Scotland

Skye, Eilean Dohan

nobody@vox.com(Snowy) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:04:41 -0700

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

nobody@vox.com(Snowy) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:05:17 -0700

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

nobody@vox.com(Snowy) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:56:49 -0700

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

nobody@vox.com(thegrumblebunny) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:29:42 -0700

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

nobody@vox.com(Dr Scott Doughman) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:47:55 -0700

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

nobody@vox.com(thegrumblebunny) — Fri, 30 May 2008 08:15:15 -0700

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

nobody@vox.com(Snowy) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:27:58 -0700

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.

nobody@vox.com(Snowy) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:38:52 -0700

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.

nobody@vox.com(Snowy) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 03:40:54 -0700

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

nobody@vox.com(Snowy) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:50:31 -0700

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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