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Mussels, a View, and a Cozy Little Cottage for Two – Vacation Day 3 | Random Ramblings
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Mussels, a View, and a Cozy Little Cottage for Two – Vacation Day 3. July 7, 2014. Woke up this morning feeling pretty smug that Hurricane Arthur had turned out to be pretty toothless in the Port Hawkesbury area of Cape Breton. There was a bit of wind overnight but not more than a few drops of rain and, once a few hours of morning had passed, the day was bright and beautiful. Manfully trying to swallow my disappointment and blinking back. Crossing our fingers that The Mull would be open now that power ha...
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On the cusp of adventure…Alba bound! October 2, 2014. Off on another adventure! Well, I’m sitting here at the airport contemplating the adventure upon which I’m about to embark. Several years ago I probably would never have even considered flying over 4,000 miles away to ramble through the Scottish Highlands on my own (for the first week at least), but this is yet another thing you can chalk up to Diana Gabaldon writing a book. Not only did reading. I climbed a hill and lost 200 years but where is Jamie?
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From Lobster to Sardines – Vacation Day 1 Portland to Lubec | Random Ramblings
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From Lobster to Sardines – Vacation Day 1 Portland to Lubec. July 5, 2014. The downside to this plan is that we spend a couple of days on the road, although the drive could be made in one day if necessary. However, this is vacation and Mom and I see no need to hurry. The upside to this plan is that we get to take our time traveling from Portland to Cape Breton and we always try to find interesting places to stay. South Freeport, Maine Harbor. Walkway to the Lobster Pound at Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster.
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Fàilte Dachaigh (Welcome Home) – Lubec to Cape Breton – Vacation Day 2 | Random Ramblings
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Fàilte Dachaigh (Welcome Home) – Lubec to Cape Breton – Vacation Day 2. July 6, 2014. Woke up early this morning. I never seem to remember how much earlier the sun rises this far north. After some checking of the current weather situation re: Arthur, and a quick consultation with Dad back home, Mom and I decided to forgo our planned stop in Moncton, New Brunswick and drive all the way to Cape Breton. Waiting for the Deer Island Ferry. First one on means being the first car off! A very serene way to travel.
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All Mixed Up and Sitting on Top of the World – Outlander Retreat Main Event Part 3 | Random Ramblings
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All Mixed Up and Sitting on Top of the World – Outlander Retreat Main Event Part 3. June 9, 2014. When last we met, Retreat attendees were giving the new Outlander Behind the Scenes feature a rousing standing ovation. Alas, that was the end of the official presentations of the Outlander Retreat weekend. Last up in the official events schedule was the Afternoon Mixer. Written in My Own Heart's Blood. I love it when a clan comes together… Outlander Retreat Day 1. What I’m currently reading. October 8, 2014.
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Traces of Old World Culture in New Scotland – Jigs and Reels | Random Ramblings
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Traces of Old World Culture in New Scotland – Jigs and Reels. July 11, 2014. Among my favorite traditions are the almost daily Celtic Square Dances that are held in Parish Halls and Recreation Centers around the island. Almost any night of the week you can find a dance somewhere Mondays are Brook Village, Thursdays are Glencoe Mills and West Mabou on Saturday nights. There are groups of people ‘from away’ as Cape Bretoners call tourists and locals as well, who spend the week going. Follow me on Twitter.
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From singing in the pub to singing in the rain…Days 1 and 2 in Scotland | Random Ramblings
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From singing in the pub to singing in the rain…Days 1 and 2 in Scotland. October 5, 2014. So last we spoke, I was sitting in the airport waiting to board a flight for Scotland. Let me assure you, this is absolutely the first moment I have been still yet awake in the last 48 hours. I hit the ground running in Glasgow about 1 pm local time yesterday and have only stopped for about 7 hours sleep since! Luckily jet lag doesn’t seem to be an issue. I guess adrenaline can counteract the effects of jet lag.
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She sailed over the sea…um…bridge to Skye… Scotland Day 3 | Random Ramblings
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She sailed over the sea…um…bridge to Skye… Scotland Day 3. October 5, 2014. Once again on the road, I made my way towards Fort William and then Mallaig to catch the ferry to Skye. On the way, I was reminded some things are the same the world over and road construction delays are definitely one. (I’m not. From singing in the pub to singing in the rain…Days 1 and 2 in Scotland. From partly cloudy Skye to rainy Inverness to sunny smiles in Glasgow – Scotland Days 5 and 6. What I’m currently reading. Lets tr...
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All posts by MandyT. From partly cloudy Skye to rainy Inverness to sunny smiles in Glasgow – Scotland Days 5 and 6. October 8, 2014. Woke up to vastly improved weather conditions in Skye on Tuesday. But if I have learned anything in my time in Scotland, it is that you can’t judge the. 5 minute’s weather by the. With no time for dilly dallying, I settled the tariff at the B&B and set out. (Don’t you love the way I’m starting to talk like a native? 1,043 more words. October 5, 2014. October 5, 2014. Luckil...
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The Lie of the “Romance” | Wolfe Tales
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Random thoughts from @WolfeTales / Beth Wolfe. August 1, 2015. The Lie of the “Romance”. I’ve noticed on Twitter and other places, how Herself doesn’t consider the Outlander novels to be ‘romance’. I heartily agree and thought this would be a quick and easy rant about why can’t other people be sensible and see this obvious fact. I first found the definition of a ‘romance’ on the RWA website which reads thus:. The main plot centers around individuals falling in love and struggling to make the relationship...
