Holy North Atlantic Mackerel
Our good neighbor not only caught these, but perfectly filleted them as well for us. Delicious! The weather changes so abruptly. In the time it took to take this sunny photo, clouds came in for the second shot
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Sir Mows A Lot
She thinks my tractor's sexy. Lots of grass to cut. The sheep have a head start. Sarah and Skyelark meeting the plane that we were supposed to take last week-finally got weather clearence Walking Skyelark down by The South Lighthouse Sarah bought me this hand-made tartan mask made by a local resident
Country Roads
Windows 2021-As the self-appointed custodian of the Nurse's Hus (house), Cut the grass behind the kitchen window with Sir Mows A Lot. Sheep were unavailable for the task. Tended to the tomatoe plants with help from Skyelark.
The Trident Passage: Land, Sea, and Sky to Fair Isle
🧠Epic Sea Journey Begins – Exploring the Open Ocean 📸 A moment shared by Ed Reif – Sailing Lifestyle Snapshot 🌴 Docking in Paradise – Island Arrival ⚓ Sailing Highlights – A Day at Sea
Shetland Mainland
The next episode...We were here in December 2020, when the wind, moisture and lighting were golden. The Summer offers a green and clear color palate. Both seasons offer their beauty. It's savage and free range. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ed Reif (@edreif)
Aberdeen To Lerwick-Shetland By Ferry
"Looks like lamb is back on the menu" gonna find me sone sheep. I woke up early to get a head start on the strenuous idleness that the Shetland winds, weather and wounds will enevitably bring. What a savage and beautiful country lies in between.I don't think less of city life, but I do and will think of it less here. "Looks like lamb is back on the menu" gonna find me some sheep soon... I woke up early to get a head start on the strenuous idleness that the Shetland winds, weather and wounds will enevitably bring. What a savage and beautiful country lies in between.I don't think less of city life, but I do and will think of it less here. Here’s the thing about Shetland: there are no wrong decisions, only decisions to be made. No matter where you go, you’ll be awestruck, inspired, and have your breath taken away—after spending last December there, I’m willing to guarantee it.
Fair Isle: Britain’s Final Outpost
Fair Isle / Winter / Weather Window Island Life: A Winter Story Weather closes in, flights cancel, and island life reminds you who is really in charge. Weather Window Below Limits Weather has closed in and we are below limits both on route and at Fair Isle. This afternoon's flight is now cancelled...but we are in the air! And Skyelark is in the hold. Video Dispatch In the Air Video 01 Weather, flight limits, and the uncertainty of getting to Fair Isle. Fogbank The Good Shepherd Tomorrow So the opportunity to fly out here during a heat wave down south in England, we expected no weather issues...maybe some wind, since Shetland is famous for wind speeds. But precisely because of the heat wave, the fogbank came in today, along with rain and some lightning while we were midair. Oh well, looks like we will be taking the Good Shepherd ...