Pauline Western Isles Odeyssey 2008.... Part One!

[PMG]

Originally Posted by PMG

Thanx for comments - you won't regret this decision earthdragon - the Uists are far more diverse - more raptors, much more waders, more corncrakes and more machair than Lewis and Harris - tho not as spectacular to look at - different but not worse!



Ah thanks Tracey - I'm glad its still giving pleasure (I must admit to sneaking a fast read thro about once a week to keep the feelings alive - it sort of extends the holiday!) We're approaching our las hol of the year next month - and are waiting till the night before to decide just which direction we're heading in - nothing planned - well yes we have plans - but not set in stone! We will probably spend two weeks driving up and down the M6

Pauline

Originally Posted by Davy Crockett

That’s right folks these two will be like hoverflies until the last weather forecast comes in, then they’ll dart after their pray, and they’ll get it, yes great pics every time it seems, what magic do they hold over wild creatures to have them pose for them like they do! Surely it’s not down to brilliance at their work, is it?

Well its turned out even worse than the above thoughts - we are still at home as the weather is just abysmal - yesterday it rained non-stop and Pennington Flash is now flooded in part - as I suspect a lot of places round the country will be. The most annoying part is that north west Scotland has had a beautiful week but I wasn't well enough to set off and go that distance from home after putting my back out three weeks ago ........ life is an oeoeoeo at times .......... sigh ...........

Pauline

[Tracey.A]

I'm so sorry Pauline that your back is still sore. It must be very frustrating for you! I hope it starts to feel better soon. I can't wait for your next batch of photos, once you are well enough, but in the meantime it's such a pleasure reading through your Western Isles Odeyssey 2008 and the photos are just amazing. It's like a really good book, once you pick it up, you just can't put it down!

All the best Pauline

Tracey

[pressld2]

Sorry to hear your back is still troubling you. Hope it's better soon.

Hope the weather improves too! Looking through my Lightroom catalogue I can see that I have kept 1114 images from June, 1223 from July but only 293 from August. This is almost entirely due to the lousy weather stopping me from going out at the weekends.

Dave P.

[PMG]

I've just had a re-read thro my thread and everyone's lovely comments to get me in the mood for the next visit which is looming - a week on Tues ..... I should actually be packing and checking alll sorts of this and that - not sat here dreamily reminiscing ........... and hoping to repeat it all again and better! Dare I say it? My back is not very happy and hasn't been for about 6 weeks now ...... but my knee is ok ......... now what should I say or do now to remove the 'hex' of saying that out loud

A pity our friends are not with us this year (they have been to Extremadura) so are going to miss 'Enya-time' as Dave calls it - but we have booked provisionally for 2010 and I think Dave is sweating on it already

But its no use just thinking about it won't get the preparation done - so I must switch off here and go and start with a vengeance!!

Pauline

[Pete Collins]

Hope you have a great time Pauline, I look forward to reading your report when you get back.

[tufftie]

Have a great time and I'm looking forward to seeing all the photos on your return Fingers crossed for your back too