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Back in April, the weathermen promised a summer of endless barbecues; which proved to be their euphemism for wind and rain!
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We went on a little jaunt out to Ardwall Island in the Solway Firth on a day which did seem to promise an endless summer..
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We landed in Smugglers' Cove. Just above the beach there is a hole in the ground which was a hiding place for contraband spirits and wines from the Isle of Man.
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Several people have emailed asking why there are few, if any, photos of me on this blog. Well it's very simple, I take the photos! I did like this one taken after we had polished off our own small supply of spirits!
11/04/2009