MABEL’S BLOG

MABEL’S BLOG

We love dogs and we are very happy to welcome friendly adult dogs and their owners.

Powdermills Bed and Breakfast in Inveraray is ideal for dogs. It has slate floors with rugs and direct access out into our secure 10-acre garden. We have established routes around the grounds that are perfect for an early morning or early evening walk with your dog.

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Furnace – Camanachd Cup Winners 1923

12 August 2023

I had to post the colour photo of the winning team. I heard last night at Fish Fryday that there is a special celebration planned for the village hall in October – I will keep you posted.

Angie Holmes – Teacher, Cricket Coach and Book Clubs

12 August 2023

I first met Angie Holmes in 1980 when we both attended Chester College (now Chester University), a teacher training college.  We were both fresh-faced eighteen-year-olds trying to discover what we wanted to do.  Angie confirmed during her interview for Sue and Johnny – Everything and Anything, that she had wanted to be a teacher from […]

Speakers’ Corner- Taking the Straw out of the Berry

11 August 2023

‘Have you seen the price of raspberries?’ I asked, my hands upturned, my face strained with rage.  Sue gave that exhausted look, sighed, and in a slow, measured tone stated, ‘£3.89, for 140 grammes.’ ‘Exactly!’ I said in triumph.  Sue realised another rant on Brexit and Tory incompetence was on its way, and I observed […]

Sue and Johnny – Everything and Anything – Episode 28

11 August 2023

Speakers’ Corner – What To Pick

3 August 2023

It was like I was frozen in ice, unable to move.  My mouth seemed clamped shut. What to choose?  I could feel my eyes darting around the table, checking if they could see through my veneer.             ‘Come on, Dad,’ said one of my daughters, ‘you’re always first to decide.’             I nodded and sent […]