Thank you so much for all your comments and emails, it has been a joy reading them together, we are indeed thankful and feel blessed by your support. We have had quite a busy week, making arrangements for our trip away, we are so excited to be able to catch up with the family. We have also been shopping the cottage and rearranged some of the rooms and changed the curtains and accessories in the lounge. We have given it a bit of a makeover and made it look and feel warmer. The curtains are thick and lined so will help to retain the heat as well as adding a couple of warm throws that we can snuggle under. There was quite a lengthy power cut yesterday but the cottage was still warm and cosy due to the multi fuel stove. We were also able to have warm drinks by putting the kettle on the top to heat water. We were also about to heat some soup but thankfully power was restored before the need arose.
We have finally finished all the Christmas shopping by taking advantage of the early Black Friday sales. It is such a relief to have everything sorted and indeed wrapped ready to go. We had a lovely walk around the town and took advantage of the dry but cool weather, taking a stroll around the harbour.
A lot of the trees have now lost their foliage and so it was a delight to catch a glimpse of the castle here and there.
We didn't walk the castle grounds but it is a nice walk and gets your heart pumping due to its undulations. We did call into the harbour shop and get a selection of fish for the freezer.
Today it is my intention to catch up with you all and to do some batch cooking, meals for busy days ahead. Wishing all my American friends a Happy Thanksgiving, we certainly have a lot to be thankful for.
There is nothing like a bracing stroll to lift your spirits. Hope you enjoyed the tour as much as we did. A warm welcome to a new follower, hope you enjoy our little adventures through life.
See you soon.
Thanks for the walk, beautiful scenery.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the tour, bright and beautiful scenery to liven up this dull day today.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos. It's nice to get out and about when the weather's fine.
ReplyDeleteWhat great photos, even though cold you live in a beautiful area. I'm impressed that you're done with Christmas shopping, I wish that I was too.
ReplyDeleteWise of you, to think ahead, and make your home nice and snug, for the winter.
ReplyDeleteLovely to be all ready, for the fun, to come!
What a bracing walk, that must be!!!!! :-)
Oh, there is a castle, there!
Thank your for the Happy Thanksgiving Wishes. Sending the same, back to you... Since we all, have much, to be joyful for.
Hugs....
What lovely glimpses of your corner of the world. Being able to be warm and heat food when the power is off is so important. Loved the tiny peek of the castle in the distance. I didn't know there was a castle on Lewis.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your preparations for your trip.
Gosh, you live in a beautiful place. If I wasn't for the midges we could be tempted to join you there
ReplyDeleteAlways a joy to see your scenery. Have a wonderful trip.
ReplyDeleteI'm really happy for you that you get to go visit all your family over the holidays. Who will take care of your chickens? You're so organized! Have a wonderful trip and take care. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. I do love a harbor walk.Enjoy your trip and being with your family.
ReplyDeleteHello there, I've come across from Jo's Through The Keyhole Blog.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful photographs you've shared, it's great to get out and about when the weather is good.
Your trip sounds good... not too long to wait!
All the best Jan
I love to shop my home and mix things up when the seasons change. Your walk looks lovely... it was bitter cold here today so we stayed inside next to the woodstove!
ReplyDeleteReally pretty.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tour. I could almost feel the brisk breeze. Your multi fuel stove is a necessity with winter weather and power outages! So glad you have it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for showing me your scenic harbour walk, and I hope you have a lovely trip to see your family.
ReplyDeleteHappy thanksgiving. I also bought few things on Black Friday Sale.
ReplyDeleteWe had a good day with our family! Glad you figure out how to stay warm. I need to get another pair of curtains up in our dining room. They need hemmed as they are too long. Nice walk you had and always enjoy your blog....enjoy your fish! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this. I could almost breath in the salty, fresh air. And to have all your Christmas shopping sorted in November! You deserve your holiday.
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Glad you could get out for a walk around by the harbour. It sounds as if the little changes in your cottage will make it even more cozy.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteSandra xXx
I could just do with a stroll around there myself to clear away some cobwebs. It just looks so lovely.
ReplyDeleteHugs-x-
It is a beautiful place. Good to know that the power has been restored. Take care and keep warm!
ReplyDeleteSo much to be thankful for this year, your trip is just going to be fantastic!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see your vistas Mama. Also glad to hear that family life is full of health and optimism. Been reading back a few of your blog posts and have enjoyed myself - thanks. Jo x
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely stroll of the harbor. You are quite lucky to be able to buy fresh seafood there. I'm so impressed by your organization to have all you gifts ready and wrapped. Well done! ♥
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing the sights around the harbor. Lucky you with your shopping and gifts all done! Now you can relax and enjoy the season.
ReplyDeleteso glad you can travel (yay!). Lovely stroll and thank you for taking me along. I've decorated for the holidays and I'm nearly done with all those pesky chores that happen every single week.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your stroll! I enjoyed it and I am celebrating with you that are so well organized and ready to celebrate with your family soon. xx
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