For our annual Scotland spring roadtrip, I'd been thinking about a return to the Western Isles, with a focus on the southern end, but the ferry shenanigans of late has put me off. Sigh.

Now trying to decide where to go instead. Kintyre and Islay perhaps (new ferry permitting)? Or the west coast above Ullapool? Decisions, decisions.

@felicitymartin - you don't happen to have a new book coming out soon that would plan our whole trip for me, do you?? 😀 That was so convenient last year!

Was reading about Emma Sharp the other day - thought to be the first woman to walk 1000 miles in 1000 hours. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_Sharp)

It's obviously an impressive feat but the way she did it is really something: completing 14,600 laps of 120 yards each.

I can just about imagine walking 1000miles in 1000 hours but can't comprehend walking 14,600 laps of such a small distance 🤯

This stream in our field had dried up last summer by the time Rosey developed her water splashing obsession, and the greenery that grew then camouflaged its return. She discovered it this morning. Might need a second carpet cleaner.

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Ikea has a feature on their website, looking back at their catalogue from 1996: https://www.ikea.com/global/en/stories/our-roots/1996-time-capsule-260225/

It's interesting to see that while some of the textiles look dated, much of the wooden furniture seems pretty timeless (or at least in my not-very-trend-driven eyes it does).

I first went to Ikea around then, and still have (and use) a pastel plaid blanket I bought there in 1997. Was never into the ruched net curtains though 😂