A frosty Mull!
Posted: Wednesday, 19 December 2007 |
Well, its been fantastic here - the bluest skies without a cloud but by eck its cold! the frost is around all day and almost looks like snow! But its great - at least you get put lots of layers on - makes walking the dog a pleasure. This will be our first Christmas on Mull and my daugher is near to exploding point - it doesnt help that her birthday is on New Year's Day (note to parents - please plan better next time!!). I have dreamt about christmas on Mull but never knew when it would be and its coming true - the funny thing is you could bypass Christmas here if you wanted to - you can make as much or as little fuss as you wish - not like back South where even going for a pint of milk you had to battle with crowds and tinsel! Our 7 months on Mull have been wonderful - there have been ups and some downs - the price of petrol! distance from friends and relatives but the phone gets used more and email is a godsend!
In case I dont get a chance between now and the big day I would like to wish all Island Bloggers a happy Christmas and a peaceful, healthy and prosperous New Year.
Some photos taken today!
"The Sound of Mull from Glenforsa" >
"Oystercatcher" >
"The Green Isles in the Sound (view from my back door)" >
"Venison - I mean deer, at the back of the house" >
"Bambi!" >
"The back garden!" >
"Highland Coos on Loch Na Keal " >
In case I dont get a chance between now and the big day I would like to wish all Island Bloggers a happy Christmas and a peaceful, healthy and prosperous New Year.
Some photos taken today!
"The Sound of Mull from Glenforsa" >
"Oystercatcher" >
"The Green Isles in the Sound (view from my back door)" >
"Venison - I mean deer, at the back of the house" >
"Bambi!" >
"The back garden!" >
"Highland Coos on Loch Na Keal " >
Comments
We love your garden. It looks remarkable un-deered!
Flying Cat from Perfect Day
Mulled wine? (save me, y'all)!! # Glad you and family are happy, Wild Freckle. Price of petrol: can you bike on Mull? or is the island too hilly? an old fashion 50 cc Honda bike could come in handy? The dog could even go along. I have seen dogs in the Netherlands ride the motor bike's rear seat with aplomb.
mjc from NM,USA
Superb photos once again. The blue's are just so BLUE !! lovely. A real winter wonderland
Squidgy the Otter from A winter Wonderland
You have no idea how jealous I am. I would move lock, stock and barrel now if it was possible. Just have to be content just now with your blogs and my twice yearly visits. Cheers for the photos.
Cathy from Kilmarnock
Brilliant photos - thanks - but very jealous now. Not coming up for Christmas - is that a big mistake I wonder? Hope you have a brilliant first Christmas on Mull.
tindra from Sussex at mo, but should be Lochdon
thanks again for nice blog and a merry xmas to you and your familyxxxxx
carol from allblackland
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and the beautiful pictures. I am jealous but I can't say so. Have a wonderful Christmas!
gtl from new jersey usa
love the photos, have a wonderful first christmas on Mull,
island threads from lewis
Lovely photos of Mull. I am really jealous of your views! Best wishes for a wonderful first Christmas in your new home.
Jill from EK
50cc bike by Mr Honda, great idea mjc. I started off hating the idea in my teens british iron was the only thing ( apart from those rather splendid italian fire engines). Then I got one and was blown away by the engineering. BTW WF I think your oystercatcher is a redshank.
Hyper-Borean from Honda road to Mandalay
thank you everyone for your kind comments - its just nice to know that someone actually looks at your blogs in this mad busy world! Tindra I now know who you are - we have a mutual acquaintance! Whizz!!! I also work in Lochdon so familiar with your patch!! Merry Christmas!
Wild Freckle from Mull - not so frosty today!
WF, thanks for a great blog and pix. You strengthen my resolve to experience island life in the not too distant future. All strength to you adn the family, not forgetting the dog.
Barney from Swithiod but not for ever
Talk about coincidences!! Very spooky! Had a wet, dull Christmas day here yesterday, but today bright, sunny and frosty. Any more snow on the tops yet?
tindra from Frosty Sussex
I always read your blogs, Wild Freckle - your pics are lovely. I hope you and your family had a lovely Christmas. What a great place to be. I shall be on the island on Sunday. It's been a long wait but it will be worth it. Iz
Iz from NE Wales
Su'nuf, Hyper-B.: a redshank that oystercatcher turns out to be (kidding: what do I know about birds?! Ever since the Dodo died, I have given up bird-spotting...)
mjc from NM
Hyper B - sorry but you may think its a redshank but I know its an Oystercatcher!
Wild Freckle from Mull
It's looking a bit browned off!
Flying Cat from Cheshire Grin
Would you folks cool it? What bird book are you using?! Any birder worth a pair of binoculars would know it's an ivory billed woodpecker. Gimme a break.
mjc from NM,USA
A new life on the Isle of Mull for my husband and daughter - an attempt to escape the ratrace, live simply and enjoy the simple things in life on this tranquil island!
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