The North Sea

The North Sea near to chez John. This is an important element in my life as I love breathing in the salt sea air. The Ozone is magical and I often think that it possesses powers of healing, not only physical problesm, but for me it clears the mind, and provides the brain with clarity.…

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It’s a Dram Good Life !!!

I once knew a man who used to take a pailful, now he only takes a bucket but his favourite tipple in these days was Teachers. His wife used to give him the money to buy his Teachers, then demanded he turn it over to her in order that she may dispense the dosages to…

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Tasting Event in the Warehouse premises of Malts of Scotland – Paderborn, Germany –

I flew to Cologne on Friday 23rd October in order to fulfil an engagement in the “Home” of Malts of Scotland owned by Thomas Ewers and his wife Barbara. The flight was fine, maybe a few minutes late, but ok. Thomas met me, and I immediately felt quite at ease in his car, also a…

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A little visit to Perthshire part 2

Just as a follow up to my previous post here are some more pics. Top Left Lady P with her back facing me, but she is looking at the flowers…Top Right I’ve inserted the same view of the rolling Perthshire Country side twice, but stunning nevertheless. and the remaining pic. is taken from the verandah…

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A little visit to Perthshire – The Heart of Scotland –

We went up to Loch Tay last week for a few days. The sun was shining bright and All Was Well in my World. Basically a bit of “chilling” had become necessary, and where better than in the very Heart of Scotland. So, we did what had to be done at our lodge….which we have…

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