13th February 2025 (Thursday) 09.30 We have lighter , more broken cloud this morning,
and that should lead 'sunny spells'. Unfortunately there's a moderate breeze and that's from the East so it's cauld: and the East wind is not a curative wind; hence the winter bugs and sair throats. We should have a bonnier day, but it means wrapping up well. I've taken the pills, had the shower, and breakfast; but I wouldn't say that I was in a mood to go out and play. I'll see how I feel after another cuppa.
11.15 I've only been out as far as the bucket: that's at the back door, and sheltered from the cold wind. I'll wander round to the 19th Hole for 13.00 then home again after said lunch! That will be my exercise for today. The builders are making big progress with the renovations at No 3 The Courtyard; so I won't have to go far with the camera today! Not that I have been lately, but I am confident that good, biking weather, is coming soon! We need a decent spell of sunny (and warm) weather; not just a few days now and again!
19.30 As ever, we enjoyed our lunch at the 19th Hole; which, considering the time of year, was reasonably busy. I think this could be mid - term, so whole families will be able to come: that will liven the villages up. The Easterly wind had dropped to almost nothing when I round to the 19th, so I actually enjoyed the short walk. It had freshened by the time I was walking home so not as pleasant.22.30 The photo on the left is of things I made before my hands stiffened with arthritis. The big bit of wood is an off cut, of stair handrail from a Wimpey site in Glenrothes. The writing on the small plaque? ....
"Ilk grocer in the Burgh was a Baillie, or had been,
but the Provost was perpetual
and drave the haill machine".
The Rabbit painted, on the stone from the beach, is of 'The Boss'. The actual 'Rabbit' was given to Maggie by her mother, on Maggie's 40th birthday. She is still 'The Boss'!
"Happy memories"!
