Category Archives: Wildlife
The Whale
I was looking for a picture on an old hard drive when I came across this story. Winter time throws up all sorts of scenarios, this one fairly got us going. 2nd November 2006. The dogs, Choppy and Lady were … Continue reading
Grey Days
It has been a difficult few days, getting the news about the terrorist shootings in Paris was a bit of a shock. Friday 13th, a black day. This time last year we were passing through Paris on route to London, … Continue reading
Increasing Storm Force 10 Later
To-day, Wednesday (Yesterday now) it is the calm before the storm, for sure. After a pretty noisy night with rain waking us up at 4 in the morning it was a surprise to see the sun when the light came … Continue reading
Tis’ The Season of Gales, Holidays and Birthdays
6th of November to-day and the stormy season is well underway. It is the time of year for it for sure and we are lucky to have had so many good days up until the last week in October when … Continue reading
Gales Galore
On a grey morning last Sunday I took the final trip out on the MV Rona. My last chance for a spy along the shore to see if any of the stags were hanging about. But, it was dour morning … Continue reading
Heat Wave
At long last warm, clear, dry, bright days and it is the middle of October, now we have the summer we never had. Quite surreal and no visitors to boot. In weather like this we would expect yachts coming and … Continue reading
Indian Summer
Our pal Wallace was due to arrive on Saturday 3rd, the second week in October is when the Red Deer Rut generally really kicks off on Rona. So, since the middle of September I have one eye on the hills … Continue reading
Short Days Great Weather
Been a good few days, but busy days. Plenty visitors but not many yachts now. Just the odd ones passing by, probably heading to their winter quarters. The season continues on Rona with the cottages busy for a change, on … Continue reading
Autumn Equinox – 2015
The Autumn is fully underway now that the Equinox has passed. As usual we were watching the weather and it was a bit unsettled but nothing that we could not handle. We had a good trip to Portree with Ali … Continue reading
Autumnal Air.
People ask when is the best time to be on Rona, my answer is always a bit vague because it is always the best time to be on Rona. But, the best time for me is undoubtedly waiting for the … Continue reading
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