tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post8737498449431779803..comments2024-03-22T23:27:47.349+00:00Comments on EAGLETON NOTES: Home - again.Graham Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-3305506445898359812018-11-01T09:00:38.185+00:002018-11-01T09:00:38.185+00:00Thanks for that Heron. In the days when I smoked a...Thanks for that Heron. In the days when I smoked a pipe I went through a Clan phase (there was another aromatic tobacco too I seem to recall) but found it rather hot. My Dad smoked Condor and my Uncle smoked Cut Golden Bar and I seem to recall that I smoked Gold Block. It's all such a distant memory.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-68891283063007982742018-11-01T08:41:27.300+00:002018-11-01T08:41:27.300+00:00Thanks Pauline. Looking across the Minch today you...Thanks Pauline. Looking across the Minch today you wouldn't believe what it was like a few days ago. I've seen rougher millponds that the Minch this morning.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-84293970132868724562018-10-31T13:33:57.862+00:002018-10-31T13:33:57.862+00:00I used to catch the ferry across the Irish Sea on ...I used to catch the ferry across the Irish Sea on a regular basis four times a year the winter and summer. I am what is known as a good sailor in that I have never ever had sea sickness regardless of size of the boats.<br />In regards too St Bruno pipe tobacco I believe it is still available here is a link https://www.smoke-king.co.uk/st-bruno-ready-rubbed-pipe-tobacco-50g-packet <br />My preference these days is and has been Clan for many a year. I switched over when I last lived in the UK as I preferred the aromatic signature.A Heron's Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06563706152609630696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-6019068644421643572018-10-30T20:07:25.945+00:002018-10-30T20:07:25.945+00:00That crossing in your photos would not have been f...That crossing in your photos would not have been for the fainthearted! I'm awfully glad there wasn't a third Over the Rainbow in your series. Hope you have plentiful supplies and enjoy your visitors.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05321198058677173331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-75020230728266620282018-10-30T08:27:52.008+00:002018-10-30T08:27:52.008+00:00St Bruno was very popular Mrs S. However pipe smok...St Bruno was very popular Mrs S. However pipe smoking seems to have virtually dies out and I've no idea if you can still buy St Bruno. I've no idea what cigarettes can be bought either because I only know a couple of smokers now. I've never seen one of them with a packet and I think all packets are blank now anyway.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-91932957215193945422018-10-29T14:05:18.997+00:002018-10-29T14:05:18.997+00:00Great photos and post! I had no idea there was a ...Great photos and post! I had no idea there was a "St. Bruno" pipe tobacco. I must find it, and try it, and send some to my friend Bruno in Italy. The "saint" part will make him laugh!Marchelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697295230446820295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-54157522369012697342018-10-28T10:01:45.264+00:002018-10-28T10:01:45.264+00:00That was by Gerald Basil Edwards and not your good...That was by Gerald Basil Edwards and not your good self - Graham Balthazar Edwards.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-88509714162216330962018-10-28T08:54:14.066+00:002018-10-28T08:54:14.066+00:00How, YP, did you know that I was going to do a pos...How, YP, did you know that I was going to do a post on St Bruno etc? (I really do have one planned!). As for the book If I were to write one then I rather fancy your suggested title. It appeals to my positive side. In truth the only book I know (and have) by G B Edwards is "The Book of Ebenezer Le Page". Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-30963713805794429602018-10-28T08:49:29.044+00:002018-10-28T08:49:29.044+00:00It is indeed, Lee. Thank you.It is indeed, Lee. Thank you.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-61377013081450856042018-10-28T08:49:04.462+00:002018-10-28T08:49:04.462+00:00Thank you, Monica. I thought it was rather special...Thank you, Monica. I thought it was rather special too: a question of being in the right place at the right moment.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-79294815153280651462018-10-28T08:48:09.415+00:002018-10-28T08:48:09.415+00:00Living on an Island is very much a juggling act wh...Living on an Island is very much a juggling act when travelling, Red.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-65693308588786146112018-10-28T08:47:37.416+00:002018-10-28T08:47:37.416+00:00Meike, we have had moment in the past when supplie...Meike, we have had moment in the past when supplies started getting too low but they were usually when the Highlands were cut off by heavy snow and lorries couldn't get through. There was a ferry strike too on one occasion I seem to recall. It's amazing how quickly one forgets adversity.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-45811210878494990712018-10-28T08:45:49.406+00:002018-10-28T08:45:49.406+00:00Cro I'm fortunate in that I don't suffer f...Cro I'm fortunate in that I don't suffer from <i>mal de mer</i> although that's because I don't have to lie down. The only time I've been ill was on an overnight in a force 11 from Hull to Rotterdam. I won't be doing that again in a hurry.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-86601131878142045402018-10-28T08:43:59.821+00:002018-10-28T08:43:59.821+00:00Adrian they keep the old vessels now and put them ...Adrian they keep the old vessels now and put them on less demanding routes (well I think that's the theory). There are not many vessels in the fleet that can do the Stornoway to Ullapool run and the new vessels on order for the fleet are running very late.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-64741640286298157672018-10-28T08:42:14.496+00:002018-10-28T08:42:14.496+00:00Amy, it's always good to be hack home however ...Amy, it's always good to be hack home however much one has enjoyed one's time away. The Minch can ve very rough when the tide and strong winds collide.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-85478002691968342212018-10-28T08:40:54.001+00:002018-10-28T08:40:54.001+00:00Thanks, Beverley. The disruptions seem to be worse...Thanks, Beverley. The disruptions seem to be worse this year than I've can remember and it's not just been for the weather. There have been technical issues too.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-10084185076897192062018-10-28T07:52:42.530+00:002018-10-28T07:52:42.530+00:00"Into the Rainbow" by G.B.Edwards is a v..."Into the Rainbow" by G.B.Edwards is a very racy novel. It would even make an actress blush.<br /><br />I hope the stormy seas subside very soon so that you can once again purchase "St Bruno" pipe tobacco, "The Daily Mail" and a packet of "Spangles" from the local supermarket.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-9988217682290425632018-10-27T21:54:55.230+01:002018-10-27T21:54:55.230+01:00'Tia always good to be back home again...safe ...'Tia always good to be back home again...safe and sound. <br /><br />The photos tell a story.<br /><br />Take care, Graham. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-37275639089752209632018-10-27T19:59:44.648+01:002018-10-27T19:59:44.648+01:00Love the rainbow photos! And glad to know that you...Love the rainbow photos! And glad to know that you arrived home safely. Hope you had some supplies saved in the freezer :)DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-40596665826235601642018-10-27T15:14:34.108+01:002018-10-27T15:14:34.108+01:00It's a juggling act when life is controlled b...It's a juggling act when life is controlled by the ferry and that is controlled by the weather. Great series of photos.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-74642627821817510462018-10-27T10:34:36.701+01:002018-10-27T10:34:36.701+01:00Supermarkets being short of things sounds serious,...Supermarkets being short of things sounds serious, but I imagine you islanders are used to weather-related disruptions and always make provisions for just such situations. Glad you made it hone safely, Graham!Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-28260548625959963502018-10-27T04:44:53.043+01:002018-10-27T04:44:53.043+01:00The only ferry routes I know well are those across...The only ferry routes I know well are those across the channel. Occasionally the swell was huge, and I must admit to having felt quite unwell. Travelling by boat is wonderful, but only when it's reasonably calm. Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-15155239914107730232018-10-27T02:30:57.650+01:002018-10-27T02:30:57.650+01:00Good to see you back in gods country. I thought th...Good to see you back in gods country. I thought they'd sold the Isle of Lewis. The ship not the island.Adrian Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09061432566298145837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-68223989261407091002018-10-26T22:42:52.507+01:002018-10-26T22:42:52.507+01:00I bet it's good to be back home again for you....I bet it's good to be back home again for you. That ferry sure looks like it's going through choppy waters.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17076349937962262361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-19522117051015769752018-10-26T21:22:29.546+01:002018-10-26T21:22:29.546+01:00Glad you made it home safely. I guess the boats a...Glad you made it home safely. I guess the boats are often disrupted by the weather up there. I hope your visitors make it across in a day or two.<br />Regards BeverleyBeverleynoreply@blogger.com