Mrs Tootlepedal noticed this wonderful sunset from last night and I rushed out to capture it if I could. She has spent most of the day decorating and it bids to be a pretty successful outcome if early impressions are to be trusted. There will have to be a lot of bookcase and side boardContinue reading “Jam Today”
Category Archives: Cycle outings
A Singular day
It was singular because there are no photos, no rush of events. I just did one thing and it took me most of the day. I took advantage of a good forecast to pop on the bike and cycle to the Caerlaverock Wildfowl Trust where I was able to see this year’s osprey chicks onContinue reading “A Singular day”
Street Party Time
Because this year’s Langholm Cornet lives on the corner of Wauchope Street and Wauchope Place, the inhabitants of both streets got together to throw a party for him today. There was lashings of grub, (Mrs Tootlepedal contributed vast supplies of well roasted chicken legs), ample supplies of drink and as the afternoon went on, we wereContinue reading “Street Party Time”
An Unexpected Visitor
After a damp morning cycle ride (80 miles this week so far), we were sitting enjoying one of Dennis’ (day old) dropped scones when a flash of red at the bird feeder caught my eye. After some time a blurred photograph was obtained but identification was not possible. However the visitor returned to the feederContinue reading “An Unexpected Visitor”
Not a Very Exciting Day
A quiet cycle round our morning ride today because my cycling partner Dennis is not very well but it was followed by a nice cup of coffee and some excellent drop scones provided by Dennis, who in a previous existence was a professional scone dropper. The rest of the day was spent waiting for filesContinue reading “Not a Very Exciting Day”
Golf, Worms and Garden on a Lovely Day
The morning started with a trip to the building society to round off the tax work of yesterday. I made a nice broth for lunch and then got picked up by my playing partner, Arthur Bell and went to play with modified success but great enjoyment in the Wednesday golf competition. (Modified = very little)Continue reading “Golf, Worms and Garden on a Lovely Day”
The Lonely Pedaller and a Can of Worms
I had to go round the morning pedal by myself today as my usual partner had gone off to play golf (rather selfishly, I thought). Nevertheless, I had a good run in light winds and thoroughly enjoyed myself. After the cycle ride, a large parcel was delivered containing a very swish wormery and a goodContinue reading “The Lonely Pedaller and a Can of Worms”
Just Another Monday
The rain and the gales had eased off so Dennis and I were able to go for our usual morning run today and for one reason or another the wind seemed to be behind us pretty well all the way which is most unusual. Dennis is not very well with some breathing problems so weContinue reading “Just Another Monday”
Pedal and tootle day
A pleasant morning ride with Dennis in spite of a strongish wind. It is never too bad when the wind is blowing you home at the end of the ride. Mrs Tootlepedal had picked some strawberries from a friend’s garden who is in Glasgow having a knee operation so I made two jars (and aContinue reading “Pedal and tootle day”
Another day, another ride
Once again I set off at nine o’clock for our usual morning ride with Dennis and, owing to the mellow weather, I was once again attired in natty shorts. Our time was nothing special but, thanks to the following wind, we did the last three and a bit miles in nine minutes which gave usContinue reading “Another day, another ride”
