work.... and some ironing. 15.30  Although still windy, the rain had moved away, so  I ventured out to the car.... and had a run up to Chapel Green, to get a breath of fresh air.    Well, Chapel green had an abundance of that (fresh air);  there was a half gale blowing.   And it was cauld.    I had a short walk across The Green, took a few 'Today' photographs, a...
Read more

Bright and breezy ....

Image
11th March 2026 (Wednesday)     09.45 .... It's a lovely, sunny with a frisky breeze, morning, after some overnight rain.   It's a chilly 'frisky breeze', so a wrap up well morning for walking the dog(s).   I feel frisky this morning, but the colder air might keep me indoors.   I'll probably go out in the car later.    Blustery showers might pass over now and again but I'm hoping they miss us.  I've come to terms with the old pier being obliterated;  I'm  saddened, but not surprised;  it looked like a 'rickle o' stanes' and that was exactly what they needed!   I have Part 3 of a programme about the native  New Zealand wildlife to watch on BBC2 this afternoon (15.30).   Part 3 is about the effect humans had on the native New Zealand wildlife.   Actually that brings back to me a memory of that first morning, having 'morning coffee outside om 'M's  (Margaret) patio.  ...
Read more

Nice morning ....

Image
10th March 2026 (Tuesday)     10.15 .... It's bright and breezy morning, with the chance of  showers:  but I'm  feeling positive and will hang out a washing after this update.    I had planned on going to Methil to annoy Alice, but I feel this is going to be a 'rest day'.   I might do some computer work etc.... and go to Colinsburgh Filling Station to put fuel in the car in the afternoon.    Slight 'Flap on'  now;  I'm well ready for 'morning coffee'.   17.30     The weather has been kind today;   sunny with a freshening wind, therefore a good drying day.    That made me a 'happy boy'!   In the after noon I went to Colinsburgh, as planned, to put fuel in the car.   I went to Colinsburgh by way of 'The Store' in Anstruther:  I didn't really need much in the way of shopping. When I came out of 'The Store' I fancied a change of scenery, and came home ...
Read more