Nearby time to make the most of the autumn sun

Thoughts left at the harbour fade away

Does society already have too many hangers-on?

Whatever it is called this gentleman has taken to it like a duck to water. Others were doing similar things with giant kites/parachutes on the the links, their boards have wheels. Obviously once trained up you can leave the grass behind and head for the water and have some fun. Must be fun and no doubt takes the mind off the horror of a general election looming and the prospect of wall to wall non-stop sameness from all the parties for 5 weeks.

Nairn 1 Clach 1

Just one of those sunny days before we drift into the early dark nights. Plenty of Clach supporters singing about 'a shitty home support' amongst other things. The first half was played at a cracking pace and although the second session had its moments, including Clach missing a penalty, many fans thought that it wasn't all that good in the final 45 minutes. At half time a long train with the old-fashioned carriages passed nearby on the railway. It looked like an enthusiasts' day out or something like that. Some Clach fans on their way back from a quick half-time, half-pint decided to sing to passengers...'People wanna know...'

Gaelic blogging - the movie!

Check it out if you have a spare half-hour, sub titles in English: Cuairt nam blog.

Northern Crock

I've just heard Alistair Darling on Radio 4 this morning and he of the dark eyebrows has prompted me to make a blog entry, the first for some time here. Well after the first two sentences it just became the usual background noise that politicians make. It would have been more use in calming things down if they'd played some of the music you get in supermarkets. If ever there was a time for straight answers then surely this was it. It might just as well have been some council official trying to bore you to tears with reasons why you can't have a bypass in your area.

So I imagined more Northern Rock investors all over the country dropping their toast and marmalade and rushing off the the nearest branch. Maybe their money is safe, the politicians and the financial experts say it is but what might happen by dinner-time? It's a whole new ball game. If I had any cash in that bank I'd get it out, call me irrational, mad even if you like, but if you are a politician or a financial expert why don't you go and put your money in the Northern Rock - all of your money? If Gordon Brown and Alistair Darling had been sitting in deckchairs waiting for the Northern Rock to open so they could open an account then that might have done some good in restoring confidence.

Nairn Gaelic Folklore

Thanks to one of the services offered by Google I was able to upload a word doc and turn it into a webpage 'just like that'. It isn't perfect but it is easy enough to read and as of yet I can't understand why the pics won't load. Anyway the purpose of this document is to show how much Gaelic has contributed to the history of Nairn and how much it is still very much a living part of the town's heritage. Please follow the link if you have a few moments .

The Gaelic Folklore of Nairn
Beul-aithris na Gàidhlig Inbhir Narann

2007 Summer short on sunsets

It's been a bit dull of late and then suddenly, a decent sunset.

See the Eco-cludgie! - Nairn Allotments Open Day: Sunday 12th August

Nairn Allotments Society
Comann nan lotaichean Inbhir Narann

Open Day Sunday Aug 12th 2007 1030 to 1630
Latha fosgailte Didòmhnaich Lùnastal 12mh 1030 gu 1630

There will be guided tours of the allotments and maybe event the chance to use the eco-cludgie. (as seen on TV – the Beechgrove Garden programme).
The allotment society have permission from the Highland Council to use the Sandown field next to the plot for parking and stalls. It is a big area and if you have an interest group or a business that is concerned with ecological issues you will be very welcome. Some stalls will be available or maybe you have your own anyway. All the society wants is a donation or a share of your profits – whatever you feel it is worth. This is about awareness of food and ecological issues and yes, mainly to promote allotments – there aren’t enough of them in the inner Moray Firth area or anywhere else – when it no longer is so easy or cheap to fly in food out of season from all over the world there will be plenty of need for more allotments!

Why not come along and do something interesting, something weird or just something wonderful. Bring your merchandise, your music, your friends, your dreams, your wallets, your veggies, your plants and your sandwiches.

Let’s get the message across – all welcome – Bidh fàilte agus furan air a h-uile duine.
Contact mailto:cliff.hickman(naespam)@dsl.pipex.com (just take out the naespam) if you want to come along to the open day

Only in Glasgow would police have to protect suicide bombers!

More at John Smeaton - Hero For Our Time Well done big man!