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My friend Alice sent me these questions.
I finally get around to answering them, oops.


Four jobs I have had in my life:

1. Subway Manager
2. Hallmark Rep. for 12 Walmart stores
3. School classroom assistant
4. Mural painter

Four movies l’d watch over and over

1. Shawshank Redemption
2. Pride and Prejudice
3. Angela's Ashes
4. Fortunes & Misfortunes of Moll Flanders

Four Places I have lived

1. Scotland, UK
2. Texas, USA
3. Georgia, USA
4. Maine, USA

Four television shows l love to watch

1. The worst week of my life
2. Only fools and horses
3. I’m Alan Partridge
4. The Office


Four places I've been on vacation

1. Britain
2. Canada
3. USA
4. Continental Europe/ backpacking


Four of my favorite foods

1. Home cooked Sunday Roasts
2. Mexican
3. Chinese
4. did l say Sunday Roasts?

What rocks my boat?

1. Spending time together as a family ~ lots of laughs
2. Wandering around a garden nursery
3. A good glass of wine & good company
4. Blogging with my friends!

cOmIc GeNiUs

Spike Milligan (1918 - 2002) Comedian, novelist, poet, jazz musician (trumpet and guitar).

Prince Charles was a noted fan, and Milligan caused a stir by calling him a "little grovelling bastard" on television in 1994. He later faxed the prince, saying "I suppose a knighthood is out of the question now?"



On Life

▪ "Blessed are the cracked, for they let in the light"

On Death

▪ "I told you I was ill!"
▪ his epitaph. On his tombstone this is rendered in Irish: "Dúirt mé leat go raibh mé breoite."
▪ "I hope you go before me because I don’t want you singing at my funeral"

On Scotland

▪ "Is there anything worn under the kilt? No, it’s all in perfect working order."

pLaTfOrMs

Watched this lass walk down a steep hill yesterday- how did she manage? Love the platforms!
I often think if l'd held onto some of my clothing it would come back in style because all of these fashions seem to run a loop ~ we'll be back into flower power with large collared shirts soon- arghh!

sEnTiNeL Of tHe MaRsH

Yesterday l was heading back from the supermarket when l heard a great commotion- teenagers being chased by mad flutterings overhead and a hysterical volley of harsh, piping alarm sounds. It was quite obvious that the boys were too close to the nest and the birds were warning them off.
A stunning pair of Redshanks and what a display! Redshanks normally breed from the middle of April onwards, nesting amongst the grass in shallow lined hollows. This pair were nesting in a muddy old field behind a 6ft wall- the space that used to house the gas supplies but months back had been cleared for some development.
Redshanks feed on all sorts of small fish and frogs, a certain amount of seeds, buds and berries. If l head out that way again within the next few days l am going to take my camera.

tHe LoCh NeSs MoNstEr

Last night on television, twice mentioned was the Loch Ness monster. The first programme was a documentary about a Swedish funded mission to sonar the Loch in order to see if the legend was true and the second was a Scooby Doo adventure to solve the mystery. So my post today has got to be about Nessie.
I remember standing in front of a classroom in America and giving a talk on Scotland and among the things l mentioned was the Loch Ness monster- that is probably the main thing the kids will remember from that presentation- you should have seen them on the edge of their seats! The Loch Ness monster mystery has always fascinated people the world over. The first recorded sighting of the creature dates back to 565 by Saint Columba!
Anyway, even l have to admit that on my last visit to Loch Ness, near Inverness in Scotland, l scoped the Loch from Castle Urquhart in the hopes of seeing Nessie stir.
So many reputable people have seen something- perhaps it is just a giant eel but they are so confident and sure in their descriptions- it makes you wonder.
Loch Ness is a truly deep loch, quite unlike others in Scotland- averaging 600ft+ in depth! Just lately another scientist discovered a deeper cavern at 800ft- this cavern could have underground tunnels out to the sea. The Loch is very long and narrow and follows the line of the Great Glen Fault, running SW-NE. More geological info here
When l lived in America l designed a Scottish themed bathroom in most of my homes. I hung tartan curtains and had wee Scottish novelties around including the Loch Ness monster. I also hung a sign that said, ‘Parking for Scottish only’. Visitors were quite amused.

Here- why don’t you have a peek? LOCH NESS LIVE CAM
And more: The Legend of Nessie