Jim_Iain – Silhouette Live Post April 8, 21, 30 - B3B - TransAtlantic, Portugal Spain, France and the Norwegian Fjords

[groryjm]

Thank you Jim for you photos and insights.. I've very much enjoyed following for the last month or so.

 

Safe travels home

[TraderSam]

I’m just adding my thanks to this thread. It has been wonderful to read about all your adventures. Enjoy your time here🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and I’m sorry that the forecast isn’t great this week. I know you will both make the best of it regardless. To quote the great Billy Connolly, “there’s no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes!”😉

 

I’m looking forward to reading the reviews of  your next cruise and seeing if more folks can get your husband’s name right.😂

   It’s Jim and  IAIN... not LAIN.

[Anita Latte]

It seems redundant to add my own appreciation to your thread, but I will anyway knowing all the effort it can take to continue to post and share. What makes reading about your adventures so wonderful is the obvious enjoyment you are experiencing even through challenging circumstances that could easily steal joy. It’s such an enjoyable read and has been an engaging mental and emotional break in my day for a while. I agree with PPs in the missing this part of my day. I hope you have a fabulous visit with your family and safe travels home.

[Sarah1974]

Thank you for sharing your trip; hope to follow along on your next adventure

[venicecruiser]

Thanks so very much for taking us along on your travels!  I will miss having your latest post to look forward to every morning.  Safe trip home and I will be watching for your next adventure!

 

Claudia

[GeorgesGal]

Jim, thanks so much for another enjoyable, informative "Live from"!  Your narrative and photos take us along on your various cruises.  So sorry you got the 'bug', but, as usual, you've made lemonade out of the lemons tossed your way.

 

Stay safe, and safe travels home!

Donna

[Von & John]

JIm  --  Thanks Again to you & Iain for an amazing cruise & overall Journey...
Loved the unplanned addition of your time, since you disembarked in Southampton & on-wards to Scotland!!!

The photos & stories have been fabulous, as always!

ENJOY your time w/ Family!!!

Take care, travel safe & make the most of your time while you are there 🙂 

Cheers  --  Von & John

 

[Beachlover1989]

Jim and Iain,

 

As everyone has said - I'm sending an immense THANK YOU for including us all in your adventure!  I'm very sad to not have this thread to look forward to everyday...like when you finish a book and you really miss the characters afterwards!  Cheers!  And safe travels home!

 

Lisa and Brent

[boxkite]

Jim & Iian, 

 

 Enjoy your time with family and safe journey home.
 

We all look forward to following along on your next adventure!

 

Steven

[Jim_Iain]

You guys have me with a tear in my eye.  All of you have become so much a part of my life and I feel the accolades are undeserved.   We really appreciate all the kind words.  Each of you were so much a part of the journey. 

I couldn’t resist posting some pictures and really recommend anyone visiting Glasgow to visit Pollok House Park and the Burrell Collection Museum.  The grounds have beautiful gardens, paths and animals. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 11, 2022 by Jim_Iain

[bunnyette]

I will add my thanks for showing us how to make lemonade out of a Covid lemon.  Your positive posts were refreshing.  Have a great time with Iain’s family and safe trip home.

[parrothead33]

Jim and Iain, I also wanted to express my gratitude for welcoming us all on your lastest adventure and thank you for all of the hard work it takes to bring us along.  Enjoy the rest of your holiday and wishing you a safe journey home.

Kym

[Ipeeinthepools]

Jim,  Thanks for the tip about saving the Navica results file as a non-password protected file before submitting it to the Bermuda authorities.  Maybe it's obvious but I would have probably submitted it without thinking about it.  

[sunlover33]

Thanks Jim and Lain for sharing your trip with us. Your wonderful photography, interesting anecdotes, sense of humour even in the face of adversity and your extensive cruise knowledge have made great reading over the last few weeks. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Scotland and safe journey home. xx 

[FeebeeH]

On 5/6/2022 at 3:29 AM, Jim_Iain said:

 

I can't imagine something from American test Kitchen not being fantastic.   Iain's Aunt was a professional Cook and she could really make fantastic Scones, Short Bread and Puff Pastry to perfection.  

 

She often would say  -  Cold Hands makes warm hearts"  

On the topic of scones, whilst in Scotland will you have any “tatty” scones?  

[Barwick Cruiser]

So glad to pop on here this morning and see a new post from you and more beautiful pics. Glad you and Iain are having a wonderful time exploring and the obviously gorgeous weather doesn’t hurt eh? The beautiful blue sky really makes the scenery colours more vivid! 
Cathy

[Scottishclover]

Great photos. Looks like they did a great job refurbishing the Burrell Collection. You are lucky as it’s just recently opened again after a long closure. You have just provided me with an idea for my plans this weekend. Thanks! 😀 So glad you are getting a bit of sunshine in between the showers.

[Megabear2]

Just to add my thanks for all the wonderful photos and posts. It's been a real pleasure especially seeing my own locale through a visitor's eyes.  Enjoy Scotland and hope to "meet again" very soon.

[Jim_Iain]

2 hours ago, Scottishclover said:

Great photos. Looks like they did a great job refurbishing the Burrell Collection. You are lucky as it’s just recently opened again after a long closure. You have just provided me with an idea for my plans this weekend. Thanks! 😀 So glad you are getting a bit of sunshine in between the showers.

 

Yes the Burrell Collection had just re-opend and was pretty busy for was a weekday.   I was amazed at how eclectic a collection and the curators have created many interactive exhibits.   I was surprised that it to free. 

 

Today we went to Culzean Castle.    We have been many times before but today were just hiking on the grounds.   So how we lucked out with another sunny day.   Incredible walking trails and all the spring wildflowers, Rhododendrons and Tulips are in bloom. 

 

Really worth a visit

[Jim_Iain]

4 hours ago, FeebeeH said:

On the topic of scones, whilst in Scotland will you have any “tatty” scones?  

 

I'll have to have Iain and family get me some.   I had to google on them,   They look like an Irish Boxty . but Iain says they are nothing like a tatty scone.

Edited May 11, 2022 by Jim_Iain

[GeorgesGal]

48 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

Yes the Burrell Collection had just re-opend and was pretty busy for was a weekday.   I was amazed at how eclectic a collection and the curators have created many interactive exhibits.   I was surprised that it to free. 

 

Today we went to Culzean Castle.    We have been many times before but today were just hiking on the grounds.   So how we lucked out with another sunny day.    

 

These sunny days are God's way of rewarding you for your patience and humor in dealing with all those 'lemons' he threw at you.  See, He had faith in you!

Donna

[cavaaller]

Cannot wait for you to cruise again and take us with you!

Thank you!

[C-Dragons]

Jim & Ian, thank you both for taking the time to share your adventures, it was very much appreciated. 🌺🌼🌺

 “Taisteal Sábháilte abhaile!”

 

[Redking]

8 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

You guys have me with a tear in my eye.  All of you have become so much a part of my life and I feel the accolades are undeserved.   We really appreciate all the kind words.  Each of you were so much a part of the journey. 

I couldn’t resist posting some pictures and really recommend anyone visiting Glasgow to visit Pollok House Park and the Burrell Collection Museum.  The grounds have beautiful gardens, paths and animals. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now you have me with a tear in my eye on the other side of the world. I was born in Glasgow dear old Glasgow town. You can take the girl from Glasgow but you can't take Glasgow from the girl.

[FeebeeH]

5 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

I'll have to have Iain and family get me some.   I had to google on them,   They look like an Irish Boxty . but Iain says they are nothing like a tatty scone.

L

 

5 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

I'll have to have Iain and family get me some.   I had to google on them,   They look like an Irish Boxty . but Iain says they are nothing like a tatty scone.

Before my family emigrated to Australia, we would always have ‘tatty scones.  Just to give the old heart an extra workout my aunt would fry them in oil and then smear them in butter.  I recently made some for my family....neither my husband nor sons were a fan.  Maybe it’s a Scottish thing?