7 Crawford Street

well it rained, and it rained, and it rained, until the kids went back to school, and then -Hey Presto!- sunshine came back to Millport.
While it was doing the raining and raining bit, I was doing the painting and painting bit. Chris came to help me, but was so  depressed at the thought of returning [...]

Jamie had intended to return to Ibiza this summer for another shot at getting some sort of job out there. (Regular readers will recall that last year’s effort lasted six weeks and required several emergency shots of cash from the Bank of Mum and Dad. )
After Scott died, Jamie spent several agonised days trying to [...]

It was a brave fight, but Jamie’s friend Scott lost his battle with cancer last night, aged twenty two.  Jamie and his friends will miss him terribly, and their world is a darker and poorer place without him.
My heart is with Scott’s family.

Now if things had gone according to plan ,this post would have been entitled “Paris, bebe, oui !!”as that was the original destination for the Boyle’s first family holiday for six years. But serious doubts about the security of my job, led me to be a tad reluctant to spend money I don’t have. So [...]

I set off for Millport in high spirits. Not only was I by myself for five glorious days, but I privately quite enjoy spring cleaning, and that was my mission . Clean carpets, wash curtains, tidy cupboards.. I sat on the train to Largs and made myself a long list as I ate my cheese [...]

Now Christmas, New Year, and all the other celebrations are finally over, leaving me sluggish and half a stone heavier.. half a stone? Who am I trying to fool?- I have turned my full attention to Millport.
As well as trying to finish off George St, I need to cast a critical eye over Crawford St [...]

…Woo hoo!
I’m unsure which famous artiste sang that particular song- maybe some helpful blogger- follower will tell me. However, we have had a couple of celebration times (woo hoo!) in Boyle Bungalow lately, and I just thought I’d bore you all witless by telling you all about them. Ready? Sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin..
Celebration One [...]