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Tag: whisky

Posted on4 July 20204 July 2021Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Gunpowder for Independence Day

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Gunpowder for Independence Day

Today is Independence Day in America and, as an American, I always like to mark the day – even though I live in Scotland. Because…

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Posted on22 September 201916 July 2021Everyday Life

Culture weekends

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The last three weekends have been quite busy for me, with fun activities to keep me busy. The first weekend was the annual Roslin Village…

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Posted on26 April 201916 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations, Widow Life

Ten years a widow

by Just Frances1 Comment on Ten years a widow

Today marks ten years of widowhood; ten years since my darling husband died so unexpectedly in the middle of the night. These past ten years have…

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Posted on6 August 201628 July 2021Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Will walk for whisky

by Just Frances4 Comments on Will walk for whisky

Yesterday was my first proper outing since breaking my ankle nearly two weeks ago. I admit that I probably shouldn’t have gone out and that I…

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Posted on15 November 201513 May 2024Everyday Life

A historic half and half

by Just Frances2 Comments on A historic half and half

I spent yesterday at the Holyrood Park Education Centre, getting educated on whisky and beer pairings as part of Historic Scotland’s inaugural “Half and Half” event. The…

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Posted on4 January 201524 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Castles and hillforts

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Between yesterday and today, I’ve managed to get a bit of walking and sightseeing in. It’s been a great way to spend my first weekend…

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Posted on27 April 201423 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations, Widow Life

Stopping for the (Mel)roses

by Just Frances2 Comments on Stopping for the (Mel)roses

On my way to England yesterday, I made a stop at Melrose Abbey in the Scottish borders. It had been about a dozen years since my last visit…

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Posted on24 April 201423 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Talisker 10: A random memory

by Just Frances2 Comments on Talisker 10: A random memory

I bought a bottle of Talisker 10 today, and it reminded me of the last bottle I bought exactly one year ago. It was a happy memory…

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Posted on9 November 201322 July 2021Culinary Arts, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Feeding time

by Just Frances2 Comments on Feeding time

One of my favourite things about holidays abroad is the opportunity to enjoy new foods. Of course, since my latest holiday abroad was actually to my…

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Posted on26 September 20133 May 2023Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Family, friends, and falls

by Just Frances2 Comments on Family, friends, and falls

Wow! What a busy week I’ve had. And – would you believe it from the title? – it was filled with family, friends, and (water)falls. For those who are…

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Posted on10 February 201319 November 2022Academic Life

Submitted

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Wow! I’ve just applied to a PhD programme. That’s just crazy! I mean, I’m the girl who suffered years of speech therapy – and the mocking that…

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Posted on28 July 201217 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Escaping to the hermitage

by Just Frances2 Comments on Escaping to the hermitage

Sometimes I wonder if I could become a reluctant hermit, living in my own little hermitage, hiding away from society, and sulking away my life…

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Posted on15 May 201217 July 2021Academic Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A mini-reunion and a catch-up

by Just Frances1 Comment on A mini-reunion and a catch-up

Oh dear, it’s been more than a week since I last posted. Sorry about that. It’s not that I’ve been sitting at home sulking though.…

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Posted on3 April 201216 July 2021Crafting & Creating

Whisky hearts

by Just Frances6 Comments on Whisky hearts

Normally, an empty whisky bottle means a cork without a job. But not today. No, today I decided to rescue the cork from my empty…

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Posted on8 February 201215 July 2021Everyday Life

Cheap [or free] booze

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I used to buy expensive booze. I had a collection of fine wines and expensive whiskies. I had top-shelf Cognacs and the best small-batch Bourbons.…

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Posted on25 January 201215 July 2021Culinary Arts

Great chieftain o’ the puddin-race

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Oh, what a happy belly I have, all thanks to the lovely Burns’ Supper that Rebecca prepared. Whilst Rebecca made the final preparations, we chatted…

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Posted on28 December 201114 July 2021Everyday Life

Home(ish) for Christmas

by Just Frances3 Comments on Home(ish) for Christmas

Well, I suppose now that Christmas is over, I should tell you a bit about my lovely Christmas weekend! And it really was a lovely…

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Posted on1 August 201111 July 2021Academic Life, Fitness & Exercise

An awesome Monday

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I’ve had a pretty awesome Monday if you wondered. It started when I woke up at 6 am and checked my email. That’s when I…

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About Just Frances

Just Frances is a personal website maintained by me, Frances Ryan. I am a quirky runner, writer, thinker, drinker, crafter, adventurer, and researcher. I am also a daughter, sister, aunty, friend, and widow. But mostly, I am just Frances. (She/Her)

I blog about my life, including my travels and adventures, my experiences with PKD and ITP, my life as a young(ish) widow, and my life in general, really. Learn more about the topics I write about here.

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