Yellowcraigs family day out.

Results 1 to 10 of 10
  1. #1
    Movie Moguls AndyP & Lenore's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2004
    Location
    Galashiels, United Kingdom
    Car
    R56 JCW Hatch, R60 JCW Countryman ALL4
    Posts
    14,521
    Lenore & I and her M & D and her brother William and his daughter (our niece) took a trip to chilly Yellowcraigs beach today. Mainly just to let the dogs have a run about on the beach. Took a few pics, mostly of the dogs.

    Tili having fun









    Lenore's mums dog - Pearl. Samoyeds are particularly difficult to photograph, especially in dark light.








    Wee Natalie silhouetted against a setting sun.




    Won't go into details here, but this is William (Lenore's Brother and Natalie, his daughter). None of us, including William have seen Natalie for 8 years because her mother refused all contact for his entire side of the family. Now the mother is incarcerated in what I like to call the "lunatic asylum for the criminally insane." And it turns out "what goes around, comes around." HA! Needless to say we're all spending a great deal of time getting to know Natalie again, and loving every moment with her.


    A.

    R60 Light White / Red Countryman All 4 John Cooper Works Auto
    R57 Chili Red Convertible John Cooper Works Auto

  2. #2
    Some good photos Andy, defo improving with the camera

    As for the family, its great to see you all enjoying yourselves, hope the past is soon forgotten and you all have a wonderful time together in the future
    Stephen & Allyson

  3. #3
    euan
    Guest
    Great pics. Sad story about the family but it looks like everyone is pulling together so I'm sure you guys will all be having many more of these days ahead!

    And Pearl - that's no dog, that's a walking teddy bear surely? :-) Her coat must be a nightmare to keep but she is gorgeous. As is Tili!

  4. #4
    Banned
    Join Date
    Feb 2003
    Location
    Pensacola
    Car
    R56 FJCW
    Posts
    17,231
    Excellent pics Andy and an amazing family story, Tili is fairly growing up

  5. #5
    GCA3N
    Guest
    Fantastic pictures Andy really good. Awesome dogs too bud.

  6. #6
    Big Brake Kit zimbo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2003
    Location
    Planet earth...
    Posts
    4,380
    I see you've trained Tilli to stand well on only one leg at a time, that couldn't have been easy to do!!

    ...just kidding mate, great photos as usual mate. I wouldn't fancy trying to keep Pearl clean and dry after a day out at the beach anyway... especially before being allowed to get back into the car!!

  7. #7
    MINI Obsessed Craig's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Central Scotland, United Kingdom
    Car
    2007 R52 S "Sh**ey White" & 2016 Skoda Yeti "Daily"
    Posts
    17,234
    Great pics Andy and I'm glad things are starting to come good with Natalie and William


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  8. #8
    GCA3N
    Guest
    I missed that last bit Andy, a very sad situation for Natalie, she must not know if she is coming or going. atleast she has a family now to get to know.

  9. #9
    Movie Moguls AndyP & Lenore's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2004
    Location
    Galashiels, United Kingdom
    Car
    R56 JCW Hatch, R60 JCW Countryman ALL4
    Posts
    14,521
    Cheers for the comments folks.

    The samoyed is actually easiest to clean of them all. Buy the time we get back to the car, and she has a shake, you's almost spotless. Tili, however, his stomache is so close to the ground, he comes back absolutely filthy and needs a good rub down with a towel to clean him up and dry him off.

    Natalie: It's an ongoing court battle for custody, so I really can't post much up here. Needless to say, the wee lassie is very confused indeed, but I'm pretty sure she's really enjoying having her paternal family back in her life. And for sure, we are loving having her back in our lives.

    A.

    R60 Light White / Red Countryman All 4 John Cooper Works Auto
    R57 Chili Red Convertible John Cooper Works Auto

  10. #10
    Wheelspin Kid
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Glasgow
    Car
    mini cooper red/white
    Posts
    1,279
    Lovely pics Andy Hope things work out for you all with Natalie

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Follow Us
About us
You'll find details of our packed social calendar including MINI Runs, organised car shows, meet-ups for munchies, and other social events. There's also a wealth of information on the three latest generations of the new MINI from BMW, including owners pictures, common fault fixes, "how-to's", owner reviews and a bucket load of advice for all new MINI owners. Whether you have one of the first MINI's from the early 2000's, a second generation R56, or are planning a purchase of a nice shiny new F series, whether your car is a MINI One, a Cooper, Cooper S, JCW or a GP, THIS is the web site for you!