Looking for the words of a poem about villages etc. in Aberdeenshire. If I remember rightly it begins (excuse spelling): Kyard (Strichen?), Kyak (New Pitsligo) and Cairny Whin
After a night of torrential rain, the sun is now shining brightly. Would like to give my lawn (?) one last cut but not too sure, might still be very soggy underneath. Any thoughts on this?
A Scottish lad and lass were sitting on a low stone wall, holding hands, gazing out over the loch. For several minutes they sat silently. Then finally the girl looked at the boy and said, "A...
Finished an overnight Samaritans shift at 4 am, have slept for 6 hours but am still kna**ered. Must be my age, seems to take me a while to recover these days. No rude replies please, remember I have a...
A group of seniors were sitting around talking about all their ailments. "My arms have gotten so weak I can hardly lift this cup of coffee," said one. "Yes, I know," said another....
This is a very personal statement. While those of you who know me could never, by any stretch of the imagination, call me a homophobic, I will never again shop in Tesco. Tesco funds Gay Pride but...
Just bought two tickets for the Andre Rieu concert at the SECC Glasgow for December 2012. Thought there would be loads of tickets - after all it is more than a year away but... very little choice and...
I've almost finished a quiz about operas but am stuck on one. Which opera was written after the composer was told "Well, that was interesting. Now would you like to write a real opera?"...
Can anyone help - there seems to be an expression which sounds like "toy toy toy" which is used at the end of opera interviews. This is probably not the correct spelling but I have googled...
Can anyone help - there seems to be an expression which sounds like "toy toy toy" which is used at the end of opera interviews. This is probably not the correct spelling but I have googled...
Received this from a friend but unfortunately my schoolgirl French isn't up to translating. Can pick out a few words but if anyone can help it would be appreciated.. Vraie poésie à faire...
THE FINAL INSPECTION The soldier stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass. 'Step forward now, you soldier, How shall I deal...
In Memoriam by Ewart Alan Mackintosh (killed in action 21st November 1917 aged 24) So you were David’s father, And he was your only son, And the new-cut peats are rotting And the work is left...
At The Gates, Peter tells Gabriel that there is a problem with the gates as a hinge has broken.
Gabriel isn't worried - as he said to Peter - Jim'll Fix It....
At very short notice (4 hours) son and his wife arrived from Peterhead with the two kids. Son gone to Glasgow for a gig and DIL off to Edinburgh for a conference tomorrow. Finally got the kids to...
