The Martellos

We were blessed with another, count them, benign start to the day.  For a certain Blipper it should be noted this pic contains two, count them, Martello towers.

Last night’s Orphir Harvest Home was voted a great success.  Plenty of dancing and a very good meal.  Once again it was so good for folk to be together.  Home at 02.10, and luckily for all Blippers there wasn't any time for pics.

We went in past to see Dougal and his carer midmorning.  After his critical brain surgery D is sadly struggling to articulate his words.  He is obviously very frustrated.  CMC and K went to Kirkwall Grammar School to look at a craft sale (what else?) and Dougal and me went for a walk.  He’s better talking one-to-one.  We met a few folk enjoying the fine day.  Returned to base and planted tulip bulbs and CMC planted narcissi, pheasant eye (what else ?).  Whilst planting I hear a wild cackling noise and knew immediately.  I dropped my fork and climbed over the gate.  Within ten seconds I was able to confirm the joyous news that the fulmars have returned.  A truly magical moment.  The stiff wings that are true masters of the air.  I sat and watched for ten minutes enraptured.  A true privilege.  Procellaria glacialis.