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16 October 2014

CrofterBill


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Vatersay hear the silence

Stand on a windswept beach, either the East or West beaches and hear precisely nothing except the wind.
Walk on the sand and listen to the tranquility of your own footsteps.
Turn round and watch as they disappear as the sea rolls in.
Only a few people can experience this delight on a daily basis and we are very careful to only share this delight with a few people.
Its not that we are a possesive lot, its not that we are secretive, its just that it wouldnt be like this if we wernt as careful as we are.
Over a thousand species of wild flowers on Barra and Vatersay, look at them, enjoy their perfume, marvel at their beauty, but leave them to grow where nature planted them.
On the boat the other day a bumble bee came to talk to me. He circled me first then landed on the cabin top, rested and then droned away towards the shore, I hardly had chance to wish him well.
Where else would birds land on the boat while humans are there and chatter away to you, then fly off unharmed and unphased.
People elsewhere talk a good talk, speak a good tale, but dont actually have a clue about a whole pattern of life and nature that has nothing to do with trade, commerce or anything other than what you see, hear and smell.
There are very very few bad smells in nature, think about it.

What does this have to do with my previous post?

Its good to laugh, its good to have fun and according to some, smutty fun, although you'll find it was just closer to nature than the PC brigade can often deal with.
There are too many serious faces I see every week.
People who dont look at what surrounds them.
They dont look at the barren beauty that doesnt hide itself away.
Nature will bring you rewards that 'things' never will.
Talking about what we have to the Press wont do anything except increase some newspapers circulation.
Im more concerned with my own circulation than that of the press.

HOWEVER what about a new business on Vatersay offering stress councilling(no drugs involved), solitude(just a few of us in a new tin shed somewheres), good food (remember the lamb stew), painting (the shed doors), wild flower drawing(Bluebell wheres the pencil), bird watching( You Tiree men should get out more), boat mending (where did I put that spanner).
I shall be pleased to see what you ladies and the odd gentleman can come up with over the next week or so.
I have to warn you that the PC brigade will be watching (I dont mean moderator Ann you understand) so keep it wholesome and above board.
All personal details sent to me will be kept strictly in accordance with the data protection act in my wee black book under the mattress.
Come on now!
Posted on CrofterBill at 19:42

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Your bumblebee was more likely to be a she than a he at this time of year. What could be more ravishing than a big buff-bottomed bumblequeen, seeking a new home and a father for her baby buffbottoms.....

Flying Cat from buzzing around


you sound very serious crofterbill, interesting blog,see you soon

carol from the usual place


You can sign me up for a long stay, CB, although the tin shed puts me off a bit so perhaps there is some alternative? Otherwise it sounds just perfect. I can see that you realise how lucky you are! All the best.

Jill from EK


Tell me when its safe to come out, I think the P & J lady has gone away but who knows. FC - lighten up - you have no idea what sex it was - it was male of course. Carol - there are 2 distinct sides to me. Jill - welcome aboard, you get first choice where your going to sit. The tin shed is a euphemism for a luxory 'pad' set in an idyllic setting against a backdrop of mountains and sea - does that sound better? You'll still enjoy the lamb stew. We still need a few more than just me and Jill, I notice FC and Carol arnt quick to join us Jill.

CrofterBill from st ill in the Vatersay Bunker


so crofterbill will have a fan club,after bluebell,me,squidgy now jill isoffering to come and see him-i bet he's making the other men in vatersay jealous

carol from in the usual place


That was a good euphemism and completely disguised what you really meant :-) Is there one of those infinity pools or do we just jump in the sea? BTW the lamb stew is off, I'm a vegetarian but will be glad to eat whatever veggies you have going. I hope FC will come, the lamb might appeal to him and so would the birds landing on the boat, although he might not be all that keen on the boat itself ... Let's hear it for isolation!

Jill from EK


give me instructions cb as best way to get to vatersay,anne a ibhq has my e-mail address

carol from with sore ,ankle,after crash


cb, go to see the latest grimsby blog-i found you someone who can read the tea leaves- i can read other things but not leaves

carol from the usual place


What's wrong with the Personal Computer Brigade? Do we need to be worried about them? And, lastly, if I own a PC, does that make me one? Very good blog.

Thewhitesettler from A Sheltered Spot


why are is tws in a sheltered spot-is he in hiding as hordes of women are fleeeing to lewis after seeing his body on the web

carol from with sore ankle,after crash


I quite like the idea of a Grimsby blog...

Flying Cat from smelling something fishy


TWS - Anyone with a personal computer should be treated with the utmost suspicion. Yes you should be worried. and yes. Jill dont start making my life too complicated, tatties with butter and do you do fish? cos if you do I have a fine kettle of them. Carol - I'm not one to pry but " sore ankle? crash?" were you rushing to get over here and had a slip? I presume you meant books and things as you dont do the tea leaves. I will check the Grimsby blog, sounds like a geographical feature doesnt it.

Crofterbill from from half way out the bunker


Tea leaf reading is called Tasseography by the way.

Crofterbill from half way out the bunker


I'm sure you have a fine kettle of fish (FC where are you?) but not for me, alas. Tatties with butter are yummy, perhaps a bit of seaweed on the side to chew on? Do we get free pampering products and fluffy towels or do we have to bring our own?

Jill from EK


sorrry to dissapoint you cb i wasn't in a rush to get to you bvut i was involved in a car crash on sunday read the barebraes blog, but waiting for your directions

carol from with sore ankle,after crash


bladderwrack and sandfire should be ok I think Jill, made into a loaf. Barebraes blog sounds obscene carol and in any case I cant find it. Hope your getting better. I see the initial rush for tranquility seems to have worn off.

crofterbill from just below the parapet


cb: don't worry you are not being let of the hook!! i'm try find out the cheapest way to get to vatersay.is it best to drive out of turnhouse then up to ullapool need some advice? its been so long since i was last in scotland(1994) bareraes blog is under shapinsey!!

carol from on the mend


If all these people are coming it won't be very tranquil, will it? Perhaps I can come in the off-season? I don't mind as long as the heating is on and I can sit and watch the sea through the window in peace (me, not the sea).

Jill from EK


An infinity pool is that near to Cornaig Bay I would have replied earlier but I was away buying fluffy towels and the like. I am the only pampering product required.

Crofterbill from almost out the bunker


crofter bill are you living out some strange fantasy??? time to get real I'm afraid as one day one of these wee lassies may turn up and believe me they'll be so disappointed to find out you don't exist. lets have some evidence.....?

shorty from tiree


cb- i love big fluffly towels and a certain kind of soap i've just tested from lewis!!(see no publicity-didn't give away names or brands)get stocked up

carol from getting ready for trip to cb's


ladies, carol, jill and others. some men have fantasies, innocent as they may be, some men live in a world of their own, some men live in a cyber world out of touch with humanity, the computer their only friend, they make stories up in their head and create make-believe happy ever after endings. go see crofter bill by all means, but why the rush for tranquility when the crowds arrive, are they met with a cheery welcome. No ladies, you will be met with...... well, nobody really. just beware, cyber talk is ALL THAT IT IS and there will be no story in any newspaper we can assure you. stories about make believe and one man's sad existence living in blogging land just doesnt have any warmth or human interest. its basically deceit and an inventive mind. Waste of time.

claudia from papparatziland


I'm sure you are all we need, CB, but perhaps you could add some beauty treatments to your list of attractions? You seem to have all the ingredients for a seaweed wrap, and I'm sure you can get some mud without too much difficulty. I don't suppose your infinity pool has underwater lighting, though... Is there a jacuzzi or do we have to wait for a rough day at sea?

Jill from EK


jill-a real rough day at sea beats a jacuzzi any day and its more hygenique!! see you soon in vatersay

carol from in thundery village


dear claudia, do you really think i take these blogs seriously?? where is your sense 莽f humour?

carol from the usual place


claudia, you phoned round tiree seeking out the elusive crofterbill and my bluebell, we told ye then that he was an old romeo. see the funny side lass, and come to tirree for a good story. don't know much bout cyber talk, we're more into cidertalk. my bluebell would love to end up in yer fancy ladies mags - write a piece bout her.

shorty from tiree


CB:- still waiting for timetables

carol from waiting for the thunderstorm


I think Claudia has nothing to do with newspapers, more with sour grapes, on more than one count. Samantha had to do with newspapers. Jill, the seaweed wrap is now on the agenda great idea and royalties will be in the post. Shorty good distraction - I like it. Carol soon very soon.

Crofterbill from now out the bunker


Dear claudia, the girls all know old crofter bill is a fake, the real characters are here on the isle of tiree. just join the sunday morning queue in the co-op and you will hear plenty of tales for your magazine. sorry i missed you when you rang, i did have a word with your photographer though, sorry your time was wasted. Expensive trip!!! Bluebell.

Bluebell from hiding from Shorty


Wee kimers ur ye sae desperate ye hae tae gang thes wee islain lookin' fur someain fa doesnae exist .

Alex from Off shore Oil Rig


Merciful heevens! Are mjc and I singing from the same hymnsheet??

Flying Cat from trying to believe one impossible thing.....


what's hapening?this blog has went quiet all of a sudden!

carol from in rainy france


Yes carol I thought so too. One of the main protagonists has taken her ball home and thrown the toys out the pram of course. Once the "newspapers" saw I wasnt playing, a few other people stopped as well. It does make you wonder doesnt it. Still, I have mended the boat engine and done a few other jobs too. I shall do a new post soon.

Crofterbill from the Vatersay sunshine


oh dear i think cb has went back into hiding

carol from getting ready for tonights concert


you've put my mind at ease CB,hurry up with the new blog-i'm getting bored!!

carol from getting ready for trip to cb's


CROFTER BILL , I am back, been away on holiday. yes ! otters do go off to sunny climes. Tee hee. Looking forward to meeting Carol, please call in for a taste of my shortbreads, cranachan with a splash of malt and washed down with, well, what do you fancy??? So, here we all are again, one big happy blogging family! the sun is shining, what more could good friends ask for. BRING ON THE BLOGS CROFTERBILL. Love Squidgyxxxx

Squidgy the Otter from Fishing under the Pier


welcome back squidgy-just home need my bed-write more when wide awake

carol from 3a.m-just back from singing for 4hours


Hi Bill, A friend of mine is looking for a copy of ATall Dark Stranger, by Rose Brennan. I saw that you said it was one of the first records you ever owned, do you know if there is any way I could obtain a copy of it?it his favourite record and he would love to hear it again. Or is there a way of downloading it? Sincerely, Philip Moran

Philip Moran from London


Hi again Bill and everyone, still no luck with A Tall Dark Stranger, could anybody help. My email address is Moranlk@aol. com

Philip Moran from London


My fmale parental unit has seldom had any luck with tall dark strangers...such a shame....

Flying Cat from Cheshire Grin


That was a brilliant piece of verse at the beginning of you blog bill. Let's have more. All thebest Jon.

Jonathan. from Aberdeen


What's wrong with you Scottish twits? All the best, Jon.

Jonathan. from Aberdeen


Jon is wrong, not all Scotch, but you're all twits. Look at youselves.

pete from peterboro


Oh Pete: How droll, did I offend you? And by the way Scotch is a drink, not a nationality. Peterboro is the capital of the end of the world, go to London Rd and watch Posh. Awdabest, Jon.

Jonathan from Now in Scunthorpe Capital of Britain.




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