Ramstone In Bloom May 23rd

Some of the early rhododendrons starting to fade now but plenty later ones coming along to replace them. The big Loderi are looking particularly fine.

Hillend Training Day Sunday May 22nd

Took Ellie down to Hillend ski slope in Edinburgh for a training session with the club.  They all had a great day and Ellie's skiing has definitely come on as evidenced by the two videos.

Ramstone in Bloom

A great year for the rhododendrons, a few more photos, sadly not as sunny at present but still looking fab.

Thursday Evening

Rhododendrons are getting better by the day, just couldn't resist a few more photos.

Wednesday Evening

With the weather so beautiful the Rhododendrons are all coming out, it changes every night so here are a few more photos taken this evening!

Ramstone in Bloom, Tuesday Evening Walk.

A beautiful evening and for once all the warm sunny weather is in the north of the UK!!  Went for a walk along the River Don with Isobel and Ellie as Julie was away at a conference in Glasgow.

Ramstone Garden Coming into Bloom

The warm weather is at last encouraging the rhododendrons to flower after they have lain dormant for the last month or so!  A fair way to go yet but here are a few photos of the early ones.

Unexpected Bonus

We thought we were going to have to head over to the West Coast to Glencoe to get some late season skiing but the last few days of snow brought the Lecht back into condition.  Had a great morning skiing with Ellie, the Buzzard was in great condition , clear blue sky and hardly anyone there!

Blue Lamp Concert (not at the Blue Lamp!)

Had my annual fix of Jazz last night with Isobel playing in the Senior Jazz Band at their annual concert.  Some fantastic talent on show!

Here are some videos of them playing, Isobel is far right tucked in the corner playing the baritone sax. Afraid the quality of the video is pretty poor as it was shot on my phone!  Starts off with that all time great from Glen Millar, "In The Mood"