Ellenarnison

LATEST ARTICLES ( 927 )

• 237/365 Balloch to Tarbet in the Sunshine

  

  Lunch at Luss Fionaoutdoors carried out some adjustments to Boy Two's bike. Ices at Tarbet. Willow herb seeds filled the air. Boy Two explains just how sore... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Does It Matter If David Cameron Waxes His Chest?

  

  Reminded me of the PM after spending a day on the beach in Cornwall (Roboppy via Flickr) David Cameron went to Cornwall on his holibags - good for him, so did... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 235/365 Prawn Toast on the Road to Better Eating

  

  This was for supper as part of my ongoing campaign to turn my sons into well-rounded omnivores rather than developmentally stunted fish finger addicts. Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 234/365 One of the Best Views in the World

  

  But these pictures don't really do it justice. I'm clearly going to have to read the instructions and work out how to do a panorama. Where is it? Oh. Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: Hi-Tec Boots Total Terrain Mid Waterproof

  

  It's not quite the right time of year for reviewing walking boots. Or not for me anyway. With the Pedal for Scotland looming, every fresh air opportunity has... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Chinos - Quality at Budget Prices

  

  Chinos are such a versatile part of any man or woman’s wardrobe. Easy to wear, easy to look after and always looking great, it makes sense to invest in a... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 233/365 Kiss and Tell, No Wonder We're Confused

  

  "He's been kissing the girls today," I was told when I collected one of my sons at the end of the day. Fortunately it was Boy Three and the recipient of his... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 232/365 Loch Lomond from Balloch

  

  Yesterday I was on the radio talking about teenage crushes. You can find my five minutes starting at 2 hours 7 mins. Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 231/365 It's Not What You Say...

  

  This post could be all about how it's the tiny differences that make the gigantic differences and how if we all pushed every so slightly harder the world would... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 230/365 Will It Rain Today?

  

  What's the weather going to do today? We ask it all the time, peering to the scudding clouds. Standing in front of the wardrobe, pondering the pullovers.... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 229/365 Lowther Castle - Ghosts of the Glories

  

  Even in the drizzle in jeans and boots, you can almost catch hold of how it would feel to wander the gardens in a satin dress after dinner, perhaps sneaking awa... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 228/365 Drama Over the Fells

  

  On our way back from Shap Chippy the sky showed promise of weather tomorrow that we might not like. Posted with Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why There's Never a Dull Moment on Family Holidays to Holywell Bay

  

  Enjoying a secluded location in the heart of Cornwall’s Ellenglaze Valley, Parkdean’s Holywell Bay caravan park may be peaceful, but it’s anything but boring! Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• LEAPing Blindly into Energy Saving

  

  OK, not leaping blindly at all, but the headline worked for me. Today there's a spot of colour in the kitchen - looking lovely with the morning sun picking up... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 227/365 I Am Going Dotty

  

  This is the fabric of my new kitchen blind. Too much? Maybe. Here it is in situ complete with clutter and mess. What do you think? Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• What Bugs Lurk in Your Bed?

  

  Courtesy of The Bedding Company The worst bit of that is the fact that after six months 10 per cent of the weight of your pillow could be dust mites. Yuk, yuk,... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 226/365 Review: Take off with a Stomp Rocket

  

  We got a Junior Stomp Rocket to review from Handpickedcollection and the boys were delighted. What is it? It's an air-propelled foam rocket. Stomp on the air... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Setting a Good Example...

  Is it a case of do what I do, not what I say in your house? Sometimes it is here, however good our intentions. You know the kind of thing, making the kids sit a... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 224/365 Larks in the Park

  

  Can you see the weird flat rainbow? Higher, higher Stop now, I want to get off. Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 223/365 Back to School Shopping

  

  Obviously I put it off to til the last minute, but it's done now. Boy One's now vast feet have footwear (three pairs). Boy Two has school shoes he may actually... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION