Contemplatingtheclouds

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• Day 31: ‘A Post Work Drink’

  

  The problem with ‘a post work drink’ on a Friday evening that it is rarely that, somehow, it always morphs into the multiple. And that is something I should be... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2012 TRAVEL

• Day 30: Setting Sun

  

  And once again the sun shone on Thursday. People left their jackets in their offices at lunchtime and we had the windows open to let the fresh air in. Spring ha... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2012 TRAVEL

• Day 29: Bute House

  

  Tuesday might have been officially the first day of spring, but it wasn’t until Wednesday morning before we saw the sun shine. In fact, the sun shone pretty muc... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2012 TRAVEL

• Day 28: IKEA!!!!!!

  

  Last night I went on a shopping adventure. Whilst normally shopping and I don’t mix particularly well, this is one I can get excited about – a trip to the ever... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2012 TRAVEL

• Day 27: The New Town Gardens

  

  Edinburgh’s ‘New Town’ (a UNESCO world heritage site, like it’s older compatriot) was designed to be more than just a modern city; it was built to city of... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2012 TRAVEL

• Day 26: Making Mothers’ Day Mousse

  

  Two things have happened lately which you can’t have failed to notice (if you live here in the UK): 1) The latest series of Masterchef has just – sadly –... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Day 25: Easy Like a Sunday Morning

  

  Yes, it’s Sunday morning, a time reserved in my week for doing as little as humanly possible. Except for today, because it seems that there is lots to do. Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2012 TRAVEL

• Day 24: It’s Super Saturday

  

  I know, every Saturday is super. But this one takes the name. For quite a while I’ve been talking about how my weekends have been arranged around the Six Nation... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2012 TRAVEL

• Day 23: The Benefits of a Deaf Bus Driver

  

  I had a genius plan this morning, since I was going to be too early for work this morning I would get off the bus at the other end of George Street and then wal... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 22: Why Thank You, I Don’t Mind If I Do

  

  Last night (Tuesday – don’t get too excited) I noticed a few people talking on Twitter about a giveaway. As it was regarding coffee I was immediately interested. Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 21: The Other Register House

  

  As you walk down North Bridge (in Edinburgh) it’s hard to know where to look. On one side you look out over the station, the galleries and up to the Castle,... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2012 TRAVEL

• Day 21: Contemplating the Clouds

  

  Much as the thought of standing in the street contemplating the clouds (see what I did there?) all day long might sound appealing to some, I have better things... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2012 TRAVEL

• Day 20: Left to Rust

  

  Today is day 20 – the half way point. So far we’ve had sunsets, bridges, breakages, more sunsets, castles, museums and a couple more sunsets. Today isn’t a... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2012 TRAVEL

• Day 19: Cut-Out Monument

  

  I was in town yesterday to do one of my least favorite activities – shopping. That’s a little unfair, I don’t mind shopping for food, books or other... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2012 TRAVEL

• Day 18: Blue Skies

  

  With clear(ish) blue skies the last few days the city center has bright and sunny. Although the West End is currently ripped up in favour of tram works I manage... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2012 TRAVEL

• Day 17: “Well, Mate, It’s a Bit Screwed”

  

  I said at the start of this challenge that I’d incorporate random things that happened along the way, things that I wasn’t necessarily expecting. Today is... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 16: First Stroll in Princes Street Gardens

  

  Each summer thousands of people take to the rolling lawns of Edinburgh’s Princes Street Gardens. Some are there to relax in their lunch hour, others to play... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2012 TRAVEL

• Day 15: West Register House and a Casual Bit of Editing

  

  As I got off the bus this (well, yesterday now) morning I noticed the sun glittering off the dome of West Register House. And so – in a fit of uncharacteristic... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2012 TRAVEL

• Day 14: Back From Adventures at the Wriggly Tin

  

  Where have I been hiding? Why so many posts scheduled in advance? Well, I’ve been at the Wriggly Tin.Yes, I know this sounds ridiculous, but let me explain. It... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2012 TRAVEL

• Day 13: Carlton Hill

  

  I was walking down St Giles Street last week (yup, this is the last of the pre-prepared posts, I’m back tomorrow) and realised that you could see Carlton Hill... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2012 TRAVEL