Wednesday 6 August 2008

Wednesday 6 August

That's my birthday nearly over, but it was one to remember. Here I was, dragged downstairs at 9 a.m., as something had arrived 'from my country'. Only to find my father sitting in the kitchen here, who had arrived unexpectedly (well, I was the only one NOT in the know) from Holland to help me celebrate.

We duly set off by bus to Ness for a walk down the coast from the Butt of Lewis to Aird Dell, a distance of a good 7 miles or so. The weather today has cooled down even further, and the force 5 northeasterly felt decidedly cold when the sun was away. It has been quite a while since I ventured along the coast south of Swainebost, and I did feel my muscles.

You'll have to forgive me for not following entry alerts for the next 7 days or so, as I only have a wee while in the late evening to do my Internet activities. I will keep y'all posted regarding our outdoor forays.

22 comments:

  1. What a wonderful surprise Guido! I know you and your father will have a good time in Lewis! Happy birthday, I didn't know ~ I don't think you told us! Jeannette xx  

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  2. Happy Birthday. I know you will have a good week showing your father around. Helen

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  3. A wonderful Happy Birthday to you Guido!!!
    and how nice of your father to surprise you.....
    Enjoy!
    Linda :)

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  4. happy belated birthday to you gudo....
    (((((((()))))))) xx
    sue

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  5. Happy Birthday Guido and many happy returns.  You kept that quiet and what a lovely surprise that your Dad came over.  You must make the most of your time with him

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  6. What a happy surprise for you! and a nice excursion too.  I keep trying to get Runrig on Pandora radio but no luck!  O well.  xoxo CATHY
    http://journals.aol.com/luddie343/DARETOTHINK/  

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  7. HB dear friend.
    Blessings,
    Sugar

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  8. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GUIDO!!!!!!!!   What a wonderful birthday surprise for you!!!  Have fun with your father!!

    Joann

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  9. Your birthday !!!!!!  If I'd known I would have baked you a cake!  And what a wonderful surprise to find your dad sitting in your kitchen !  I bet he had a big grin on his face.  I'm so happy for you...a birthday you'll never forget, I'm sure. Best wishes for many, many more!  Linda in WA

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  10. YAY, och am so pleased for you, that's the gift to cap all gifts, have a good time darlin and many happy returns. birthday hug and kiss oxo

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  11. Guido....Happy Birthday!!!! Today is my Mom's birthday too :) What a wonderful surprise and gift of your father visiting you....it must have made for a wonderful day to always remember.

    Bless You!

    Pooh Hugs,
    Linda

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  12. It's still the 6th here, so I didn't miss your birthday!  I hope you had a wonderful one!!!

    ::hug hug hug::

    ~Amy

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  13. Happy belated birthday Guido.   What a wonderful surprise having a week with your Dad.  How about a picture of you both?   Enjoy your week.         Dawn

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  14. Happy Birthday, Guido. I think that was the best birthday gift you could receive. ~Mary

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  15. What a grand surprise!  I'm sure it had your birthday all the better!  And the trip is bound to be a blessing to your dad.  -  Barbara

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  16. Happy Birthday, Guido!!!!  How nice for your father to visit to celebrate your birthday.  But what a surprise!!!!!  Have a great visit.
    Your friend,
    Frances

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  17. Happy birthday, have a nice time with your Dad.
    Jenny <><

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  18. Well well well, another birthday...and you I am sure not looking a day older....yes I know flattery might get me anything LOL  anyway Happy days ahead is my wish for you.  Will be lovely to have your Father for a week or so...Be like showing a tourist round your island....Sorry I have not been around for a few days however after being without alerts last weekend my puter got some ailment that called for the 'puter Dr.  another expense I could have down without..and another 2 days without access...However he has just brought it back and ginger crossed all will now be well.   Love for now  Sybil xx Best wishes to your Father as well.

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  19. Hey Guido!
    Happy birthday!
    Van Harte Gefeliciteerd!
    natalie

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  20. A belated Happy Birthday, Guido...I saw that your Dad is visiting you and so happy...I know it made your day.  Hope you had a wonderful day...enjoy!!!
    Joyce

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  21. Wow!  What a very wonderful surprise!!!  Something "from your country"!  I bet they delighted in getting that surprise on you.  I hope you had a wonderful day and continue to have a great visit with your dad before he leaves.  Hmm.  So you're only about 8 months older than I am.  (Almost exactly eight months older!)
    Lori

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  22. Happy Belated Birthday Guido....... sounds like you had a wonderful day...... what a fantastic suprise to come down and find your father there.
    hugs Jayne

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