I have got many visitors including Gramma, who has recovered from her three broken bones of last winter and has made the flight to Scotland once again. Here I am (on the right) at Elcho Castle, near Perth, with my aunt Kate. We are picking pears in the ancient orchard. (The hut in the background is the Historic Scotland gift shop, and the ruin is part of the curtain wall.)

I am busy hostessing but I wanted to let you guys know what a wonderful bunch of friends you are--your birthday wishes over the last couple of days have really made me happy. Many of them were very unexpected. As
sovay says, "October is the best month EVER."
My absolutely favorite present is from Kate--it is a lion's head pendant (no. 95) cut out of an Ethiopian coin. I have coveted one of these for many years now. (This is the same woman who gave me my Heelies last year.)
more later
I am busy hostessing but I wanted to let you guys know what a wonderful bunch of friends you are--your birthday wishes over the last couple of days have really made me happy. Many of them were very unexpected. As
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My absolutely favorite present is from Kate--it is a lion's head pendant (no. 95) cut out of an Ethiopian coin. I have coveted one of these for many years now. (This is the same woman who gave me my Heelies last year.)
more later