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Overcast ...

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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...
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Nice morning ....

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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...
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Overcast with squally showers .....

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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    ...
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Sunny intervals .....

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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...
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Light cloud....

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21st September 2026 (Monday)     08.30 .... We've got fairly heavy cloud just now, but it should  slowly brighten up to  give us a sunny afternoon.    There's a light breeze and it's warm;  but it's not a bonnie morning just now.   Grey and uninspiring looking at the moment. 16.30   We've had a gorgeous sunny, and warm (21C on the patio);  in fact it was too hot to sit in the Hutte for a while. I've been busy catching up with paper work, including taxing the car!   That reminds me I must book it in for the MOT.   Car has been booked in for Wednesday 30th. This has been another day doing 'work' things;  including the shower towels washing;   all I have to do now is the bedding.    I might to put some of the bedding through the machine  in the evening ;  it all depends on the weather forecast.   I'd wash it tonight and hang it out first thing;  before I g...
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Bright and breezy ....

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20th September 2026 (Sunday)     10.30 ..... It's a lovely morning;  and a perfect drying day!   In fact the weather forecast is a few ;drying days in succession for KY9.    I'm a 'happy boy'.   Yes I have a washing on the line;  and will start the 'rest' part of my day with morning coffee. 20.30    I've had a 'working' day;  and I actually enjoyed it, because it has been the perfect 'drying day'.    Yes, I'm a contented boy this evening.    It hasn't all been work:  I've done some reading (research), and a couple of Soduko's, out in The Hutte.   When I think about it I haven't been further than the pavement;  putting the bins out about 5 minutes ago.   I watched Laura  (Kuenssberg) interview Earl Spencer this morning.   Laura is brilliant at her 'job' and pulls no punches;  but this must have been a challenge because of the subject matter, Earl Sp...
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Nice morning ....

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19th September 2026 (Saturday)     07.30 ....  It's a bright and breezy morning;  and, after a  good night's unbroken sleep, I feel  .... as bright and breezy as the weather!    Actually I'm ready for breakfast,.... and a cuppa.    Michael is going home today;  leaving me i/c.    He has organised plenty food, and done a lot of work around the house;  but I have no doubt I'll soon be back to my old dis organised routine.    Must 'go' , slight 'Flap On' this morning. 17.00   Michael is on his way home to Sunny Sussex this morning:  after a busy week at Ivy Cottage he'll be glad to get home for a rest:  w e arrived at Leven Station with about 10 minutes to spare, so I took today's photos at the Station.     Due to engineering work between Edinburgh and Newcastle, Michael has to take the Border Line from Edinburgh to Carlisle, then the West Coast Main line to Euston.  Th...
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