Bonnie ……


I’ve booked to fly to the Highlands of Scotland on Friday. 
I’ve got cheap ( and hopefully working ) tickets to Inverness 
I’m catching up with my hospice friend Ruth , who has gone to the Highlands in order to heal after the death of her mother. She has returned to a sort of commune community who share farming allotments and poly tunnel food and produce. 
I am welcome to join her in her lovely forest hidden caravan if I help out with work
A duck to water , I thought. 

Yesterday a rather lovely troll suggested that my itchy feet was infact a nail in my marriage’s coffin which seemed a bizarre suggestion for sure. 
I think my steadiness was a factor if the truth be known . 
Steadiness can be boring, I understand that 
Steady and strong for some…..boring for others
So when I get my itchy feet from now on
I intend to scratch them both .

And so it’s Scotland next week then Rome. In August it’s Ireland and London and in September it’s Barcelona and  London again  .I’ve also got Berlin to fit in with my friend Jane before winter too …..
Christmas I’m thinking of doing something different too……

Next week I have the interview for my counselling course and in three weeks I go part time….

I feel like a mole sat in front of an open fridge door…..At midnight 

I’m blinking hard 





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  1. Have a wonderful time. I am keeping fingers and toes crossed that I get to Spain tomorrow x

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  2. Hope you have a lovely time, it sounds like such an intriguing commune.
    Good for you John, you've many positive things to look forward to. I've only recently gotten into the mindset of allowing myself things that I want to do, no matter if I'm worried or a bit scared by it. Positive changes come from a little bit of bravery and you've made so many and done so much - time to reap the rewards.
    I'm sure you don't need it but good luck for your interview.

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  3. I am just pleased that in between timessitting in your new bathroom or singing in your choir you are finding time to gad off here and there - just hope you don't decide to join the commune.

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  4. Anonymous2:41 pm

    How exciting.So much planned.Barbarax

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  5. Lots to look forward to John. I like the sound of the commune in Scotland and I am sure you will have a warm welcome from your friend Ruth. I do hope you will have adventures there that you can blog about! x

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  6. Scratch those itchy feet as often as you can. You are at the stage in your life when you can indulge yourself occasionally, and if that means gadding off somewhere - great! You've got so many plans ahead and once you go part time, you'll have more time to enjoy them. I'm sure you'll nail the interview. xx

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  7. Oh yes I can see the resemblance!!

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  8. I love the idea of your friend Ruth's place-I had a cabin in a wood for 25 years-I'm sure they will see that you will make a wonderful Councillor John-I've seen a few and I had not much confidence in them-You will be great - as you have empathy x

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    1. Anonymous3:48 pm

      John's training to become a Counsellor, perhaps his next ambition will be to be a Councillor.
      Two very different things Flis.

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    2. I often spell the two types wrong

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  9. Anonymous3:09 pm

    Oh good, I am looking forward to vicariously enjoying each of your travels!

    ceci

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    1. Oh I’ll bang on all about them for sure

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  10. Jean Shaw3:29 pm

    excellent plans!

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  11. If travel is what you enjoy, then indulge yourself! Seeing the world is marvelous!

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  12. I am worn out just reading what you have planned! However, with all the pictures you will surely post ... I get to travel to places I would never get to if not for you, John!
    Please remember to keep yourself hydrated in all your travels!

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    1. Lol I’ve got antibiotics and I’m sure some plans will go tits up

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  13. Traveller3:59 pm

    That was worth waiting for!

    Looking forward to hearing about the poly tunnel experiences.

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    1. I’ve had a few experiences in a poly tunnel lol

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  14. I think I know where you are going.
    There is a potter who used to work there, now works in the old chip shop in the nearby village. You might like her work.
    It's a beautiful area, enjoy yourself.

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    1. I’m not there long but I can get a flavour x

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  15. Anonymous4:20 pm

    At Inverness we went to Loch Ness also Culloden and Clara Cairns enjoy!!! Jean winnipeg

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    1. To me Scotland means sad holidays in a 1970 caravan at Loch Ness

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  16. SO glad for you ..... you go guy! The Highlands sounds healing. A good place to gather you and the others to spread you around. Have all the fun/enjoyment you can.

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    1. Fingers crossed the airport is doable x

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  17. Anonymous4:33 pm

    John, have a very, very lovely time away. I'm sure you know what "break a leg" means....so do so for your interview. Know you will have just the new job you want. Take care & enjoy. Hugs 'n luv from the base of the mini-mountain in Main...Regina. (can't seem to comment w/ google.com.)

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  18. I think scratching that itch is a good idea! Steady can be boring and as long as you can control what you bring into your life, I say do it!

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    1. Yes, I know I could have been described as boring
      Steady ..but certainly not impulsive

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  19. veg artist4:40 pm

    The times, they are changing! No wonder you feel a bit on the cusp.

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  20. Barbara Anne4:58 pm

    What wonderful Plans! I sincerely hope that all of your plane, train, and automobile arrangements come off without a hitch.

    Hugs!

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  21. Sounds fascinating and charming. Hope Ruth is doing well there. All your travel! Wow!

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  22. All sounds wonderful and I look forward to reading all about your adventures. Enjoy!

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  23. Now this will be a new experience! Can't wait to hear about life in a commune.

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  24. You are right to plan lots of trips and explore the world while you can. Time flies by and it sometimes get more difficult to navigate away from home. You will never regret your travels!

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    1. By nature, I’m careful and a planner
      I also weigh up everything and seldom act on impulse

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  25. LOL -- I'm not sure I understand the mole reference, but I'm glad you have a lot of fun and interesting stuff planned. I wish we had more planned for summer, truth be told.

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  26. LOL -- I'm not sure I understand the mole reference, but I'm glad you have a lot of fun and interesting stuff planned. I wish we had more planned for summer, truth be told. You DO get some interesting commenters.

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    1. Rabbit in a headlight …..I’m naturally shy and careful all this excitement throws me Steve x

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  27. I was in Inverness once for a couple of days and I loved it.

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    1. I wish u were there at the weekend, I’ve always wanted to meet you x

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    2. I have always wanted to meet you too. I think we'd have no problems making conversation!

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  28. Anonymous6:52 pm

    Glad to hear you are coming to Scotland and wonder if you are heading for the Findhorn Community. We were there last summer and the weather was glorious. If you had been coming to Glasgow, I would have suggested coffee and a walk round the dear green place. Catriona

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    1. That’s exactly where I am going Catriona x

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  29. Your life sounds fulfilling and wonderful. Don't worry about what trolls say ... delete them and move on. Loved your analogy re if both feet are itchy, you will scratch both. Life is for living ... get out there and have fun!

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    1. It’s often dull and lonely deArheart
      But only I can change that x

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  30. Anonymous7:44 pm

    Hi John. So pleased to hear you've got lots of lovely breaks to look forwards to! You are setting me off, John as love travel :) We have been back from Edinburgh a week. Tend to do a trip when there right up to Inverness as the countryside is so beautiful. Whereabouts in Ireland are you going? Have never been to Barcelona and can't wait to hear about that. Have you been to Berlin before? Scratch those itchy feet, enjoy life and make memories! Louise X

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    1. Louise hello,
      I will be driving across Ireland from Dublin down to Kenmere , cork

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  31. Anonymous7:53 pm

    Morning. Im in freezing cold Hobart, Australia, but by Christmas it will be much warmer. We will need a house sitter if you are interested in an adventure to the Colonies.

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    1. Anonymous7:54 pm

      Not sure why I’m anonymous, I logged into my account. Im Claire.

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    2. Claire I was only talking to my family tonight about revisiting Australia x

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    3. Anonymous12:42 pm

      You’d be most welcome and our dog would surely love to lick your feet 😁

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  32. My father's family were pipers to Duart castle in the Scottish highlands long long ago. I very much would like to see it one day

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  33. Only been to Inversneckie once; my college friend and I drove from Paisley to Inverness one night for a laugh. Arrived in the middle of the night, drove round a roundabout or two and headed back, didn't see very much, but I've never been inclined to go back lol

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  34. Your time with Ruth at the commune sounds like good fun. Happy travels!

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  35. Scotland is my list of places I want to see.

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  36. So much to look forward to! I love the variety of your plans and can't wait to hear about Rome in particular.

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  37. Well your destinations sounds a lot more glamourous than my future travels ... the Lancaster Canal and Nantwich :-) But hey ho it all cures itchy feet.

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  38. Shelly Williams6:20 pm

    Have a lovely time, I love the countryside. around Inverness .

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