I have thoroughly enjoyed my break - and not just from blogging. I have spent very little time online, and have taken very few photos. So now I am refreshed and revived, and raring to go with another year of blogging. The weather hasn't been very good, so when we woke up to blue skies on the Sunday after Christmas, we decided to seize the chance to go for a walk. We parked at the Waterwheel cafe just outside Selkirk, but instead of heading towards the cauld, as we usually do, we went the other way along the millstream. Since we were last there, the undergrowth has been cleared, and several large trees have been cut down
this photo may look upside down ........ but the trees are reflected in the still water
although it looks as if it had been snowing, it is actually a heavy frost
the bright blue sky provided the perfect backdrop for two "arty" photos ....... first, some electrical gubbins
and then a dried seed head
these chickens were enjoying the sunshine
having enjoyed our walk, we rewarded ourselves with a cuppa and sconnage
delicious cheese
and an unusual lemon curd scone
I do enjoy a glass (or two!) of wine, but I don't know a great deal about it ........ so if in doubt, I simply choose the bottle with the best label!
the weather here was dreadful over New Year - very wet and windy, with some snow flurries. So with the forecast of better weather in Berwick, we headed over yesterday morning, and enjoyed a good long walk along the beach. The sun was shining on the lighthouse
I think I always take photos of these old wooden posts!
I can't decide which of these two feathers stuck in the sand to show you ....... so I guess I'll show you both!
it was such a lovely morning we sat outside the cafe on the promenade for a cuppa ....... but no scones as we were heading back to the flat for lunch
the sun shone all day, lighting up this small fishing boat in the dock
then this morning we were treated to a fabulous sunrise as we ate our breakfast
I mentioned at the end of the last post that there might be a prize for the best suggestion for a New Year's resolution ....... I am delighted to announce that the winner is Caroline. I will see her next week at Abbey Quilters, so will be able to give her the prize then - so you will have to wait to find out what it is.
I'll be back tomorrow with lots of sewing, but to finish, we have a little bit of silliness! I think SockMonkey has overindulged over the holidays, and probably should not be in charge of JDtractor