Thursday 17 August 2023 My routine of sorts is all over the place this month. I was thinking about mornings in Scotland compared to mornings in London. In Lewisham, I usually write this first thing with a mug of tea, sitting in my favourite old armchair next to the balcony door with the door open …
191. Is the Grass Greener? Issues with being outdoors in summer in Scotland Read More »
Wednesday 16 August 2023 It’s the middle of August but has already been looking a bit autumnal. I sometimes look out the window and think I’ve been looking out of it for the duration of the nine months we’ve lived out here. There has been some unusual weather recently in Scotland. We had an incredibly …
190. Is the Grass Greener? The quietness of small towns after-hours Read More »
Monday 14 August 2023 Hurrah for Fitbit, I definitely wouldn’t have gone out and walked more than 10,000 steps if I hadn’t felt Fitbit guilt. I want to go out more and I want to get back to walking that much every day. It felt good to be outdoors and chatting away to myself, taking …
189. Is the Grass Greener? The joys of sheep identification Read More »
Sunday 13 August 2023 Chris’s son Max had asked if we could “pop out” to a butcher for a haggis to take home today. The three of us did indeed pop out for a haggis and other shopping, though we were out of the house from about 11:30 until maybe 15:00. We drove to Peebles, …
188. Is the Grass Greener? No-mow = rewilding or no-mow = wet feet Read More »
Saturday 12 August 2023 Yesterday, I walked over 19,000 steps according to my Fitbit. For this week at least, the Fitbit has worked at getting me walking more in Scotland … oh, but I’ve only been here two full days, so that’s not impressive. Yesterday’s walk was in the early evening and timed to coincide …
187. Is the Grass Greener? Pineapple upside down pudding Read More »
Friday 11 August 2023 The water supply is currently good, very few midges around, extractor fan mouse hasn’t been eating through the fan and all seems kind of okay. Yesterday, it looked like autumn, grey, but it was 23°C and more humid than I’ve ever known it up here. It was the number one small-talk …
186. Is the Grass Greener? Humidity, tree felling, foals, butchers and teal paint Read More »
