Now that I've recovered from the Islay Festival I thought I should write a quick update ( or Dave might get on to me!)
As always Bruichladdich was blessed with a beautiful day and everyone had a great time.I even ended up doing "strip the willow" at the end. Wednesday was the brewery day and unfortunately it seemed we drew the short straw as it rained. Well last year Ardbeg had it so it seems someone has to have it. It didn't dampen the spirits though and it was a good atmosphere. I didn't manage to squeeze in having tea and cakes with Stan and Margaret at the Quilters though which was a shame. My next singing spot was Bunnahabhain on the Friday evening. Like last year I was on first for a couple of songs then John Chipperton sang with me ( as he did on the brewery day ) and also did some songs himself. It was great. It's a shame John and I live so far apart as I'm sure we could do a lot more together. As I left Bunnahabhain that night, as in previous years I was in awe of the beauty of the setting. Others were too, as many people were just looking out over the Sound to Jura and to Mull which seemed so close. The water was so calm and the sky so beautiful. It was heavenly.
So now it's back to visitor evenings etc.but that's fine.
I've been asked back to Berlin on the 5th and 6th of September. This is the 9th festival and I can hardly believe that.
Should anyone  be looking for my first cd, " A Song in the Air " I now have some. A number of people have been asking about it. At the moment it can only be obtained from myself.
Well that's all for now. Remember Wednesday nights in the Lochside for the jamming session. Think I'm due to play in the Lochside on Saturday the 28th so may see you there.
Till next time, keep safe,
Norma