tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66310617647397193522012-02-16T20:39:07.233-08:00Well, it seems like a lightning tour around the coast of Scotland just wasn't enough. So, I'm going to spend a few weeks in the Outer Hebrides - they're in the middle of the sea off the west coast of Scotland in case you were wondering...Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08401001846350136884noreply@blogger.comBlogger151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631061764739719352.post-34255296382345499812007-11-27T03:53:00.000-08:002007-11-27T03:54:15.544-08:00Trip cut short. Gone, but not forgotten - watch this space early next year...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6631061764739719352-3425529638234549981?l=twentymilebeach.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08401001846350136884noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631061764739719352.post-69252039756795968622007-11-22T00:20:00.001-08:002007-11-22T00:20:18.686-08:00<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/13335532@N02/2053880927/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2063/2053880927_3f312de0c2_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/13335532@N02/2053880927/">A bit choppy...</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/13335532@N02/">Paul J Thomas</a> </span></div>...out in the Minch this morning. Force 7 winds and a moderate swell - oo-er!<br /><br />---- 
Sent using a Sony Ericsson mobile phone<br clear="all" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6631061764739719352-6925203975679596862?l=twentymilebeach.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08401001846350136884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631061764739719352.post-84458555479735385072007-11-20T10:14:00.001-08:002007-11-20T10:14:38.774-08:00<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/13335532@N02/2050770858/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2033/2050770858_b4f6f22556_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/13335532@N02/2050770858/">Just another sunset...</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/13335532@N02/">Paul J Thomas</a> </span></div>I understand most of the country is basking in a spell of overcast misery. It's usually storm force winds up here, so this kind of view is a bonus.<br /><br />---- 
Sent using a Sony Ericsson mobile phone<br clear="all" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6631061764739719352-8445855547973538507?l=twentymilebeach.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08401001846350136884noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631061764739719352.post-29540482647584919872007-11-19T08:47:00.001-08:002007-11-19T08:47:36.524-08:00<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/13335532@N02/2046978803/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2155/2046978803_c5f0ef8c4d_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/13335532@N02/2046978803/">Ring of bright water...</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/13335532@N02/">Paul J Thomas</a> </span></div>...now, where did I put my spade? Yes, otters crossing - makes a change from old people, or children. It's pretty cold up here - wish I was a little otter...<br /><br />---- 
Sent using a Sony Ericsson mobile phone<br clear="all" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6631061764739719352-2954048264758491987?l=twentymilebeach.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08401001846350136884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631061764739719352.post-86878819949839212922007-11-19T08:41:00.001-08:002007-11-19T08:41:03.324-08:00<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/13335532@N02/2046959771/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2348/2046959771_027e5bdf5e_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/13335532@N02/2046959771/">I thought it was Thursday...</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/13335532@N02/">Paul J Thomas</a> </span></div>I've been assured by many of the locals that it isn't windy at all. My t-shirts and pants would beg to differ...<br /><br />---- 
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Sent using a Sony Ericsson mobile phone<br clear="all" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6631061764739719352-2143503359263706564?l=twentymilebeach.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08401001846350136884noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631061764739719352.post-90006255179175455032007-11-16T10:47:00.001-08:002007-11-16T10:47:01.898-08:00<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/13335532@N02/2038465716/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2245/2038465716_77b3377ef5_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/13335532@N02/2038465716/">Excuse me...</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/13335532@N02/">Paul J Thomas</a> </span></div>...but do you have any wool? You do? Great! Please could I have three bags. Full...<br /><br />---- 
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Sent using a Sony Ericsson mobile phone<br clear="all" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6631061764739719352-7039684319496253253?l=twentymilebeach.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08401001846350136884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631061764739719352.post-39657701186305064572007-11-15T09:31:00.001-08:002007-11-15T09:31:14.767-08:00<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/13335532@N02/2035080098/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2243/2035080098_59ef5aefa7_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/13335532@N02/2035080098/">Next stop...</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/13335532@N02/">Paul J Thomas</a> </span></div>...Americky! Cycled around Barra today. Sunshine, eagles, seagulls and sand. Lovely. More please!<br /><br />---- 
Sent using a Sony Ericsson mobile phone<br clear="all" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6631061764739719352-3965770118630506457?l=twentymilebeach.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08401001846350136884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631061764739719352.post-40406854721563173972007-11-14T07:01:00.001-08:002007-11-14T07:01:53.148-08:00<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/13335532@N02/2018444361/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2331/2018444361_367b35d6f8_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/13335532@N02/2018444361/">Ze plane! Ze plane!</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/13335532@N02/">Paul J Thomas</a> </span></div>Welcome to Fantasy Island! I looked everywhere for Tattoo, but I think he must be doing panto in Halifax. We loved you Herve!<br /><br />---- 
Sent using a Sony Ericsson mobile phone<br clear="all" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6631061764739719352-4040685472156317397?l=twentymilebeach.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08401001846350136884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631061764739719352.post-2072647388389229392007-11-14T06:27:00.001-08:002007-11-14T06:27:23.527-08:00<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/13335532@N02/2018032677/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2316/2018032677_362caf5150_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/13335532@N02/2018032677/">Chinny chin chin...</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/13335532@N02/">Paul J Thomas</a> </span></div>Gawd bless 'em! There were, however, more than three. And they wouldn't let me in either. I'll huff and I'm puff...<br /><br />---- 
Sent using a Sony Ericsson mobile phone<br clear="all" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6631061764739719352-207264738838922939?l=twentymilebeach.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08401001846350136884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631061764739719352.post-79816615318440715202007-11-13T08:43:00.001-08:002007-11-13T08:43:20.874-08:00<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/13335532@N02/2003494156/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2381/2003494156_2e2e094061_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/13335532@N02/2003494156/">Last look...</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/13335532@N02/">Paul J Thomas</a> </span></div>...at the mainland. It may look calm, but the captain has assured us that there are force 8 gales en route. Hurrah!<br /><br />---- 
Sent using a Sony Ericsson mobile phone<br clear="all" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6631061764739719352-7981661531844071520?l=twentymilebeach.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08401001846350136884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631061764739719352.post-35604129228049685452007-11-13T08:39:00.001-08:002007-11-13T08:39:57.762-08:00<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/13335532@N02/2002661231/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2008/2002661231_ca869170da_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/13335532@N02/2002661231/">What's the...</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/13335532@N02/">Paul J Thomas</a> </span></div>I bet someone in the Scottis Tourist Office is laughing their arse off at this one!<br /><br />---- 
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