I wrote this post three years ago. Has anything changed? It was magical. Sunlight made the mountain snow sparkle and the only sound was boots crunching. Boots crunching and people talking. Three women were chatting – intelligent, successful women enjoying the stunning Scottish scenery, respite from the festive round and the chance to […]
School dinners: not so nasty now…
I’ve got a theory. (OK, several)I think that school dinners are something we love to hate, that we’re conditioned to grumble about. Like the weather, the end of the holidays, children and housework. All of which (apart from housework) have much going for them if you think about it hard enough. It’s a British thing. I’m […]
Any fool can be uncomfortable
“There’s no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.” That’s what my dad used to say when he thought that someone wasn’t properly kitted out for whatever activity they were embarking on. And, as someone who loved being outside walking or cycling, he had years of experience to draw on. The point […]
New drink drive limit: just make it zero
Last night Fionaoutdoors and I caught up for a long overdue supper and news swap. It was lovely only this time something was missing. Gin. Gin is what was missing. Not gallons, just one perfect, delicious glass beaded with condensation, clinking and lemon scented. It would come before dinner and a long way before climbing […]