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Why are Fires so Satisfying?

Why are Fires so Satisfying?

Yesterday, Dad unloaded the wood delivery, and took a photo of the newly-packed wood store. Jamie replied: “Very satisfying looking”. I agree, but why is it satisfying?  The pattern is visually pleasing, but I have a theory it goes a little deeper than aesthetics. It goes back to the stone…

What a Week…

What a Week…

Well what a week we’ve had. As you might have heard, our parrot Darby went missing and turned up 45 miles away in Dalry, Ayrshire. He was found by a large-scale social media campaign, and rescued by Dad on Wednesday. The story made the front page of the Stirling Observer….

Darby’s trip to Dalry

Darby’s trip to Dalry

Our parrot Darby went missing on Friday afternoon. He was last seen munching on some peanuts. He lives free, spending his days in the trees in our garden, chatting away. At night, he comes into the house and sits on the windowsill. When he falls asleep, Dad puts him in…

Has anyone else felt it?

Has anyone else felt it?

Early this week, we were treated with the first few rays of warm sunshine. For the first time in months we had lunch outside.  Walking through the garden, the early signs are everywhere. The snowdrops are popping their delicate white heads through the grass. The buds on the magnolia are…

Another Successful Changeover Friday

Another Successful Changeover Friday

As I’ve mentioned in blog posts before, Friday’s are a busy day at Dreamcatcher Cabins. There’s always lots to do in preparation for our weekend guests.  Emily and Claire were on changeovers, and did a great job as always, making sure the cabins were spotless. Although cleaning takes a little…