Just a Thought....

Sometimes it gets lonely in here looking to see if anyone has left a comment, and it still says "0"... Thank you, all who have taken a few minutes to say something; it really makes my day, even the simplest remark... I am encouraged to know that there have been 620 visits since I started after Thanksgiving last year... Thanks for stopping by--;)

Where Was I?

I feel like I've been to the moon and back, or something. Scotland was fun and a great adventure for me. Traveling to Idaho for Bill's cousin's wedding was an event not to be missed as far as family events go... Then Facebook started to become a diversion to my normal life that continued some of the friendships made while we were in Scotland. The fun part was sharing--sharing pictures we took with each other, sharing information about our family trees, and even sharing post-trip posts and pictures of what we are like in our normal environments...

All this is good and lots of fun since there are so many different personalities interacting with each other. I think I have reached the point, though, where I need to get back to normal and re-evaluate what I'm doing in life... And what activities are worth pursuing in this short time I have been given here one earth.

At first I was interested in sharing my thoughts and things going on in my life in paper journals, but then learned about the fascinating blog world. I thought, how cool--a place where I could put my thoughts, experiences, and possibly share them with friends and relatives, as well as, some people who just happened to stop by... It opened a whole world of great places to go to to meet beautiful, creative blog ladies that shared connections with lots of other beautiful & creative blog ladies. I've even made a couple friends here, and that makes me very happy! Ever since I started blogging last November; this has been the best place to be, right here...

The numbers of different kinds of people and the need to know how to do all the various privacy settings and the potential for 3rd-party kooks to invade your world is much greater on Facebook. I think, after experiencing all the various viewpoints, antics, and personalities in the FB world, I have reached a "been there, done that" kind of feeling. The novelty has passed.. I am more comfortable here on my blog. This is where I can share what's on my heart. And that's important to me...

So I'm saying No to Facebook from now on. I will miss my friends there, but I want to get back to basics since I really am a very low-tech person and I don't want to lose contact with the the sweetness of the outdoors and nature, real relationships, and the FB-free life...

My Kiddies....

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Our Trip to the Lake District--N. England

A week before we were to meet in Edinburgh, my sister, brother-in-law and I took a trip to N. England to visit the Lake District and the area Beatrix Potter lived since we have always loved the tale of Peter Rabbit. Mr. McGregor is mentioned quite a bit in that story, so I like to think we have a special connection...

After driving a ways on narrow, winding roads we arrived in a quaint little village filled with outrageously beautiful flowers and greenery...

The details in the architecture had an old world feeling...

The roofs decorated with pretty details...

And lots of lovely windows to admire...

The number of swans there was unbelievable; they were all over the place!

And you could get up close to them too...

Look at those feet--they were humongous!

This one was taking a nap...

And the hydrangeas really thrived here; they were everywhere!

The hanging baskets overflowed with gorgeous flowers...

I've never seen such healthy flower baskets!

We just had a couple of days to explore; it was a quick visit to a place that seemed like a fairy tale or a place from a dream...

Clan March Up the Royal Mile--Edinburgh, Scotland

Saturday, August 1st, 2009 was a historic day in Edinburgh, Scotland. Around 125 different clans marched up the Royal Mile from the bottom to the Edinburgh Castle. This is the front row of Clan Gregor group...

It was fun being in a parade...

There were pipe bands...

People as far as the eye can see coming up the road...

And people stood on the sides and cheered us on...

Our clan chief, Sir Malcolm and his lovely wife, Lady McGregor took part as well...

People were waving flags and cheering out their windows...

Mom, Dorothy McGregor Seager (81) and Tom joined us near the end...

And a few cried tears of joy...

Here are a couple videos, compliments of my wonderful brother-in-law, Rob...

Yes, I was there too; so thankful Rob thought to get my mom, sister, and me walking together in this unforgettable event...

That was definitely a high point in my life, and it was a privilege to be able to take part in it. Something like this leaves one with a feeling of pride for their culture and heritage...

I'm Here, Really...

Lest you think I have abandoned the blogosphere, I am here, but not very much since I am still stirred up by my wild megavacation! And next weekend company coming to town which requries the "sea cottage" to be guest ready. Oh my, this place looks like a tornado hit it... Well, enjoy these scenes from my dear Aunt Diane's garden in N. Idaho for now until I can get back. Ciao!

Still On the Road...

Just dropped in to say, Hi! now that my laptop and I have been reunited and internet service is available. It's a damp, overcast day here in

Woodinville, WA, but I hear it will be a beautiful day, later. That's okay. I learned from living here in the Northwest 17 years (81-98) that more often than not there will be clouds and/or rain, so if you have a sunny day, it's a major blessing that you enjoy for all it's worth...

PS Picture taken at the Highland Games in Edinburgh with my sweet mama (81) while enjoying tea and scones...