Inspirational George!! Well done.

morag wrote:'m having a hard time this year with the time change, normally it only takes a day or two..maybe it's just me.

No Morag, it's not just you....I'm having a hard time with it too for some reason..roll on spring.
Betty

Exactly when was the fire? What caused it? How much, and what part of the high school was damaged?

See, humidity and I don't get along too well. I know what you mean Morag. We spent a very hot and humid July in Florida several years ago. At ten in the morning it was so hot and humid, that without any exertion we looked like we had just come in out the rain!! Glad we don't get that bad in Virginia.

This is what you see on lots of new houses here, Morag. See this page Very interesting Hughie, however, is it as economical as they say? I have not seen this type of cooling here. We have gas heating and central air conditioning. Gas is supposed to be one of the best ways to heat, however, I am not...

There is a house on the old High Road in Stevenston, as you turn left off Mayville St. on the left a wee way along from the corner. The house has a date above the front door, I think it says 1810, and when the house was on the market a few years ago, the real estate agent claimed that it was the old...

beautiful photos Ellen.

Why does 68-70 degrees in the house in winter feel cold, while the same temperature in summer feels good?....I can go outside with light clothing in the summer at those temps.. but I have warm clothing on now while in the house and still I freeze :( I know some of you threetowners will come up with ...

Happy Birthday Isobel, I know you had a great one and managed to celebrate it several times, LOL that's the best kind of birthday....lots of cake, or in your case cakes!! lots of presents, and lots of great plans for next year.....remember the last time we spoke of France in the Spring?
Betty

Enjoyed a wee trip around Saltcoats this morning via your great site Jimmy.....well done and Happy Birthday too. Hope it's a great one.
Betty

Wishing all of you a Christmas full of all good things, may you have your family and friends all around you. Health, Happiness, and Prosperity in the holiday season, and in 2010.

This is the Ship Inn's web site : http://www.theshipinnirvine.co.uk
It is a great place to eat, and I would not go home without a wee trip there for lunch.
Betty