Saturday 10 March 2018

Scenes From My Week

A busy week with most of the Spring cleaning now done, just need to get the windows done both inside and out.  A job for early next week.  There has been a noticeable difference in the temperature, each day a little better.  The days are now lengthening giving us more light each day.  The sun rising in the East giving the dappled sunlight in the front windows giving us some wonderful shadows and highlighting the need to clean the windows.   There have been some dramatic skies which you will see as we go through the week.





Dark clouds tinged with red, a sure sign that there is rain to follow.



Signs of the downpour as we have a drive, drying up and disappearing as quickly as it came.  Shadowy outlines of the Memorial Tower in its majestic position overlooking four parishes of Stornoway.




Then as the morning brightens up a stroll around the harbour to blow away the cobwebs and get some fresh air.







Another dash to the car as the rain clouds once again formed and started to let down their load, yes more rain.



But not before getting some craft supplies,  Harris Tweed remnants for card making and using on small projects.  Along with some huge balls of Tweed all ready to make a rug on my return from holidays.





Mega crochet is the project I have in mind.  Time will tell how this will work out, just need to find a crochet hook big enough for the task.

Finally I was asked about how I infuse my oils, so here goes.  It is a very simple method but very tasty and has many uses.

I warm the extra virgin olive oil, heat but do not boil and then add the herbs.  On this occasion I used shop bought herbs but generally I use herbs that I have dried from the garden.  Pour into bottles and let cool before placing on the cap and labelling.  Leave for a couple of weeks to work its magic and then strain though some cheese cloth or muslin if desired.



It is communion weekend for our Church so there are many services and fellowships to enjoy.  A busy weekend but hopefully one where I will finally catch the Northern Lights/Aurora Borealis there is a strong cosmic wind predicted which will hopefully create the spectacular phenomenon of the dancing ribbons of green red and purple.  We intend to stay up and take a drive to the Butt of Lewis.  I am going to do a little research now on the best way to capture some photos.

Have you any plans for the weekend?

See you soon.

35 comments:

  1. Great pictures !!! Love the castle !
    Nice idea of mixing olive oil and herbs !
    I see you have a other new big project !
    Since we are waiting for storm "felix" I probably would stay home...lazing...
    Have a nice weekend !
    Hug
    Anna

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  2. The days are definitely lengthening now and it's much warmer again that the past couple of weeks, spring can't be far away now. Good luck with capturing the Northern Lights, I hope you do get to see them.

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  3. Lovey scenes from your week. the days are lengthening out now and they seem slightly warmer too. Hope you get to see the Northern lights:)

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  4. It's lovely now that the hours of daylight are increasing. I do hope you get to see the Northern Lights. X

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  5. Lovely photos mama. Can't wait to see what you make with the tweed. X

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  6. Wow the Northern Lights, fingers crossed you get to see it in al it's glory. Your photo's of the sky are epic and really show the beauty before a storm/rain. I may give infused oil a whirl, thanks for sharing xxx

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  7. What dramatic sky you have captured during your drive this week. Lovely photo of you with your sweet basket. The Harris Tweed is so beautiful and I'm sure you will make lovely things from them. Thank you for sharing your oil infusion recipe. I must give them a try. I do hope you are able to see the Northern Lights and photograph them. Oh, I can't wait to see that! ♥

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  8. Gorgeous photos of those stormy skies.
    I hope you manage to get some shots of the Northern Lights if they appear.
    I have just spotted the fabric I would love for my lounge curtains in your little pile of Harris Tweed but I think they would be a bit out of my price range...lol.
    Hugs-x-

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  9. I am always in awe of you, my friend.
    How did you learn to do all the amazing things yo do???
    I really need to come visit for a week and learn from you!
    Have a cozy weekend, my friend.

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  10. Great photos, I hope you get to see the Northern Lights. That'd be awesome. Cathy x

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  11. We cleaned the windows yesterday too. Now just have to get on a ladder to do the outside of the last one, the bathroom window which is high up in the wall and we can't reach from the ground!

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  12. What a wonderful life you've created on your island! Sightseeing on the way to the village, fishing boats and craft supplies, and home again where you make a cozy home together. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  13. Some wonderful photos. You have quite a weekend planned. I really like all that tweed that you found.

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  14. I always enjoy your photos. I can almost smell the sea air. Oh, how I miss that. You amaze me with how much you get done. I love how you take us with you on your excursions.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  15. Oh how awesome to be able to see the Northern Lights! Thank you for your prayers and kind comment on my post today.

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  16. Great sky pictures! I hope you get some awesome views of the Northern lights. I remember seeing them growing up on the prairies.

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  17. I hope you do get to see the Northern Lights. That would be something nice.
    xx Beca

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  18. I also appreciate that the days are longer and it's getting warmer. Unfortunately it rains and it's Sunday and all shops and malls are closed in Belgium !!

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  19. Great sky activity, it looks like you've had a good werk. 😊

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  20. Oh, I hope you got to see the Northern Lights ...... and I will be very envious if you did!!

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  21. Gosh the weekend is already over by the time I am reading this. I hope you had many more wonderful moments in your weekend. Have a great week.

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  22. those are some heavy clouds! I love seeing the lobster traps and of course you modeling with the statue.

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  23. How lucky I am to have found your blog and get to see so many wonderful photos from your island home. I love the Harris Tweed pieces...lucky you! Hopefully, you will see the Northern Lights, and with luck, get some good photos.

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  24. Interesting scene at the harbour and of the castle!

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  25. Nice photos of your area in our world. I like the one of you with your basket by statue! Looking forward to your photos of aurora borealis. I've always thought it was an interesting phenomenon! Have a blessed week!

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  26. Oh I do hope that you are able to see the Northern Lights. If you capture them, we’ll get to see them as well. I haven’t seen them for years.

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  27. It is one of the great mysteries in life, pondered by many over countless centuries I am sure, that windows cleaned today can look tomorrow as though they have not been touched!

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  28. That's quite a variety of weather in those skies. I'm waiting for the rain to be done so I can do the outside of my windows and have them stay clean for a few days! It looks like the fishermen in your harbor are ready for the coming season, too.

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  29. I hope you saw the Norther lights.

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  30. I love those clouds how they formed over the castle.
    I am just starting spring cleaning. I want to see the northern lights if you get a chance to take some pictures. I have been watching British t.v. and my re runs of Mid Somer Murders. I just love seeing the older ones with John Nettles inside those beautiful old cottages. England would be a joy for me to visit one day, hopefully sooner than later though. Not getting any younger here for sure.

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  31. Love the cloud drama and the colorful little port! I am interested to see your crochet rug when it is finished. I hope that you get to see the Northern Lights and can photograph it. Nice to see you, too. xx Karen

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  32. You are so talented :)
    I love storm sky
    a big kiss
    Hugs <3

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  33. Stormy weather does make for some great photos and glad you did not get drenched. I always enjoy seeing shots of boats and harbors so thanks for sharing these as well. Thanks for the how-to on how to infuse oils.

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