Star of the 'Blaze Dog Detective' books, living 100% off-grid on the Isle of Skye, axe throwing & archery instructor. Also write monthly for iScot magazine.
As a marine captain, and ex Royal Navy, I would save someone in trouble at sea, regardless of what Westminster dictates, not because of any maritime laws, but because I'm a decent human being. How hard is this to understand Patel????
We didn't post details from yesterday's search for Max, the dog missing on the mountain, as even with a team of ten plus drones, we were unsuccessful. However, news just in, he has been found. HURRAH!!!
This tweet is for information only. Please, no replies would be appreciated. Its with a heavy heart, I have to inform you, that due to complications from this mornings operation , Ghini passed this evening. He was a wonderful friend to all who met him. RIP. 24/3/2020 - 9/2/2021
As an ex forces member seeing the Poppy porn. My final word on this. Responsibilities for looking after those who served should lie with the governments who sent you into battle and you should NOT have to rely on charity.
Dad never complains about me jumping on the bed and cuddling in at night, even with newly laundered duvet, no matter how wet or muddy I am, because there will come a time he would swap all he has for just one more chance to do just that.
Dad's a tad woozy. We've given Ghini a traditional send off with a fine 12 year old whisky. I give thanks for the many 100's of you who have tweeted your memories of Ghini, the dogsheep. To the trolls who have deemed us a target for amusement, may you find peace in your hearts.
There's a saying, "What goes around, comes around" I've always believed it to be thus. However, we got a message today to go into our local machinery supply shop for a surprise. We've just been given the Rolls Royce of generators. Dad is in tears. This is life changing for us
No matter what they say, these resignations are out of self preservation, not out of any form of regret. They sailed on that rat ridden ship far too long and stayed silent.
Had a tweet telling me to give Boris a break as he's doing his best. OK. Imagine the pilot on your plane had blagged his way into the job and is trying to fly you, badly, to your destination. Would you applaud him for just doing his best. Or would you prefer a qualified pilot?
I could greet, and nearly did. Just 4 miles into today's walk, and Blaze was struggling. Gone is the pup that did many 100's of mountains and completed agility courses with ease. I think it's time we eased off and meet age with grace. 😭
Just been oot for a walk. I wonder what the folk driving past think when they come across a man, 2 dogs, a lamb and a chicken strolling along the road together.
I know many of you have been asking for us, and I will at some point soon get around to replying, but for now, we just need quiet, to walk the hills, sit & watch the deer & eagles to give us healing & peace at heart before diving back into social media. Hope you understand.
I wonder if those folk fleeing to the Scottish islands are the same type that dinna give 2 fecks about folk drowning from a rubber dingy trying to cross the channel?
Normally, me and Laoch sleep on the bed with Dad, yet last night, we slept on the floor and Mouse spent his last night cuddled in with Dad. The vet said xrays showed his wee body was shattered. He was so good natured and was purring as the needle went in. I hate cars that speed.
Hard to think that 8 years ago, we had the seeds of an independent nation in our grasp and it was squandered. Still hoping I see it happening in my lifetime.
Jeezo. An awfy lot of English tweeters jist now telling Scotland what they will 'allow' Scots to do and what we're not allowed to do. Canna make up my mind if they dinna like us, or love us so much they fear losing us....
I've had tae haud my weesht for what seems like ages, but can now announce that on Xmas Eve, myself and Laoch became uncles to baby Jack Donald Harrison. Congratulations to Matt and Ellie.
@acetargetsports
Oh James
@mrjamesob
You just stated yo don't want to see 'your country ' break up. England wouldn't be broken up without Scotland....it would still be England. UK is not a country.
Folk used to save up in winter for a summer holiday. Now they'll be saving up in summer tae heat the hoose in winter. This is existing, not living ......
I'm seeing a lot of comments saying the appetite for Independence is dead. Trust me, name a date for a vote and folk will be out campaigning in tens of thousands, if not more. We need a target to aim towards.
Talking of amazing sunsets, we climbed Scorrybreac above Portee, got mauled by midgies...but...got this shot of the Cuillin. (not often I recommend viewing full size, but in this instance....I do)... Never seen the sky with so many differing colours.
I'd love to think that in a couple of years time, my grandkids will, like I did, be jumping in a van and freely tootling around Europe. They can always phone cheaply, what with there being no roaming charges. I'm voting for
#ScottishIndependence2023
for them now, not for myself.
Dunno why, but this printed by the Sun, written by
@JeremyClarkson
really hurts my heart. I can understand hatred of course, but this is utter hatred against someone for little or no reason. This is completely unhinged.
On the news this morning. Scotrail is now owned by the Scottish government. Naw, please report that it's now owned by the Scottish people.......words matter.... Energy should be next...and the sooner the better.
In a week today, seeing as I'm 'the special one', born 11/11/11 I'll be the grand auld age of 7. Best thing that Dad's ever had happen to him was me picking him to go and live with.
When those in power are not subject to the same laws as I am, that's fascism folks, no ifs, no buts..... Scotland, for gods sake, dinna just run away, fecking gallop as fast as we can....
Turn the tables
@mrjamesob
. Imagine if SNP pressurized the speaker of the commons to override a Labour motion in favour of an SNP amendment. English voters would be fuming....
Another milestone reached I think. 23K followers that we have never asked for, but glad we have. Thanks for sharing the laughs, and the occasional tear with us. Xx
Wishing all our wonderful Twitter fowk as best a Xmas as possible under whatever circumstances you find yourself in. Blaze , Laoch, Ghini, the chooks. . . Oh, and Dad. Xxx
Never mind the scenes in Glasgow. Today, Dad pulled over in a passing place, and the oncoming car driver never waved.... we're fuming. What's the world coming to?
Having now lived longer than both parents did, aunts and uncles, one wife, two partners, all who died before receiving a state pension they'd paid into all their lives, after more than half a century of work, time for the govt to cough up to me... I made it, and still healthy...
I would appreciate if you please don't reply to this tweet.
We just wish to inform you that Mouse, after many years of giving us joy, has had to make his final journey, and I'm sure he'll be waiting for us on the other side when it's our time to leave. 😢
I said I'd post later what came in the post today. No sender's name, (please own up), but it's beautiful and will be installed on Ghinis gate tomorrow.
#weepyeyes
How it started versus how it's going. Happy 5th birthday Baby Laoch..... You're a wii shiite, but you're still Dads 3rd favourite dog ......and he only has two...😂😂😂
NINE. Many thanks for the birthday wishes, cards & presents from new followers, & from those who have followed me, Laoch, Mouse, Ghini, Buster & the chooks through our adventures over all the years. You folks are Twitter at its best. Xx
Oh ffs, can it get any more stupid. Just said on the news that in England, folk can partake in sport as long as they dinna share equipment... Then quoted basketball is fine. I'm no sports guru, but isn't the main item of equipment in basketball... the ball?