Sun's out, so are we.

 Not bad this morning so we leapt out of bed, as good as it gets at our age. We left fairly early in sunshine but it was still cold.

We headed off to find the Kumleins gull on Unst. It was a treat as we have hardly been out. Some lying snow still 

We had a good look for the gull but didn't find it. There were a lot of long tailed ducks though and a few other gulls.

There was a lovely sunset on the way home

Lovely to get out.

Getting boring

 We have been snowing on and off all week.

Did get quite heavy at night but just a smattering in the mornings. It's still windy though.

Jill has used the time assembling her Christmas present. She's not a normal lassie!!

It's amazing. 

She also headed up to the attic to finish insulating the gable end. Just the top bit to do.

The cats have been chilling indoors. They are not impressed with the weather 

Found a Hen harrier

 Quiet week this week after a super Up helly As tour.

PA day was a bit different and tied in with helping Sarah as her car is still being fixed. Jill took Mark to the Drs and then , as it was trying to Snow , we had a very civilised cup of coffee at the Brae Hotel. Very nice.

The Drs surgery has an amazing fish tank. Just couldn't help thinking' where do they get the fish up here'

The gloomy weather and other things, like leaky heating systems, still having planning issues, and other things meant we  were a bit down, so we went to the Warm hub at the Hall. We had free lunch, thanks to the Coop, Hilary and her team.

Jill picked up a puzzle for when Roanna comes up in April. She loves buttons!

We also had a short drive out to see where the Tengmalms owl had been seen. Glad we saw it in December. We actually weren't in the mood. To look.

Today we also chilled , with a bit of housework. We popped out for an hour to Sandness, in the rain. We found a Hen harrier but it played hard to get.

The tide was out a long way, but there were a lot of waders.

Oh, the smell of Kerosene!

 Up Helly Aa day, and by golly gosh it was chilly, and windy and a bit haily!

We started out early and got to town in time to see the boat procession. This bit wasn't quite so bad and the sun tried to shine on but the big gusts were cold.

Jill thought this was a good painting, but it is all thread!

We had a super meal, with Kat, at Number 88 and then parked up ready for the big show. It was amazing but a bit dodgy with so many sparks.  We wonder how many spotted the hidden Jarl in the head.