Monthly Archives: September 2007

Vampires and Werewolves and Witches, Oh My!

Posted on September 21, 2007 by

For those of you that may have been interested in Tanya Huff, whose books I wrote about recently, here are a few more of my other favourite series, some vampire, some werewolf and some witches (some a.n. other). Enjoy! Laurell … Continue reading →

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Faithful Friends

Posted on September 20, 2007 by

This photo (from the gardens of Haddo House) is dedicated to my dog Minnie’s best friend Sam who was murdered by 2 Staffordshire Bull Terriers whilst walking home from the park recently.  May his spirit fly free.

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Archive Update

Posted on September 20, 2007 by

Those of you that regularly read my blather, will know that I intended to get to the historic collections/archive over at the University of Aberdeen this week to view some of the Castle Fraser Collection. Well, I made it today. … Continue reading →

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Charles and Jane’s Children

Posted on September 20, 2007 by

It is long past time that I introduced you to the last Fraser (or more correctly Mackenzie Fraser) family to live at Castle Fraser before the castle was sold in 1921. Charles Mackenzie Fraser inherited the castle from his great … Continue reading →

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Insanity? Check

Posted on September 20, 2007 by

Henry, vampires, got me thinking.  Thought I’d share.  Blood Ties fans will know what I mean. Insane again – typical. You scored as Malkavian,You belong to the Malkavian bloodline. The Malkavians are blessed with an “inner sight” which often gives … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday #20

Posted on September 18, 2007 by

Perhaps you can help me this week? This flower just bloomed in our garden a week or so ago, and we have no recollection of buying it. We think it’s a type of Lily. Do any of you know? Let … Continue reading →

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Dope Stars Inc. – Bang Your Head

Posted on September 18, 2007 by

One of my favourite recent songs from DSI.  This doesn’t have an actual video as far as I’m aware, but this clip has been put together quite well.  This band are from Milan, Italy.

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Cool TV – Medium

Posted on September 18, 2007 by

I’ve been watching this show for a couple of years now. I stumbled upon it by accident one night, as BBC1 used to show it about midnight (typical). It is about a seemingly ordinary wife and mother (Allison DuBois) who … Continue reading →

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I’m Off to See the Archivist…

Posted on September 18, 2007 by

Just imagine singing it to the tune of ‘The Wizard of Oz’! I’m very excited, and may possibly skip around my house tonight. No photos will be taken of this however A while ago I discovered that in the collections … Continue reading →

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Weekend Snapshot #2

Posted on September 16, 2007 by

You can view other Weekend Snapshot participants here. We went for a run with the dogs through local woodland and farmland in the rain, with a brief show from the Sun:

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