Welcome
Welcome to my wee blog.My name is Andy ( The Dafthermit ) . For the last 20 odd years i have ben trying to get back to a simpler way of life and finally in my old bus up here in the Scottish mountains i am finally getting there. My time now is spent taking pictures of the highlands ,making films to show the world the beauty all around and writing something that has surprised me having had a few of my stories published , Having picked up a camera and laptop in 2008 i have really enjoyeed the journey the camera has taken me on again having had a couple of pictures in national magazines, last year three of ,my films where shown at the Loch Ness film festival. anyway i hope you enjoy your visit to my wee blog
love and light
Andy
Wednesday, 31 August 2011
A wee wander in the Scottish highlands in the mobile hovel
Love and light from the wee rusty tin can here in the Scottish highlands............ Alba gu brath
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love and light
a wee tree love and light till the next time
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Peace love and happiness
alba gu brath
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http://www.photoboxgallery.com/3004962
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MY MIND MY HEART
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Ness Soap - handmade natural soap from the Highlands of Scotland
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Catriona Watt Band | Free Music, Tour Dates, Photos, Videos
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Natural Graffiti
a wee film from the Scottish highlands after a storm hit us while on the cliffs looking oot over Loch Eriboll, hope you enjoy it
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Tumbledown
The Collection Natural graffiti were taken after a storm while we were parked looking oot on Loch Eriboll in the Scottish Highlands
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Shoreline
The Collection Natural graffiti were taken after a storm while we were parked looking oot on Loch Eriboll in the Scottish Highlands
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Northern lights
The Collection Natural graffiti were taken after a storm while we were parked looking oot on Loch Eriboll in the Scottish Highlands
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Natural Graffiti
The Collection Natural graffiti were taken after a storm while we were parked looking oot on Loch Eriboll in the Scottish Highlands
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Tuesday, 30 August 2011
were parked up near Skerray on the road to Thurso. No signal for the last few days. So loads to catch up with. And a few wee films and pic from oor travels across the highlands. Love and light from the mobile hovel
last few days. So loads to catch up with. And a few wee films and pic
from oor travels across the highlands. Love and light from the mobile
hovel
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Peace love and happiness
alba gu brath
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Friday, 26 August 2011
Run oot off Scotland
friend for the heads up. Beach and mountains. Heaven
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Peace love and happiness
alba gu brath
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Taking pictures off the mobile hovel
truck by itself £1.00
with dogs £1.20
with cats £1.50
with one or both hermits £0.50
just a wee way to get a meal.
so many people stopping noo taking pictrures lol xx
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Peace love and happiness
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Thursday, 25 August 2011
Parked up at the foot of Ben Stack after several miles and some good steep hill climbs , i caught site of a sign 2 miles to Laxative Bridge and thought shite ( no pun intended ) that will do for today . Thankfully the sign was for Laxford Bridge.
steep hill climbs , i caught site of a sign 2 miles to Laxative Bridge
and thought shite ( no pun intended ) that will do for today .
Thankfully the sign was for Laxford Bridge. Love and light . Just had
a lovely visit
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alba gu brath
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With the sun beating doon having some grub then firing the old rust bucket up and heading further north. Magic where will we sleep tonight
bucket up and heading further north. Magic where will we sleep tonight
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alba gu brath
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Ferns ,Brambles and a wee secret
On the A835 south of Ullapool just as you get to the foot of Beinn Eildeach you will see a wee gate hidden on the left.
Take the time to stop and i tell you it will be a stop you will remember forever…
I have been to this wee hidden path many times and each time i leave with a huge smile and ready to face the world again.
Jump the rusty old gate and you will see a path leading off to the right , take it and quickly you will be faced with a wall ten feet and more tall , Ferns and brambles seem to block all and any attempt to carry on .
But push on and slowly the path will open but be ready to be scratched by brambles as if alive trying all in their power to stop you reaching the SECRET of the wee path .
Every few steps you will be tripped up and as you make your way further and further in the light from the sun will fade to nothing .
Don’t be scared and take a wee tip get doon on your knees and the path will unfold before you , eventually you will come to a tree with branches reaching oot and all touching the ground , pull one back and there you will see
Seals at play anything from a single one to 7 , 10 or more and if you emerge gently they will watch you approach but then carry on
To watch seals at play truly a wonderful gift …
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Jean Blair: Professional Scottish Blue Badge Tour Guide Based in Edinburgh, Scotland
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Lochgoilhead Holidays Argyll Scotland Family Holidays, Short Breaks, Self Catering Holidays | Home
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Whats on oor doorstep. Roon every corner sights and sounds to lift the spirit. SCOTLAND
spirit. SCOTLAND
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Peace love and happiness
alba gu brath
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Wednesday, 24 August 2011
HATE CRIMES the sameness that unites us is oor humanity. The Differences are what makes life special...
Differences are what makes life special...
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Peace love and happiness
alba gu brath
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Just got a lovely email from a guy that is going for his dream and hitting the road. After some help and advice which i am only to do
hitting the road. After some help and advice which i am only to do
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alba gu brath
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Heading north
We are on the A835 north to Durness . Wonderful sunny day.
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Peace love and happiness
alba gu brath
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Tuesday, 23 August 2011
Quantative Easing WHO KNEW ??
Quantative easing = were skint were skint . I know nip into the shed and print some money. Call me daft but i thought that was illegal. Catch you later off to the shed..
Just printed oor first note thought it best to do Bank of England as we have had so much trouble trying to change Scottish money in the past . so few oors printing and we should be ready to hit Manchester . mels after a 50inch tele and a few provisions for the winter . love and light
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Was arrested last night and taken to the police station for a strip search . STRANGE when i got doon to my longjohns i WAS DEARRESTED AND SENT ON MY WAY..
search . STRANGE when i got doon to my longjohns i WAS DEARRESTED AND
SENT ON MY WAY..
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Peace love and happiness
alba gu brath
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Quantative easing = were skint were skint . I know nip into the shed and print some money. Call me daft but i thought that was illegal. Catch you later off to the shed..
and print some money. Call me daft but i thought that was illegal.
Catch you later off to the shed..
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Peace love and happiness
alba gu brath
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Monday, 22 August 2011
Some more of Mels crafts to sell along the road

Some more of Mels crafts to sell along the road, a photo by Dafthermit living a simple life on Flickr.
Some more of Mels crafts to sell along the road
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Julian in an unusal wee home great to meet you my friend

Julian in an unusal wee home great to meet you my friend, a photo by Dafthermit living a simple life on Flickr.
another lovely wee visitor to the mobile hovel love and light my new friend from Manchester
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Gave Mel a wee fright last night
( he is ok ) i was oot for a couple of minutes. Feel rough so might
take it easy for the next day or so. Love and light
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Peace love and happiness
alba gu brath
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Saturday, 20 August 2011
Joost a new friend who along with Sarah popped into the wee mobile hovel...
One minute quietly sitting doing a wee film the next meeting a lovely couple Joss amd Sarah and before long filming Joss on the guitar, what an amzing life . wonderful to meet you both and looking forward to working with you my friend on my films . love and light......
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Friday, 19 August 2011
Join Highlands Open Studios - Artists, Makers, Studios and Galleries in the Scottish Highlands
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EventScotland
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WHY OFF GRID?
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ZOUCH is Literature | Art | Society
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View from the hovel door
View from the hovel door, a set on Flickr.
the view from the wee mobile hovel as we wander the Scottish highlands
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iSound.com.Tkw598tBckA.facebook
This is the latest wee song from oor friend Johnny hope you enjoy :
Heya Friends - here's a sneak preview of a song i'm putting into the 'Song Writing Contest' on the 'Scotland Is Alive With Music' page on Facebook. The song has to convey that idea somehow. My song is called 'The Lion Beneath The Stars.' You'll find it on the link here to iSound, which i've only just opened, just to try the format out. So, there's no pics of us there or any p.r. nonsense. Anyway, hope uz enjoy the song. It's dedicated to the memory of the late Gerry MacGregor. R.I.P. Feedback is welcome.Thanks to Benny Gallacher, who promoted the contest early on & brought it to my attention.
xoxo
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Thursday, 18 August 2011
Getting the old tin can up and over the mountain roads..
With the moon streaming a golden glow on the loch the old truck steadily clocking up the miles ,all is well.
Then ahead the site of the road seemingly too disappear into the clouds sends a wee shudder though all in the old tin can .
with a gentle tap on the dash to reassure the old wagon that she can do it we head at maximum speed ( well 46mph) confident that all will be ok .
Then as the road begins to climb the gears are engaged first 4th and all to soon we are doon to 2nd but quickly she settles in and begins the climb . a quick glance to the right and far far below is the beach we had spend the night . turning back to the road i could see it climb even steeper .
I turned to Mel, Dylan and Custard all were sitting wide eyed . Mels mouth wide open as if locked in mid sentence even the dogs seem to have their paws crossed and they also sat bolt upright and mouths wide open tongue’s dangling in fear .
But as so many times before the old tin can climbed and climbed until the summit came into view and at last i was able to ease back the throttle and free wheel a while,
temp dropping and the view ahead the reward for the effort then just as we all started to smile again and chatter resumed the site roon the next corner
plunged all in the can to silence . except for the occasional “ SHITE, SHITE “
The road plunging doon and doon , quickly i engaged 2nd gear and gingerly made oor way doon the CLIFF .
with only the odd we squeek for the front right brake ( need to re-grease it )
At the bottom i pulled in a checked all was ok , for the next mile or so nothing was said until i found a wee layby to pull in for the night..
When i got the step doon and went inside the cats inside their baskets had rolled back against the wall. the look i got from both them at the indignity of having to travel upside doon with their food dishes as hats and the water bowls having emptied their contents in they bed .was priceless and with an angry swish of their tails they both headed past me heads held high ignoring me as they made their way oot the door .
A few minutes later though and they were back both rubbing up aside my leg happy at their new home ..
so all at the hovel is harmony again..
Well until the next wee journey ..
love and light ..
Love and light from the wee rusty tin can here in the Scottish highlands............ Alba gu brath
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So many wonderful memories recalled as the curlews song echos up the glen
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Peace love and happiness
alba gu brath
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many thanks everyone for all the lovely comments and emails. Love and light from all in the wee mobile hovel.
light from all in the wee mobile hovel. Spending the day filming .
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Peace love and happiness
alba gu brath
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Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Off to sleep listening to Curlew , oyster catchers and a myriad of other birds and the mountains dancing beneath the clouds..
other birds and the mountains dancing beneath the clouds..
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Peace love and happiness
alba gu brath
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Spent last night with oor feet in the sea at Gruinard Bay and listening too the waves. Tonight ontop a hill gazing oot at the mountains surrounding Tournaig loch and on too the isle of Ewe
listening too the waves. Tonight ontop a hill gazing oot at the
mountains surrounding Tournaig loch and on too the isle of Ewe
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Peace love and happiness
alba gu brath
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Tuesday, 16 August 2011
The more we learn the less we know. The magical journey that is Knowledge...
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Peace love and happiness
alba gu brath
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Wee trip Today we will be along the road between Braemore and Gairloch
heading to the beach . The cats love the beach. Today we will be along
the road between Braemore and Gairloch
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Peace love and happiness
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Ullapool
yesterday so many smiles and nods . Amazing how many countries and
people you bump into
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Peace love and happiness
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Monday, 15 August 2011
Your the guy off the tele ?
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Peace love and happiness
alba gu brath
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Experts
likely to suffer depression in later life . God almighty how could we
manage withoot EXPERTS.
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Peace love and happiness
alba gu brath
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Saturday, 13 August 2011
Everyday i fall more and more in love with my wee nation . Truly SCOTLAND inspires at every turn .... From the music to the words laid doon in verse. From the clouds dancing in the mountains to the miles of golden beaches ...
SCOTLAND inspires at every turn ....
From the music to the words laid doon in verse. From the clouds
dancing in the mountains to the miles of golden beaches ...
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Peace love and happiness
alba gu brath
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Stop Whispering | causes.com
love and light my friend Tricia in all you do
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Loch Ness Brewery
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Campervan & Motorhome Hire in the Highlands of Scotland, near Inverness | Outthere Campervans
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Sitting listening to natures song with a wee touch of visual effects thrown in...
thrown in...
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Peace love and happiness
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Eoghain Maclean Photography | The photography of Eoghain Maclean
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Friday, 12 August 2011
Mobile hovel sorted
and another on the alternator.
So the old wagon rolls on again. And never cost ought except a few old
brain cells . Mon of to the beach for a week or 3
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Peace love and happiness
alba gu brath
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Just slow doon
last night. Part of the conversation i heard was how LUCKY they had
been that the headlights were ok. Woke this morning to a young deer
left on the road dead both front legs broken and face smashed in . And
all for a few minutes saved on the journey.
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Peace love and happiness
alba gu brath
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Thursday, 11 August 2011
SONG WRITING COMPETITION
The idea?
To write and record a very high quality song that best reflects the talent
that we have here in Scotland.
Participants MUST be Members of the Scotland Is Alive With Music (SIAWM) Group.
The song should focus on exhibiting/capturing a feel for Scotland and its musical heritage.
So?
The song title can be anything and need not be entitled "Scotland Is Alive
With Music" nor feature these words (grouped in this way) in the
lyrics. It would be great though, if the song title and/or lyrics did support the concept of Scotland being (as it is) alive with music.
All entrants must write a song, put music to it, record it (the recording
can be done in a bedroom if need be) and submit the recorded composition to SIAWM as a playable file.
We're in the process of pulling together a team of "judges", who will select
the 6 compositions that they consider to be best contenders for possibly winning.
These 6 compositions will then be published through SIAWM and a voting system established.
Members of the Scotland Is Alive With Music Group will be allowed to vote
and the winning song will be the one with the most votes.
In the very unlikely event of a dead heat the Founder of Scotland Is Alive With Music will have the deciding vote.
The winning entry will win 4 hours of recording time at a high quality recording studio (mastering will be done by their personnel).
The finished "product" will then get the full support of SIAWM in its promotion to the public.
The timetable?
* ALL who intend to participate should intimate that intention to SIAWM by
e-mail BEFORE submitting their composition (e-mail address below).
* All entries to be attached to an e-mail and sent to gee_580@yahoo.co.uk
* Submissions to be made between midnight August 8 and midnight September 30.
* "Best 6" as decided by the "judging panel" will be announced midnight 9 October.
* Voting by SIAWM Members will commence from midnight 9 October and continue until
midnight 6 November
* Winning entry will be announced on the SIAWM Page (PLEASE NOTE that this is the Page) NOT the Group no later than midnight 14 October.
To be informed of the announcement, members of SIAWM will need to have "liked" the SIAWM Page.
Here is the link to the SIAWM Page :
http://www.facebook.com/pa
* Winning composition will be allocated the 4 hours of recording time with the intention of the finished "product" being available for loading to appropriate Internet sites (eg. Reverbnation, Soundcloud, iTunes, etc) for purposes of selling.
* If all goes well, it would the intention of starting the publicity "machine" no later than 1 November.
* ALL known radio stations, contactable radio presenters, community radio stations, Internet "broadcasters", local and national press, TV broadcasters and Uncle Tom Cobbly and all will be made aware of the composition.
* Other "(Country) Is Alive With Music" Group members will be made aware of the composition.
THE HOPE?
That we produce a significantly popular composition that puts the composer and Scotland on the map before the end of the year.
Eat your heart out X Factor?
Who knows?
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Motability - The Rough Guide to Accessible Britain, new venues & ideas
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DJIEL - 7
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Glasgow Songwriters
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Reeling & Writhing
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Wednesday, 10 August 2011
Broken doon
rain bouncing off the road with Mel brolly in hand and me clambering
under the truck with hammer and torch . A plan to hitch to my mates
just forming when oot the gloom a transit from Network rail
emerged. A guy got oot and asked if he could help. And ten minutes
later and a wee bump start we were on the road again . Many thanks
Harry owe you one my friend.
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Peace love and happiness
alba gu brath
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Monday, 8 August 2011
Meals on wheels
by oor friend Ray from Transerve . Cheers mate.
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Peace love and happiness
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Sunday, 7 August 2011
Burner gone to two offgriders
brought us baccy ,biscuits and bread and offered us a parkup on SKYE .
Magic love and light both
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Peace love and happiness
alba gu brath
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Saturday, 6 August 2011
Just had a guy in artic pull in. He wanted to know more about wind and solar power one of my favourite topics. And with EON another energy company putting their prices up i am getting loads of enquiries about alternative power
solar power one of my favourite topics. And with EON another energy
company putting their prices up i am getting loads of enquiries about
alternative power
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Peace love and happiness
alba gu brath
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Custard Dancing or maybe just chasing rabbits
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The Skunnered | Glasgow, UK | Country / Folk | Music, Lyrics, Songs, and Videos | ReverbNation
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Friday, 5 August 2011
Daily workout
quickly followed by carpenter ( as the cats find fault in an earlier
fixed shelf ,as they leap to the highest vantage place in the truck )
. Then its computor engineer ( a shite one ) as that wee box refuses
to fire up . But one thing i dont have to do with the steps to truck
is worry about not visiting the GYM...
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Peace love and happiness
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Thursday, 4 August 2011
The cost of motoring
keep us in grub for a week. Sorted though MEL has croched a pair . Ah
the simple life
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Spending the day insulating the truck roof and making a few cupboards and hopefully a couple of nestboxes for sale along the road.
and hopefully a couple of nestboxes for sale along the road.
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Peace love and happiness
alba gu brath
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Tuesday, 2 August 2011
Hills and water
a wonderfrul new site from my friend Frank
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Zee Gorman's Blog: Ends of the Earth (天涯海角) (3)
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Monday, 1 August 2011
VW Dark Side - Episode II
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THE WAYSEER MANIFESTO - [Official Video] (HQ)
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Global Non Compliance Week
A very warm welcome to the global non compliance website. You are here because you probably feel the same way that we do! Please join the forum, top right of this page.
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A wee film about us on STVs the HOUR SHOW click on STV logo to see the film
Andy the Daft Hermit lives 45 minutes outside Inverness with his wife Mel in an old bus parked in a layby. This current home of theirs is the longest they have ever stayed in one spot. “I’ve been travelling now 25 years,” said Andy Lowe. “Mel’s been travelling 15. One of the reasons we’ve come and stayed up here is because of Mel’s health. I wanted to bring her to the mountains for fresh air and clean water and just a slower pace of life.” Mel has had breast cancer twice, skin cancer once, and for three years believed she had bone cancer after being wrongly diagnosed. Andy’s belief in the restorative powers of the north made them pack up ‘The Black Bus’ that they live in and cross the border into Scotland. New Highland home for hermit couple Andy and Mel “I think we both believe in trying to get to a more simple way of life,” said Andy, “but it’s strange for us because we are sort of hermits, or we like to live separate, but it’s not being anti-social… it’s just the way we are that allows us to be creative.” Andy first began travelling when he left the army. Fed up with bureaucracy he packed a rucksack and left for France and has been travelling ever since. By investing any money the couple have earned into solar panels and wind generators they now live a self-sustaining existence, without electric bills, and collect rain water “straight from Heaven”. “It’s not easy,” said Mel. “There might be time when there might not be enough facilities around, but you always find a way, you know?” Rather than rejecting technology, Andy blogs about his travels online and collaborates with artists from around the world via his ‘Scratchy Heid Film Studio’, which he runs from a static trailer next to the couple’s bus. He explained his philosophy: “My belief is that if you can go through life and you drop dead and you’ve got a balance there that slightly outweighs the good than the bad, you’ve done alright. “Yesterday, with what Mel’s been through with the cancer and all that, I had a woman on one of my sites there that thanked me for the writing, for the positive things, and to me that’s worth everything. You can keep your millions, we’re not interested. That is what we do.” To check out Andy’s artwork and video projects check out his website. MORE FROM THE NORTH
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