Rubbish on the beach

This is a picture of the fishing line that we picked up on a short section of the beach at Auchmithie. We started with a small piece and quickly started picking every bit we could see. Including swivels, muppets and multiple hooks.

So we have done our bit for the environment, strange that angling should produce so much litter. I wonder if the long shore drift acts to deposit line from a large area on this bit of beach?

Kinnordy Loch and Reekie Linn

The weather was very overcast with virtually no colour, even at sunset today. We made it to Kirriemuir so that Gwen could pop in to work. We then called off any objectives to go further afield. So we had a picnic at Kinnordy Loch and watched the ducks and swans. Autumn colour was in evidence, some sun would have illuminated the leaves with spectacular effect, however, no sun made it through, although the temperature was more like August than October. We then went on to Peel farm, where we enjoyed a coffee, while Esmé coloured in. The shop at Peel Farm also has some great wool, and Gwen could not resist. With dusk fast approaching we made it as far as Reekie Linn before it got dark. Despite checking every picture they all have blown highlights somewhere in the shot, grrrrrr. Better luck next time.

Fossil Hnting in Crail part 2

Fossilised plant stems exposed in an undercut section of sandstone, a large section of plant stem in a boulder, and Stigmaria in sandstone strata.

The section of Stigmaria we found last year is no longer in situ, whether removed by erosion or collection is unclear. We found a number of short plant stems in amongst shale deposits, with very horsetail like markings on the stem. In the sandstone at beach level on Roome rocks there are a large number of 'nodules' , when removed the ovular dark brown nuggets look very fossil like however what they are we haven't worked out yet.

Fossil hunting in Crail

Gwen holding Stigmaria impression, Arthropleura tracks and Esmé on the fossilised tree trunk. Although we didn't take Esmé beside the tracks the Arthropleura work out at about the same size as her.

The Big DJ Doodle

Lots of fun! Thanks for the invite Cat. We now have 4 pieces of original and needless to say, original pieces of artwork on our walls. It's hard to say whether Gwen and I, or Esmé had the most fun. Lots of good things on at DCA and we need to remember and look out for them.

Auchmithie

Great coffee and cake from Margo at the But 'n' Ben. We really need to go back for lunch sometime soon. As it was our picnic on the beach was tasty, however thoughts of fish and chips did creep in. We finally got a picture for the top of Esmé's jewellery box. Her name in pebbles will fill the space perfectly.

Tattie Holidays!!!!

At last! It feels like a long time since the summer. The leaves are yellow and the conkers are brown. Esmé now has a huge collection of the brown jewels from our favourite and secret location. The shorter days have put sunrise and sunset in easy reach for her. Hundreds of pictures but few swapped to jpeg so it's the pics. from the conker hunting trip, and inside the Birnam Oak. Also the butterfly that Esmé spotted and sent in to CBeebies.