"Breakfast in Thurso"

Then off to Ullapool

Our hotel for the night was "The Weigh Inn", in Thurso. It was very nice and very posh. I was really excited to see my neigbours the next morning and look at the view they have from their field. Phil says that a big rock over the see is called the "Old Man of Roy", Phil know's another "Old Man Roy" at home in fact he built the big trailer for cars with him.
I could not see the rock myself and Marge had to put on her long distance glasses before she could see it.

Marge said I could eat breakfast with my friends in the field if I liked but I did not want to upset her or Phil, and it looked pretty chilly out there so I ate with the humans in the nice warm restrunt. I was allowed to choose what I wanted from a list, Marge had to tell me what it said in writing, but it had a picture of our house on the front.

After some toasty bread with marmylade I had my favourite cerial, "Sheepabix" I thought I could not eat more than 2.
I tried, but could not manage it after all the toasty I had earlier.

When we left the hotel Marge said I could have a quick go on the slide, I really wanted a go because I have never done it before and it looks fun. Phil helped me with the steps because they were quite steep and he was worried I would fall. When I got to the slopey bit "I" was a bit worried I might fall, because it looked a lot more steeply than it did from the ground. Phil said there was some nice looking grass at the bottom, I went for it!

Unfortunately I came a cropper when my knickers got in a twist and caused me to tumble head over hoof right the way to the bottom.
I think Marge laughed but she said she just got some sand in her eye.
Phil definately laughed I heard him, he was first to check I had survived though because Marge was still holding her stomach as well, I think the sand must have got there as well.

At a place called Downray we posted a postcard to Glair and Clen, I did not put the cats names on the card because they have never sent me one!

We met this nice Donkey in the field next to the posting box. I think he said his name was Neighh!
That was all he said in fact, Neighhh, Neighhh, I don't know why he kept repeating it think he must have thought I was deaf.

I was mightily embarrassed at this point because I realised that my knickers were showing and Neighh would have got an eyeful.
He was a real Gentleman though and did not say a thing.

Neighh warned me not to hang around here too much longer as some humans had a big power station nearby that was powered by "Nucleuses", they have funny beams which can make you go green.
We parted with a nice kiss and we promised to keep in touch.

Sure enough we soon caught sight of the station, Its being closed down now but Phil says the beams can go on forever and you can't feel them.
I don't know if they are taking the mickey because I could not feel anything.

I was not prepared to take a chance though and hid behind a rock fence, that would easily stop any loose Green Nucleus rays.

We found this Beach a few miles away from Downray, we thought it must be safe because we saw some humans walking their cats on the sand. None of them were glowing green so Marge said it would be OK. Phil put his wellies on his feet just in case, I don't know if that was for the "Rays or the Waves", he he I made a joke.

Oooh, I do love the beach. I found some nice shells......

Some Rock pools.......

And some high rocks beside the rock pools so I could sneak up on the crabs.....

I stayed still as can be for ages, but still could not see any crusty life in the water.

I saw Phil throwing skimmers and decided to go and give him some help.
The rocks seemed a lot steeper going back the way. I was not sure if I would make it. Perhaps Marge shouting that the tide was coming in helped!

At last, I found a Crab!
Well actually "A bit of a Crab", Only 2 legs in fact.
They were awful Green too so perhaps he had been hit by Green Nucleus Rays!
I decided it was time to go.

I'm excited now, look over there a sign saying "Sheep are allowed Everywhere" great stuff.

I took advantage of this new rule and asked Phil to stop the car, Look what I found to eat Mmmmm Real Scotrish Thistle.
I do feel sorry for Marge and Phil now because all they have to eat is Bacon Sandwizards, Yuk.
I finished the whole plant in no time, but then I got a bit of a rumbling in my tummy, Oooooh, I got a lot of Rumbling in my tummy.

I forgot how quickly "Thistle" goes through the system. I hardly had time to remove my pants, I was lucky I did not have an accident
Luckily Marge had some Boby Wipes.

We travelled on, Phil kept saying he could smell something (silly man).
Look at my fellow Woolies all taking advantage of the "Sheep Anywhere" rule. Isn't it great?
They seemed a little interested at first but then walked away without so much as a Bahhh.
Perhaps they are a "Shy Breed" Perhaps they feel inferior to me because I have got a car and a shirt.
Bye bye misery guts, look Here to see them giving me a "Look".!

I found a Tellingbone beside the road and had to phone Glair and tell her about my exciting holiday, she did not know I was going with Marge and Phil and was very surprised to hear from me so far up the world. I could not tell Clen as he was walking the cats so I will tell him later.

This is the Highest Bin in Scotrish "Bin Nevis", I am still thinking that Phil is having me on because he was giggling when he told me, but its a pretty high Bin anyway.
Marge says its a shame the councils down south don't empty the bins as well as they do up here!

I found this Fence with spikey bits on top, Phil says its to stop the sheep nibbling in peoples gardens, as you can see it would not stop me as I could easily climb over.
Oh the view is quite nice too don't you think?

It is a shame we did not have more time up here because there is loads of beaches to explore. Phil says we will definately come back here next year, Marge obviously agreed because she has not even opened any of her reading books the whole week!

This Bridge was great, it felt like you were driving the car through the see. Look at the satterite navigation machine it has the see all round you. I think Marge kept her eyes open this time.

Another View another pose for Babs to do, I must remember to bring a cushion next time because all this sitting on cold cars will give me Plies.

Click on the next button for more about our journey to Ullapool including me getting attacked by wild Geese and wild sheep running at the car