Showing posts with label Scots. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scots. Show all posts

"The World's First Picture Encyclopedia" (or so it says!)


I was having a look through the vintage "I See All PictureEncyclopedia" I got a while ago and came across some more interesting pictures to share with you.


I love this one of the Chelsea Pensioner and Girl Guide.


Wondered what it said about the Scots!


Don't you think that this guy looks like he's enjoying this a bit too much?!


Love these gilded carriages.


Er ... strange name!

Love, Liz
Greetings from Greenock

Lost in Translation!

Note to self:-
Think before you blog!

I've just put Google Translate on my blog.
Great idea! 
Not everyone speaks English.  This will help others around the world share my wise words and wisdom (ahem)!

Except ………………… I've posted a few Burns poems ……………….!

How on earth are they going to be translated!
I also use a few wee Scots expressions … oops, I've done it again …!

Never mind!
Just to add to the confusion …. to all my lovely blog friends …..



Lang may yir lum reek!

Love, Liz

ps - It means something good ..... honest!!!!!!!

Stitching resolutions

My cross stitch resolution for this year is simple!  I must finish these two gigantic projects that I started many moons ago! I feel a bit g...