Yesterday I headed down from the highlands to the central belt of Scotland . I didn’t need anything in Perth so decided to turn right in Crieff and cut the corner. Crieff or grief. There is something called the Ryder Cup happening. I kept passing signs saying contractors vehicles but none saying road closed. I don’t play golf so my knowledge is limited to watching folk wandering about on bumpy lawns in pyjama trousers and gay shirts trying to get their balls in a hole that is a long way from where they started. Like watching paint dry; I’m tolerant. Whatever turns you on. I ought to have paid the game more attention when I was younger. I read in the paper a bloke got six million pounds for being first to get his ball in the hole. No matter how ridiculous they look golfers are not stupid.
I was flagged down by a very uncouth security man. He wanted to know if I could read. I said I could but had trouble with long words like pteriodactles. but I knew the ‘P’ was silent as in “ISS Off”. He told me the road was closed. I had to point out it wasn’t so he took my number and on I went. I was waving the victory sign and singing Rule Britannia as loud as I could. I hate security men. My last view of the Highlands. Clachaig Gully.
Today it was dog haircut day.
This place is my sisters and is full of animals, horses, dogs, geese and hens.
This is Zoe. She is the boss but is getting old and finding bossing a strain.
This is Rosa. She is Zoe’s daughter and tolerates my two but gracelessly. There is an Alsatian but I couldn’t find her…..Pity she is a beautiful dog. I’ll get a snap later in the week.
That’s all for today, Have fun.
The hounds of the glen are looking much smarter with a trim
ReplyDeleteDouglas, it won't last long.
DeleteHow cute. The little guys are posing for you.
ReplyDeleteLL, cute isn't the term that springs to my lips but everyone to their own.
DeleteI'm not sure which are cuter.. the before or the after pics. They're too adorable either way.
ReplyDeleteHilary, another cute. They are a pair of hoodlums. I love them.
DeleteOh security? You could really get me going. Remember my court house ordeal. I felt like asking if they wanted my pants off as they took my belt. I kept my mouth shut. These guys don't make leaps of logic or do well with basic logic.
ReplyDeleteRed, it's not a job I'd fancy. Standing in the rain guarding a field.
DeleteWhat a pleasure to meet you and your charming friends. Do believe I'm hooked!
ReplyDeleteALOHA from Honolulu
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Cloudia, it's good to see you here. I hope you have fun.
DeleteThe dogs are su cute all... I really love dogs
ReplyDeleteLaura I prefer them to many of the people I meet.
DeleteWonderful gully, beautiful dog portraits - an extra good set today! Jean
ReplyDeleteJean, if you could see them now. They are just back from a walk and are filthy.
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ReplyDeleteI thought from the title that the post was going to be about you getting a haircut yourself. But even if you did, you wouldn't look half as cute as Molly and Alf.
That makes four.
The gully is more awesome than cute.
Bob, I am so long overdue a haircut that I'll just forget it for the time being.
DeleteI have climbed that gully three or four times in winter when it freezes. It's near the pub and campsite. Those days are sadly long gone.
Adriaan what are the highlands pretty great, too bad you fine.
ReplyDeleteBas, I'll soon be back.
DeleteFor a bewildering moment, I thought it was you getting the haircut. Phew.
ReplyDeleteFrances, I wouldn't go that far.
DeleteTus perros se buscaron un buen sitio para sentarse;))
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
Laura, son perros traviesos pero hay cubiertas en las sillas.
DeleteIf I were travelling up the A9 at the moment I would be seriously issed off with the road and lane closures. I missed it last week. Crieff is a sad place these days compared with its former glory. The Crieff Hydro used to be great for conferences etc except that it didn't have a bar! So you ordered lots of wine with your meal and snook it up to your (usually huge) room. Seriously. I assume it does now.
ReplyDeleteNext week it will be worse. It's park and ride from the T in the park field at Milnathort. What roads aren't closed are going to be one way.
DeleteI never saw Crieff in it's hay days. It's always struck me as a bit of a dump.
Pity but no doubt a big casino and dancing girls would spark it up.