Letter from Iona - 3
Hi All:
So this has been a week of minor challenges and exciting times. But don't worry, we're still speaking!:)
Dan's hair had taken on the look of a chia pet, so we decided it was time to pull out the shears. I went to the farmer next door and asked to borrow his sheep shears, but he would have none of it.....NOT!! We asked our boss and she had her mom bring down their clippers. Then, the fun began! Katie got home from work around 9:30 and Dan was anxiously awaiting her arrival, and hopped off the couch when she walked through the door. He'd been looking forward to this all week! So, after Katie read the instructions and completely prepared herself for this task, Dan says, "oh don't use the instructions, here's what we're going to do. Put the longest clipper on and just start at the back. That will give you practice and then we can get shorter. Oh, and can I have it longer on the top and shorter on the sides, and tapered on the edges and and and........" Katie said, NO! We'll do it like the instructions say. Anyway to make a long, painful story short, the hair has been cut and is beautiful (plus he still has both ears and is still talking to me....2 bonuses!). We'll have a pic soon which leads us to the next challenge of this week.
I am sad to tell you all that the battery charger has passed away. Unfortunately, it has ceased its operations and will no longer be providing its services. So, now we have a decision to make, whether to purchase a new charger or just use batteries for the camera. Thank goodness the IPOD doesn't take batteries too! :(
However, we did take a lovely walk last week up behind the house (on the Hill of the Frog, Dad P) and over to the Atlantic side of the island. From there, Dan yelled "Hello Canada" as this was the closest we have been to home, but alas, there was no reply other than crazy oyster catcher calls (these ones are kinder than those in N.Z.!) and the relentless gulls (Katie's mortal enemy!). We explored this area and the golf course, see attached pics and then walked through the middle of the island via the village. For all of you birders (Pergau's and Comfort's), there is a mysterious bird here called the corncrate. It has a very raspy call and is extremely hard to spot. We have yet to see one (although we are only casually looking). Someone came into the bar the other day and said that they spotted 31 over their time here. It is a sanctuary for them here and apparently Dan now has the inside scoop of where to spot them. More to come on that!
The wildflowers, buttercups, and daisies are all in bloom here now and make for beautiful fields on nice sunny days. Yesterday the temperature was probably between 25-28 celsius, but with the ever blowing wind it made it quite nice to walk in. Very little humidity here which is interesting as we are so close to the water.
The coolest incident this week happened on Saturday. We had over 150 people in the restaurant (tour groups) and Katie was serving food like crazy while Dan was super busy in the bar. All of the sudden, people stood up from their tables and started looking and pointing out the windows towards the Sound. Out there in the sunlight, you could see a motorboat toodling around in the water, seemingly just wasting time, fishing. Suddenly, out of the water came three fins, leaping out of the water around the boat.....DOLPHINS!! Katie and the serving staff were so excited that all food serving stopped as all watched them playing with the boat. Sadly nobody got to the bar in time with the news to let Dan know what was happening, but apparantely once they are here, they come back often.
Anyway, I think that's all that there is to let you know about this week. Again, we hope that you are all safe and happy back home, miss you all bunches, and love you all very much.
So this has been a week of minor challenges and exciting times. But don't worry, we're still speaking!:)
Dan's hair had taken on the look of a chia pet, so we decided it was time to pull out the shears. I went to the farmer next door and asked to borrow his sheep shears, but he would have none of it.....NOT!! We asked our boss and she had her mom bring down their clippers. Then, the fun began! Katie got home from work around 9:30 and Dan was anxiously awaiting her arrival, and hopped off the couch when she walked through the door. He'd been looking forward to this all week! So, after Katie read the instructions and completely prepared herself for this task, Dan says, "oh don't use the instructions, here's what we're going to do. Put the longest clipper on and just start at the back. That will give you practice and then we can get shorter. Oh, and can I have it longer on the top and shorter on the sides, and tapered on the edges and and and........" Katie said, NO! We'll do it like the instructions say. Anyway to make a long, painful story short, the hair has been cut and is beautiful (plus he still has both ears and is still talking to me....2 bonuses!). We'll have a pic soon which leads us to the next challenge of this week.
I am sad to tell you all that the battery charger has passed away. Unfortunately, it has ceased its operations and will no longer be providing its services. So, now we have a decision to make, whether to purchase a new charger or just use batteries for the camera. Thank goodness the IPOD doesn't take batteries too! :(
However, we did take a lovely walk last week up behind the house (on the Hill of the Frog, Dad P) and over to the Atlantic side of the island. From there, Dan yelled "Hello Canada" as this was the closest we have been to home, but alas, there was no reply other than crazy oyster catcher calls (these ones are kinder than those in N.Z.!) and the relentless gulls (Katie's mortal enemy!). We explored this area and the golf course, see attached pics and then walked through the middle of the island via the village. For all of you birders (Pergau's and Comfort's), there is a mysterious bird here called the corncrate. It has a very raspy call and is extremely hard to spot. We have yet to see one (although we are only casually looking). Someone came into the bar the other day and said that they spotted 31 over their time here. It is a sanctuary for them here and apparently Dan now has the inside scoop of where to spot them. More to come on that!
The wildflowers, buttercups, and daisies are all in bloom here now and make for beautiful fields on nice sunny days. Yesterday the temperature was probably between 25-28 celsius, but with the ever blowing wind it made it quite nice to walk in. Very little humidity here which is interesting as we are so close to the water.
The coolest incident this week happened on Saturday. We had over 150 people in the restaurant (tour groups) and Katie was serving food like crazy while Dan was super busy in the bar. All of the sudden, people stood up from their tables and started looking and pointing out the windows towards the Sound. Out there in the sunlight, you could see a motorboat toodling around in the water, seemingly just wasting time, fishing. Suddenly, out of the water came three fins, leaping out of the water around the boat.....DOLPHINS!! Katie and the serving staff were so excited that all food serving stopped as all watched them playing with the boat. Sadly nobody got to the bar in time with the news to let Dan know what was happening, but apparantely once they are here, they come back often.
Anyway, I think that's all that there is to let you know about this week. Again, we hope that you are all safe and happy back home, miss you all bunches, and love you all very much.
posted by Daniel Pergau | 9:15 a.m.
3 Comments:
Haha - I totally love your updates and today's was certainly no exception!! I had images of Dan with a mohawk, but I guess that won't be the case. Sounds like you guys are having a blast - keep the pictures and updates coming!!
C
p.s. I loved the picture of Scooter being attacked by the chicken - how about a picture of Scooter riding on a sheep... :)
Whoops - forgot to mention something!
Check out the new "Blogger Images" When you do your next post. You just have to click on the little icon of the picture and you can upload the pic from the computer that you are on. It's about 1000% easier than the old way of doing it. I posted a pic of both of you on my blog!
C
p.s. how about some pic's with both of you together? (Maybe Scooter can take it?)
Oh no, bummer about the charger, hope you figure something out soon, I'm anxious to see Dan's "mohawk" ;)
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