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Monthly Archives: September 2008
The Aftermath of the Battle
A picture I took of the battle. I wasn’t able to get outside very much though, it was too busy. See my previous post for a video of the fab Clan An Drumma though for more action. Please note this … Continue reading
Posted in History, Photos
2 Comments
The Day By the Sea
Happened a couple of weeks ago now, but I’ve been too caught up in other things to actually write about it. We went for a meander out, thinking we would maybe do a bit of shopping. Turns out, we ended … Continue reading
Posted in Antique, BlahBlahBlah, Books, Jewellery, Photos
6 Comments
Check out Retrogirl!
Hello lovely people. I have just discovered that my friend Elinor has started a blog! There is only one post at the mo, so it is a baby blog, but I would appreciate it if you would pop over and … Continue reading
Posted in BlahBlahBlah, Internet
2 Comments
A Very Quick Update, and Shout Out to Clann an Drumma!
Hello, I will do a longer post soon, but just wanted to say the Battle of Harlaw and Medieval Festival went well, despite Saturday’s awful weather. The sun even came out yesterday We had a medieval camp, fighting soldiers, cannons … Continue reading
Posted in BlahBlahBlah, Music, Videos
5 Comments
Strictly’s Back Next Week!
Yay, Strictly Come Dancing starts again next Saturday. I’ve been watching the preview tonight, and it looks like it’s going to be another fun year. You can always tell when Winter’s coming, when good TV is back on our screens! … Continue reading
Posted in TV, Videos
5 Comments
The Battle of Harlaw and Medieval Festival this Weekend
Hello, just a quick reminder, it is the Medieval Festival including the Battle of Harlaw, this lovely rainy weekend at the Castle. You can read some more details here, plus this section of the site will tell you all the … Continue reading
Posted in History, Places to go
2 Comments
Awarded and Tagged
The lovely Lidian, has presented me with the equally lovely I Love Your Blog award! Woo hoo I love her blog too! Actually I’ve found so many I love lately, I’m way past due to updating my Blogroll. Anyhoo, I … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, Tags
10 Comments
Castles, Castles, Everywhere…
Well, for those of you that may not have noticed (how?!) my friend and I are still avidly and intrepidly visiting more ruins, and some intact places of castles – and other stately homes and historic places of interest – … Continue reading
Posted in BlahBlahBlah, History, Places to go
5 Comments
Victorian Ladies Fashion
I love this ad, it’s so beautifully done. I’m almost convinced I need a bonnet…almost. Though Sarahanne over at Victorian Times has me totally convinced I need one of her dresses, sigh. I suspect this ad will be right up … Continue reading
Posted in Antique, History
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