Thursday, 31 August 2017

A Walk On The Wild Side

The day before Lucy James and the girls went home, the weather had picked up and the sun was shining.  We packed up a picnic and headed for a local cove near the Butt of Lewis it has a gentle recline so that Gerard was able to join in.  Sadly, rock clambering is not something that he can do these days.  In fact that day saw the start of a RA flare up so he is suffering quite a lot of pain and swelling.  His normal medication is not working so after a trip to the GP he is booked in for steroid injections on Friday.  We are hopeful he will feel a little better soon.

The cove is a feast for the eyes with its breathtaking beauty.






We had a great time building a golf course, maybe not a course just a couple of holes of crazy golf.  We certainly had a lot of fun, both in the building of it and the playing.  There was even a tunnel built into the sand to get the ball through and lots of laughter.







The girls were once again fascinated by the sheep and how close they were to the edge of the cliffs.



There were messages left...


...and children buried.


A great adventure, with lots of fun and laughter, as well of lots of learning opportunities for us all.  As we were exploring the beach we came across some amazing sights...






...there were jelly fish everywhere.  What a sight!  As well as seaweed to look at and limpets attached to the rocks.





We saw so many different species of birds and gulls we had to look them up on our return to the cottage.  A great afternoon creating lots of lovely memories to treasure.  A wonderful walk on the wild side.

As always thank you so much for all your lovely comments and encouragement.  I do love sharing our Island Paradise with you all.  We were the only ones on the beach so it felt like our own private retreat.  A very warm welcome to new followers, I do hope you enjoy our little adventures through life.  Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.

See you soon.


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  1. Jules31 August 2017 at 04:07

    I do hope the steroid injections help and Gerard is feeling better soon.
    The cove is beautiful. It must feel quite magical when you get it all to yourself. X

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  2. Beca31 August 2017 at 04:11

    The scenery is truly magical. A day well spent.
    xx Beca

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  3. Jo31 August 2017 at 04:19

    It looks fabulous. People travel thousands of miles for beautiful scenery and a secluded beach but we do have them much closer to home. Hope Gerard's feeling much better soon and that the jabs do the trick.

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  4. Jill at emeraldcottage31 August 2017 at 04:35

    Beautiful , I know you're not exactly there but the Highlands of Scotland are so beautiful, I used to holiday there from age 4 til about 30. Love that you built crazy golf! Such a great idea!
    Jillxo

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  5. Mylittlepieceofengland31 August 2017 at 04:39

    That cove looks like it's somewhere in the Mediterranean, what a beautiful place xx

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  6. At Rivercrest Cottage31 August 2017 at 06:34

    What a wonderful idea of making your own golf holes! Much more interesting than sand castles.

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  7. Linda31 August 2017 at 06:37

    A feast for the eyes indeed! Just gorgeous!

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  8. Nancy Chan31 August 2017 at 06:46

    Hope Gerard is feeling better. Beautiful picnic outing and so many interesting finds on the beach!

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  9. Mac n' Janet31 August 2017 at 08:16

    Sorry about your husband's flare up, hope it's better soon. Mine's suffering from a broken rib right now, took a tumble in the garden a coupe of weeks ago.

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  10. Betsy31 August 2017 at 08:37

    I'm so sorry that Gerard is have a flare of RA. I do hope the injections work. I'll be praying for him. That crazy golf is ingenious! What a wonderful Granny you are. It looks like so much fun. Your coast reminds me a lot of the Oregon Coast here in the states. Windy and chilly most of the time, but incredibly beautiful too. Thank you for sharing with us and I hope you have a wonderful weekend with Gerard having some relief from pain.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  11. Sheila31 August 2017 at 08:43

    I am so sorry for Gerard's pain. Let's hope the injections do their job.

    What a wonderful beach. I could do with a week by the sea after being cooped up for so long but your pictures have certainly cheered me up.
    Hugs-x-

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  12. Teresa Kasner31 August 2017 at 11:22

    I hope the new injections help Gerard. Dayle is going in tomorrow for a 2nd injection on his bulging disc in his back tomorrow. The first one only gave him relief for 3 days! I adore your own personal little beach cove. What a gem of a place! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  13. Granny Marigold31 August 2017 at 12:41

    What a lovely spot by the sea. Our DIL has taken the children ( the youngest of our grands) to the ocean for a last-week-of-the-holidays adventure. It meant taking 2 different ferries so I'm sure the littlest will have lots to say.
    Next week it will be back to school and routine again.
    I hope Gerard gets relief from his RA flare-up.

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  14. Cynthia31 August 2017 at 12:57

    What wonderful views and memories made. You do live in a gorgeous place. I hope the injections help the pain and Gerard can enjoy life again very soon.

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  15. The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen31 August 2017 at 16:36

    What a beautiful day at your private beach! I love the golf course. Very creative. I do hope your husband will get relief soon. ♥

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  16. Beatrice P. Boyd31 August 2017 at 17:37

    The beach day looked like a lovely outing complete with your own mini golf layout! Wow on the varieties and sizes of the jellyfish.

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  17. Billie Jo31 August 2017 at 18:16

    I cannot tell you, my friend, how much I treasure the photos and memories you share here. Such lovely and interesting photos! And how wonderful you had the beach to yourself. Prayers for the pain to subside soon!

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  18. Betsy31 August 2017 at 19:10

    Gosh those jelly fish are huge. I am amazed at how sheep come so close to the edge too. How creative in the sand with your mini golf. Such gorgeous scenery and beautiful sky. Sorry to hear about the RA pain and praying for relief from it.
    Betsy

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  19. krishna31 August 2017 at 19:49

    Beautiful time together..

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  20. Crimson Kettle31 August 2017 at 23:12

    Look at all that lovely sand, no shingle in sight! I can see you all had a fantastic time.

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  21. Gattina1 September 2017 at 03:12

    That's a very beautiful landscape, a pity that Gerard has a bad knee. These yelly fishes look like monsters !

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  22. Salt Lick Shop1 September 2017 at 05:02

    wow amazing views. awesome golf course too btw!
    looking at the sheep photo, i'd be like the girls.
    awesome memories!

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  23. Linda P1 September 2017 at 05:22

    What a lot of fun you had with the little girls! They'll have taken away lovely memories of their time with you and your husband. I hope the injections help with the pain your husband is going through with the RA flareup. I sympathize as my husband has problems with his hip and back (not RA). Like your dear husband he keeps going although we have to plan our outings, jobs in the home, even gardening, so that he can rest in between activities.

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  24. karen1 September 2017 at 11:56

    I can see why you relocated and started living in your dream home. WOW. You are making so many fun memories!!

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  25. Hill Top Post1 September 2017 at 13:30

    What fun! You got some great photos, too!

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  26. Vee1 September 2017 at 15:19

    Wonderful photos! Those sheep on the cliffs are pretty impressive. I can see why the grandgirlies were amazed. Praying for your Beloved to get some relief and feel much better soon.

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  27. Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie1 September 2017 at 21:20

    Oh, what a wonderful place to spend time with the grand-littles! Hope that your dear husband is feeling better soon. My daughter has RA ( currently in remission ) - it is such a painful condition. Lovely photos. xx K

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  28. Lorrie1 September 2017 at 21:51

    What an enjoyable place to spend time with your family. I hope your husband feels better now. RA is such a difficult disease. My husband's family has several members with it, and we are thankful that so far he has been spared.

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  29. Rosie2 September 2017 at 01:20

    Oh, what a great family day you all had on that lovely beach. I hope your husband's new treatment will help him feel better:)

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  30. Meredith2 September 2017 at 17:14

    YOu live in a magical place. So happy you can explore it with your family when they come to visit. You are so smart to prepare for the Winter. It sounds cozy to be inside your cottage with the fire on.

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  31. Wendy McDonagh-Valentine3 September 2017 at 19:08

    I haven't been to the ocean at all this summer, sadly. Your photos make me miss it even more but I'm so happy that you were able to spend time there. Such wonderful photos!! I hope Gerard is feeling better and that the shots helped him. xo

    ~ Wendy
    http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  32. Jessie's Needle4 September 2017 at 00:21

    What a lovely post, it made me feel that I was on the beach too. I love the clean, sandy beaches in Scotland. So much of nature to see.
    Xx

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