Monthly Archives: May 2008

Attention! Sherlock Holmes Weekend

Posted on May 23, 2008 by

Hello fellow Sherlock fans.  Just a quick heads up to let you know the UK channel UKTVDRAMA is having a Sherlock Holmes this weekend, the 24-25 May. Sadly, I don’t think it includes Jeremy, but it does have at least … Continue reading →

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Tin Man

Posted on May 21, 2008 by

Thanks to – probably both Blood Ties and Moonlight – now being cancelled I’m on the lookout for some new TV shows to watch. I saw an advert the other day for Tin Man.  Apparently it’s an updated version, if … Continue reading →

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Small, But Perfectly Formed Edwardian Photograph

Posted on May 16, 2008 by

Such a pretty little one, with a lovely border from my collection. I have tried to show it here round about the exact size. Another Pollyanna perhaps??

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Doodle Week Day Seven: Doodle Mad

Posted on May 14, 2008 by

Yep, those people make me doodlingly mad I tell you! Photography helps to harm the interiors of historic properties, never mind filming can leave us open to security issues. When someone asks you nicely not to take photographs, please don’t … Continue reading →

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While I’m Promoting Historic Houses…

Posted on May 14, 2008 by

I must just quickly tell you about Stobhall, Perthshire. It’s the lovely little family home of the Drummonds or Earls of Perth to be exact. I’m planning a visit, but it’s only open from the end of May to the … Continue reading →

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Doodle Week Day Six: Doodle Abstract

Posted on May 13, 2008 by

I did use colour for this one, but my scanner is being mean to me, so here it is in black and white for now…

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Anyone Want to Buy a Castle With Me?

Posted on May 12, 2008 by

A local(ish) castle called Tillycairn is currently up for sale for offers over £825,000. Anyone want to buy it with me? You can see the castle here.  I wants it I do…it’s a bargain!

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Doodle Week Day Five: Doodle Daydream

Posted on May 12, 2008 by

Phew, day five. I’m quite looking forward to a rest when the week’s up! Would you believe I couldn’t even escape from doodling at the castle training day? Yep, ended up drawing the castle tower, and no you can’t see … Continue reading →

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Doodle Week Day Four: Doodle Flower

Posted on May 11, 2008 by

No, flowers don’t talk.  They’re just thinking…

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Help Save Braemar Castle

Posted on May 10, 2008 by

I first visited the lovely little castle at Braemar about 14 years ago.  Since that time, for a number of reasons the castle had to close to the public, and remained closed for many years. In recent years the people … Continue reading →

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