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

Saturday, 31 March 2012

FREE COLIN NORRIS

Greetings,

I just signed the following petition addressed to: The Justice System.

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FREE COLIN NORRIS

TO FREE AN INNOCENT MAN
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Sincerely,

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Colin-Norris/294293820587794

tracy craig
Dundee, United Kingdom

Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at http://www.change.org/petitions/free-colin-norris-free-colin-norris. To respond, click here

:: BossaCucaNova :: love and light guys

:: BossaCucaNova ::

Love and light from the wee rusty tin can here in the Scottish highlands............ Alba gu brath

many thanks to the guys from " BossaCubaNova" bananas smiles and hugs what else in life ........

many thanks to the guys from " BossaCubaNova" bananas smiles and hugs
what else in life ........

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Peace love and happiness

alba gu brath

My main blog

http://theblackbuscompany.blogspot.com

my youtube channel

http://www.youtube.com/dafthermit

Writers Block

Writers Block, a photo by Dafthermit living a simple life on Flickr.

FREE COLIN NORRIS

Greetings,

I just signed the following petition addressed to: The Justice System.

----------------
FREE COLIN NORRIS

TO FREE AN INNOCENT MAN
----------------

Sincerely,

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Colin-Norris/294293820587794

lynda paterson
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at http://www.change.org/petitions/free-colin-norris-free-colin-norris. To respond, click here

Hovel Sunset

Hovel Sunset, a photo by Dafthermit living a simple life on Flickr.

A wee silly poem

A wee silly poem

Love and light from the wee rusty tin can here in the Scottish highlands............ Alba gu brath

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Love and light from the wee rusty tin can here in the Scottish highlands............ Alba gu brath

Free Colin Norris

Free Colin Norris

A full breakfast.
Inspiration
Love
Hope
Hugs and more....

The innocent man
Not for me the touch of a flower
Not for me the feel of the rain
For me my freedom from this cell comes in my dreams alone.
One day soon i will walk free from prison on the hopes and wishes of all that have believed in my innocence.

As i spend the day walking free in the mountains today. My thoughts and hopes sit at the side of the innocent in prison across the globe. Love and light

stay strong my friend. We are all behind you. Many thanks for your letter . The least we can do is to help to set you free as we know you will be soon. Love and light www.freecolinnorris.co.uk

Love and light from the wee rusty tin can here in the Scottish highlands............ Alba gu brath

A full breakfast. Inspiration Love Hope Hugs and more

A full breakfast.
Inspiration
Love
Hope
Hugs and more

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Sent from my mobile device

Peace love and happiness

alba gu brath

My main blog

http://theblackbuscompany.blogspot.com

my youtube channel

http://www.youtube.com/dafthermit

The innocent man Not for me the touch of a flower Not for me the feel of the rain For me my freedom from this cell comes in my dreams alone. One day soon i will walk free from prison on the hopes and wishes of all that have believed in my innocence.

The innocent man
Not for me the touch of a flower
Not for me the feel of the rain
For me my freedom from this cell comes in my dreams alone.
One day soon i will walk free from prison on the hopes and wishes of
all that have believed in my innocence.

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Sent from my mobile device

Peace love and happiness

alba gu brath

My main blog

http://theblackbuscompany.blogspot.com

my youtube channel

http://www.youtube.com/dafthermit

As i spend the day walking free in the mountains today. My thoughts and hopes sit at the side of the innocent in prison across the globe. Love and light

As i spend the day walking free in the mountains today. My thoughts
and hopes sit at the side of the innocent in prison across the globe.
Love and light

--
Sent from my mobile device

Peace love and happiness

alba gu brath

My main blog

http://theblackbuscompany.blogspot.com

my youtube channel

http://www.youtube.com/dafthermit

stay strong my friend. We are all behind you. Many thanks for your letter . The least we can do is to help to set you free as we know you will be soon. Love and light www.freecolinnorris.co.uk .

stay strong my friend. We are all behind you. Many thanks for your
letter . The least we can do is to help to set you free as we know you
will be soon. Love and light www.freecolinnorris.co.uk .

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Sent from my mobile device

Peace love and happiness

alba gu brath

My main blog

http://theblackbuscompany.blogspot.com

my youtube channel

http://www.youtube.com/dafthermit

Friday, 30 March 2012

Just some wee thoughts from the old fart in the tin can

Life is life and food comes from the death of life . It has been shown that even a plant cut sends out distress signals to others.

An open fire. the sounds of the mountains echo across the morning .kettle boils as the day journeys on..

The more superior we think we are as a species... The more we show how inferior we truly are..

A wee smile one of the most powerful forces in the universe and if followed by a hug can change the world

Beneath a highland sky.
Stars a blanket.
Moon the torch that lights the way.
Every heather footfall the walk of FREEDOM.
The laws of man left behind ahead the true laws and wonder of life....

Through the woosh of the wind genny blades a wee waterfall joins in the music of the hovel

The pebbles of time roll on bye.

Spring pulls at winters skirt . Over the horizon the sun dances longer each day...

Fresh water from a wee burn nae better brew

Exploring Scotland’s mountains. PURE MAGIC....

Rain dancing and racing to catch the early morning rays
Time to rise and play

Living off grid. There are many reasons why going off grid is right. The march of the pylons . Power stations etc all damage and scar the planet.. Financially it makes sense to produce your own power. The list goes on

The less you take from the planet the more it gives back

WHAT ARE. ?
Roundabouts
Petrol stations
Traffic lights
Queues
Light pollution
And motorways

The lovely sound of rain on the hovel roof and the joy that knowing the water barrels are filling , PURE MAGIC

Fairness something so lacking in society today . The majority impose new rules and laws without any fairness over the minority...

The ghosts of time sits astride night clouds.
Guided by the stars and bathed in moonlight.
They journey the eternal voyage.

With an open mind as time retreats we know less and less . The joy of questioning all around us on the journey of life..

A day to dance and dream with the sun, wind and rain...

My " FAITH " Comes from a spring flower breaking the soil the rush of the wind and the flow of the burn
. NOT for me GOD .....

I DON'T need to tick a box or a politician to tell me i am free and independent.. I choose that path many years ago.

Watching politicians clamber under the two brollies of religion and greed. It never fails to shock me they ever get close to the power that controls so many life’s...

The weeds of time will simply dismiss those that become arrogant through knowledge.

The more we pish aroon with NATURE the bigger the problems that will return one day

Our death a time to rejoice as we repay the universe for the wonderful gift of life... We are all Donors, in death

SCOTLAND inventing and manufacturing our way to a brighter greener future for oor kids

Self healing , our bodies can and do produce some of the most powerful drugs on Earth. Even the medical profession is starting to understand this

SNOW SIMPLY RAIN IN SLOW MOTION. the joy of oor wee planet

I love the fact that we can all be in the company of some great minds as they search for the answers behind THE SINGULARITY. The joy at freeing your mind and setting sail across the wonder of the universe. Magic

No loans, No credit card , No debt at 50 seen as a bad thing. Credit rating 0 a sign of the madness behind the money game. Proud to have a score of 0

If i do nothing else with my life. The fact that so many people have changed their ideas over the three years i have lived here about " travellers " .
ie " They are all dirty bastards " then i will die a happy wee hermit.

Singularity a wee problem on the horizon.

As humans we MUST just stop for a week or more and just think..

When we learn to embrace death as simply a natural cycle .then and only then will we as humans evolve..

Belief in your abilities and the path you have chosen. True courage

Micro power generation the way forward. Free yourself from the bills. Magic

A swift boot up the arse helps realign the Chakras nae end.

Real men don't cry . Bollocks. Don't be taken in by this shite. Release the pain and free yourself.

Sitting at the river today. Cloud drapped over and doon the surrounding mountains.
Watching the water barrel gurgle and fill gently.
To be part and close to the eternal cycle that is the journey the true diamond a single droplet of water.

Is your wife nicking your chocolate biscuits while you sleep.
Grounds for divorce ?

A wee thought jumped into my heed. Felt lonely and fled

I would rather fight the tide in an ocean of possiblities than bathe in a calm pool of negativity.

When two true hearts come together anything is possible.

So thankful to the time spent in the gutter. Lessons learnt thoughts and hopes evolved. That have served me well on the journey

The happier and more simple your life the more you want to help others less fortunate
. Love and light

If you want to live your life with your head up your arse fine. Don't pull it oot to pooh pooh my idea's . Just stick it back up your arse and go on your merry way. Love and light

Believing hype to old for that shite. Not any difference from trusting gossip

SOD talk talk time to just do do. To old for bullshit

Has recycling become a way to excuse our consumption of the raw materials of mother earth

Playing in the puddles of life.
Heart soaring above and beyond.
Heed nestled upon the bens.
Toes dipped in a frozen burn.
Lets hold hands and dance the dance of joy . Love and light x

NOTHING BETTER THAN RIDING THE WAVE OF CREATIVITY

No matter what i do or say i canny make my cat understand that sticking its arse in my face As i wake up is NOT LOVE

CELTIC BLESSING

May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life's passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours!

May the morning sun stir you from the bed
May the winds of March move you on the road
May the rains of April renew you strength
May the flowers of May captivate your sight
May summer heat inflame your zeal

May autumn color stimulate your dreams
May the silver moon make you wiser yet
May you never be with yourself content.
May the love of laughter keep you young
Full of life and love and song......

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Peace love and happiness

alba gu brath

My main blog

http://theblackbuscompany.blogspot.com

my youtube channel

http://www.youtube.com/dafthermit

The last flight. ( Death of an Eagle, a wee tale from the dafthermit) keep your hands of oor wee ones

Love and light from the wee rusty tin can here in the Scottish highlands............ Alba gu brath

Ullapool Library

Ullapool Library

Love and light from the wee rusty tin can here in the Scottish highlands............ Alba gu brath

a new friend from Finland Teuvo images Teuvo images: Pori, Finland's national bird Kellahden rest spot. Pori, Finland's national bird Kellahden rest spot.

Teuvo images Teuvo images: Pori, Finland's national bird Kellahden rest spot. Pori, Finland's national bird Kellahden rest spot.

Love and light from the wee rusty tin can here in the Scottish highlands............ Alba gu brath

Loch of the Lowes webcam - Scottish Wildlife Trust

Loch of the Lowes webcam - Scottish Wildlife Trust

The webcam above is showing live footage from the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre, near Dunkeld. To find out all the latest from the reserve,read our Loch of the Lowes blog.

Love and light from the wee rusty tin can here in the Scottish highlands............ Alba gu brath

Time to stand and stare

Time to stand and stare, a photo by Dafthermit living a simple life on Flickr.

TIME TO TAKE POLITICS OUT OF POLITICS

SO SICK OF THE BACKSTABBING, POINTS SCORING ETC , JUST GET ON WITH
YOUR JOB WHICH IS TO ENSURE A BRIGHTER SAFER WORLD . LOVE AND LIGHT
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Peace love and happiness

alba gu brath

My main blog

http://theblackbuscompany.blogspot.com

my youtube channel

http://www.youtube.com/dafthermit

Warriors in the shadows by Andy Daniels 30/3/12

WARRIORS IN THE SHADOWS

Warriors in the
Now no longer hide
Released their inner fears
Past troubles cast aside
Warriors in the shadows
So much they have seen
Wisdom, strength and honesty
Helped repair their broken dreams
Warriors in the shadows
Fate threw much their way
Obstacles were fought and won
They’re living for today
Warriors in the shadows
Life once did them wrong
Time has dealt some cruel blows
But they’ve learnt to be strong
Andy Daniels 30/3/12

The film aboot us wee hermits on STV

http://scotland.stv.tv/food-drink/food-places/200160-new-highland-home-for-hermit-couple-andy-and-mel/

A wee intro for the film about us on SYV

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

http://scotland.stv.tv/food-drink/food-places/200160-new-highland-home-for-hermit-couple-andy-and-mel/

We create the world we live in

Free your mind from the world of fear created by the press. Love and light

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Peace love and happiness

alba gu brath

My main blog

http://theblackbuscompany.blogspot.com

my youtube channel

http://www.youtube.com/dafthermit

Thursday, 29 March 2012

Time to step back from the internet turn off the phone and the radio. Seems to come round more quickly .the time/need for solitude.

Time to step back from the internet turn off the phone and the radio.
Seems to come round more quickly .the time/need for solitude.

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Sent from my mobile device

Peace love and happiness

alba gu brath

My main blog

http://theblackbuscompany.blogspot.com

my youtube channel

http://www.youtube.com/dafthermit

Island harnesses wind to chauffeur disabled locals - News - Scotsman.com

Island harnesses wind to chauffeur disabled locals

Published on Wednesday 16 February 2005 00:14

ONE of Scotland’s windiest islands is to use its chief natural resource to help power a new taxi service for its elderly and disabled residents.

An electric car, which will transform the lives of local people without transport, will be powered by four small windmills on the Orkney island of Westray.

The pollution-free vehicle will be used to transport disabled people around the island, which has a population of 563. The battery can be charged up at various plug-in points along the island.

Although free to disabled users, other islanders will have to pay a small hire charge to cover insurance costs.

The Westray Electric Car and Windmill project is the idea of William McEwen, a joint chairman of the Westray Development Trust.

He secured 71,500 from the ScottishPower Green Energy Trust and the Scottish Energy Efficiency Office to buy the car and carry out the electrical conversion. Under the project, three new turbines will also be installed on the island.

Colin Risbridger, the renewables engineer with the Westray Development Trust, said: "The car will be available to everyone, it has no fuel costs, is converted for wheelchair access and has no engine noise."

Claire Doherty, the secretary of the ScottishPower Green Energy Trust, said the car will not only improve life for many people living on the island, but it will help to make Westray the first community in the UK to become entirely self-sufficient through renewable means.

Jim Wallace, the MSP for Orkney and minister with responsibility for renewable energy, welcomed the new project.

He said: "Not only does it highlight the opportunities for applications of green energy, it will also bring tangible benefits to both residents, visitors, and not least those with disabilities."