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Dafthermit Thoughts

2012-02-08T05:03:00.000-08:00

HIGHLAND BLOOM

2012-02-08T04:41:00.001-08:00

HIGHLAND BLOOM, a photo by Dafthermit living a simple life on Flickr.

AIRLOCK ( A WARNING )

2012-02-08T04:40:00.001-08:00

AIRLOCK ( A WARNING )

AIRLOCK ( A WARNING ), a photo by Dafthermit living a simple life on Flickr.

AIRLOCK ( A WARNING )

AIRLOCK

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As the sun rose over the wee hovel ,Mel came through the door clutching a huge parcel a smile beaming as she sat on her bed .

Slowly the packaging was ripped apart to reveal 2 pairs of leggings , a wee fashion parade followed with WHAT DO YOU THINK ? always a tricky question ..

Then back to the parcel and socks ,tops and a wee jacket followed

all shown on the cat walk up and doon the hovel.

Smiling like i hadn’t seen for a wee while, the look on her face changed a look of confusion filled the room ..

with her muttering , What are they ????

she pulled from the very bottom of the parcel a huge piece of material , I think it is a survival tent of some sort was my response , what with pink flowers in it , Well i don’t know dear ,get them oot and lets see.

Laying them on the bed it dawned on us what they were

PANTS ,PANTS the like we had never seen , huge like they could easily house all the hovel family with room for the neighbours .. just sat a stared back at us

Through tears of laughter i said trying to keep a straight face

Go on dear try them on the look warm and cosy …

Grudgingly a pair were peeled from the pack of SIX ( added value don’t you know)

As she stood there a look of stunned shock i watched as all that was overhanging disappeared inside these floral pants .

After much laughter she decided to keep them on as indeed they were warm on this wee frosty morn

So with thoughts of the earlier shock drifting, breakfast was readied and the days plans discussed .

….LITTLE DID WE KNOW THE DANGER MEL WAS IN …..

After a day spent on the many jobs aroon the hovel . The call from the truck that dinner was ready

My favourite

a huge bowl of Italian stew was waiting with 2 slices of homemade bread

We sat and chatted aboot the days events a wee giggle at the morning parcel and so we settled doon for a night in front of the box .

During the night the effects of the stew surfaced and the front door was opened to enable us to breathe.

Mel got up and stood at he sink a cup of coffee brewing .

when she said “you know what since i put those pants on and you might laugh but i feel lighter such a strange feeling..”

We watched a wee film and as it came to an end Mel said she would take the dogs out , climbing oot of bed she said again “ wow i feel so light footed , will have to ask your mum where she bought those pants i feel amazing “

As she opened the door the dogs leapt oot closely followed by a SCREAM …

I shot oot of bed only to see Mel hovering 3 feet from the ground still clinging to the dogs leads ..

ANDY , ANDY help, help

i stared unsure what to do

then i shouted let go of the leads your upsetting the dogs DEAR.

over the next few minutes she began to climb climb

then i noticed that the after effects of the stew had resulted in her creating a wee balloon what with the extra strong elastic on all holes ..

She drifted higher and higher till all i could see was a Huge flowery balloon with two wee pink polka dot wellies dangling and wiggling frantically aboot

Screaming she drifted towards the summit of Ben Wyvis

quickly i grabbed the phone and called the police and coastguard , within ten minutes police and the other emergency services were at the scene

Then in the distance the coast guard helicopter appeared and began to circle Mel who had now summited Ben wyvis and was heading to Inverness ..

Binoculars were all trained on the fast disappearing wee hermit when i heard the winchman from the helicopter shout

DROP YOUR PANTS MRS LOWE , DROP YOUR PANTS BUT SLOWLY AND GRAB THIS ROD AND I WILL PULL YOU IN .

EH ,EH ,EH WAS ALL THE RESPONSE I HEARD .

So the moral behind the story never have Italian stew while wearing COSY pants …

Dylan the Pathfinder

2012-02-08T04:39:00.001-08:00

Dylan the Pathfinder, a photo by Dafthermit living a simple life on Flickr.

It has now been a few days since Dylan died , we want to thank all the people for the wonderful comments online and offline …..

To us the comfort comes from being able to let Dylan die in a natural way ,well away from vets etc

He died at the side of the burner with his mates aroon him and at the moment when he became scared oor voices were enough to reassure him.

To us he has lead the way as he has done through the time we spent with him .

The idea that he has been laid to rest in the mountains at a spot that the deer pass nightly and often rest for the night , the fact that he is at rest with a view across the mountains and a view of the the open road a road he travelled many thousands of miles on living in buses ,cars .benders ,buses etc . gives us great comfort and joy..

The greatest joy is the fact that his body will break doon and become part of the mountains he will turn into the water become a cloud that gently wanders the sky , he will return as that first snow flake that lands on the earth his favourite time of the year and eventually become part of the night sky he will travel the vast distances of space and therefore become immortal in the true sense …

Love and hugs wee man and many thanks for the wisdom you taught us in only the way you could ..

Andy, Mel ,Custard , Wilkie and wee Chloe xxxx
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBCX-jVSIHo

hidden sculptures in fulll view

2012-02-08T03:42:00.001-08:00

hidden sculptures in fulll view, a photo by Dafthermit living a simple life on Flickr.

Hidden just ootside Ullapool can you find it ???

EVICTION STILL SHOTS

2012-02-08T03:40:00.001-08:00

EVICTION STILL SHOTS, a photo by Dafthermit living a simple life on Flickr.

TOP GEAR GREEN CHALLENGE set by the Dafthermit in the Scottish Highlands

2012-02-08T03:17:00.000-08:00

EVICTION ( THE BATTLE OF THE MACHINES ) TWO wee hermits fight back.

2012-02-08T03:14:00.000-08:00

Love and light from the wee rusty tin can here in the Scottish highlands............ Alba gu brath

2011-05-17T09:37:00.001-07:00

wee hat from the wee Scottish hat company http://ping.fm/E3AsJ

A SIMPLE LIFE

2010-09-05T17:09:00.000-07:00

My latest wee film really enjoyed this journey and i hope you enjoy this wee film

Andy the dafthermit

FAIRY LULLABY WITH MOUNTAIN ECHO

2010-09-03T14:38:00.000-07:00

This is my latest wee film ,living the simple life i get so much time to think and while messing about on the laptop i came across this piece of music Fairy Lullaby not sure of the artist . anyway i hope you enjoy it

peace and light from the wee rusty tin can

YouTube - Baftaonline's Channel

2010-08-30T04:46:00.000-07:00

YouTube - Baftaonline's Channel

BAFTA in Scotland Homepage

2010-08-30T04:34:00.000-07:00

BAFTA in Scotland Homepage: "Welcome to BAFTA in Scotland

BAFTA continues to champion Film, TV and Video Games in Scotland. Find out how we're supporting new talent and rewarding the best achievement throughout the country."

My mind my heart

2010-08-14T17:46:00.001-07:00

My latest weee film trying to show on film the inside of a dafthermit

hope you enjoy

HEAVEN ON EARTH a wee film from the tin can in the Scottish Highlands

2010-06-19T17:19:00.000-07:00

Celebration

2010-06-10T16:09:00.000-07:00

the international database of film festivals, short & independent films

2010-06-01T10:12:00.000-07:00

the international database of film festivals, short & independent films

Cry from the deep

2010-05-19T18:11:00.000-07:00

Nairn Book & Arts Festival

2010-05-17T17:27:00.000-07:00

Nairn Book & Arts Festival

Golden Eagle ( my tribute to the GOLDEN EAGLE ) yet again the sods have killed more eagles and birds of prey

2010-05-12T16:35:00.001-07:00

May 12 2010

THE deaths of three golden eagles in the Highlands of Scotland are being investigated by detectives, it was revealed today.

The eagles and a number of other birds of prey were found dead in the same area of East Sutherland during the past week.

They have been sent to Edinburgh for forensic analysis to establish whether the deaths were suspicious. It is not yet known whether the birds were poisoned.

Northern Constabulary officers are working on the investigation with the RSPB, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and the National Wildlife Crime Unit.

Police appealed for anyone with information about the deaths to contact them.

An SNH spokesman said: "We are aware of a current investigation by Northern Constabulary which potentially involves wildlife crime."

There have been many cases of eagles being poisoned around Scotland in recent years.

Last June, one was found dead in the Glen Orchy area of Argyll, having died from poisoning caused by toxic insecticide, while last July a poisoned eagle was found dead in Glen Esk in Angus.

Golden eagles live mainly on the open moorlands and mountains of the Highlands in Scotland, though a few are found in Cumbria.

An estimated 442 breeding pairs are in the UK.

They are threatened by habitat change and illegal killing and the RSPB lists them as birds of conservation concern.

An RSPB Scotland spokesman said: "Subject to confirmation by the authorities, this is an extremely serious incident.

"Our staff are working closely with the Northern Constabulary, the National Wildlife Crime Unit and Scottish Natural Heritage to assist with the police investigation."

link to story in the Daily Record click here

Thoughts of the Dafthermit:

To me a wee daft fat bald git who lives in an old bus

The person and people that do this to OUR Golden Eagles

should be dragged to the square in Inverness on a Saturday night

Their balls should be cut off dipped in poison and stuffed down their throats

and finally the talons from the eagle should be rammed up their arse

peace and light ……………………………….

From his nest high up on the south facing cliff an eagle watches as the sun rises in the east, slowly at first as if unsure it will make it up an over the mountain top.

He had lived many years in these glens and mountains distant memories of his first tentative flight out and over the heather moorland far below.

The early morning mist had receded grudgingly to the west and Ullapool far off

today was going to be a good day for the hunt …

by 11.00 0’clock the sun was beating down the skies were a blue of near perfection

He leaned forward on the nest and with one final look at the chicks gently rolled out and over the cliff edge .

Falling 10 feet then 20 he tumbled to the earth far below

but this master of the skies was playing with the air as a champion boxer toys with an opponent he knows he has mastered.

As the speed increased he gently unfurls one wing then the other and dips to his right and away from the cliff edge

The air rushed up and filled the full length of the wings..

Then all below stand in awe and look up at the master of the Scottish highland skies his full wingspan 6 feet and more .

His feathers golden ,his eyes a deep and knowing black .

A loud call that sets of across the distant glens that all Scots know .

To me as a scot whenever i have been away from Scotland ,the two things that would bring a tear to my eye and a longing to be home.

The sound of the bagpipes and the call of the Eagle ….

He set of across the glen to one of his favourite places to hunt

Passing over the river he swooped round sure he had spotted something to the edge of the river

letting the air escape from his wings he glided slowly downward till he was certain

A rabbit lay across a post an EASY meal on this sunny highland day ..

With yet another call ,this time to his partner high up in the nest to let her know he had found some food ..

After a couple of mouth full’s of fresh meat he grasped the rabbit tightly in his mighty talons and leapt into the air ,happy that his family would feed well today …

A few powerful beats from his wings and within seconds he was soaring in an ever increasing circle gaining height faster and faster ,until he had enough height to simply soar to the cliff nest and his family ..

The calls between the family echoed out across the mountains all excited at the thought of the meal

He dipped his wing and headed to the nest

WHEN a pain the like he had never felt shot out and quickly enveloped his whole body ,unsure what was happening he struggled to stay in flight but then more pain filled his body until he lost control of his prey that plummeted to the ground .

He struggled to fly but with total loss of all his muscles his wings folded in a twisted wrap around his body

He called in desperation to his partner a scream this time

no magical call

simply pain and fear .

Then ,and no matter how hard he tried to stop it

the plunge to the ground and death began ..

A final call was quickly followed by a sound i hope to never hear ever again as long as i live ..

The Golden eagle lay on the ground his wings and legs at strange angles every bone has been smashed and a tiny whimper from him said he still tried to battle the poison within ..

High in the cliff the female darted from her nest and dash across the sky soon found her by his side ..

I watched as the female nudged him and called

but i could see his eyes had closed the poison had WON.

For the rest of the day and into the night the female let out call after call to her partner but as the sun rose in the morning she knew he had gone and with the chicks calling for food she had no choice she had to go

so with a final SCREAM to MAN she grabbed the rabbit and headed to the nest .

………..May you continue to soar my friend safe and secure away from man ….

LINKS TO THE DEATH OF EAGLES :

http://raptorpersecutionscotland.wordpress.com/tag/golden-eagle/

http://raptorpolitics.org.uk/?p=279

http://www.wildlifeextra.com/go/news/eagle-poisoned373.html#cr

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/poison-threatens-golden-eagle-plans-14705138.html

Article: Shocking death of golden eagle

http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-182528462.html

Article: Fury as another golden eagle is poisoned

http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-20504647.html

Article: Oldest known wild golden eagle dies on island of ...

The Independent on Sunday ; August 16, 2009 ; 295 words ... News in brief :: BIRDLIFE The oldest known wild golden eagle in the UK has died, RSPB Scotland said yesterday. The eagle, which was found dead on the island of Jura off the west coast of Scotland, was 22 years old. It ...

Article: Golden eagle is our national bird

The Scotsman ; August 28, 2004 ; James Reynolds Environment Correspondent; 700+ words ... Until that point, the golden eagle - championed by Tory MSP ... Parliament calling for the golden eagle to be officially recognised ... Stuart Housden, director of RSPB Scotland, said: "The golden eagle is a very fitting species ...

Article: Golden Eagle Award awaits champion of conservation

The Sunday Herald ; December 14, 2003 ; Rob Edwards; Environment Editor; 686 words ... Birds (RSPB) in Scotland. The Golden Eagle Award is due to be the highlight of RSPB Scotland's centenary celebrations next ... sending in the form below. The Golden Eagle Award will be presented by broadcaster ...

Article: Fury as another golden eagle is poisoned

The Scotsman ; June 20, 2009 ; FRANK URQUHART; 694 words ... THE killing of a golden eagle in Scotland was condemned ... another poisoning of a golden eagle. This is an unacceptable ... investigations with RSPB Scotland, also hit out at the ... followed the poisoning of a golden eagle in the Borders in August ...

Article: Golden eagle is found poisoned on Deeside

Press and Journal, The Aberdeen (UK) ; July 21, 2006 ; Andy Philip; 462 words ... A Golden eagle poisoned on Deeside earlier this year was found ... across the region to look after wildlife. Senior RSPB Scotland investigations officer Dave Dick said the dead golden eagle was likely to have swallowed the poison close to ...

Article: Golden eagle falls prey to poison bait trap

The Scotsman ; May 24, 2000 ; James Rougvie; 700+ words ... A YEAR-OLD golden eagle has been killed by poison on a Scottish ... 21st century." Keith Morton, RSPB Scotland investigations officer, called ... Stuart Housden, the director of RSPB Scotland, said four golden eagles had been ...

Article: `Disastrous' year for golden eagle killings in ...

The Independent - London ; December 28, 2000 ; Melanie Harvey; 448 words ... THIS YEAR was the worst on record for golden eagle poisoning in Scotland, the Royal Society ... senior investigations officer for the RSPB Scotland, said 2000 had been "disastrous ... estates." Stuart Housden, director of RSPB Scotland, called on estate managers to ensure ...

Article: MSPs reject move for golden eagle to be Scots icon

The Scotsman ; December 6, 2006 ; Hamish Macdonell Scottish Political Editor; 700+ words ... action on behalf of the golden eagle. The decision was ... would help both the golden eagle population and the ... bird protection body RSPB Scotland but both he and The ... national symbol and the golden eagle was already an unofficial ...

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Thoughts of the Dafthermit:

To me a wee daft fat bald git who lives in an old bus

The person and people that do this to OUR Golden Eagles

should be dragged to the square in Inverness on a Saturday night

Their balls should be cut off dipped in poison and stuffed down their throats

and finally the talons from the eagle should be rammed up their arse

peace and light ……………………………….

GOLDEN EAGLE
© compiled from Scottish Natural Heritage and Forestry Commission sources.
Golden eagles are huge birds of prey
with a wing span of over 2 metres. They
can soar and glide high in the sky using
air currents to help them. They are a
dark brown colour with a paler golden
brown head. Young eagles have white
patches on their wings and tail. Golden
eagles have strong hooked beaks for
tearing the flesh of their prey. Their legs
are feathered and they have strong,
large, yellow feet which they use to grip
and kill animals. Their claws or talons
are sharp and curved and pierce the
body of any animal that they catch.
Golden eagles have large eyes
and very sharp eyesight. They
can see detail several times
better than humans and
can spot a rabbit
2km away.
Nest and eggs
A golden eagle’s nest, called an eyrie, is
usually found on a mountain ledge or
crag, or in a very tall tree. It is a large,
wide nest, made out of sticks and
branches. The same
eyries are used again
and again. As more
nest material is added
to them over several
years they can grow as
much as 3 metres deep.
Golden eagles lay two
eggs 2–5 days apart. The
female sits on the eggs over
a period of about 6 weeks. The
male brings in food for her and
occasionally takes a turn at
sitting on the eggs.
Both eggs hatch but
usually only one chick
survives to become an adult.
The young birds are covered in fluffy,
white down feathers and look very
different from their parents. They depend
Aquila chrysaetos
on the parents for food until they are old
enough to hunt for themselves. The
strongest chick takes most of the food
that is brought to the nest. A young
eagle starts to fly when it is about 11
weeks old. During the autumn it stays
with its parents and learns how to hunt.
Eventually it will leave them and look for
a territory of its own.
Food and feeding
Golden eagles feed on medium sized
mammals and birds, including rabbits,
hares and grouse. If they cannot find
these animals they will eat other birds
and mammals. They hunt in several
different ways. Sometimes they soar
high in the sky and then glide or swoop
down quickly in attack. They also hunt
by flying close to the ground, catching
their prey by surprise. They will fly
several miles in search of food.
Instead of hunting for themselves golden
eagles will also eat the bodies of dead
animals, including deer and sheep.
Where do they live?
Golden eagles live in mountain areas
with few trees. They avoid areas that are
farmed or where there are a lot of
people.
A pair of golden eagles occupy a large
area of as much as 30 square miles
which is called their home range. The
home range includes the area within
which they hunt for animals and several
eyries. Part of the range is used only by
the pair and they will defend this as their
territory.
Golden eagles and humans
In the past golden eagles, along with
many other birds of prey, were
persecuted by shepherds and
gamekeepers. They are now fully
protected by law but some are still shot,
poisoned and trapped. Golden eagle
nests are also still sometimes robbed of
young birds or eggs.
During the 1950s and 1960s golden
eagles, like other birds of prey, were
affected by the use of new pesticides. It
was later discovered that these
chemicals remained poisonous long after
they had been applied and they are now
banned. It is thought that in the case of
golden eagles sheep dip was the main
problem. As the golden eagles fed on
the dead bodies of sheep that had been
dipped, the levels of poison gradually
built up in the eagles’ bodies until they
became harmful. The eggs that the
poisoned birds laid had thinner shells
which broke very easily, so they could
not produce any chicks.
Sometimes golden eagles die because
they eat poisoned bait that has been laid
out to kill other predators, such as foxes
and crows.
Changes in the golden eagle’s habitat
can make it a less suitable place for
them to feed and breed. In some parts of
Scotland there are so many deer and
sheep grazing on the moorland that
there is not enough heather left to feed
other animals. This means fewer grouse
and mountain hares and in turn less live
food for the eagles. Where there are
fewer live prey golden eagles are less
likely to rear their chicks successfully.
However high numbers of deer and
sheep do mean that more carrion is
available and this can lead to a rise in
the number of golden eagles found in an
area.
Golden eagles search for food in open
areas and cannot hunt in dense
woodland. This means that when
forestry plantations are created on open
ground in upland areas they make it an
unsuitable habitat for golden eagles.
More and more people are using the
countryside for recreation. Climbers,
birdwatchers and photographers can
disturb golden eagles and stop them
from breeding successfully.
Finding out more
Scottish Birds
Valerie Thom (Collins)
The Birds of Scotland
Emilio Dicerbo (Lochar Publishing Ltd)
Golden Eagles
Roy Dennis and Laurie Campbell (Colin
Baxter)
The Golden Eagle
Jeff Watson (Poyser)
How you can help
You could become involved with groups
of other people concerned with the
future of Scotland’s wildlife. Check your
local library for information about groups
in your area.
The Young Ornithologists Club (YOC),
which is the junior section of the RSPB,
produces a magazine and Scottish
newsletter which include information
about environmental issues and give you
the chance to help wildlife by taking part
in projects and surveys.
Contact: RSPB, Dunedin House, 25
Ravelston Terrace, Edinburgh EH4 3TP
Glossary
Habitat
The place in which an animal or plant
lives.
Pesticide
A chemical that is used to kill pests.
Plantation
An area of planted woodland (often used
to describe large areas recently planted,
mainly with conifers).
Predator
An animal that kills and eats other
animals.
Prey
An animal that is killed and eaten by
another animal.
Territory
The area in which an animal or group of
animals lives and which they defend
against other animals of the same kind.
This factsheet may be reproduced for individual or class use, but not for publication or resale

A wee film from the highlands i made with the first track From Catriona Watt and her band from up here in the highlands of scotland

2010-05-04T16:23:00.001-07:00

a few places to visit her

http://www.musicscotland.com/cd/catriona-watt-cadal-cuain-musicscotland.html

http://www.footstompin.com/artists/catriona_watt

http://www.myspace.com/catrionawattband

i hope you enjoy

Eagle the shame of man

2010-04-26T16:53:00.001-07:00

Flickr Pictures and comments

2010-04-24T16:54:00.001-07:00

#1: freezer

only time of the year we get to have ice in our drinks
free freezer
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#2: On Reflection

This to me is the complete joy that photography has brought to me ,the simple thing of play again
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#3: Autumn walk

3hrs on the summit
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#4: Little one

found this wee one by the bus ,but sadly he didn't make it so i buried him under a tree xx
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#5: BIG "Sioux"

Think we might stay the night
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#6: Pure

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#7: Yesterdays visitor on Flickr

beauty beyond belief
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#8: Eternal Cycle

A Gift
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#9: Happy New Year All

all the best for 2009 from andy & mel x
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#10: SOD U CANCER

My Brave Wife
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#11: Hermit Sky

The Joy Of The Scottish Highlands
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#12: New home

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#13: Layby 56 ( A9 Highland Dream )

my first couple of attempts with photoshop
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#14: last day at crawford 016

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#15: wee bird found on road 005-2

such beauty
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#16: chloe

our wee cat
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#17: Peace

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#18: 3 steps

B l a c k M a g i c
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#19: Custard & Dylan At Play

Simple fun and games as all animal lovers know watching them at play is so wonderful
and when they got home straight to sleep in front of the wood burner true Bliss....
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#20: new home

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#21: New Home

and only £5 a week rent
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#22: Crystal Flower

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#23: A wee Burn

theblackbuscompany.blogspot.com/
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#24: passed mot on bus

what a story cost a pound but i have got over the shock of opening my wallet ,just
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#25: autumn

wee bee
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#26: burner stroke inferno eh Jane

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#27: loch ness Mel

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#28: Our Tap

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#29: Thought we had problems at least we have a roof over our heads

When i woke this morning i had a bad feeling about today.And slowly over the day it has been problem after problem.
But to night we got ready to head of and forced ourselfs to think positive ,and with the turn of the key ohhh ohhhh ohhh flat battery...
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#30: Flower

This is what i see when we Tarmac more and more of the country so much beauty being hidden under new roads
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#31: Sunnier Days

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#32: Monrieth beach

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#33: scotland

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#34: New Caravan

now visitors to the blackbus can have a wee room for themselves lol
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#35: faces 010

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#36: felt update

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#37: Ullapool 064

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#38: stig o the dump

No,No I dont care if it's your Fiftieth birthday next week
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#39: a wee card for our ukh friends

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#40: happy xmas to our flickr friends

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#1: me

a little about me
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#2: freezer

only time of the year we get to have ice in our drinks
free freezer
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#3: Layby 56 ( A9 Highland Dream )

my first couple of attempts with photoshop
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#4: hit the road

spring at last
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#5: Storm coming

Corrieshalloch Gorge & snow bunting..
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Visiblity 30 yrds ,we have just pulled into the old quarry and what a journey to Ullapool...
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#6: the open road

at last spring www.theblackbuscompany.com
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#7: On Reflection

This to me is the complete joy that photography has brought to me ,the simple thing of play again
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#8: insects

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#9: our home

our home on beattock summit
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#10: it's my seat

wilkie and chloe arguing who get's the best seat
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#11: Autumn walk

3hrs on the summit
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#12: my home

my home power comes from a 10litre engine wind power and solar no electric bills
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#13: Hermit Sky

The Joy Of The Scottish Highlands
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#14: SOD U CANCER

My Brave Wife
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#15: remote control

One of mel's poems attached to photo hope you enjoy
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#16: wilkie chloe 022

wilks enjoying the scottish summer
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#17: Yesterdays visitor on Flickr

beauty beyond belief
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#18: Eternal Cycle

A Gift
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#19: Sunnier Days

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#20: towbar

job done nearly ready for the old girl to go in for her mot then up up and away
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Two more films accepted at the loch ness film festival,Mel to have a wee poem published ,but apart from that not a lot going on

2010-04-18T13:55:00.001-07:00

Medicine by Sally click here to visit her site

Well finally managed to drag myself from the mountains and get my bum on the net ..

What has been happening in the wee world of the fat bald git’s wee tin can in the mountains..

apart from sitting on my ever growing behind we have had a wonderful trip doon the mountains to get supplies etc whole other story…

Just got news that two more films are to shown in Sep at the Loch Ness Film festival

the two films are

On The Ground :

and also :
Brian’s story :

I am busy trying to get the last film up and ready but i don’t think i will have time so i will probably send the new film Lazy through.

Thought i would share some thoughts from people on my stuff from the tin can

This is wonderful Andy and Mel. thank you! Emmie
What a beautiful surroundings hey !
And you're an amazing editor too !
The song fits the video perfectly !
So awesome Andy This is wonderful and I like the music.
habbie101 A bad case of split sides here
skye2504 lol. and now i can't get this song out of my head :-))
cogermax91 very fun !bravo !*****
Achnasheen1
Hi Andy!
I want a Viking hat too!
Great vid - wish I had your patience.
Travis: no' heard them in a Coo's age - great choon... ;)
Stuart the Stag says 'hi' 2 weeks ago
sallyhopeband
that was great Andy ! very creative and fun!
love to you and mel
the welshies ! xxx
Greengypsies
Very clever andy, mind you there have been mornings when I have felt a little rough but I've never had the shakes that bad.
Meissie35
Hahahahahaha....
You can change hats, glasses an clothes quickly ! I'm not that quick when I wake up ! LOL
Great video buddy !

MsJENNY59
Hi andy, love the video and the music, love to you and mel, xx jenny

ChrysalisDesignsRM
Andy it is fabulous! I love it....by the way, I am chasing my dream....loving my life, my husband, my children and my wee precious grandbabies....life is grand isn't it? Keep on keepin on friend:) Gina

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Wow, I need to go to Scotland! Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for making these videos.

CatherineShanahan Marked as spam
Hi Andy, I found you on Viral Networkers, great channel you've got and I love the fact you travel around, that is fantastic, look forward to your updates and would appreciate a subscribe back, my best wishes, Catherine :-)

dana8567 (1 month ago)
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Glad to have you as a friend as well. I had the privilege of seeing your country in 2004, it is the most beautiful place I've ever seen. I stayed on the Isle of Skye with a friend. I hope to come back soon for another visit, would love to meet you if possible. :)

Sunshine in the Highlands ,Frogs and films

2010-04-11T05:45:00.001-07:00

With the sun at last showing itself here in the mountains we headed of to the far end of Loch Droma .
I had an idea for a new film which is called Walkabout ( Brian’s story ) it is finished and is up on you tube as well as at the festival.

While making our way to the far side of the loch we spotted a few frogs well i reckon at least 1,000 were swimming diving and splashing all around so with my wee camera i headed to the waters edge

The noise when you got right down to the water was incredible a constant frog song reverberated across the flat warm waters .
Frogs of every colour size and shape filled the waters
wonderful to sit and watch them engrossed in their spring dance

With the news that i have got one of my films at this years Loch Ness film Festival accepted i am pushing on to get the remaining 3 allowed done
I have 2 finished except a few wee details and the last film will be called
SUPERHERMIT
a film about a bad tempered clumsy super hero (should be fun making it )