Could two days be more different?

Yesterday l accompanied my husband as he drove around the area- one of the more enjoyable aspects of his job. Within the space of a few hours we had passed four lochs (3 of them pictured). At Ardentinny wee 'S' and l had time to get out and walk along the beach~ the sun was shining and although it was cold at least the air was still and water calm.

'S' discovered some rocks shaped like a love heart on the beach- he was so excited- another lovely addition to the Valentine’s afternoon. He also found a dragons tooth but that's another story ;).

l climbed many of the hills around Ardentinny when l was a teenager- l enjoyed orienteering and have often thought about joining a club again. hmm.

PICTURE ABOVE AND BELOW- LOCH ECK- MY FAVOURITE LOCH AND WHERE WE WISHED IN THE MILLENIUM WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS

NEXT THREE PHOTOS DOWN ARE OF ARDENTINNY AND LOCH LONG. CAN YOU SEE THE LOVE HEART?

BELOW PHOTO IS OF LOCH FYNE

Anyway, today is somewhat different- a nightmare outside and the wind and rain are lashing against the windowpanes as l type away. l'm intently listening out for thunder just in case l need to sign off quick. 'S' has been at the doctor this morn. - another cold virus- poor laddie.

After the doctor's appointment we headed to visit my Mum but when we got there her power went out so l had to root around under the stairs for the fuse box ~ all ok now.

Last night l was reminded of just how much my Mum means to me. A dear friend called to tell me that her Mum passed away. l knew that my friend’s mum was very ill but the news still knocks you back a bit.

Photo of my mum and us kids. l can remember that day in the photograph so clearly. Mum had just come out of the hospital with my youngest sister and Dad took the picture. Funny how little snapshots of time stay with you forever.

Take care all.