Hazlehurst Lodge
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Before the beginning
... just waiting on the flights being booked, visas organised etc whilst trying to organise my flat to be rented out whilst im away etc.
The job I got offered is working as manager for a childrens centre near Blantyre, so I plan on doing as much as I can there and during my time off :) any advice please send ...
Discovering My Roots in Aberdeenshire
... going on, but we went to the hall behind the church where there were about 15 adorable blond children singing and doing crafts for Sunday School. I asked one of the adults there where White Hills Farm was, and they gave me directions: take the first right around the church, the next right and then it would be the first farm on the left. We tried to follow those directions, and arrived at a new-looking farm with an Indian family living there. They didn’t ...
The end of the road.
Well folks, we have come to the end of our journey together. I have such mixed emotions. Part of me is, of course, ready to be home with Doug, the kids and the grandkids. Ready to be back in my own space and bed and back to a "normal" routine. The other half of me is heart-broken at the though of leaving! It has been a magical trip, a thousand times better than I could have even imagined! I hate leaving this beautiful country and the friends here.....then there's Lorraine...not even going ...
A visit to the past.
Today I went to Kintore and "Heathbank" (Heathbank is the name of the house.) Heathbank was my home/home base from 1979 -1993. I was a bit nervous before I went, so many memories...as is always the case with life, some good, some not so good. Today was all about the good. It was so wonderful to see my nieces, Marie and Nikki. I had not seen Marie since ...
Hatton Village and Stone Circles
... Century. This lovely stone stands alone, on the side of the road, surrounded by cows. Very interesting.
Next we went to see the East Aquhorthies Stone Circle. This required a walk up a farm road complete with wind, rain, and mud, but was worth the effort. This stone circle has been standing for 5000 years. Crazy! I was a bit worried about touching them after ...
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