Wednesday, December 31, 2014

We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet.


A wonderful World of Disney style start to the day. Ten young deer standing in a line in the field by the crossroads. The early morning sun rising behind them. They're completely unconcerned by our presence. We stand with the PON's and stare. The deer look back. One of those simple, joyful moments.  


Hogmanay chaos. The kilt unwrapped and pressed. Sporran found, then lost. A lantern set out in the courtyard ready to guide travellers to the door. Logs for the fire. A 'wee dram' decanted for the magic hour.


To one and all a wish from everyone here at the Rickety Old Farmhouse for a peaceful, prosperous and healthy 2015.  Whatever the New Year brings may you always have a sheepdog ( or a brace of them ) to guard your door .  


Here's a link to the now familiar Scottish Auld Lang Syne - sung as it should be sung https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PER8f7bQIlg




25 comments:

Bella Roxy & Macdui said...

Have an enjoyable Hogmanay, and all the best for 2015!

booahboo said...

Happy New Year to you Angus, the font... Sophie and Bhub. May you always have enough... and to a peaceful year ahead. Thank you for sharing your stories with us. You write beautifully. I never missed a day of Sophie and Bob at the ROF.

The Life of Riley said...

A wonderful rendition of Auld Lang Syne. Will Bob (with his dark and handsome good looks) be going first-footing after midnight, or is he on duty with Sophie, as your welcoming committee, to greet the first visitors to the ROF on the 1st of January?

Wishing you, "the Font," Bob and Sophie all the best for 2015.

Anonymous said...

Wishing you a very happy Hogmanay and very best wishes to you and your flock for 2015.
Teena & Merlin.
xxx

Julie said...

A Very Happy New Year to all at the ROF and very best wishes for 2015.

Anonymous said...

Stuart, being a boy, wonders what your wee dram of choice is.

Angus said...

Macallan - as old as you can get it and certainly before 2004 when they switched to oak barrels. That latter is more out of conservatism and grumpiness about change rather than any difference in taste .

Susan said...

Happy, happy new year to all !
Susan & les Gang

Anonymous said...

I start my busy deadline filled days with this blog because it always makes me smile and reminds me to try and live like a PON. Thank you for your dedication. A happy, healthy 2015 to all.

10NISNE1 said...

Happy New Year!!!

Anonymous said...

His heart is in Islay, but this has given me a birthday gift idea!

Anonymous said...

What a Beautiful way to start our day. Happy New Year to You and Yours!

Yogi's Family in Ohio

Bentley said...

May you have a Healthy and Happy 2015. Thank you for sharing your life with PON in France.
Bentley

rottrover said...

Sophie and Bob, M'Ongoose and 'font,' Best wishes for a peaceful and healthy 2015!

-Bart, Ruby and Otto

MLou said...

Bliadhna mhath ùr to you and yours. Hope the first footer brings treats for the furry fellows at your door.

dustbunny8 said...

A Happy and peaceful New Year to all those at The Rickety Farmhouse in deepest France, from a chilly northern California.

Peter Kouwenhoven said...

Wishing you and yours a healthy and happy new year, from Langley, BC, Canada.

Anonymous said...

HAPPY 2015 everyone & the dogs too.

Pamela Terry and Edward said...

We shall raise a glass to you and yours at the appropriate hour.
Happy you are in our lives!
Here's to sheepdogs, forever!

tammy j said...

to you four in the rickety old farmhouse.
you bring us such joy all year long!
and yes . . . i have the little ghost of a beloved wee sheep dog at my hearth. and in my heart. always.
love,
tam

Myboyzach said...

Happy New year to the inhabitants of ROF.
Terrier kisses !!

Jake of Florida said...

Wishing you a healthy and happy new year, with a wee dram to celebrate tonight, and tomorrow, and the day after...

Anonymous said...

Happy New Year to Madame Font, M'Ongoose, Bob, and Princess Sophie! May the critters rise up in the hills and dales of France profonde to greet your PONs with beguiling scents and spirited chases in 2015 and beyond. Thank you for the joyful, witty, and keen observations of life from the ROF. An American Friend in Baltimore, MD, USA:)

MrsDuncanMahogany said...

Late to chime in, wishing you all at the ROFH all the best for 2015!

VirginiaC said...

Happy New Year to all at the ROF!!!
May it bring you health, happiness, love and everything else your hearts desire.
Looking forward to sharing your escapades in 2015.