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Unfortunately ( or fortunate in this case ) due to the economic downturn ( Don't mention the R word :eek: ), my work has been on a 4 day week since going back in the New Year. It means we get Friday off. Having done all the chores I was given when SHMBO heard the news, and it having snowed...

This weekend is the RSPBs Big Garden Bird Watch. www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch/index.asp For anyone wishing to take part you can submit your results online. It only requires an hour of your time this weekend. Long Stride

Jodies post reminded me that there was an interesting wee film about Fungi on Landward on Friday night. ( BBC 2 Scotland ) It can be seen again from Landwards web site; http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/outdoors/programmes/landward/ There is also a lot of other interesting films and...

One of the cats discovered this Leopard snail in the Kitchen on Friday night. I have seen them outside before but never in the house. :eek: Quite a big boy or girl, or are they both? Amazing markings Long Stride

Hard to put into words but does anyone else “ introduce “ themselves to an area of woodland that they are staying in? :o I don’t mean talk to the trees but positive thoughts, that you are not going to do any harm to the plants and animals, that you are just passing through and will soon be...

I caught the very end of BBC Breakfast this morning and I am sure that Sian Williams said that Mr Mears would be on the show tomorrow (20/09/07). Anyone else see this or am I fantasising again :eek:

I was working today so I decided to take my camera. Early mornings are always quiet but Sunday mornings are especially peacefull. Large wind turbines in grounds of the Michelin factory I am lucky that the industrial estate where I work is right on the edge of the countryside...

Just some pics of a 3 day walk I did in early September around the Hills to the North of Dundee. ( The Sidlaws ) Didn't do any Bushcrafty things - just enjoyed being out, taking in the view and chilled. A field of sunflowers - not what you expect to see in Scotland. A lot of farmers...

Thought i'd let you know about a local man who has just died. Syd Scroggie. Some of you may have already heard of him. Despite losing a leg and being blinded by a mine while serving with the Lovat Scouts during the Second World War his passion for the hills continued and he would spend...

Was out with the dogs yesterday and came across 2 young wild / climbing roses with strange fluffy ball like growths on them. The fluffy balls are wrapped entirely around the stems. They appear to be near the top of the shoots on both plants. I have never seen this before...

One of our cats found this swimming around in the dogs water bowl this morning. She was trying to fish it out with her paw. I think it is a "Water Boatman" as it used its legs like oars. The bowl of water sits in the kitchen so how did the Water Boatman get there? :confused: Do...

Purchased a sewing machine from one of the TV shopping channels. Had a wee practice and then thought " what can I make". Stuff sack made from sleeve of old rain jacket - ripstop nylon. Cord from bottom of jacket. Belt pouch from side pocket of old canvas rucksack. Theres a...

Hi All Just saying Hello. Have been visiting the forums off and on and decided to join in. Its good to meet people with similar interests and outlook on life, that don't think it wierd to lose themselves in the countryside. ( As so many do ) Anyway, its good to meet you all Mark