PhdTownTrail
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It started as a walk into 500 years of Peterhead gossip and events. Smugglers, heroes, poets, ghosts, war, witchcraft, murder, rebellion and piracy. Then it got a bit political...
I reported a car for this on Monday. Parked half way over an already narrow pavement beside a lamp post ( on double yellow lines and the wrong side of the road). As a pedestrian, I could have squeezed through, but my companion had to take her wheelchair onto the road to pass. They were scared. 1/
November 6, 2025 at 8:55 AM
I reported a car for this on Monday. Parked half way over an already narrow pavement beside a lamp post ( on double yellow lines and the wrong side of the road). As a pedestrian, I could have squeezed through, but my companion had to take her wheelchair onto the road to pass. They were scared. 1/
Lazarus Peter Wigglebottom "enjoying" his first Halloween.
October 31, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Lazarus Peter Wigglebottom "enjoying" his first Halloween.
Puppy's first Halloween. Laz is rocking the Trainee Hell Hound look.
No doubt the SSPCA will be round shortly.
No doubt the SSPCA will be round shortly.
October 31, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Puppy's first Halloween. Laz is rocking the Trainee Hell Hound look.
No doubt the SSPCA will be round shortly.
No doubt the SSPCA will be round shortly.
Two couldn't make it (career gundogs) but we had four pups, their mother, aunt and granny. We had a fabby time. My poor camera needs a wee lie down in a darkened room, but a good time was had by all and we still have most of our marbles. So proud of Toyah's little family.
September 20, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Two couldn't make it (career gundogs) but we had four pups, their mother, aunt and granny. We had a fabby time. My poor camera needs a wee lie down in a darkened room, but a good time was had by all and we still have most of our marbles. So proud of Toyah's little family.
Nine months ago today, chaos entered our lives. It started like this...
September 20, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Nine months ago today, chaos entered our lives. It started like this...
I think I have found Mr Meep's twin!
July 14, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I think I have found Mr Meep's twin!
Lord Vetinari. He would just get Sam Vimes to arrest the lot of them.
March 15, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Lord Vetinari. He would just get Sam Vimes to arrest the lot of them.
"If you lie with the dogs, you will get fleas."
or
"The fish rots from the head."
or (my Mum''s personal favourite) "Two wrongs don't make a right."
or
"The fish rots from the head."
or (my Mum''s personal favourite) "Two wrongs don't make a right."
February 28, 2025 at 9:04 AM
"If you lie with the dogs, you will get fleas."
or
"The fish rots from the head."
or (my Mum''s personal favourite) "Two wrongs don't make a right."
or
"The fish rots from the head."
or (my Mum''s personal favourite) "Two wrongs don't make a right."
Not the best pictures, but the best on this device. Meet 1/3 of the trouble in my life, two of the cutest, cuddliest monsters to ever run riot. There are six of the little blighters. I am beyond help. Knee deep in puppy poo and mayhem. Bliss.
February 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Not the best pictures, but the best on this device. Meet 1/3 of the trouble in my life, two of the cutest, cuddliest monsters to ever run riot. There are six of the little blighters. I am beyond help. Knee deep in puppy poo and mayhem. Bliss.
Currently Chief Skivvy and Poo Removal Technician to a littler of six Working Cocker pups, almost seven weeks old. Very cute. Love them dearly but am almost demented already. Toyah, the proud mother, is over the parenting thing, and threatening to turn to strong drink. Send help!
February 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Currently Chief Skivvy and Poo Removal Technician to a littler of six Working Cocker pups, almost seven weeks old. Very cute. Love them dearly but am almost demented already. Toyah, the proud mother, is over the parenting thing, and threatening to turn to strong drink. Send help!
Mr Meep sends his sympathy. Been there. Done that. Suffered the indignity of the catheter. Tolerating the special diet, on sufference. Get well soon, Smudge.
January 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Mr Meep sends his sympathy. Been there. Done that. Suffered the indignity of the catheter. Tolerating the special diet, on sufference. Get well soon, Smudge.
I am lucky to live in a small village with strong community spirit. Thanks to volunteers who raise funds and organise everything, we have a lovely official Christmas tree. It's about 12 feet high and very bonnie with its decorations. Then we have our 12 inch unofficial tree, complete with lights.
December 24, 2024 at 2:33 PM
I am lucky to live in a small village with strong community spirit. Thanks to volunteers who raise funds and organise everything, we have a lovely official Christmas tree. It's about 12 feet high and very bonnie with its decorations. Then we have our 12 inch unofficial tree, complete with lights.
This is my little sweetheart, Dottie. We enjoyed her company for fourteen blissful years. Not sure I'm talking to you after you took her back in June. You had better be taking extra special care of her.
November 24, 2024 at 11:24 PM
This is my little sweetheart, Dottie. We enjoyed her company for fourteen blissful years. Not sure I'm talking to you after you took her back in June. You had better be taking extra special care of her.
Mr Meep, when he was a tiny, innocent kitten. He grew up to be a vocal, opinionated tyrant. Just as well we love him.
November 21, 2024 at 7:26 PM
Mr Meep, when he was a tiny, innocent kitten. He grew up to be a vocal, opinionated tyrant. Just as well we love him.
When most of the pupils are from the rural area around the school, and this is what has happened to the local bus (on the main road) because the roads are so dodgy, yes, schools close. 90% of pupils at my local secondary are bussed in. Safety is important. Not everyone can walk to school.
November 20, 2024 at 7:23 AM
When most of the pupils are from the rural area around the school, and this is what has happened to the local bus (on the main road) because the roads are so dodgy, yes, schools close. 90% of pupils at my local secondary are bussed in. Safety is important. Not everyone can walk to school.
Name: Dottie (Dot, Dorothy)
Age: Made it to 14. Not long enough.
Liked: Cuddles. Carrot cake. Small children. Her buggy. More cake, thanks. Her brothers and sisters (even the cats).
Disliked: Having her feet touched. Cold weather. People daring to walk in front of her house.
Will miss her forever.
Age: Made it to 14. Not long enough.
Liked: Cuddles. Carrot cake. Small children. Her buggy. More cake, thanks. Her brothers and sisters (even the cats).
Disliked: Having her feet touched. Cold weather. People daring to walk in front of her house.
Will miss her forever.
November 19, 2024 at 10:35 PM
Name: Dottie (Dot, Dorothy)
Age: Made it to 14. Not long enough.
Liked: Cuddles. Carrot cake. Small children. Her buggy. More cake, thanks. Her brothers and sisters (even the cats).
Disliked: Having her feet touched. Cold weather. People daring to walk in front of her house.
Will miss her forever.
Age: Made it to 14. Not long enough.
Liked: Cuddles. Carrot cake. Small children. Her buggy. More cake, thanks. Her brothers and sisters (even the cats).
Disliked: Having her feet touched. Cold weather. People daring to walk in front of her house.
Will miss her forever.
Smokey. Hard to get a good photo. He's king of the blurred shot.
September 29, 2024 at 12:35 PM
Smokey. Hard to get a good photo. He's king of the blurred shot.
Just back from a few fabulous days on Orkney. We were a bit gutted to miss the Ness of Brodgar excavation, but really enjoyed the exhibition of some of the finds at Kirkwall Museum. A highlight was the Peatfire Tales - utterly spellbinding. Check out the QR code and enjoy for yourself.
August 27, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Just back from a few fabulous days on Orkney. We were a bit gutted to miss the Ness of Brodgar excavation, but really enjoyed the exhibition of some of the finds at Kirkwall Museum. A highlight was the Peatfire Tales - utterly spellbinding. Check out the QR code and enjoy for yourself.
Mr Meep will vouch for me. Probably.
August 27, 2024 at 6:19 AM
Mr Meep will vouch for me. Probably.
Here's Dottie, my bestest little doggie pal ever. No longer with us, but missed every day.
August 21, 2024 at 7:39 AM
Here's Dottie, my bestest little doggie pal ever. No longer with us, but missed every day.
Now I am in trouble with the Resident Cats. Mr Meep is in a deep huff, while Smokey is mildly miffed that Pippet (who doesn't even live here) was my cat tax. Time to put things right, if I don't want to find cat pee in my shoes. Meet Mr Meep (the Tabby Terror) and Smokey. Please don't tell the dogs.
August 7, 2024 at 11:08 AM
Now I am in trouble with the Resident Cats. Mr Meep is in a deep huff, while Smokey is mildly miffed that Pippet (who doesn't even live here) was my cat tax. Time to put things right, if I don't want to find cat pee in my shoes. Meet Mr Meep (the Tabby Terror) and Smokey. Please don't tell the dogs.
Will Pippet the Scottish Wildcat do? Grandmother of some of the wildcats released last year in the Cairngorms. Pippet was hand reared by her Keeper, Bill Buchan ( sadly no longer with us).
August 6, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Will Pippet the Scottish Wildcat do? Grandmother of some of the wildcats released last year in the Cairngorms. Pippet was hand reared by her Keeper, Bill Buchan ( sadly no longer with us).