Scotland Vox 2008-06-30T15:54:21Z tag:vox.com,2006:6p00cd970bfbc14cd5/ No one provokes me with impunity Skye, Eilean Dohan tag:vox.com,2008-06-29:asset-6a00d4142cb7986a4700fad694eec30005 2008-06-29T08:04:41Z 2008-06-30T15:54:21Z Snowy http://snowy938.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

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We drove across the Highlands from Inverness to Skye. Mrs Snowy and I had visited there on a tour bus four years ago which drove across a bridge, deposited us in the closest village, and that was all we saw of Skye. This time we explored Skye much...

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]]> Loch Ness tag:vox.com,2008-06-28:asset-6a00d4142cb7986a4700fa968274700002 2008-06-28T07:05:17Z 2008-06-30T07:32:33Z Snowy http://snowy938.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

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Like most people, I suppose, Loch Ness evoked visions of the Loch Ness monster, but we found it to be so much more than that. It is spectacularly beautiful. We were fortunate to have a beautiful sunny day for our boat trip along the Loch to Urquh...

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]]> Inverness tag:vox.com,2008-06-26:asset-6a00d4142cb7986a4700fad69409a50005 2008-06-26T06:56:49Z 2008-06-26T13:52:32Z Snowy http://snowy938.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

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And so to Inverness. We flew British Airways which departed from the infamous Heathrow Terminal 5, which had only been opened for a few weeks, and received a lot of bad publicity because of lost luggage in the first few days. However, it must have...

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]]> Vox Hunt: Architectural Digest tag:vox.com,2008-06-18:asset-6a00c22522e470549d00fa96801e8d0003 2008-06-18T14:29:42Z 2008-06-26T20:08:27Z thegrumblebunny http://thegrumblebunny.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

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Show us an example of architecture you find interesting or inspiring. Fickle me, there are two. First, I wonder what use BROCHS were really created and used for. Broch: noun Definition: a prehistoric fortified dwelling in the shape of a circ...

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]]> Social Networks & Nutrition May Prevent Aging Complications tag:vox.com,2008-06-06:asset-6a00fae8be06ad000b00fad68e37d60005 2008-06-06T23:47:55Z 2008-06-21T15:44:14Z Dr Scott Doughman http://drscottdoughman.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

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A strong social network, along with achieving omega-3 DHA essentiality, may help elderly women stay mentally sound and prevent dementia. Researchers said, in a five-year study with over 2000 women 78 years old or older, that there were fewer ca...

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]]> Vox Hunt: The Dinner Game tag:vox.com,2008-05-30:asset-6a00c22522e470549d00fa967a5fac0003 2008-05-30T15:15:15Z 2008-05-30T16:16:17Z thegrumblebunny http://thegrumblebunny.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Http---newsimg.bbc.co.uk-media-images-41860000-jpg-_41860934_tomweir203.jpg Paul anne: image stolen from scotlandontv.tv Http---www.indiepop.it-articoli-ballboy-gordon.jpg I Hate Scotland (session)

Show us the five Scottish people you'd invite to a dinner party. At the head of the table, the great wee man, Tom Weir (may he rest in peace) will be seated. He will regale us with fine tales in the drawing room after dinner. Paul. I miss Pau...

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]]> Update on the Snowy clan's doings tag:vox.com,2008-04-24:asset-6a00d4142cb7986a4700e398f31b210005 2008-04-24T10:27:58Z 2008-04-25T14:39:46Z Snowy http://snowy938.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom Elder son in the UK has an interview for IT job on 12th May. The job is based in London, but involves travel around the UK and the Continent. Salary 45-50,000 pounds. He had a phone interview which went well, he thought. He's presently in Invernes...

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]]> Update on the Snowy clan. tag:vox.com,2008-04-18:asset-6a00d4142cb7986a4700f48d0e571c0001 2008-04-18T09:38:52Z 2008-04-18T18:38:22Z Snowy http://snowy938.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom Elder son is flying to Inverness today to stay with his sister for a week. She is over the moon that he is coming, and has been busily making plans for his stay to be enjoyable. Her boyfriend has borrowed a bike for him to cycle to Loch Ness to ch...

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]]> What's happening in the Snowy family. tag:vox.com,2008-04-12:asset-6a00d4142cb7986a4700e398ef4dfe0004 2008-04-12T10:40:54Z 2008-04-14T07:39:48Z Snowy http://snowy938.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom Our elder son left for London today. We're so happy for him. He has a five year ancestral visa, so can take his time deciding when, and if, he wants to come home again. He says he wants to settle in Brisbane eventually. But for now, it's all an op...

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]]> Galapaygos latest album review on bluesbunny tag:vox.com,2008-03-18:asset-6a00d4142cb7986a4700e398e73ab30004 2008-03-18T22:50:31Z 2008-03-19T11:52:10Z Snowy http://snowy938.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom http://www.bluesbunny.com/tabid/122/xmmid/474/xmid/345/xmview/2/default.aspx Obtainable from www.amazon.co.uk Listen to them here: www.myspace.com/thegalipaygos or here: Galipaygos The Demise of Gary-Lipgloss TGCD003 2007 One of th...

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