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9th March 11, 12:03 AM
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Mountains of Scotland
Was thinking about the mountains of my home town, growing up with them, seeing them every day; that people long, long ago were looking at, for the most part, the same mountains every day.
How, when they are so present in the minds of the people living around them, they become like old friends.
So, pictures if you've got them, and discuss your experiences of your favorite mountains in Scotland.
Or natural features of Scotland that have affected you and generations before you in the same way I described, like shorelines etc.
Thank you.
I tried to ask my inner curmudgeon before posting, but he sprayed me with the garden hose…
Yes, I have squirrels in my brain…
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9th March 11, 12:30 AM
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9th March 11, 01:19 AM
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When I don't have to work I either fish or head for the hills. Here are a few examples of some memorable days.
![](http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad137/bradan667/Walking/AnTeallach.jpg)
An Teallach - Hogmanay 2008
![](http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad137/bradan667/Walking/LookingWfromMeallGhaordaidh.jpg)
Looking west from Meall Ghaordaidh at the head of Glenlyon
![](http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad137/bradan667/Walking/GlenEtivefromBenStarav.jpg)
Glen Etive from Ben Starav
![](http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad137/bradan667/Walking/QuinagfromConival.jpg)
Quinag from Conival
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9th March 11, 05:03 AM
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[QUOTE=Jock Scot;960723]
the view out of my office window.
![](http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd33/jockscot07/Lochy08004.jpg)
QUOTE]
Jock, if that is the view out your office window (home office I hope), then I am wondering if you would like to adopt me, so I can come live with you (I promise I won't wear a flatcap---at least not in your presence, and I can bring along a wonderful collection of single malts we can share anytime). To be able to see such beauty each day as the seasons roll by must be a wonderful gift, even if taken for granted sometimes, as we all do our own homes. Just beautiful---thanks for posting.
Thanks Ted for your inviting inquiry that brings us these lovely images. Beautiful pictures all.
jeff
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9th March 11, 05:20 AM
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Yes Jeff these days as I am retired(ish) I have no real need of an office at home,but that is what that particular room seems to have been called. It does have a desk, paperclips, stationary, pens, pencils, telephone, fax, nice leather chair at the desk and sometimes, I even sit in it! Although I try to avoid all that if at all posible. Yes I am lucky to live amongst some stunning scenery, but as you quite rightly point out, Scotland does not have a monopoly on scenery.
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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9th March 11, 11:34 AM
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Beautiful pictures all. Just simply beautiful. When my wife and I first moved to Colorado one of my co-worker asked my why in the world we wanted to live in Colorado Springs. I grabbed him by the collar, marched him out the door and pointed to the mountains in the West. I then asked him "why in the he77 NOT?" Mountain views have always been the type I enjoy the most.
Greg Livingston
Commissioner
Clan MacLea (Livingstone)
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9th March 11, 12:10 PM
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![Quote](http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by Jock Scot
If you don't mind me askin, what do you do for work!? lol
Edit: Nevermind! I see you are retired! God bless ya mate!
Last edited by Burly Brute; 9th March 11 at 12:13 PM.
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9th March 11, 12:32 PM
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BB.
Yes I am a retired(ish) farmer with a bit of land here and there that my sons are very successfully using for their and my benifit! .
Last edited by Jock Scot; 9th March 11 at 12:48 PM.
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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9th March 11, 12:38 PM
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Remember: The view from the mountain depends a great deal on whereabouts on the mountain you are stood (This is not a statement about mountains!!!)
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9th March 11, 12:49 PM
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