I am still here.

The DP says he feels better than yesterday.  So in my reckoning the struggling I have should ease by Tuesday.

My lovely carer was here this morning.  I had thought about phoning and putting her off.  But decided not to and we managed.  I checked with her before commencing the wash down if she was comfortable with the fact I was dishing out germs.  So just being clean all over and having my hair washed made me feel a wee bit better.

After lunch I was away to the Prom.  Back to Winter coat, hat and gloves.  It was fine.  

The North Sea.  A solitary Oystercatcher.

Not sure whether it is a good idea to push myself and walk, but I noticed the Kessock Burn was creating a new pathway, so I had to go and have a closer look.

It never ceases to amaze me how this Burn (Stream) can change direction as it does. 

This time it has created a pool and gone off to the away direction, then down to the sea, the way down deeply carved.  

The Skurries (Herring Gulls) were loving it.  They can drink both fresh water and sea water.  This is freshwater.  Also in there an Oystercatcher, and I think a Jackdaw, having a bath.

On the left of the beach, Blackheaded Gulls.  

And the lovely Oystercatchers,

Back home and the stove lit in the Shedudio.  Out in the garden 

Two of our four Robins.

 A frequent visitor a Treecreeper.

The DP has been cleaning out nest boxes and has bought a new one.  I will show you some of the new ones tomorrow.

My painting of the Oystercatcher will be titled, " I am out of here."

The blue bits are masking fluid.  Tomorrow, when its dry, I can paint the sea.  Then removed the masking stuff and that will remain white.

Wish getting rid of this cold, whatever was as easy.  Just dug out the Vick.  Use by date is 2011.  Oh well.