Bonzai: Thoughts and Expressions

Castles and Scotch Whiskey

It’s raining again today. The warm air that is here now is being pushed out by cooler air that will be arriving this evening, dropping us down to the low 60s tomorrow for high temps. I’m fine with that. Unlike most people, including my wife, I think I would do just fine in a rainy overcast environment like Seattle or Scotland. Ah, Scotland…

Although I don’t have much in the way of a Scottish bloodline, I have this weird pull on my soul that seems to be pointing me toward Scotland. There is something about that rugged country and its ancient traditions that just has me wanting to learn more about that country all the time. There is something about “old stuff” that has always fascinated me but Scotland seems to be a “proud European underdog with an attitude” and for some reason I find that interesting.

When my wife and I finally get over there for a visit, there are several sites I want to see. Among them are some castles – how cool would it be to own a castle?! Then, there is the Whiskey Trail, which is essentially several distilleries of some of the worlds finest spirits. Of course, there are the heather fields that bloom in the spring – rolling hills of sprawling pink, purple and white flowers that sway and blow with the wind. We have considered staying in the many “Bed & Breakfast” establishments all through Scotland so as to get a glimpse of the people as they live today, sandwiched between ancient history and the high tech world of the internet and beyond. There is so much more to do, I only hope I have enough time to do it.

One thing that I’m not really interested in all that much is golf. Everyone I know that has made it over there has made a big deal about the supposed birthplace of golf. Hm. I guess it’s just me, but the courses I have seen over there don’t look like a bunch of fun to me, not to mention that the people I have spoken to always tell stories about how windy and rainy it is to play there, and how the courses are nothing like they are here in the states. Whatever. I like to go out on the course with a few beers and a lot of balls (some how this is a complementary combination) and just have fun. I don’t take it too seriously and I don’t find it interesting enough to invest part of my life into perfecting my swing. I think I’ll skip playing golf, but might snap a few pics if I happen by some Scottish golfers.

I think I’ll get back to work and day dream about Scotland a little bit. If I think of anything interesting to blog about, I’ll sign on again later.

posted by Bonzai @ 2:20 PM