After the dull quiet of the Christmas holidays, everything is back in full flow. There is the Art Group and the Paddlers group of which I am a member of both. I went riding yesterday on an adorable Highland pony in the tracks around Nethybridge, looking out towards the mountains of Cairn Gorm, Kincardine and Cromdale!
Ralph has joined the Speyside Joggers and has been out twice with them. Ralph has his scooter to complete rebuilding.
We have the garden to plant up (seeds bought) and the hens to put in the newly ordered hen run. The allotment may be too far away so we are still looking for some land for the polytunnel.
There is the U3A which Ralph went to on Tuesday to learn about the Strathspey Railway. There are talks every 2 weeks on a variety of subjects.
There is the Botanical Illustration, French and Horticulture Group (me)
There is Photography (ralph)
Natural History. (both)
It's so exciting! There are eagle watches, a boat trip to find dolphins, an art exhibitions to prepare for and holidays to plan.
I'm away with my walking group (from Huddersfield) twice, away with friends canoeing (weather permitting) twice, walking the West Highland Way with a friend being planned, and Ralph is planning a motorbike trip to Spain and south France.
Then there is the whole of the West Coast and also the islands to explore, the Glen Affric trails and mountains is at the top of my list having never been there...
Ralph has entered the Inverness Half Marathon and then there is the Loch Ness Marathon in September.
Meanwhile I look after my dad, keep him from death's door with twice daily company and a supply of food, drink and medication and aim to help him to enjoy the last years of his life.
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