T'bird - unfortunately, that's three hour plus drive away! That's why I was considering kipping in the car overnight and coming back this morning.
It was a cracking day which is also why I decided to go for a long day. You have the light too, so the time isn't such an issue. Not as hot as it was in Glen Etive a couple of weeks ago, but no real breeze either. That's been the big factor this year - a lack of wind. I'm at the stage where most of the Munros I haven't done are all further than a couple of hours drive away, so it's not doable in one day. Not for me anyway!
Think the flutterby is a common blue. I've never seen any round here, although there should be some. The site says the females are usually brown further south, but in west of Ireland and Scotland they're blue as well.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Sorry FG. It's here of course. IT'S ALL ABOUT HERE! I'm like an advert for the Northern Ireland Tourist Board. (Have you beeen? You should come. My friend's a hill walker, she'll take you out.)
He seems to go all over though because he mentioned the Mournes but he spends a fair amount of time sorting out donuts in the Sperrins and parts West.
Stephen Nolan is a HUGE (in every respect) TV and radio personality loved and loathed in equal measure which means, to my mind, he's doing his job. I listen to his radio show when I 'm going to sleep and I lay and listened to his account of his "day in the Mournes"! I couldn't believe what I was hearing! This is an intelligent, well educated man! I have to admit, he had me in stitches but what a D******D!
I had a quick read of that ppauper. I have to admit, I laughed too!
Seriously though, this is the danger of people tackling any kind of reasonable sized hill without the proper equipment and experience. We see it up here all the time. They don't realise that it can be lovely where you start out, and snowing/raining/foggy at the tops and near or below zero - even in summer. The Munros are regularly sub zero in the early hours at this time of year, never mind in autumn/winter/spring.
Never been to Ireland - perhaps when I retire and have lots of time on my hands, I'll visit! I have to say that I'd also love to see the Giant's Causeway too. I find it fascinating.
Perhaps that's why I love structure in gardens. Rock and stone - you can't beat it. The summit plateau and approach of that first Munro is quite hard to walk over - lots of alpine scree, with all those knife edge jagged pieces of rock sticking up through the ground, perfect for little alpine plants. You get a bit of an idea from the pic showing the Corries and Nevis, although it's more noticeable in other parts. It reminded me of Berghill's garden where he has created an alpine area.
None growing up there though!
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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Lovely pix Fairy
well worth your long day. Blue butterfly 
Fab pictures FG. My "lawnmower guy" volunteers as "mountian rescue guy" with NWMRT. He has some interesting stories to tell.
I'll bet ppauper! Is NW - Ireland or here? Pardon my ignorance
The approach road alongside the loch was hoaching with them Joyce. Beautiful, and tiny. Must look up the butterfly site to get an ID
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Absolutely beautiful Fairy - very envious of your location at the moment. The weather sounds pretty good too
T'bird - unfortunately, that's three hour plus drive away! That's why I was considering kipping in the car overnight and coming back this morning.
It was a cracking day which is also why I decided to go for a long day. You have the light too, so the time isn't such an issue. Not as hot as it was in Glen Etive a couple of weeks ago, but no real breeze either. That's been the big factor this year - a lack of wind. I'm at the stage where most of the Munros I haven't done are all further than a couple of hours drive away, so it's not doable in one day. Not for me anyway!
Think the flutterby is a common blue. I've never seen any round here, although there should be some. The site says the females are usually brown further south, but in west of Ireland and Scotland they're blue as well.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Sorry FG. It's here of course. IT'S ALL ABOUT HERE!
I'm like an advert for the Northern Ireland Tourist Board. (Have you beeen? You should come. My friend's a hill walker, she'll take you out.)
He seems to go all over though because he mentioned the Mournes but he spends a fair amount of time sorting out donuts in the Sperrins and parts West.
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/stephen-nolans-mournes-adventure-becomes-one-of-the-worst-days-of-his-life-as-he-is-reduced-to-tears-and-rescued-by-police-31303071.html
Read this if you get a chance.
Stephen Nolan is a HUGE (in every respect) TV and radio personality loved and loathed in equal measure which means, to my mind, he's doing his job. I listen to his radio show when I 'm going to sleep and I lay and listened to his account of his "day in the Mournes"! I couldn't believe what I was hearing! This is an intelligent, well educated man! I have to admit, he had me in stitches but what a D******D!
I had a quick read of that ppauper. I have to admit, I laughed too!
Seriously though, this is the danger of people tackling any kind of reasonable sized hill without the proper equipment and experience. We see it up here all the time. They don't realise that it can be lovely where you start out, and snowing/raining/foggy at the tops and near or below zero - even in summer. The Munros are regularly sub zero in the early hours at this time of year, never mind in autumn/winter/spring.
Never been to Ireland - perhaps when I retire and have lots of time on my hands, I'll visit! I have to say that I'd also love to see the Giant's Causeway too. I find it fascinating.
Perhaps that's why I love structure in gardens. Rock and stone - you can't beat it. The summit plateau and approach of that first Munro is quite hard to walk over - lots of alpine scree, with all those knife edge jagged pieces of rock sticking up through the ground, perfect for little alpine plants. You get a bit of an idea from the pic showing the Corries and Nevis, although it's more noticeable in other parts. It reminded me of Berghill's garden where he has created an alpine area.
None growing up there though!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
My Fathers Day present from my son, Geranium Blushing Turtle, Lavender Hidcote and two pots, from Dobbies garden centre. Oh, and some cider..
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He knows you well LF. Enjoy!
Result LF
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...