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Well the end of 2013 is fast approaching. Although I always count my blessings I have to say that this was not my favourite year. I end it in better shape than I found myself in the middle of the year so I enter 2014 with a degree of optimism. That is, to be honest, how I enter most years 
This is the time when you look back over the last year and reflect on things in general. I have been here for over a year now and, if I thought I was enjoying it at this time last year I can only say I am loving it now. 
I have made many friends here who I count as good friends even though I have met none of you in person. I find myself among a large and growing group of kind, caring, considerate, warm, loving, thoughtful, charming, amusing, tender and talented people. I don't think I ever thought I would meet so many people who I actually love. I mean that. You all give me so much. You have brought so much to my life, each and every one of you. Your support seems to know no end and the joy you give me will probably surprise you. 
I could actually shed a tear when I think of the kindness I experience here on a daily basis. I am a sentimental person, I admit that, and kindness is just as likely to make me cry as sadness or anger.
I have made many friends here who I count as good friends even though I have met none of you in person. I find myself among a large and growing group of kind, caring, considerate, warm, loving, thoughtful, charming, amusing, tender and talented people. I don't think I ever thought I would meet so many people who I actually love. I mean that. You all give me so much. You have brought so much to my life, each and every one of you. Your support seems to know no end and the joy you give me will probably surprise you. I could actually shed a tear when I think of the kindness I experience here on a daily basis. I am a sentimental person, I admit that, and kindness is just as likely to make me cry as sadness or anger. I suppose I am really just trying to thank you all for making my life a more enjoyable one just because you are all there. I would just like to make it clear that I have not had a drink yet so this is not the result of red wine intake ( I may just allow myself a glass today). It is genuine and heartfelt thanks to you all for adding to my life. There are so many things that you come up against that detract from your life experience but here I only get additions and lots of them.
I am going to share a few pictures with you that have also filled me with joy and even envy (but in a good way). I truly love so many of you and wish you all you can possibly dream of for the coming year. 
Broken FlashlightI stumbled blindly through inky velvet.
I hope I have given a fair selection though I know there are many that deserve to be included. I will try to make an effort to share more of your stunning images in 2014. That is my resolution. I want to do more to share your pictures and do more to help where I can.
Have a Happy New Year everyone
Merry Christmas everyone.
Merry Christmas everyone. It has been a cold week here. Colder than we have seen for many a year. Even here, in the south of England, we had snow a week ago and it is still here because it has been so cold. I would say I love this weather if I didn't have to drive in it very early in the morning :lol: I love the feeling of the cold biting at my fingers and toes and how my nose tingles and my eyes water. I love pulling on my thick socks and my big, heavy jumpers (sweaters). Pulling on my serious walking boots and zipping up my serious coat. I use the word serious because this is the weather these things were designed for. You couldn't wear this coat unless the temperature was below zero or you'd be too hot. My fleecy hat tops it off and I feel well protected but I can still feel how cold it is without actually freezing out there. The main roads have been cleared pretty well but the side roads have been left as have the pavements (sidewalks) which makes it quite exciting walking
The season of the witch.
Here we are just past Halloween. Last night was bonfire night over here where we have huge bonfires and fireworks displays. These events really do mark deep autumn time and the rapid approach of winter. It hasn't really been that cold yet but, in contrast to the previous dry months it has been very wet. To celebrate all this wetness I am going to the Isle Of Skye next weekend for a few days. I know I always joke about Scotland being wet so 'take your coat' when you go............well this year it has been very wet so it is going to be a challenging week. You know I don't mind a bit of rain but I am already preparing myself for the possibility of this being a bit of a wash out. You never know though. You have to get out there anyway because if you are not there you can't shoot it. So I'm going to put myself out here at least and see what happens. I have been thinking about the differences between Skye (which is the Inner Hebrides) and Harris and Lewis etc. (the Outer Hebrides) and I
A Hebridean Odyssey
And I am back from my first trip to the Outer Hebrides. Here is my GPS trace for the time I was there. I left Oban for Castlebay in the south on the Monday and then worked my way up to leave Stornaway for Ullapool on the Wednesday nine days later. The GPS failed on the last ferry to Ullapool because it was a much newer ferry and all the electronics from the bridge interfered with my little unit. The Outer Hebrides or the Western Isles (also known as Na h-Innse Gall or the Long Isle) is a group of islands that lie off the north west coast of Scotland. The Isle Of Skye lies between the Outer Hebrides and the mainland. On my trip I got the Calmac ferry from Oban to Castlebay on the Isle of Barra in the south. I was there Monday and Tuesday night then moved on by ferry to Eriskay and a drive through South Uist, Benbecula into north Uist. I stayed there Wednesday and Thursday night then on by ferry from Berneray to Leverburgh on Harris. I stayed near Tarbert for two nights. Then on
Island hopping.
Ladies and gentlemen the excitement is building here. On Saturday I am heading off to the Outer Hebrides for a couple of weeks. I will be island hopping as I try to see as much as I can of the islands. This is the first time I will have been there and I can't wait. Although I have been looking and doing research I always find that nothing really prepares you properly. It is not till you are there that you can get a feel of the place and try to become one with it. On Saturday I'm driving to Fort William and then on Sunday I go to Oban. It is from here that I get the ferry to the Isle of Barra on Monday morning. I spend a day or so here before catching another ferry to Eriskay then drive across the causeway to South Uist and then onto Benbecula also reached by a causeway. I then stay in North Uist. There are six islands here all joined by causeways. From there on Friday off to Harris. There for a couple of days then on to Lewis on the Sunday. I'm there till the Wednesday when I head
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A beautiful feature. I wish you a very happy new year