October has come and gone and once again it is time to open a new thread for the Gabfest.. During October we did finish the movie WILD MOUNTAIN THYME, complete with musical score, as planned. We launched it into distribution with its own World Premier. The Stars and most of the Supporting Cast were there appropriately dressed for their glitzy walk down the red carpet. Unfortunately co-stars EJ & ODEN and family were unable to attend as they are all currently on migration to Africa. Keith surprised us with some very interesting bird & wildlife reports direct from the Sahara Dessert and from his own equatorial Island in the Sun. His on-the-spot factual reports helped us to understand the dangers our osprey face once they complete their long hazardous journey. Our first music night was a smashing success that left everyone eager for the second.
October has come and gone and once again it is time to open a new thread for the Gabfest..
During October we did finish the movie WILD MOUNTAIN THYME, complete with musical score, as planned. We launched it into distribution with its own World Premier. The Stars and most of the Supporting Cast were there appropriately dressed for their glitzy walk down the red carpet. Unfortunately co-stars EJ & ODEN and family were unable to attend as they are all currently on migration to Africa.
Keith surprised us with some very interesting bird & wildlife reports direct from the Sahara Dessert and from his own equatorial Island in the Sun. His on-the-spot factual reports helped us to understand the dangers our osprey face once they complete their long hazardous journey.
Our first music night was a smashing success that left everyone eager for the second.
Then we ended the month with a wonderfully thoughtful and caring discussion of the benefits or possible harm of the tracking of osprey and other birds. NOVEMBER will bring continued reports and DISCUSSIONS of our own “Special Three“, Tore, Bynack and Rothes who have arrived safely in Africa. We will be watching especially for news of Bynack who has been in an area that seems to be potentially dangerous. We will be watching also for updates of young Ozwold who was VERY reluctant to leave Bonnie Scotland, but is finally taking a stopover in Spain where Roy Dennis says he can safely winter. So, will Ozwold stay in Spain? or will he move south?, on his own unique time schedule? We will also be following the adventures and misadventures of other tagged osprey, including Einion who had us holding our breath while he made a huge circle over the Atlantic, his siblings from the Dyfi nest and others that may come to our attention. All this and much more is discussed on the Gabfest. We expect to have The Second Gabfest Music Night toward the end of the month. The theme is yet to be discussed & determined. This is the Freedom Forum, where fun, fact and fantasy combine to make a very unique thread. So come on in and chat a while with us. Our fire is bright and the latch is always open.
Then we ended the month with a wonderfully thoughtful and caring discussion of the benefits or possible harm of the tracking of osprey and other birds.
NOVEMBER will bring continued reports and DISCUSSIONS of our own “Special Three“, Tore, Bynack and Rothes who have arrived safely in Africa. We will be watching especially for news of Bynack who has been in an area that seems to be potentially dangerous. We will be watching also for updates of young Ozwold who was VERY reluctant to leave Bonnie Scotland, but is finally taking a stopover in Spain where Roy Dennis says he can safely winter. So, will Ozwold stay in Spain? or will he move south?, on his own unique time schedule? We will also be following the adventures and misadventures of other tagged osprey, including Einion who had us holding our breath while he made a huge circle over the Atlantic, his siblings from the Dyfi nest and others that may come to our attention. All this and much more is discussed on the Gabfest.
We expect to have The Second Gabfest Music Night toward the end of the month. The theme is yet to be discussed & determined.
This is the Freedom Forum, where fun, fact and fantasy combine to make a very unique thread. So come on in and chat a while with us. Our fire is bright and the latch is always open.
Yes I recall you posting.
I am lucky having Loch Lomond on the door step. I've really started to expolre the rest of Scotland over the past few years though.. I'm loving the Islands.
Anyway I'm away for a wee while.. I'll be back later.
All for one and one for all.
Black Jaguar ~ It is a lovely drive up to Mallaig from Fort William, bit scary meeting buses though! The Arisaig area is gorgeous if you get the weather, also good to take the Ferry to Skye from there cuts out a lot of road miles. Have you ever been to Elgol on the Isle of Skye, I think its one of the best views ever.
EJ's Memorial Balgavies Loch Ospreys 2023
Mary GK, I think I know the place in the picture, If I am right the sea goes way out and then miles of beaches. Did you walk past a farm house to get to the beach from the site. If so it is Portnadora campsite. Yes I agree a killer road for caravan's. If the weather is nice it is a lovely area. So many lovely places in Scotland and I would be here all night and could not say a favourite lol.
Black jag yes sad news about Gary Speed.
I've not been there Mary GK, there are so many wonderful places...I have been to Mallaig crossing over on the Corran ferry and driving round.. a fantastic view of Eigg.
This year I did a cycle tour of North Uist, and Harris... amazing.
I think my favourite (so far) is Vattersay Bay.. stunning.. I'll have a look for a pic and post it in a wee while.
I am not sure but when I was on the boat Trip from Tobermory we went out towards Eigg & Rum and I am sure they said it was one of these Islands where Sea-Eagles were released and have now spread to Mull.
Look what you have started Mary GK but brilliant:) Interesting all the areas people like and good for future touring holidays
I agree B&B.. Mary GK has got us all talking about brilliant places to go... roll on spring time..
Vattersay Bay
Another lovely pic black jag,glad you are feeling better.