Alberto's Hutte

18th August 2026 (Saturday)     09.45 ..... I've been 'up and running'(?) since 06.45 this morning, thinking of going to Nana's Seat for an early morning 'walk';  but it's to windy and cold to be out in the open.    It's a nice enough morning, with April Showers forecast;  that means 'sunny spells' in between the showers.    I'll most likely work in the, hopefully cosy, 'Hutte'.  There's 'work' that I want, and need, to do.   Today is the start of a spell of colder weather according to the BBC weather lassie (Elizabeth Rizzini) this morning.   We need a spell of warm weather to shake of the winter ailments.   I'm going to venture out to check the thermometer. 19.00    Apart from a couple of squally showers in the afternoon, we've had a nice day at KY9;  right enough it has been breezy with a bit windchill so not as warm as  I'd like.    However it was warm in 'The Hutte'.  ...

17th April 2026 (Friday)     09.50 .... We have an overcast sky with la light shower just now, but it's warm (11.2C) ;  and the sky has promising signs of 'sunny spells' now and again.   The joggers have been out, and Andy went out with his golf clubs,  so all is good at Ferry Road.    Me? ..... I've been as far as the thermometer.... and have done some 'ousework.    I'm actually feeling playful, but will remain calm and get on with the  'work'.   I might go out after morning coffee. 15.45    I ser off for Nana's Seat, as I did yesterday, and got as far as Ferry Corner, found that the wind had freshened and it was much colder than expected!   I wasn't well wrapped up because I'd been in 'The Hutte'.    I might try for Nana's Seat  again .... tomorrow! Actually, it has been a day of mixed weather, quite cloudy with a couple of short spells of light rain.   I'm going to make ...

16th April 2026 (Thursday)     09.30 .... It's a bright and breezy morning here in KY9;  with a lot of April Shower clouds bumbling over from the West.    'Drizzle' is the precipitation mentioned in the forecast.    My word .... I had a brilliant night's sleep last night, right through from midnight to 06.15.    Today will be a quiet day 'working' in 'The Hutte'.    Oops! ....  there someone at the door.   19.00    Although we've had loads of sunny spells all day, the chilly breeze  spoiled what could have been a really bonnie day.   The cold air didn't bother me because I was in 'The Hutte most of the time:  and I'm happy with progress. I've  had a visit from 'the cat' again;  and I can tell you it is no lightweight.   I was sitting (in The Hutte) thinking when I heard this awful clatter as something landed on the garden table outside.   I thought it w...

1 5th April 2026 (Wednesday)     09.45 .... We've had  a fair amount of rain overnight, but the  rain has moved away and the sky is showing signs of breaking;  to give us sunny spells with the chance of showers later.    Another band of rain is due late in the afternoon.   Ferry Road has been quiet this morning!.... no joggers!    18.30    I've had a good, and busy, day:  I woke up  feeling 'bright eyed and bushy tailed';  and even better after the shower. I decided to have a small adventure, and go to 'The Store' and have a browse up and sown the aisles.    It was a good time to go shopping because 'The Store' was quiet;  as the roads had been on the way along.  As usual nowadays I didn't meet anyone I knew;  but spoke to a few folk.     Most of the folk I talked too seemed to be holidaymakers, going by their voices.    Anyway I enjoyed a quiet bumble ...

14th April 2026 (Tuesday)     09.30 .... we have 'wall to wall' blue sky this morning,;  and there's only a light breeze so it's warm.   I'm thinking of getting 'The Buggy' out after morning coffee.   The 'plan' for today is, work on the Old Pier drawing, and perhaps start of the next one.   'Blob' was twittering from the top of the apple tree this morning, so he is content.   I'm feeling content too! ..... and will be even more content after another cuppa. 16.15    After a lovely morning, the sky has clouded over in the past couple of hours;  and there's a chilly air.   I think some rain is due to come our way, later.    I've been busy today, having done the ironing, and some housework, before going out to potter around in 'The Hutte... with the pencils.    The pier drawing looks better with a bit of colour. 18.45    The rain has arrived, but it's only light stuff .... an...

13th April 2026 (Monday)     10.00 .... We have a bonnie start to the 'working' week, sunny with a light, chilly, breeze.   It's a great morning to be out on the bike.... or jogging.   I'll have another cuppa after this update. I've just seen President Trump, 'Leader of the Free West', give  Pope Leo a round of the Trump guns.    I'm beginning to think that President Trump sees himself as Pope Leo's 'Boss'!       Alberto? .... I'm feeling brighter this morning. but will stay 'in' and warm, 'working' on the computer and drawing.   Must 'go'.... slight Flap On'.... need a liquid intake!    And a 'goodie'! 12.15    I've had a run round the 'Royal Burgh' and up to my usual parking place near Kinneuchar, to get a few 'today' photos.  By he way, it's a nice day out, but, if out in the open,  the breeze is chilly.   And, there's a chance of April Showers!   I enjoy...