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03/05/2008
If you didnt know it was a bank holiday , one look out the window at the weather would confirm it- windy and overcast.The sun is making a valiant effort to come through.
Our group of walkers made it safely from Coll with skippinish which I am sure added to the experience, they are a really nice bunch of people.
Busy night in the bar and restaurant and looking the same for tonight.
02/05/2008
Busy night in the bar last night , lots of celebrating after the win .
The sun is still shining so finger crossed it will be like this all weekend. Shaping up to be a busy weekend . there were quite a lot of vechichles off the boat and we are full all weekend .
29/04/2008
The sun is still shining , we have had a couple of rainy days but on the whole its great.
Its lovely walking to work in the morning and hearing all the birds warbling and cooing away at the waters edge.
Busy this week and no doubt a busy weekend as it is the May bank holiday.
Eric had a wee accident yesterday and went through the roof, Paddy manged to patch it up till we wait for the proper materials .
23/04/2008
The forecast was wrong the sun is still shining!. Great stuff. Busy night last night with the late boat .
We've got the lunch clud in today so its all go in the kitchen.
22/04/2008
Busy day today lots of arrivals off the boat this evening. Sun is still shining but it is a bit chillier today.
Forecast rain for this evening so we will wait to see hopefully it will just last through the night. Jimmy and Charlie are getting on with doing the barstools so we have very posh ones now.
Happy birthday Jessica hope you have a lovely day.
21/04/2008
The sun is still shining in Tiree and it has been quite a bit warmer over the last couple of days.
Lot of little lambs all JUmping about in the sunshine which is lovely to see.
I think the visitors we had last week were all a bit devasted to leave and all fell for Tiree , difficult not too when you see it bathed in sunshine.
Shaping up to be a busy week this week with all our corporate customers coming back after the loooong easter holidays. (that was a deliberate mistake Johnny)
19/04/2008
At the risk of sounding boring the sun is still shining on Tiree. today there is little or no wind so it is very mild. It was gorgeous walking up to work this morning.
Eric and Tommy were busy yesterday organising the sweepstake for the Scottish Grand National.
We had a busy day but a quietish night so we all got an early night.
17/04/2008
The sun is still shining , its been like this for about a week now and its just fantastic and judging by the weather reports elsewhere not many other places are quite so good.
You should take the opportunity to come up and enjoy it this weekend we have some rooms still available , so go on treat yourself.
Busy night in the bar and restaurant last night , the footie was on so the pies were in great demand . I dont think the result went down quite as well.
13/04/2008
Apologies once again for the lack of diary.
Spring has finally sprung on Tiree it has been 4 day now of lovely sunshine.
Denny & Johnny &Co enjoyed their break , I'm sure the weather made all the differnece.
We have been having a busy time as there are still a lot of visitors on the Island.
Lot of people pottering about on boats in the harbour which is always a nice sight .
I'm away for a driving lesson with Magga so if you see a green Volvo coming your way get out of the road fast. Only Joking
08/04/2008
It was a wee bit overcast this morning but the blue skies have come through so all in all it is a nice day.
Quiteish day yesterday so we will see what today brings.
06/04/2008
Its hard to believe its April with the biting wind and snow and hail showers. I suppose the way to look at it is it can only get better. WE had a very busy lunch today and there are fair few in the bar watching the footie , the fire is on and it is nice and cosy in there so who can blame then.
05/04/2008
The sun is still shining on Tiree, though the wind is a bit on the cold side.
We are all sorted for the Grand National so I'm sure there will be a few in to see it. It a bit odd without Eric to here to preside over the proceedings.
Happy Birthday to Mrs Mackay for this weekend and a very Belated Happy birthday to my wee Bro Niall for the 3rd. Denny & Johnny are coming up tomorrow for the week so it will be nice to see them . Hopefully the sun will stay.
03/04/2008
Another mild day today. A wee bit cloudy , there is a bit of a problem with the plane , we've all got our finger crossed it will get in.Lachie's waiting to get back and Sandra's dad is waiting to get away.
Another busy yesterday and its the thursday Barra boat today so we should have a few in at lunchtime.
We are quiet in the hotel this weekend so anyone who fancies a weekend in Tiree give us a call , I'm sure we can do you a wee deal.
02/04/2008
Cron got his haircut and is looking like a new dog thanks to Emma. Everything went very well in my abscence thanks to my brilliant team of staff, we really are very lucky to have them.
The boat trip yesterday was a bit choppy . I dont usually get seasick but I was feeling a bit nauseous by the time we left Coll.
31/03/2008
Its a lovely sunny day today , so it should be a nice boat trip to Oban , which is good. As we are taking Cron to Oban today to get his summer haircut.
There are still quite a few visitors on the Island so its shaping up to be another busy week.
30/03/2008
I hope you all remembered to put your clocks forward last night.It really does feel like summertime has started , sunny and no wind so it is actually quite warm for a change.
Busy day yesterday with the Old firm match on ,the pies and chickenwings seemed to go down well. Another busy night last night.
28/03/2008
It was a bit of a wild one last night. At least it came after a relatively warm day with lots of sunshine and it has cleared a bit already blue skies again.
Bit of a delay with the plane today only an hour so not quite on a par with Terminal 5.
Busy night tonight in the restaurant so I better get on.
26/03/2008
Its a bit of a dreich one today. Though we have had quite a spell of blue skies and freezing temperatures. Much the same as the rest of the country.
Easter weekend was extremely busy so that was great.It was the first Tuesday night boat of the year yesterday. It is a lovely sight when you see herheading off with the lights on just as dusk is settling in. Its been great being able to walk home from work without a torch surely winter must be nearly over.
21/03/2008
Not the nicest start to the easter weekend its been a bit windy and bitterly cold.
The boat couldnt get into Oban yesterday as there were 2 stormbound boats there. So they had to go to Craiganure (and wait for it) stay there till 4.00am this morning.What a nightmare.
We were getting regular updates from Myra who was on it. So she was going to Oban and then straight back out here. Lots of fun for the Crew.
19/03/2008
We have had a gret few days weather wise. Its been sunny and quite warm. Spring is in th air.
The Scimitar came back round to the pier yesterday which is a sure sign of the season starting.
Ishie is now a pensioner she was Sixty yesterday, dont worry she will still be making her soups and desserts.
Busy weekend this weekend lots of people home for the Easter weekend .
14/03/2008
Its a lovely sunny day on Tiree Today. Bit on the Chilly side. So I'm off to walk the wee legs off Cron this afternoon and make the most of it.
The 2 hotel Limos have been taken away for a bit of TLC and minor surgery so they can hopefully get through another summer. In case you are wondering Limos is a hint of sarcasm.
12/03/2008
The Showers have cleared today and now it is Lovely and Sunny, a bit windy but who cares as long as the sun is shining.
Busy night in the bar and restaurant , Ruths cooking went down a storm.
Happy birthday Janice for yesterday.
08/03/2008
Another day of showers and sunshine.Quite heavy gusts as well. The boat was a couple of hours late, which was quite lucky for Aimee as she had locked her car keys in the boot. Craig came to the rescue
and managed to get the boot open.
Now the birthday list.
Happy Birthday Dolina (for yesterday)
Happy Birthday Grant (for tomorrow)
And Last but by no means least, my Big Bro Neil - Happy birthday for Today.
07/03/2008
Its nice and Sunny between the showers, which are becoming less frequent
The Wind Turbine Meeting seemed to go well last night and it seems as if its going to go ahead - so I'm sure there were be a lot of differing opinions. I personally think it will be a good thing as it benefits Tiree.
We got the results back from the Licensees training and passed arent we clever girls.
05/03/2008
Its a bit of a dreich one today. It was very nice yesterday though blue skies and sunshine all day , if a little cold.
Full house in the hotel this week and all boats planes etc have arrived so far this week.
Congratulations to my very intelligent Niece Jessica MacPhail on Passing her Exams(she must take after her Aunty -not). Well done to Charlotte as well.Jessicas Granny is still beaming.
03/03/2008
Happy mothers day for yesterday, we had a quite a few lunches yesterday and everyone was very pleased with their pressie.
It is Jenna & Janettes Birthdays Today so happy Birthday to you both hope you have a fab day.
Tiree has a lovely sprinkling of snow over it this morning which is very pretty.
29/02/2008
Well Its another cracking day weather wise on Tiree Not.
Its windy rainy and wild - I am hoping that Lion and Lamb thing holds True for March. Its certainly roaring this week.
No Boat on Tuesday so we had a quieter week than expected.We did get one on Wednesday though. So we are having a bit of a redec in the restaurant.
No Function this weekend which is the first time for a while , except for mothersday lunch.
Hope you have a great party tonight Nett.
24/02/2008
The Show dinner seemed to go well last night. They were all dancing to the wee small hours in the morning. Lots of laughter which is great. The team as usual worked their socks off.
Sunny day today on Tiree there were a couple of heavy showers but it seemed to have cleared now.
Ruthie has lost her voice so its very quite in the kitchen at the moment.
22/02/2008
Its a bit of a mixed bag today weatherwise. Brilliant sunshine then torrential showers , so its all about timiing.
Its all go in the kitchen today getting ready for the agricultural show diiner tomorrow night. So that will keep us busy.
20/02/2008
Its another dry day which is great. It was actually quite warm this morning when I was walking up to work this morning. Busy lunchtime today as was yesterday.It feels like it should be a month later in terms of the business as it is that bit busier which is great.
We had a couple of castaways staying on Monday night they had flown their plane up and it was such a nice day they decided to stay put and enjoy the sunshine and the Guiness.
18/02/2008
It is a lovely day on Tiree - Glorious sunshine. The 21st went well on Saturday everyone had a good time and were dancing till the wee small hours.
It the Tirre Show Dinner Dance this Saturday so that will be another busy one. Which is great.
Only one Arrival today but full house as usual on Tues & Wed.I promise not too leave the diary updates for so long.
13/02/2008
Its another spring day today, sun is shinig and not a lot of wind. The plane is delayed from Glasgow so obviously not so nice their a bit foggy I would imagine.
Quietish night in the bar last night. There are a group of our regulars away to Coll to work for a week or so , so it will be quite a bit quieter.
Its quite good timing as we are sitting our exam for our personal licence on Friday so it is giving the girls a chance to study!.
Ishie is away to GLasgow to get her Blood Boost so she will be back raring to go which is just as well because we have 21st Party on Saturday.
12/02/2008
Another sunny day on Tiree very little wind today it does feel relatively mild for the time of year.
When Ishie walked to work this morning she didnt need a torch which is a first this year.
Spring is just round the corner.
Jimmy and Charlie have started painting today again it really is a bit of Forth road bridge thing happening.
11/02/2008
Its a lovely sunny day in Tiree with a bit of wind, just enough to put a bit of colour in the cheeks.
We have had a busy weekend and a few arrivals today and dinners tonight. So its all go here.
Happy 1st Birthday Skye.
Anyone who has seen Jenna's photo in th Oban Times it is not me next to her its Colin form Argyll training. Just in case you thought I had shaved my head and developed a problem with facial hair.Even if it does say my Name. I am the one singing her praises though. She's a great wee Chef.
10/02/2008
Its been quite a pleasant couple of days on Tiree. Cloudy but no rain and very little wind - Quite mild. So Cron has been getting his wee legs walked off.
The Cattle sales were on yesterday and the prices were good , which is excellent. So we ended up with a very busy bar and restaurant.
It meant an early boat in the morning and another one about 6.00pm. There is something quite stunning when you see the boat going out at night.
Especially when its full of cattle that the crofters & farmers have managed to get a good price for.
08/02/2008
Its is a lovely day on Tiree Today. Blue Skies and sunshine , tis a tad on the windy side but yiou cant have everything.
Its been another busy week here at Scarinish , The business seems to have stepped up a gear a couple of months earlier than usual. Which is a good complaint. Jennas brand new Nephew Calin is up for Skye's first birthday so its all baby , baby in the Monaghan household at the moment (Ahh Bless) Cant wait to see him and Skye now she is walking.
05/02/2008
At Last it has stopped raining, no wind today either.
All in all its a great day a wee taster of spring blue skies etc.
Another full house tonight everyone left today on the plane and the arrivals all came off the boat.
So Sandra's kept busy upstairs.
04/02/2008
Its not a very nice day today pouring rain and strong winds , much the same as everywhere else.
Fingers crossed for the plane as I have quite a few people coming off it today.
I really cant wait for spring.
02/02/2008
Well Hello from a Winter Wonderland. Tiree is a blanket of White this morning and it was a lovely walk to work. You cant beat walking through fresh crisp snow that no one else has walked on and hearing it crunching under your feet. The boat looked especially dramatic coming in this morning.
Our group of Birdwatchers are away after having a lovely time inspite of the weather conditions. Ishie, Jenna ans Ruths food went down very well. They are away happier and a few pounds heavier ( thier words not mine) It was a pleasure having them here.
Bit quieter this weekend only one arrival off the boat today and no plane. So we get to relax a bit before another busy week next week.
A belated 80th Birthday congrats to Mary T , Neilly had arranged a surprise party for her here on Thursday. I wont tell you her exact words but lets just say she was surprised and had a lovely time. If we are all as good as she is at 80 we will be doing well.
30/01/2008
Its is a bit of a chilly one today with heavy skies, so we may get some of the snow that is forecast.
Our Birdwathchers arrived safely yesterday and were up and out bright and early to make the most of their time here.
27/01/2008
Sorry about the lack of diary for the last couple of days but but it has been a Manic Weekend to say the least. On Friday we had a Burns Supper which was great and very well attended Gordon and the band played into the wee small hours and the dance floor was full which is always a good sign.Thanks to George and Tommy for sorting out the Burns side of Things.
Last night was Fi Greens surprise 50th Birthday party. Everyone was boogeying to the disco led of course by Fi G and it was a surprise she hadnt sussed anything. So another good night was had
by all.
Catching up today and then we have a group of birdwatchers coming to stay for four days on Tuesday so full hotel again. Hopefully the weather will be kind to them. Fi Thom has brought up a load of Hot water bottles so if its really bad they could talke them out under their jackets.
24/01/2008
It was a very pleasant walk to work this morning, didnt need a torch as there were clear skies and a full moon.
The forecast wasnt good for today at all but so far it is ok. There was a really heavy (Hail I think) shower about 4 am so fingers crossed that's our lot.
Ishies back to work today and feeling better.
23/01/2008
Its a bit of a wet one today, still quite mild. Fi & Denny left on the boat yesterday and I came back feeling very refreshed after my days off. Thanks girls.
Busy couple of weeks ahead which is great for this time of year. We have the Lunch club coming in today though the numbers are dwindling rapidly due to this bug that is still doing the rounds.
21/01/2008
A beautiful winter's day with sunshine and blue sky. A little colder than yesterday but oh so bright.
The phones have gone non - stop with bookings and all the orders have been placed for the coming week. The numbers for the Burns Supper on Friday are nearing 50, and we have a funeral party coming off the boat on Thursday.
On a lighter note - Happy 50th Birthday to Fi Green who was in for a wee lunch with the family and who will be back in for dinner on Saturday.
20/01/2008
Well! Wait till you here this. The power went off yesterday afternoon in part of the hotel - namely the only three rooms occupied this weekend and the kitchen sockets! Turned out that it was one of the Scottish Hydro main cables and not an internal hotel fault, as one or two houses in the village were also out
So - the helicopter and a clever man arrived this morning at 11 am and the fault has now been rectified - we are well impressed, so thanks v much Scottish Hydro.
It's mild today so the Sunday golfers have just arrived in the bar for lunch and the footie.
What delights await us tomorrow, I wonder!
19/01/2008
Busy day yesterday - all our rooms on. Most folks have left today on either the plane or the boat. The sun is now shining and the phone never stops with bookings for later on this year ( as well as next week!)
Magga is now sorting out the bar and Ruth will be in shortly to sort out the lunches.
What Hoh!
18/01/2008
A wild day - not a day for thin people on the island - Fi T was nearly blown over!! The hotel is full and the bar and restaurant are keeping us busy. Fi Mac on some well earned time out. The bar fire baffle has caused some consternation in the bar, but the heat from the fire is truly appreciated on such a January night! The plane made it in eventually having turned back initially with a technical fault! One of our guests will certainly make it to Celtic Connections. Well done Loganair!
17/01/2008
It was a bit wild last night weatherwise, the wind has dropped now. Lots of departures and arrivals today just the way we like it.
Hope the boat journey is ok for Fi Thom, shes up today to give me a few days off. I am really looking forward to a lie in. That is if Cron doesnt do his usual and wakes me up at 6 am because he thinks I need to be up to take him for a walk.
16/01/2008
It was a lovely walk up with Cron this morning it was just about light enough that you didnt need a torch but very peaceful, a cracking way to start your day.
We have a bit of a Photoshoot happening today. Jenna has passed her SVQ level 2, so she is getting her photo taken with Ishie and Colin getting her certificate. Thankfully I will be the other side of the camera. Well done Jenna.
Bookings are coming in fast & furious for the summer so its shaping up to be another great season at the Scarinish Hotel.
15/01/2008
Another Sunny day on Tiree. YesterdaY was the same with no wind it was almost like spring. Quite a busy wee night in the bar for a monday people are obviously starting to come out of Hibernation.
Busy week this week with Residents most of them are our regulars so thats always a bit of fun.
Fingers crossed we will escape the dreadful weather the rest of the country is getting.
15/01/2008
Another Sunny day on Tiree. YesterdaY was the same with no wind it was almost like spring. Quite a busy wee night in the bar for a monday people are obviously starting to come out of Hibernation.
Busy week this week with Residents most of them are our regulars so thats always a bit of fun.
Fingers crossed we will escape the dreadful weather the rest of the country is getting.
13/01/2008
Its not quite as nice as it was yesterday, the wind picked up during the night but has dropped off again this morning. Very cloudy but no rain for the moment. It was a busy night again last night we had a roaring fire in the bar which everyone appreciated. (We do every day in the winter). ~We passed the afternoon by playing a quiz on Craigs phone. By the end of it we had come to the conclusion that none of us had quite the brilliant mind we thought we had. That probably isnt a huge revelation to anyone that knows the Lean-to.
12/01/2008
It is a stunning winters day today.The sun is shining, the air is crisp and the grass is shiny with frost. I was walking Cron back to the house (past the postoffice Johnny) this morning and I just had to stop it was just amazing. The sea was like a mirror and you could see the boat way out in the distance , all the colours were so bright. We may get some nasty weather sometimes but boy when its good its fantastic. Busy night in the bar and restaurant last night. Grace is the latest victim of the Lurgy. Get well soon Grace. Ishie has gone one step further and got bronchitis- I know that is probably spelt wrong.
Well done Wee Bro I am really pleased for you.
10/01/2008
~Its shaping up to be a nice day between the showers not quite as cold yesterday thankfully.
Wasnt Tusday night wild I woke about 4am with the noise of the wind and that was pretty much me to the morning.
I have come to the conclusion that patio doors are not always the best option on Tiree as there were several points on Tuesday night I thought they may well blow in. Thankfully they didnt and the hotel was still in one piece in the morning.
The dreaded Lurgy is still doing the rounds Ishie is still not feeling great and Jenna just made it back yesterday. Crossing everything I dont catch it.
Happy Birthday Sharon & Kat Hope you have a good one.
06/01/2008
It was a quieter night last night no SOS calls . The whole Island does seem to be suffering from colds and bugs.Ishie, Jenna and Ruth are all poorly at the moment.
On the positive side it is a lovely day here the sun is shining and there is no wind so I'm heading out for a bit of driving practice.
05/01/2008
It was a very eventful night last night. I got a call to the house looking for rooms in the wee small hours of the morning. There was a helicopter crew stranded and they needed a bed for the night.
So it was actions station for me and Magga getting heaters on and hot water bottles down as it was a wild and very cold night. They had an early breakfast today and were off again. It is never dull on Tiree let me tell you.
The matches are doing a great Job.
04/01/2008
Its another cold one today. Clear but cold. Busy day and night yesterday. there were a few in for a refreshment before heading to Eilidh's party.
Happy 21st Eilidh.
03/01/2008
Well its all back to Normal. A beautiful Winters day. Bitterly cold right enough. I have made a resolution to walk with the dog more so we both get a bit of the Flab off. Easy to do on a day like today not so easy when it is lashing it down.
My other resolution is to sit and pass my driving test- Denny's resolution is to keep nagging me till I do.
02/01/2008
A Happy and Healthy 2008 to you all.
The island is in recovery mode and we have opened the Lean-To today just in case there is a refreshment requirement from some of our locals and visitors. With New Year's Day falling on a boat day, we have had no ferry since Saturday so tomorrow's visit from Clansman or LOTI is eagerly awaited ( especially by the co-op). We have our first residents of 2008 arriving tomorrow - so - here we go again for another year at TSH!
31/12/2007
I cant believe it is the Last day of 2007, this year has just flown by. Its been a really good one here at The Scarinish Hotel and hopefully 2008 will be even better.
Happy New Year to you all and all the best for 2008. Your New years resolution should be to visit Tiree!
Happy Birthday Nikki XX.
See you all next year
28/12/2007
The Staff Party went well. Not as many as last year but everyone had a good time. Magga and Jenna did a few turns at the Karoake. Charlie and Sheena started the dancing.
Ishie , Jenna and Ruth put out a lovely Buffet which was enjoyed by us all.
27/12/2007
Hope you had a good Christmas and didnt eat too much ( yeah right) . Lindsay and Graeme had a baby boy at about 2am Christmas morning his name is Calin- which is Irish seemingly. So they got the best Christmas present I reckon.
It was a wild night last night we were woken several times during the night with the wind. It must have been bad because nothing can usually waken me. The family are away on the boat today . It was lovely having them up for Christmas.
Denny and Fi coming up fo a day for the Staff Party so it will be good to see them. I'm sure there will be a few more sore heads tomorrow including mine no doubt.
25/12/2007
A very Merry Christmas to all our customers - locals and visitors alike, and a very Merry Christmas to our hard working team - Fiona, Ishie, Jenna, Grace, Magga, Figi, Jimmy, Charlie, Sandra, Wilma, Ruth and Arlene - get your feet up and enjoy a couple of days off before it all starts again!
Posted by the wee support team back in Glasgow!
24/12/2007
Sorry about the lack of Diary entires. In my defence it has been a wee bit busy with Christmas parties.
They all went well and everyone seemed to have a good time.
We have had great weather the last few days so it makes a difference.
Looking forward to a nice relaxing day tomorrow as Ishie is in the Kitchen. Which is just as well as cooking isnt my Forte. The newwst menber of the Monaghan family should be arriving soon so we are all waiting to hear, and thinking of poor Lindsay, its been about 14 hours so far.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL. Hope you have a wonderful day. Try not to stress too much. It is Just a roast Dinner after all.(Easy for me to say when I wont be near a cooker.)
20/12/2007
The wind has picked up again today, and it is coming from the very cold direction.
We had a Christams Lunches yestersday. Our usual Lunch club were in and gave us a beautiful basket of flowers. So thank you very much Ladies and Arnold it is much appreciated.
18/12/2007
Another cracking day today,with just a slight breeze.Fingers crossed It will be like this a week today.
Jenna & Ishie are cooking up a storm. THeres Turkeys Galore.
I cant believe in a weeks times its going to be Christmas Day , Its amazing how quickly time passes on this wee Island.
17/12/2007
Its A lovely sunny Winters day. If a bit Chilly. Bit of a quiet one so far today. Trying to get ahead so I am organised for the rest of the week.
16/12/2007
Sorry about the last entry , I kind of Stopped in mid sentence. Sorry Johnny & Neil.
Anyway Guess what its still windy on Tiree I think it has dropped slighty (very slightly). It has been dry though which is a bonus and quite mild apart from yesterday when it was Baltic.It was toasty warm in the bar with the fire on.Fairly quite this weekend and we are all making the most of it , as it is Christmas party week next week. So it will all be a bit Manic in a good way.
14/12/2007
Its a bit blowy today. (that is a huge understatement.). The waether has not deterred George and Eric from puttin the outside Lights up. They are up on the balcony as we speak. So we will be all Christmassy and Spearkly on the outside as well.
Jimmy has finished off the bathroom in the flat so its been very busy here today. Its good to have it
14/12/2007
Its a bit blowy today. (that is a huge understatement.). The waether has not deterred George and Eric from puttin the outside Lights up. They are up on the balcony as we speak. So we will be all Christmassy and Spearkly on the outside as well.
Jimmy has finished off the bathroom in the flat so its been very busy here today. Its good to have it
12/12/2007
Its a bit of a wild one this morning. We had a busy one last night. Our first Christmas party of the season. But it all seemed to go well. The first one is always the tricky one till you get back into the routine again.
The whole place is looking very festive so no Bah Humbug here.
Magga is off to Glasgow for a few days to do her christmas shopping, I dont envy her it will be chaos now. Grace and Ruthie made it back yesterday safe and sound after their extended trip away.
09/12/2007
The wind has died down quite considerably, well totally actually. So Grace and Ruthie should have quite a nice sail back from Oban.
Another busy day and night in the bar. Magga had the country CD's going so they were all happy.
Christmas Decorations going up tomorrow so that will be a bit of a challenge but good fun. Ho HO Ho
Boat update . It didnt make it today got to the pier and couldnt get in. So Grace and Ruthie are on their way back to Oban. See you soon hopefully . It sounds like it isnt going to attempt at it till Tuesday.
08/12/2007
Its a bit of a wild one today. The boat and plane made it. It made it on Thursday so I was panicking for nothing. Busy night in the bar last night the accordian was getting passed round which always makes for a good night.WE had a few dinners in as well.
06/12/2007
Its a bit of a wild one today. Heavy rain and winds. It is one of those day where you really do feel like you live on a wee dot in a big sea. I love it.
Fingers crossed the the boat makes it as we have a lot of worried people waiting for it. I am in a bit of trouble if the plane makes it and the boat doesnt as I dont have enough rroms.But there will be a roaring fire in the bar and they can console themselves with a beverage while I sort it out.
05/12/2007
Its a lovely morning this morning, a bit windy but clear skies. It was great walking up to work with the stars twinkling overhead. Ishie had to hold on to me so she didnt blow away.
Full house last night so it was busy in the bar and restaurant.
02/12/2007
Hi Again . We are still here just in case you were getting concerned. My Big brother will be narked because I've missed the diary.
It was all high drama yesterday. The boat made it in and all the passengers made it off. Though the ones driving off had to actually drive up the platform rathe than down as the tide was so high.
then the ropes snapped and she was off so everyone was stranded.
Kenneth and the boys were playing in the bar so it was great Ceilidh and all our refugees really enjoyed it.
28/11/2007
Bit late with the diary today. We had our lunch club in today so it was a bit busy. Arnold was a very brave man and came along so he was entertaining the ladies.
It was very rainy & wet this morning though it has cleared a bit this afternoon.
27/11/2007
Well we have returned from Dublin in one piece and only slightly worse for wear.It was a good time and we all got a fair bit of retail therapy done.
Its a bit wet today but it's still nice to be home. Back to work today and its a busy old week, so that good.
Apologies to my big bro for being a bit a bit hpahazard with the diary. He worries when its not done in the morning (Ah Bless). FI, Paula and angus are away on the boat today.Thanks for letting us get away, everyone who stayed behind.
26/11/2007
Better late than never! A queit day but kept on the go. Weather mild but not much sun today. Our girls arrived back from Dublin so we look forward to hearing all their tales although we shall probably only get the edited version! The boys meanwhile were busy upstairs installing a new shower tray so great progress is being made. Getting geared up for tomorrow as we have a full house.
25/11/2007
No wind today so Denny and Johnnie will have a calm sail. A steady night in the bar yesterday. A quiet restaurant. A bit of deep cleaning going on when we are quieter. No news as yet from the Dublin travellers-must be having a good time. Expecting a birthday party in for dinner tonight so things might liven up.
24/11/2007
The North Wind Doth Blow!!!...and all that. It certainly is a chilly one although the word is that the wind will drop and the temperature rise. Sunny in between the showers so no complaints. Last night the bar was busy all helped along by a tune on the squeeze box. No word from the intrepid travellers who were last heard of going round Dublin in an open top bus. Maybe they never got off!!
23/11/2007
Lovely morning-great view of all the isles. The BT painter is now ahead of his schedule due to the fine painting weather-he likened this morning to a "summer's day"-no kidding! All of Tiree are off to the Glasgow Tiree Gathering this weekend and the rest are at a whist drive at the Golf Club. The teachers are due in the bar any minute for a wee celebration so the night could be busy.
22/11/2007
Thankfully the plane got in and our girls are off on a well deserved trip to Dublin! The skeleton staff are coping admirably!A dry but very windy day,so severe that our resident painter of telephone boxes had his ladders whisked away by the wind! A scary sight seeing a man in white overalls splattered with red paint!
Hopefully the gales will die down tomorrow and we all have a better hair day!
17/11/2007
Its a bit rainy here today. Thank goodness for waterproofs thats all I can say.
Should be a busy one today for the footie lots of Pies and pints no doubts.
16/11/2007
We had a bit of a busy one yesterday. Malin had his Ist Birthday and he had a party in the hotel at lunchtime. Lots of balloons & Bubbbles, he was a bit mesmerised by it all.
Its a lovely morning this morning this though there is a bank of dark cloud on the horizon hopefully it's moving away rather than approaching.
14/11/2007
Its a bit of a dreich one this morning.
Fingers crossed the plane will make it as we have quite a few coming in off the plane.
13/11/2007
The crisp clear winters morning didnt last too long, by early afternoon it was showery and cold. Just the day for sitting round the fire in the bar. Which is exactly what a few of the local boys did keeping us entertained with thier stories.
Willie was celebrating his new propeller on the boat Natalie did the honours and named it.Busy lunches and dinners, Jennas Potato & Leek Soup sold out at lunchtime.
It was a bit dreich this morning but it looks like it is clearing up I can see a touch of blue.
12/11/2007
Its another crisp ,clear winters day today- even though it is technically still autumn. Lovely sunrise this morning stunning against the hills of Mull.
Shaping up to being a busy week, which is good.
11/11/2007
Its a lovely day on Tiree today. Mainly sunshine & Blue Skies, its a bit chilly but a nice clear crisp day Ideal for walking.
Busy day night in the bar & restaurant which was great, No Footie on but I think the coal fire and the cold lager may have been the draw.
09/11/2007
Its a bit less breezy today, if a tad Artic temperature wise. Belated Birthday to Tullah who was in for her birthday dinner last night. No plane yesterday due to high winds.
A big Hi to Sam, Joe, Fraser and Alistair a great blast from the past - Enjoying Life in Melbourne.
08/11/2007
It is a bit of a windy one this morning, as forecast. It was wild during the night. The rain has cleared a bit but the rain remains. Boat made it in with no problems which is good as the co-op was out of milk.
Busy bar last night as there were a few in for the pies and footie. The result was a bit dismal. At least they are through.
07/11/2007
Its a bit of a windy one this morning.Nice and sunny with it though so its not so bad.
Busy night last night quite a few in and a full house.
Forecast not so great for tonight and tomorrow so everyone has thier fingers crossed that the boat will get here.
04/11/2007
Apologies for the lack of Diary what can I say i'm useless.
Its been fairly steady in the hotel keeping us all busy.
I dont know why but I have been getting a real christmassy feeling lately. I think it might be because of the Winter Table Linen being put on. In the winter we dress up the restaurant and it becomes all posh with Linen napkins etc.The only reason we dont do it in the summer is the volume of laundry created would overwhelm us especially Ishie as she Irons all the table linen.
Denny & Fi were up for a few days. Doing all sorts of fun stuff like Fire Risk assements and cleaning carpets. Ohh the Glamour of it all.
01/11/2007
Its a bit of a wild one this morning rain and wind.
Hope you all had good night of guising , at least it stayed semi dry for last night. I cant believe it is the 1st November already. It really is quite scary how quickly time passes.
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31/10/2007
Happy Halloween or should that be scary!. Halloween has prompted a bit of a discussion in the bar with regards to pumpkins. What happened to the good old Turnips we used to use instead of pumpkins. (showing my age a bit here) in Ernie and Alison's opinion it has all become a bit too amercanised, not like the good old days when we used to go out guising and had to do a turn of some sort.The main thing is the kids enjoy it and it is all in good fun whether it is a pumpkin or a turnip.
I am still having problems with the email so please phone if you have sent and havent recieved a reply. Weather wise its a bit blowy but dry. Good Guising weather
30/10/2007
First of all I have a bit of a public service notice! Our email isnt working if you have sent me any email and havent got any replies it is because they havent got through. The company that runs our website is looking into it and it will be fixed (hopefully) by early afternoon.So feel free to phone in the meant time.
The Monday club were in full force yesterday afternoon putting the world to rights it was like watching an episode of game on.Just as funny.
29/10/2007
It makes such a difference with the clocks going back an hour, it is so nice being able to walk to work in the morning without a torch. There was also the bonus of having an extra hour in bed.
Quite a few in for the footie and pies yesterday.
Though the restaurant was quite quiet.Yesterday was a bit of a mixed bag weatherwise really heavy showers but quite nice inbetween .
28/10/2007
It seemed to be a really promising day today, till the rain and wind arrived. But it is October so I shouldnt be surprised.
We had a busy night in the bar and restaurant after the sales the prices seem to be quite good, which is great news.
The pink party seems to have gone well last night Judging by the few sore heads about today.
27/10/2007
It was another gorgeous night last night clear skies and a full moon. It was lovely seeing the reflection of the sea out the restaurant window.
Busy night in the bar and the restuarant last night.
Should be quite a busy one today as well, the cattle sales are on so we have two boats today.
Hopefully the prices will be good and they will all sell,
25/10/2007
Its another sunny one on Tiree today. Its a bit windy but that just makes it your typical Tiree winter day.
It was a lovely clear night last night , the moon was so bright I didnt need a torch.Busy night in the restaurant last night which is great.
24/10/2007
Its A lovely day here on Tiree. The sun is shining and it is actually quite mild. Got the washing out this morning before I got to work.( Its all glamour in my world). We have our lunch club in today. Jenna's has made a very tasty Chicken & Ham pie for them
23/10/2007
It was a bit of a quiet day yesterday not a lot happening , the usual 5 pm rush in the bar and a few diiners as we are still full in the hotel. Footie on tonight so there should be a few in.
It was a lovely walk to work this morning windy but not at all cold, blew away all the cobwebs.
22/10/2007
Well it is officially winter on Tiree - first day without a scheduled boat since March. As usual loads of people were caught out by the co-op starting their winter opening hours and closing at 4.00pm.
We had a busy day and night in the restaurant yesterday, though the bar had that wintery feel about it , all the usual suspects were away by 7.00pm.
Its a bit blowy today but quite mild. Good to hear your home Johnny and not missing your new friends too much.
19/10/2007
It was a bit of a busy one yesterday lots of lunches, our last thurs for daytrippers this year.
All the equipment that was up for the pier went away by boat on Wed night. It was a lovely sight the pier and the boat lit up. So we now have a nice shiny new runway( to be honest i hope its not that shiny). We all send our best to Johnny and hope he gets home soon, though I'm sure you are enjoying meeting all these interesting characters!.
17/10/2007
It was a bit of an odd day yesterday when it was sunny it was glorious, when it was raining it was torrential . Hopefully FiFi & Euan manged to miss all the showers. Congratulations to them on their
wedding day. Bon Voyage to Morven, Archie and Mark who are leaving today heading for Canada for a bit of a working extended holiday.
Still very busy in the hotel as we have a lot of families up on hols for the October week.
15/10/2007
The windsurfers left yesterday and today it is blowing a gale- probably too windy for them today.
The bar was quite steady yesterday there were a few sore heads. By all accounts the dance was a great success everyone had a good time.
I think it will be a fire day today as it really is quite dreich.
14/10/2007
Nearly forgot the diary today, which would have been really out of character. Another busy night in the bar and restaurant. Skerryvore playing which created a great atmosphere as they were all feeling very patriotic after the football result. So it was a great sing song.
The wind & waves came at last for the PWA- they managed to do most of the competition and got down to the final sixteen!. I dont actually have a clue what it means apart from there was eventually a winner. There were 2 boats on today just to make sure they all got away.
13/10/2007
We had another Ceilidh in tthe bar last night - Skerryvore were playing and everyone had a ball.
Its a busy bar already with quite a few people from Coll over for the night for the concert in An Talla. Today is the last day of PWA world championships
and I think they may have at last got a bit of wind
and whatever else they need.
12/10/2007
THe plane made it no probs yesterday, so much for my predictions. No overly windy today either.
Can you believe it!. Great night in the bar last night Gus and the boys came down after the hall and played a few Tunes.Just what you need on a horrible night like last night, it was a bit rainy to say the least , obviously it wasnt windy.
11/10/2007
I hae me doots there will be a plane today unless this Mist/smirry rain lifts a bit.Still quite mild and guess what very little wind, the wind seems to pick up during the night and then drop again in the morning. It should maybe become a midnight competition.
We had the T15 in for dinner last night then they went off to the Hall for the prizegiving so it was a bit of an earlyish finish last night
10/10/2007
Its antoher lovely day on Tiree, unless you are a surfer of course. Yesterday was glorious very sunny and warm more like August Than October.
It all changed quite dramtically last night, a heavy mist came down early evening and on the drive home you couldnt see a thing. You would be in trouble if you didnt know the roads.
We have our ladies who Lunch in today and tonight we have got the Junior Windsurfers in for their celebration meal.So its all go today.
It was nice seeing Adamski in for dinner Last night. We miss him especially Magga.
09/10/2007
It was a lovely sunny day yesterday with a fair bit of wind- Happy surfers. Quite a quiet day we had a few in at lunchtime and dinners.
Torrential rain last night which has cleared this morning thankfully so it loooks quite promising weatherwise today. Not much wind at the moment.
08/10/2007
Another lovely sunrise this morning. The wind hasnt picked up much, though it is quite a bit chillier.
There were a few in last night for the rugby, and we had a couple book in who came to Tiree the long way round. THey missed the boat by a few minutes so headed to Mull got the ferry to Craignure then the bus to Tobermory, then a rib to TIree and Still arrived only half an hour later than the ferry. THats what you call detemined. We also had group in for Bacon sanies yesterday who were going round the Islands by speedboat.
07/10/2007
What an absolutely stunning morning. The walk to walk was just perfect watching the sunrise and the fishing boats out on the sea. I have the best commute(obviously my opinion will change slightly in a force 10 with torrential rain, when I'm having to catch Ishie before she land's on Col)l. Fingers crossed I will have actually passed my test by then. Which will really be embarrasing if I dont now that we are the test centre. I havent put in for a date so nobody needs to start panicking yet about driving on Tiree. Sadly the only thing missing today is the wind. There goes Mr Sod with his laws again.
05/10/2007
Cracking day yesterday! Lots of wind, so good for the surfers. Lots of thirsty and hungry people - so we were busy, busy. Bonzo the dog has gone back to the mainland with his de-stressed owners, having run himself out on our long sandy beaches. The man with the ironing board (not the iron mask!) has left along with his iron, saying that he carries it with him throughout Scotland because so few places provide ironing facilities - shame on you all!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAGGA and BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRACE. Our two birthday girls(!!!!!) celebrated on Wednesday with a meal out, a few lemonades and a wee sing-song.
Ishie and Fiona's time out is drawing to a close, but they have enjoyed their time out!
04/10/2007
Despite the grim weather Tiree was buzzing yesterday! What a night we had in the bar - one of the temporary teacher's is leaving at the end of this week - so a "wee perty" in the bar - along with a few of the boys in watching Scottish UEFA action. Our visitors couldn't get a seat so they opted for a torchlit stroll once the rain had stopped! The stars were awesome as we wended our weary way back up the hill with the bar still in full swing!
03/10/2007
Well not such a sunny day today-a very wet one in fact but it has not deterred those who are sitting their driving tests. We are all wondering if the tractor driver passed his test. He was doing his 3 point turns at the front of the hotel much to the astonishment of our guests at breakfast! The rumour is the weather is to improve tomorrow. As long as the wind blows in the right direction for the wind surfing competition!
02/10/2007
Well it was a bit of Celeb day yesterday. We had Nick Nairn in for lunch & Dinner. He enjoyed both especially the Tiree Sirloin. Good on Jenna.
I had to do a wee interview about the wave classic for Landward- If anyone watches it , I apologise for scaring you.
It was an absolutely stunning day yesterday.
A lovely sunny day and actually quite warm. The wind has picked up today which is what we want this time of year- keep the surfers happy.
Happy Birthday Grace- hope you have a good day.
01/10/2007
Well thankfully there were no SOS flares or fireworks displays last night. Busy day and night in the restaurant and the bar was fairly steady so its all good.
Its a lovely morning and very mild,really nice walking up to work this morning. Cron was kept busy chasing the seagulls so it took a bit longer than usual.
30/09/2007
Well we had a wee bit of drama last night the coast guard were out . We saw what we thought was 3 red flares- Phoned the coast guard and let them know, turned out it was a firework display on Iona. I couldnt believe that it was so clear you could see that from Iona.Better to be safe than sorry.
29/09/2007
It is a shaping up to be another lovely day today,
which is great as there is an Island wedding today. Congrats to William Angus & Kirsty. We have had a run of good weather these last few day. Sunny but cold.
Bit of a big one in the bar last night as the boys who were resurfacing the runways had their end of Job Party. A few sore heads this morning I reckon.
Magga, Fi G & Grace did a great job and kept them from dehydrating.
26/09/2007
We've had two busy days with guests coming and going and also some cleaning activities! Lovely sunny weather but chilly. The moon shadow last night was spectacular so no torch necessary for the dog walks. We had an SOS from Fi Mac and some of our guests on the boat at 6pm last night to say that the Clansman had technical problems and was heading back to Oban (having just got to Coll) Five minutes later another call to say they had done a U turn and were en route for Tiree once again! Relief all round especially those who had been shopping!!
The wind is expected to drop this afternoon so our visitors have planned their walks according to the wind direction! Some might even be on the golf course! We still have accommodation availability for the next 2 weeks. With weather like this what are you waiting for!!
24/09/2007
What a weekend. Busy or what! Fi and ishie have moved into their new home so HAPPY NEW HOOSE to them! They have headed off to Oban for a wee break so Fi and Denny are manning the hotel. Weather good today but we hear that wind is forecast - bad for laying tarmacadam, but good for windsurfing.
Fi had a first today when she took a booking from a gentleman with a parrot squaking down the phone - hope we don't double book! Ha Ha
STILL ROOMS AVAILABLE FROM 5TH TO 16TH OCTOBER FOR ALL YOU WIND SPORTS PEOPLE.
22/09/2007
I think I will get Diary Tattooed on my forehead. To see if that will remind me.
It was a busy old night in the bar and restaurant last night everyone is home and partying for September weekend - in true Tiree fashion.
WE HAVE HAD A LATE CANCELLATION FOR THE WAVE CLASSIC WEEK SO IF YOUR ARE COMING TO TIREE BETWEEN THE 5TH & 15TH OCTOBER THEN GIVE US A CALL AS WE NOW HAVE SOME ROOMS AVAILABLE OR AT ANY OTHER TIME.
19/09/2007
It is a bit of a nicer day today.It was horrible and cold and wet yesterday, I had to light the fire in the bar which is the first time this winter. So of course there was a bit of a blow back so we had a smoky bar for a wee while luckily it cleared before the customers arrived. I always love the idea of the fire till you remember all the hassles.It is worth it though as it was toasty and warm all day.
17/09/2007
It was a bit of a wild one last night, blowing a gale and bitterly cold. I dont know what happened to the Indian Summer we were supposed to get.
It was another busy one yesterday and last night so its keeping us all on our toes. Ruth is having a well deserved day off today and Jenna is back after being ill for a week. We are all glad she is feeling better. I think Ruth is heading to Oban for a bit of retail therapy. Quite right too.
16/09/2007
Footie on again yesterday. The result not quite as good for the guys in the bar at least. So it was a very busy day yesterday, Grace was kept on her toes. They all left early so it was a quiet bar in the evening. We Still did quite a few dinners.
It was a bit of a wild night last night strong winds and heavy rain, Its a lot calmer this morning.
13/09/2007
It was a very crowd in the bar last night the cheers could probably be heard the length & breadth of the Island. The pies went down quite as well as well.
Happy 21st Iona for yesterday. it was quite a busy day yesterday int the restaurant and bar. There are still quite a few visitors here.
12/09/2007
Denny & Johnny left last night on the boat.It was nice seeing them back up again. The Carpet Committe came up trumps.
Its a bit of dreich one today but it was a lovley night last night big clear sky with lots of stars, and not a breath of wind.
Douglas brought a lovely photo in of the first flight from Tiree - I will never again complain about the plane we have now it a Jumbo Jet in comparison.
11/09/2007
We have just not been on the ball these past few days - so apologies for lack of diary info from sunny Tiree!
We reunited Mr Jones with his walking stick yesterday - he had popped in for coffee the other day and realised when he got to Coll that he had left his stick with us. Thanks to the Scott's who took it on the boat with them on their way home yesterday - hope they found Mr Jones on the boat!
A fabby early autumn day yesterday - a little less so today. A few dinners and fish suppers last night, and our rooms are still full, so we must keep sharp, even though the busiest of this summer is now behind us. Breakfasts are now being served - must dash.
07/09/2007
It turned out to be quite a nice day yesterday. The 2 planes made it the second one stopped off here on the way to Barra. We even had a few sunny spells.
It was bit chaotic in the bar as the engineer was up changing the fonts over but Magga and Grace manged to serve round him. We have Tennants extra Cold now so I'm sure Billy White will be delighted the next time he is up.
Its looking a bit misty this morning but no where near as bad as it was.
06/09/2007
At last we can see again. The mist has cleared and we should get a plane . Didnt make it again yesterday. So 2 planes today as they have started work on the runways and it is only the small plane that can come over.
Quietish day yesterday though the bar and restaurant were busier in the evening.
It was lovely this morning when I was out with Cron.There was a rainbow over the top of the hotel. Still havent managed to find the pot of gold.
05/09/2007
Is anybody out there? Thick fog again this morning on Tiree if it doesnt clear I dont think there is a lot of hope for the plane making it.
The plane passengers yesterday were bussed up to the boat. Unfortunatly the ones today wont have the luxury. Sharon will be a wee bit stressed as she is meant to be flying back today.
Wednesday lunch club today, Ishie has made them a very boozy Tiramisu so we might be rolling them out the door this afternoon.
04/09/2007
hELLO AGAIN! Its been a dreadful day on Tiree today. Really foggy with smirry rain and cold a total contrast to yesterday which was hot and sunny.
No plane today, though I'm sure it will lift tomorrow. Adam finished in friday as he is concentrating on school. We will miss our token Male in the kitchen.
I can't believe we are in Autumn already it seems that the summer has just flown by.
01/09/2007
It was a busy night last night.THe lamb sales were on during the day, which seemed to go well everyone seemed pleased with the prices. THe boat wasnt coming in till the wee small hours so we had lots of hungry and thirsty people to take care of.
Grace was flat out in the bar keeping dehydration at bay.She's a Star
Karen is leaving today she's away to Skye to Study Gaelic. Good Luck we will see you soon and every time a plate or a cup breaks it will be a wee reminder of you.
Happy Birthday Norman hope you have a lovely time.
30/08/2007
Another busy day yesterday.I dont know where the day goes some times. Busy on lunches and dinners, Ruth and Magga did a great job in the kitchen.
It started off really nice yesterday morning but was a bit dreich by late afternoon and early evening. Its a bit of a mixed bag today weatherwise depending on what direction you are facing it can be really sunny or overcast. Typical Tiree weather eh!
28/08/2007
It was quite a pleaseant day yesterday sunny at times if a bit chilly.
Quieter at lunchtime but quite a few in for dinner ,Ruth did a great job. Ishie made a fresh Cream & strawberry gateaux yesterday which we all had to sample and It is gorgeous. Its a bit of a lobster week this week. We have a couple booked for tonight and then 5 coming for a lobster lunch on Thursday. Get Those pots out Willie
26/08/2007
It is a beautiful morning blue skies and sunshine.
The plane made it in eventually about 2.30pm much to Ishies relief.
Our guests in the Rib from Iona made it safely after a few last minute directions from me. So it was quite a surprise when they arrived as I am not known for my navigational skills. Left and right is the most technical I get ,none of this South , West etc. Which I suppose can be a bit tricky when you are at sea.
Happy Birthday Johnny Boy Hope you have a good one.
25/08/2007
It was another misty morning but it seems to be lifting which is just as well because Ishie has everything crossed at Glasgow Airport that she is going to make it home. We also have 2 guys coming over on a rib from Iona who are probably thinking the same way.
Fi thom is away on the boat today as are my family Neil, Nikki,Jess, Cams , Charlotte and Maxi the amphibious dog. It was a bit of a teary goodbye this morning it was lovely seeing them and I will miss them a lot.
24/08/2007
It was another misty one today though it did eventually clear. It was another late plane today 4.oopm.
Paula was very relieved when she finally got away on Thursday.
Max the dog was entertaining a few people out in the harbour this afternoon with his seal demonstration.
22/08/2007
Well it's lunch time and finally the mist has lifted to give us what is promising to be a warm and sunny afternoon. As far as we know the plane has not yet left Glasgow but hopefully our guests will get here soon. The boat's fog horn could be heard - all adding to the atmosphere. Last night's birthday celebrations went extremely well and a good time was had by all.
21/08/2007
Better late than never! A lovely warm sunny day so everyone has been on the beach. It's still breezy but very pleasant. A quiter day but tonight is looking busier. Happy Birthday Fi Mac from us all!
I feel a wee party coming on!!! Have fun with the family!
20/08/2007
Its a lovely sunny morning this morning. Blue skies it was stunning sunrise as well.
Mark managed to make WiFi better much to Heather's relief. It always amazes me how we managed before the internet etc. Because if anything goes wrong with it now we cant cope.
Everyone is leaving today bar 2 rooms and then it all new arrivals again so we will be kept busy.
19/08/2007
It was a bit of a wet one yesterday but cleared by the evening. Still very windy but dry it was a lovely walk with the Cron dog in the evening.
The wifi is poorly at the moment so hopefully Mark will make it better today, as there are quite a few people stressing about it.
It was another busy on yesterday it doesnt seem to be affecting business that the scottish schools are going back.
17/08/2007
Weather still holding-sunny intervals and the wind has dropped which is good news for the cyclists and Sheena tending our plants and window boxes. Another busy restaurant and bar last night with lobsters and crab claws flying out the door as soon as they come in. Our breakfast guests were amused to see a whole flock of sheep (I think every sheep in Scarinish!) strolling past the restaurant windows and having a look in.
16/08/2007
Another sunny one today, in between showers at least.Busy lunchtime with all the day trippers up on the boat.
A big thankyou to Mrs Turnbull for all the lovely fruit she brought us Fi Thom is up to the house to make jam.
15/08/2007
Well the sun is still shining and even though it is windier today visitors are all out boating,sailiing,cycling and walking. A busy restaurant last night. Fi Mac is off today with her family for well deserved time out. Tiree school went back today-so lots of excitement for some and a slight dread for others. Expecting a party of 10 in at 6 for crab and lobster so we'd better get organised!
14/08/2007
Luckily we have missed most of the bad weather which was forecast. Its looking promising for today as well.
Quietish night last night though I am sure it will be a busy one tonight with the Tuesday boat.
Quite a few of our guests are away out with Gus & Ian on a boat trip, making the most of the sunshine.
13/08/2007
Its a four seasons in one day today so far we have had, summer and Autumn hoping that we skip winter.
THe Island is still busy and late last night we had a guest who had come all the way from Mull on the rib.
My family went out on the rib yesterday and had a great time even if Gus did make sure they got a little wet.
It is a mass exodus today and lots of new arrivals so its keeping us on our toes. Jenna and Arlene back today . good stuff.
12/08/2007
Hi Its me again. It was wet,wet,wet yesterday and then early evening there was the most stunning rainbow which streched right across the old harbour.
Much to Nicola our waitress/photographer's dismay because she didnt have her camera with her.
It was a bit of a midgie day yesterday until the rain started. My brother got bitten on the lip and Jessie had a couple of bites as well as Nikki. The kids couldnt wait to get to the beach rain or no rain.
10/08/2007
Missed a day again how useless am I. It been a bit queter the last couple of days so no reason not to do it.
All the equipment for the Tarmac plant got moved the early hours of yesterday morning and everything enroute is still standing which is a bit of a bonus.
Looks promising weatherwise today there is a bit of blue sky peeking through.
My neice and nephew Jess & Cams arriving tomorrow along with Neil & Nikki and Jessicas friend Charlotte and of course Max the dog. It will be nice having them here for a couple of weeks.
All the youngsters back to school on Wednesday so it will be a bit quiet round the place during the day.
07/08/2007
The sun is back, it was a dreadful day yesterday. My heart went out to all those poor people who were camping.
At least they can dry out a bit today. It was a bit quieter yesterday though I'm sure it will pick up a bit today with everyone coming off the late boat.
Lot of gravel boats coming up with all the stuff for the runaway. Tomorrow is the big day that all the equipment gets moved.
06/08/2007
What Happened. It has been that horrible today I actually toyed with the idea of setting the fire.
It was steady in the bar with them all sheltering in the bar.
Sky are clearing now so we are hoping it will be a bit better tomorrow.
05/08/2007
Well it was another busy one yesterday. Quite good weather wise. So far so good this morning a couple of our guests are out really early to make the most of the good weather in case any of the promised rain arrives.
I think it will be a bit of a busy boat today with the wedding guests starting to depart. Fi thomson is up today for a few days.
Happy Silver Wedding aniversary To Eilidh & Murdoch. I'm sure it was a great party last night.
04/08/2007
Hi , We are all still here. You could be forgiven for thinking we had disappeared off the face of the earth. Just lots and lots of hungry and thirsty people.
We had dreadful weather yesterday which was a real shame for Robbie and Lesley who got married so congratulations to them , by all accounts it was a great day in spite of the weather.
The Island is just Jumping at the moment. The fishing competitiion took place on Wednesday and there was a good turnout. Doreen won the prize for the most species caught so she was doing a wee dance on the pier with yellow wellies on.
01/08/2007
I did a really good diary entry earlier and then the ***** broadband played up so I had to start again.
The last one was really funny!. Denny got away from the bedlam last night on the boat.
We had a really busy night in the restaurant and bar. We have Conor and his family staying, he was 2 yesterday and everyone sang along when we brought his cake in.
We have now done over 1000 takeaways since we started in November so to celebrate I have to cook a takeaway for all the staff, I dont know who is worse off them or me. (they have to eat it after all)
30/07/2007
How bad are we a doing the diary at the moment. Sorry , Sorry - in a slightly weak defence it has been a wee bit hectic.
The fishing Competition was cancelled and is hopefully going ahead tomorrow instead so come over if you are on Tiree.
The Ice machine is working a treat so no more mad dashes to the co-op for ice anyway.
28/07/2007
The regatta was fairly busy to say the least! Fiona Mac is in semi- shock and Denny has just arrived and was straight into the sink, sweets and the laundry. Fi T is longing to get away from what is quickly becoming a mad house!
We even had a request to cut toenails yesterday - couldn't find that in any job description so declined gracefully on grounds of incredulity!
The ice machine cometh - via Broxburn, Aberdeen, and Ballygrant - Isle of Islay. Training need!!!!!!
Ishie has not come out the sweet kitchen since last Tuesday and we are all too frightened to go in and see if she is still there!
Fishing competition is now underway. More tomorrow!
25/07/2007
Mot so sunny today, it was up until about half an hour ago the rain started. There was seemingly torrential rain during the night but I didnt hear a thing.
Busy night last night, lots of takeaways getting picked up after the boat.
We've had our ladies who lunch in for their regular lunch the Bread and butter Pudding went down well as usual, eh Kat!.
The regatta's is on Friday and the fishing competion is on Saturday £10 a boat to enter which Bear and Archie are organising it - good on them. The trophies are being brought out and Dusted off. With a few other prizes from the lean to. It should be a good day, Its from 4-7pm and you can register here. So if you are here on Saturday the 28th July Scarinish Harbour is the place to be.
24/07/2007
The warm weather and sunshine continues. Lots of action in the harbour with people messing about in boats. The sheep are being sheared nearby so lots of idyllic country ( or should that be island sounds! ) People sitting outside with drinks, coffees-lots to look at. Trips to Skerryvore and Staffa this afternoon -the sea is calm. Busy restaurant and bar last night. Fi Mac having a long lie today -she needs it!
23/07/2007
Its another hot and sunny day on Tiree. There are a few tents pitched about the machair they will be having a lovely time in this weather.
Congratulation to Archie & Morven who got engaged at the weekend.
Busy bar earlier on bit of a Monday club , it was nice to see Ernie in again.
Fi thom and Angus arrived yesterday so Fi was at the controls this morning and I was having a long lie. Great.
22/07/2007
Another busy one yesterday restaurant was full as was the bar. Fi green was non stop all night bless her. We managed to catch up on cleaning glasses about 11pm befor we ran out.
It was another sunny day and the sports day went well.
Fi Thom is arriving today so I will be able to have a bit of a lie in tomorrow.
The show dance was a great success. We have the Regatta on Friday so that should be another busy one.
21/07/2007
Sorry no diary yesterday it was a tad busy. The Tiree Show was on and we had the dinner before dance so it was all go.
It was good weather for the show nice and suuny. Which is highly unusual with all the other weather stuff that is happening. Its a real shame.
So it was a mass exoudus this morning and a full house again tonight,
19/07/2007
The new do everything printer is up and running and working like a dream. Another sunny day on Tiree , I think we are having our own wee mini heatwave compared to the rest of the UK.
Shaping up for another busy one tonight. We got some cracking photos sent up by one of our guests Graham who stayed last month much appreciated.
Dennys away tonight.
There are few away on the booze cruise to Barra today as Skerryvore are playing on the way up. They are getting off at Barra so they will have to provide their own entertainment on their way back , which I'm sure wont be a problem.
18/07/2007
Another glorious Tiree day! Our "three men in a boat" (a 12 metre rib actually) who powered in yesterday from having had lunch on the beach on Mingulay, have powered off to Ireland for the next stage of ther rib tour.
A bit of a mix up with a couple of takeaway orders last night - Fiona Mac was last seen running down the beach, repossessing the said carryouts and passing them on to the right customers.
Our new postcard rack is doing its job and the technical committee have just assembled our new printer, scanner, copier, fax and coffee-maker - will it work?
17/07/2007
Summer is back on Tiree. Its another sunny one so at least the Island is kind of living up to its reputation.
The Wareing family are away today with Ollie a lovely family it was a pleasure having them stay.
I think they have caught the Tiree bug so we will be seeing them again. A future Wave Classic Champion in the making!
Late boat tonight so it will be a busy one it will be a cracking sail up today.
Horace AKA Sammy the seal is back in the harbour and making his presence felt when the boats come in looking for the odd fish or two. He is looking good on it.
16/07/2007
Summer was great while it lasted (even if it was for a day). So there a few people out and about with a bit of a Tiree Tan. Though they should be fairly safe from any further burning today. It has been raining pretty much non stop all day today. I am optomist, and believe that the forecast is better for later on in the week. It was a bit quiter today and tonight so we are all taking a bit of a breath before picking up the pace again tomorrow.Lots of cleaning and desserts being made.
It has started to clear and got a bit dryer so Crons off out with Heather who is his new best pal and favourite person to go walkies with at the moment.
15/07/2007
Summer's back and the tar is melting, It may only be for one day so we are making the most of it.
Every one out and about on the beaches enjoying the sun. Dennys off to have a swim.
Luckily its not stopping anyone coming out for dinner so its another busy one.
Our Belgian guests are doing the lobster thing tonight so Willies been busy getting them for us.
14/07/2007
Another busy day & night yesterday. No leaks so thats good. We had a bit of a sing song in the bar with some of the Vatersay boys playing the box, great craic. IT went throught to the early evening and then everyone moved on to the dance.
Its a clear day here today you get the feeling the sun will appear at some point.There is a real holiday feel to the Island at the moment.
13/07/2007
Its a bit brighter today with the odd bit of blue showing through.
Busy night last night in the bar and restaurant and the lager pipe decided to spring a leak. Luckily Grace did a running repair so no one went thirsty.
It should be a busy one this weekend with it being the start of the fair fortnight.
12/07/2007
It turned into a lovely afternoon and evening yesterday. Really still and clear when I took Cron out last night it was just a perfect night. Skipinnish had a couple of trips on last night and it must be great being out on a boat in that weather watching the basking sharks and seals.
Fi Thomson left yesterday and Denny is up today. So its a bit of a changeover. THe Hydro boys are all away this week. They've become part of the furniture so it will be a bit quieter without them.
11/07/2007
Bit of a busy one yesterday for lunches and dinners. Tuesday night boat so lots of hungry travellers. Bar was busy but cleared early as Skerryvore were playing at The Lodge.
Still a bit cloudy and overcast today fingers crossed we get a bit of the sun we are so famous for.
10/07/2007
The rain stopped for a couple of hours yesterday and the sun came out. Not for long but something is better than nothing. The Feis is on at the moment
which is a week long celebration of the gaelic culture, roughly translated means the gathering so there are ceilidhs and recitals on every night with a dance on Friday. A good week to be on Tiree. Mind you any week is a good week to be on Tiree.It was nice seeing Angus and Tish in last night to celebrate their anniversary.
09/07/2007
Well its a lovely July day today. I had to put on my waterproofs to take the dog out that just not right in July.
The Skerryvore Launch and dance went very well.
Everyone had a good night by all accounts.
08/07/2007
Another busy morning this morning. Lots of room moves etc.
The sun is shining some of the time which is better than nothing. Grace gave Fi a photo of before the Mairi Stewart was a shell. IT looks strange seeing a full size boat in the harbour with masts etc all intact. fi is going to get blown up and framed as we get a lot of people who are interested in the wreck. It will nice to be able to show them what she was like before.
07/07/2007
Another busy one yesterday. Lots of Arrival and departures today so Fi, Sandra and Arlene were very busy upstairs today.
Quite a lot of people home for the weekend as it is the Skerryvore CD Launch and dance tomorrow night should be a good one, with a few sore heads on Monday morning. we are having a bit of a Scarinish hotel staff outing to it.
Lindsay is up so we are all getting to see the little baby bump for the first time.
Nice to see Willie, Natalie and Malin back. Malin is starting to look like a right wee boy now losing his baby look. Still smiling though.
06/07/2007
Very busy all day yesterday lots of people over from Coll for the day to visit the metropolis which is Tiree.
Our Foreign note collection over the bar is growing so if you have any you want to get rid off bring them up. Well done Fraz International jetsetter for starting that one off.
Prof & Mrs Howe were celebrating their 60th Wedding anniversary yesterday with their daughters they had a lovely day rounded off by Gus coming in to play the pipes to them after dinner. They certainly dont look old enough to be married 60 years.
Happy Birthday to Fi Thomson who's slogging away in the office though I'm sure she will be celebrating tonight.
05/07/2007
Sorry no Broadband till now, so its a quick hi and bye as very busy lunches and very very busy dinners.
04/07/2007
Its Dry this morning and no wind and no hailstones which is not something I thought I would ever say in July. Busy night in the restaurant and bar last night. Got back yesterday it was good to be home Glasgow is great for a couple of days but its good to back on Tiree.
Dennys away today and Fi T is arriving hopefully with a printer as ours is very poorly. Big Stu came down last night to do some emergency surgery but it was beyond that. So it's a bit of cursing at the moment every time I go to print something and then remember I cant.
03/07/2007
Sorry -broadband and nose to the grindstone combined against a diary entry yesterday. A Bit busy! Fi and Ishie back today on the plane so it's heading for the usual busy Tuesday evening. A wee bit of rain at present - we hope it will disappear before too long. A record last night - 7 guests all with lap tops or palm tops surfing the net via wifi. Cool or what!
01/07/2007
Very warm, very sunny, very dry and very busy. More basking sharks than you can shake a stick at just outside the harbour. Fiona and Ishie have gone off to the mainland to seek sanity and Denny and the team are churning out lots of meals and plenty of drinkies. The campers have left - they did not relent to fight over our spare room last night, so they were all feeling very riteous this morning. Just a couple of "sair heids"!
Looking busy tonight - will we beat the 21 takeaway dinners of last night to add to our restaurant diners! The laundry beckons!
30/06/2007
If anyone finds June can you please return it to Tiree. Its very windy and cold, much to the delight of the windsurfers and the dismay of the campers.
There is a wedding on the Island today as well so hopefully they managed to get some nice pictures when it wasnt to wild. Congratulations to Angus John and Hannah.
29/06/2007
It was techie problems yesterday, It really was Johnny. Rain affected play with broadband, we had our share yesterday. Its a bit overcast today but the sun is trying.
Quietish night last night I think its the calm before the School holidays.No doubt we will have a few of our teachers in for a refreshment to to toast the holidays stretching ahead of them.
We've got our new members of staff for the summer. Nicola who started on Wednesday and is doing great and Shona who is starting tomorrow and I'm
sure she will do just as great.
Adam is taking himself off to St Andrews for a week of Study so hes got a bit longer to go before he can relax - though I'm sure he will have a great time there.
27/06/2007
The Sun is still trying to shine on Tiree though it is a bit overcast. Its terrible seeing the flooding everywhere , your heart goes out to the people who are being affected.
It was another busy evening last night and we had a fairly busy bar all day.
Crons Friends ( Mr/Mrs Hatchem)are away today, they have really enjoyed their stay and I'm sure we will see them back again.
26/06/2007
The Island was jumping again yesterday, lots of people about the place. We had a couple who were looking for rooms and finally maanged to get into the Mill House hostel, which they are delighted with.
It really is getting to the stage where you are better to book before you get here.
Cron was out for a photo shoot and a walk yesterday afternoon. Mrs & Mrs Hatchem took him out and he was loving all the attention.
Thanks Norman & Jim for the cards and Jim nice bum!.I know you will all go down a storm further north.
25/06/2007
Yesterday was busy, busy. So apologies from me.
Karoake went very well lots of singers some in tune and some not quite so, thats the fun of it.
It was a great atmosphere and a good laugh.
Very busy lunches yesterday and I think there must have been a lot of arrivals over the weekend.
Mind you as we appear to be the only place in the UK not having torrential rain (touch wood), who can blame them,
Cron had a great time yesterday lot of people making a fuss of him when he was out on his walk.
No more than he deserves in his mind!
23/06/2007
It turned out be quite a busy day yesterday. The restaurant was good , the bar was even better it was a great night everyone having a good laugh.
Karaoke tonight so it should be another good one if not quite so in tune.
You are quite safe if you come along I wont be singing.
22/06/2007
Adam is back to work and school, he really enjoyed doing the 3 peaks challenge. We are all really proud of him and the rest of the group. Adam raised £350 for charity. He's a star.
Busy night in the restaurant last night the Macmanus family were in for dinner it was nice to see them and their visitors.
Congratualtions to Magga as well our barmaid, who passed her Airport Security exam with flying colours. so you can catch here and at the Airport now.
It was good to hear Neilie is back home from Hospital . We have all missed his witty one liners. Hope to see you out and about soon.
21/06/2007
The suns back this morning, it came back yesterday afternoon.
Johnny and Tim brought in some mackeral for us from their fishing trip.Quite a few of our guests this morning are doing the Island Hop and heading up to Barra on todays boat if it stay like this they will have a great crossing.
20/06/2007
Well we needed rain and now we are getting it.No wind just rain. I suppose we are due our share.
It cleared last night into a beautiful sunny evening so everyone was in high spirits coming off the boat.
I hope Adam and his team mates arent getting rained on they are climbing the three peaks, we will be glad to have him back tomorrow.
19/06/2007
Not quite so sunny today but its making a valiant effort to come through.
Quiet day yesterday we had a few in for dinner last night. Its the late boat tonight so it will be a busy one.
18/06/2007
Guess What - Yes the sun is still shining. Mass Exodus today and all the new arrivals are here already. Busy Busy busy.
Good luck to Magga who starts her training at the airport today. We still have her in the evenings for the bar.
Iain (Skippinish sea Tours) took some guests out to the Treshnish Islands yesterday and they were blown away by whole thing. They saw lots of Puffins and basking sharks.
Congratulations to Willie and Mandy on thier new arrival.
17/06/2007
Another Sunny day. A group of our guests were up first thing and jumping off the old pier for a bit of a wake up dip, Brave or nuts I'll let you decide.
There must be a lot of bloke weekends this weekend as we have another group in the bar who have a chartered a boat and are making their way round the Islands.
Happy fathers day to all you dads out there I hope you got lots of nice ties and socks.
16/06/2007
THe wifi isnt poorly anymore its all up and running again.Not quite the brilliant sunshine we have become used to on Tiree Today. Its a bit cloudy today.
Very busy night last night in the bar and restaurant which is great and shaping up to be the same tonight.
Congrats to Graham & Lindsay! Great news. I can hear the knitting needles clacking as I type this.
It will be great to see Ernie Green back home on Monday. I've missed that happy smile.
14/06/2007
Sorry its a bit late this morning, not my fault this time it was the technology.
/mark is down trying to make our wifi a bit better as it is a bit poorly.
Another suuny one today - its all good here on Tiree.
13/06/2007
Cron is bereft Rhona is away and his new friend Paddy. They are away thier Daddies with a piano strapped to the roof touring the outer hebrides(not). It was great seeing them all again and it will be good to catch up on the mainland. The sun is shining again it was a bit cloudy and overcast this morning but it didnt last. We had our wednesday lunch club in so they are off for a nap now.
12/06/2007
Oops forgot again. Apologies. I was too busy out sunbathing(I wish). Lots of people were though. lots of people out on the beaches. Lets face it there is probably one for each person on the Island.
It was Rhonas daddy Jims birthday yesterday so they had a lovely day with friends from sussex who came up to surprise them.Norman had managed to keep all his cards and everything a surprise.
10/06/2007
Sorry no diary yesterday. It was another busy one.
Glorious Sunshine all day and the tar is melting which means Hot hot hot! Lots of Tiree Tans about the place including Jenna who is almost as red as the lobster she is cooking.
We have The Mull & Tiree Golfclubs coming in this afternoon for Sunday lunch so it all a bit hectic with that. So no sunbathing for us today.
07/06/2007
Its been another cracker - business wise and weather wise! The WRI were in for lunch today, after having been in for dinner last night so they are heading back to other parts of Argyll on tonight's late boat. The bar was also busy last night for the Scotland Footie.We are all exausted but elated. Ishie's scones went down a storm. Hoping the good weather holds for those coming for the weekend, and hoping things quieten down a bit for all of us for a day or two! denny is very excited that her e mail system has been fixed, so she can now keep in touch when she is here on Tiree!
06/06/2007
What a cracker of a day yesterday and today. We have a big SWRI meeting on the island so everybody is very busy - not a bed to be had anywhere! Ishie is just back from judging the flowers - the "small garden in an egg cup" attracted a lot of entries! We have a party of Tiree "oldies" in for lunch and 30 of the SWRI visitors in for an early dinner - so the kitchen is prepping like mad. Cron's paramour Rhona the spaniel has returned for a week's holiday bearing gifts! We have booked out to a cottage next door as we are overbooked tonight - so must dash to go and make up the beds.
05/06/2007
Oops!!! Too busy and a bit rusty, so apologies for no diary yesterday! Fiona Mac and Ishie have gone off to Oban (hairdresser for Fiona and the dog - Ishie's keeping the pudding bowl look - only kidding!) so Fi and Denny at the helm yesterday and today. Weather glorious for both. Quieter today as we await the evening boat. Jimmy and Charlie are painting the front doors and our new signs are up for Packed Lunches and Boogie Board Rental.
The corn crakes are calling just up the road, so the twitchers are out!
Sandra's carrot and coriander soup won't last long as there are already a few booked in for lunch. Heading off to help Wilma with the laundry.
03/06/2007
What happened yesterday? the rain was relentless as was the wind for most of the day. I has to take the dogs out in the morning or Ishie would have got blown away.
I lit the fire after all and it was appreciated when peope arrived in a bit bedraggled. We had a Annes hen party arrive they were all on fine form and were heading off to the disco at the lodge.
Busy night in restaurant though fairly quite in the bar. Everyone grooving at the lodge.
We had a couple of camping refugees who saw sense and decided a hotel room was the best option, luckily we had one available
02/06/2007
It was a lovely sunny day yesterday, quite appropriate with it being the 1st of June. Today however we are back in November.Rain and wind.The positive is looking at the forecast its only for one day.The begining of the week is looking very promising.
I'm debating whether or not to light in the bar fire- yes it is that miserable.
It was another busy one yesterday so thats my reason for not doing the diary.
Our cream teas are going down a treat. There is something quite tempting about a warm scone (however you pronounce it) with cream and Jam.
31/05/2007
Busy day & night yesterday. Lots of Hungry & Thirsty people about which is just the way we like it.Its a bit of a lobster theme tonight with quite a few bookings for them so Willie got the sos last night.
Ishie is making another pot of her Rice Pudding as we cant keep up with demand at the the moment. It gets served with side dishes of whipped cream, jam and cinnamon sugar so it's maybe not one of our healthiest options. But hey you're on your holidays, even if it is only for the couple hours your in for dinner.
30/05/2007
Sorry no diary yesterday, but we had no power. We had known it was going off for a while and had organised a generator and guess what the generator didnt work. so it was all candles and Abacus's because the till's werent working either.
We did have a fairly quiet day but a very busy evening in the bar and restaurant.
Loads leaving and arriving today.So here we go again.
28/05/2007
Its another sunny one. So there will be a few people not wanting to leave today. I always hated leaving Tiree but it was always worse when the sun was shining, I suppose that applies to most places.
Another busy day yesterday Willie & Natalie were in for dinner , Wee Malin is teething at the moment so he wasnt quite as smiley as usual but he still managed a few dazzlers.
We have Gregory family staying at the moment who are looking forward to getting out and about on the beaches.
27/05/2007
It was a cracking day for the 10k , Chris one of our guests came 3rd and got a very nice trophy.
The attendance this year was great and everyone seemed to have a good day.
There were a lot of hearty appetites needing fed after it which we were more than happy to do .
Very busy restaurant and bar all day and night yesterday, then much to the Joy of Adam & Jenna Willie arrived with the crab claws and lobsters to be cooked.Happy days!
We have the Westbury/Wyne family leaving today and the Gregory Family arriving.So its family time at the Scarinish.
Everyone is sending their best wishes to Big Stuart who is laid up with a bad back.Ahhh Bless
26/05/2007
Good morning all. Its the Tiree 10k today and it looks like their will be a good turn out for it ,
we have a few of our guests competing in it, so best of luck to them. I would obviously be doing it myself if I wasnt so tied up with the hotel. (Yeah right).
Full restaurant last night, it was a bit of a lobster night last, the Fergus/Findlay party were very impressed with theirs.
The sun is making a valiant effort to shine so fingers crossed all the runners keep dry.
25/05/2007
Another busy old day yesterday. Lots of Daytrippers on the Thursday Boat so Lunches and dinners were busy.
It was that dreich and cold yesterday I had to light the fire which was really appreciated by a group of campers who came in for lunch and to dry off.
The Island is busy at the moment lots of people about.
Willie came to the rescue last night with a delivery of crab claws and lobsters. So lots of happy diners tonight and not so happy lobsters.
Its really nice at the moment when the sun is out as the lambs are looking very cute and its lovely watching them jumping and running about the place.
24/05/2007
Sorry about yesterday's lack of diary , technical not memories problems. It was a fairly busy day and we had a busy night in the bar last night.
It a bit wet this morning and very overcast.
The hotel is full and the guests are all going to have a bit on an inside day today. So I'm sure a few will be off to Blue beyond etc.
Lets hope its not a weekend of Bank holiday weather.
22/05/2007
Busy night last night in the restaurant last night. Looking the same for tonight. It was Pamela Stirrits 18th so it was nice to see her in with her parents.
Sorry about yesterday diary it all got a bit hectic and i forgot. Its an age thing.
The sun was shining all day then it went a bit windy and rainy last night. but we can cope with that if it only happens at night.
20/05/2007
It a cracking morning. The sun is shining and there is only a slight breeze.Steady day and night in the bar and restaurant. We got an early finish last night as everyone ate early then went through to the bar.
A couple of our guests are off for a bit of a hike round the island this morning, so hopefully the rain will stay away for them.
19/05/2007
Its a bit blowy today, nice between the showers though. We had a bit of a quiet night in the restaurant last night, the bar was busy with a fair bit of singing going on.
Happy Birthday to Denny & Sandra. Hope you both
have a great day.
18/05/2007
It was a dreich Tiree day yesterday. Very Poor visibility so the plane didnt make it. Fingers crossed for today. The sun is making a valiant effort to come through.
Busy in the restaurant last night with the Crab Linguine being top of the pops as well as Ishies Apple & Blackberry Crumble. It was a bit of a comfort food evening as the steakpie was up there as well.
There are a few away on the early boat this morning and a few arriving so its all go again. We got our new takeaway menus for summer which are looking very vibrant & stylish.
17/05/2007
Its still a bit grey and drizzly this morning. My optmism was unfounded yesterday no sun.
Sorry about yesterdays diary , I was in a bit of a rush so I missed the odd word and letter
out. Nothing new there eh Johnny.
Busy old night in the bar last night we had a bit of celidh with the accordian going full tilt. I'm sure there are a few headaches this morning.
Lot of arrivals off the boat today. So must get on.
16/05/2007
Its not quite as sunny this morning , but I remain Positive that it will return, though judging by the weather report i think my optimism may be unfounded.
Busy old day yesterday, the bar was steady all day and again we had quite a few hungry people off the boat last night.
We had aour first customer who used WiFi in the restaurant last night with their own lap top. A lot of you may think its quite to sad excited about that. To us it quite a big thing. The Technology has reached the Scarinish Hotel.
15/05/2007
it was a bit of a mixed bag yesterday really sunny then overcast for a bit. A lot better than forecast.
Its sunny again this morning, its all good.
Colins very happy with everyones progress.
Bit of a Monday club happened in the bar yesterday.
All very entertaining.
14/05/2007
Its Tough living on the island with the highest sunshine rate in the uk. (Sorry didnt mean to rub it in)
And guess what the sun is shining today again.Busy day in the bar yesterday the footie was on so were the pies always a draw.
some of our guests The Munigalls & the Olivers were out on a boat trip with Skippinnish yesterday and had a great few hours as Iain and the wildlife kept them entertained. If you are thinking of coming to Tiree that should go on your to do list.
Colin is up today to check on Sandra and Jennas progress on thier SVQ's, hopefully get Magga stared on hers as well.
13/05/2007
Apologies for yesterday. Its another cracking day on Tiree. Lovely sunshine as it was all day yesterday.
Busy yesterday lots of people about at the moment.
It was even busy last night and Fi Green was on - she's losing her touch.
There were a few piccies being taken in the restaurant when the people got their lobster.It really is quite impressive even if i do say so myself.
11/05/2007
Friday Morning rush hour here on Tiree. Lots of people leaving and lots of people arrivng off the early boat.
Bit of a ceilidh in the bar last night, Keith one of our guests had the guitar out entertaining them all.
A few sore heads todayno doubt.It was a great night though.
Its a bit rainy and overcast this morning, hopefully it will be repeat of yesterday and clear to glorious sunshine by this afternoon.
A big Happy Birthday to my Tall Handsome Nephew
Cameron - Love you lots Granny & Aunty B
10/05/2007
THE BIG NEWS TODAY IS WE HAVE WI FI IN THE SCARINISH HOTEL. Thanks to Mark for setting it up. So any of you who cant bear to be parted from your e-mails or Internet can now pop in have a pint a coffee or a bite and use your laptop or our laptop which is set up in the cosy corner in the restaurant. Isnt technology great. Well until it breaks down then I will be cursing it. It will be soon be up and running in all the bedrooms.
The thick stone walls caused a bit of a glich there.
It's not compulsory so if you want to get away from it all you can do that too.
09/05/2007
Its another sunny day on Tiree (between the showers at least). Busy day and night last night lots of Hungry people came from the boat.
Quite a few of our guests are off to Staffa today with Skippinish Sea tours so they should have a great day. I'm sure Angus will keep them entertained.
There was a great atmosphere in the bar last night everybody was having a good time.
08/05/2007
Another Busy day yesterday. Lots of lunches and a few dinners. It was nice between the showers.
We all send our best wishes to Sandra who is out in Glasgow at the moment and hope her Ribs are better soon.
It a reather heavy sky out there today we have already had one heavy shower this morning and it looks like another one is coming.
07/05/2007
It was a busy one yesterday. We had lots of morning coffee Ishies carrot cake went storm as did the shortbread and tablet.
Really busy lunchtime and then dinners where Steak and Crab liguine were the favourites.
Lots of departures today everyone room but 1.
A few arrivals as well.
Weatherwise it was nice between the showers and it was a nice sunny evening.
The boats are coming back out in the harbour a true sign that summer is approaching.
06/05/2007
Busy day yesterday in the bar and the resataurant. I felt quite sorry for our arrivals as they had just missed all the glorious sunshine.
Really heavy rain last night and we had a refugee who was camping but was getting drenched. Luckily Polly & Duncan from Ceabhar had a room so they came over to get him, he was a happy man.
05/05/2007
THe Sun is not shining as much today and the wind has picked up. Its still dry though and looks like it is going to clear. It was quite refreshing walking this morning, blew the old cobwebs away.
Busy night in the bar and the restaurant yeserday. We've got a full house this weekend as has everyone else on the Island I think. so it should be a busy one.
There is an old firm match on today so the pies will be in great demand.
04/05/2007
Sun is still shining. So we are all happy bunnies. Denny, Fi & Johnny are away today. I dont envy them. Its horrible leaving Tiree when the sun is shining.
Its been a busy couple of days. Really busy for Dinners.Full this weekend which is great.
It was a beautiful night last night, with a full moon which was very orange and lying quite low. It was like a picture out of a childs storybook.
02/05/2007
Apologies for lack of diary yesterday. Not my fault this time, I was off. Denny & Fi had a bit of a busy one.
Still cracking sunshine and lots of people coming to the Island so we are full to the gunnels. Anyone who is thinking of coming, it is always better to book something in advance because we do get very busy for a wee Island. We'd hate you to arrive and not have the opportunity to sample our Islands hospitality.
It was a big birthday for Wilma yesterday so Happy Birthday Wilma. I wont say which one but it was a big one. She had a lovely day as she was off and I'm quite sure there were a few wines on the go.
30/04/2007
Guess what . The sun is still shining and all is good on Tiree.
Busy day in the Bar and restaurant yesterday lots of people out and about and dehydrated luckily for us. Its a bit quieter today, we are still expecting a few check - ins. So its shaping up to be a busy night.
Sorry the diary was a bit late again tech difficulties I'm afraid. Roll on next week when we are getting the wi fi installed, fingers crossed.
29/04/2007
Another sunny day not quite as warm as Friday as there was a bit of a breeze.Busy bar there were a few regular visitors up to enjoy the weekend. It was nice seeing Doreen & Iain back up again.
Ishie returned from Glasgow with a black eye. Nothing to do with violence I have to say. It was an eyelash tint too far.These youngsters and their vanity!
We have a few bookings for lunch and I imgaine the sun will bring the usual suspects out for a few beverages.
Cron is estatic to have Ishie back. I think he is with the plants and doesnt think my standard of care is high enough. I would like to stress that I do feed and water him.
28/04/2007
Wasnt it an absolutely stunning day yesterday. You could be forgiven for thinking it was the middle of summer. Everyone was out the front at the picnic benches enjoying thier drinks. Thats the first time this year its been warm enough.
Denny and Johnny arrived yesterday with lots of goodies for the hotel. Replacement plants for the ones I havent nurtured and talked to as much as I should have.So the Dining room is looking very green and Lush again.I am no longer to be trusted round the plants which is a bit of a relief on both sides.
27/04/2007
Another cracking day today. Jimmy & Iain are busy bringing down one of the chimmeys for us. So that should clear up a few problems we have been having in one of the rooms.
Cron is a bit streesed at the moment because Ishie is in Glasgow and he is a bit lost without her.
Belated Happy Birthday to my Big Cussie Eilidh.
26/04/2007
Welcome home o righteous ones. Thank you for coming back and bringing the sun with you. It is a gorgeous sunny morning. So I'm sure there will be a few daytrippers on the boat and they couldnt get a better day to see Tiree.
Busy night in the bar last night there were a few in for the footie so they got their half time pies. WE got a full house of Departures and then arrivals today so Wilma is doing a fab job upstairs. Must dash as they all want to check out now!.
25/04/2007
It was a very muggy night last night. I was fully expecting a bit of thunder and Lighting, which didnt appear unless I slept through it which is highly likely.
John the bomb and his crew arrived yesterday and are staying behind us. Having meals here of course. So if anybody hears any loud bangs over the next few week its just the blasting for the hydro poles.
Ishie was on the pans last night which was a bit of a blast from the past for her.She enjoyed it though.
We had a birth just outside the kitchen window a wee lamb (well quite a big one seemingly ) . Thankfully it wasnt right in front of the restaurant as i'm not sure you'd want to watch nature so closely while eating your dinner.
24/04/2007
No rain this morning. Its dry if a bit cloudy.
Quietish day yesterday though we had a lot of residents arriving , so it was a busy night in the restaurant.
Adam & Magga did a sterling job. Grace had a bit of quiet night in the bar so she had an early finish as well.
23/04/2007
Would all the righteous people who left Tiree please come back!! Its raining again today. We were a bit spoiled with the sunshine and its a bit of a shock to realise its still Spring and not summer.
Busy afternoon as usual in the lean to ,everyone left about 6ish I'm starting to get a bit of a complex as that is when I start. I'm sure its just a coincidence?
Lots of Arrivals today and a jam packed week just the way we like it.
22/04/2007
A big hug & Kiss to Jessica MacPhail on her 10th Birthday.. A Fab Niece & Grandaughter love you lotsXXX
Eric managed to get the sweep organised, there was a bt of controversey though. Grant didnt get one so Iain sold him one of his and guess what it came in first. Grant wasnt gloating much & eventually Iain stopped crying. Angela & John were in for dinner on their last night, it was nice seeing them and Janice and her dad.
The Cameron Kennedy family were here for a few days and are leaving today. Much to Crons relief as Bruno thier lovely boxer has become Crons arch enemy. Bruno has never done anything to him we have just come to the conclusion he doesnt like boxers.
21/04/2007
The righteous must have left Tiree Today because its a bit wet & rainy. Paddy has had to pospone the removal of the Chimmey so fingers crossed its a bit a drier tomorrow so they can get on.
Quietish day yesterday it did pick up a bit in the evening. Jenna & Adam did a handover last night as Jenna is away for a week, She's away to the Mull Music festival next weekend so lookout Tobermory thats all I can say.
Eric is organising a sweep for the National in Ayr,He's being very industrious with