You have some lovely views too Pat. Your verandah looks a great spot to sit and put the world to rights
The dog knows who's in charge too
That bird looks very 'crow/magpie' family - they're opportunists too!
Glad you enjoy them Liri. Does the train go up the east side of Loch Long from Helensburgh, then across to Tarbet and down the west side of Loch Lomond? They're still talking about the landslide on the local news, but I'm not sure exactly where it is. As you approach Arrochar, those lower hills are on the left - I think you'll see the back end of The Brack from there. It's just before the main group of The Cobbler and Beinn Narnain/A Chrois, which you see right at Arrochar. The Glen Douglas hills, which I did last winter, are on the right. Didn't get much of a view of them on Saturday because of the cloud.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
She eventually lifted her head about 3.30, so I took her out for a bit of exercise and did a few things in the garden. She then had a bit of breakfast, jumped back onto the lounge chair and then went to sleep again.
Yes, the verandah is good. Faces east, so sunny in the morning, and shady in the afternoon.
Fungi are so interesting, Pat - those are a lovely colour. Just one of the many things in nature I don't know much about... ...I'm currently trying to learn about the mosses and liverworts in my garden, and then maybe (if ever I get my head round those) I might progress to fungi, or ferns, or... where to start?
Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
Yes, Liri, I agree that they are interesting. I was surprised to see the flash of orange colour at the base of the little gum tree. I was in my veg garden doing other things and just happened to see it.
We find lots of different ones here and also some fascinating lichens.
Sorry Fairy, I missed your question about the train route. From Garelochhead it goes north up the east side of Loch Long, then goes a bit east to Tarbet (station is called Arrochar & Tarbet, and is helpfully half way between the two villages), then north again up the west side of Loch Lomond to Crianlarich. Then it starts to go west, via Tyndrum & Dalmally to Loch Awe, Taynuilt, Connel & Oban. A lovely route.
The landslip was just north-west of Glasgow, I believe. All seems well now, anyway.
Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
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Pat - HRH is very cosy in her knitted coat zzzzz. Lovely vase of cosmos.
You have some lovely views too Pat. Your verandah looks a great spot to sit and put the world to rights
The dog knows who's in charge too
That bird looks very 'crow/magpie' family - they're opportunists too!
Glad you enjoy them Liri. Does the train go up the east side of Loch Long from Helensburgh, then across to Tarbet and down the west side of Loch Lomond? They're still talking about the landslide on the local news, but I'm not sure exactly where it is. As you approach Arrochar, those lower hills are on the left - I think you'll see the back end of The Brack from there. It's just before the main group of The Cobbler and Beinn Narnain/A Chrois, which you see right at Arrochar. The Glen Douglas hills, which I did last winter, are on the right. Didn't get much of a view of them on Saturday because of the cloud.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
She eventually lifted her head about 3.30, so I took her out for a bit of exercise and did a few things in the garden. She then had a bit of breakfast, jumped back onto the lounge chair and then went to sleep again.
Yes, the verandah is good. Faces east, so sunny in the morning, and shady in the afternoon.
I spotted some fungus below my veg garden so Hubby took some photos.
The Poplars have turned down on the river
Fungi are so interesting, Pat - those are a lovely colour. Just one of the many things in nature I don't know much about...
...I'm currently trying to learn about the mosses and liverworts in my garden, and then maybe (if ever I get my head round those) I might progress to fungi, or ferns, or... where to start? 
Yes, Liri, I agree that they are interesting. I was surprised to see the flash of orange colour at the base of the little gum tree. I was in my veg garden doing other things and just happened to see it.
We find lots of different ones here and also some fascinating lichens.
Sorry Fairy, I missed your question about the train route. From Garelochhead it goes north up the east side of Loch Long, then goes a bit east to Tarbet (station is called Arrochar & Tarbet, and is helpfully half way between the two villages), then north again up the west side of Loch Lomond to Crianlarich. Then it starts to go west, via Tyndrum & Dalmally to Loch Awe, Taynuilt, Connel & Oban. A lovely route.
The landslip was just north-west of Glasgow, I believe. All seems well now, anyway.
A trip out to the scenic south coast cliffs today - sunny but with a fresh force 3-4 wind. Today we could clearly see Sark and Jersey in the distance.
As children our parents would take us walking on these cliffs on Easter day, when we (my sister & I) would pick primroses to give to our neighbour.