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My Scottish Borders Experience

Spending a late autumn break
in the Scottish Borders countryside
though the climate then so cloudy
didn't deter as I got on my stride

Galashiels was our first base
staying at aq lovely accommodation
visited Sir Walter Scott's own home
stood in awe, such a poetic occasion

There was a wonderful tapestry
on display in Galashiels town
takes you through Scotland's history
such skill uplifts never to drown

We then moved on to Peebles Hydro
which eas a lovely hotel no doubt
with nice short walks way down
where River Tweed flows into town

The Scottish Borders are a treat
especially in autumn time of year
other highlights being Selkirk and Moffat
so many delights bring much cheer!

(Having spent a week in the Scottish Borders recently, just writing this piece about my experience of the highlights of this trip.)

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 10/22/2021 8:14:00 PM

Hello Gordon ... lovely experience that you put together in verse - well done Gordon - Lindsay

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 10/23/2021 12:57:00 AM

Hi Lindsay, Glad you enjoyed this piece, hope you're having a great weekend. Blessings always, Gordon

Judy Ball

Date: 10/19/2021 2:34:00 PM

Lovely Gordon. So glad you and Christine are having such a good time. God Bless and stay well my friend, JB

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 10/20/2021 8:13:00 AM

Thanks Judy, Glad you enjoyed this one and for your kind wishes. Have a blessed day,Gordon

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 10/17/2021 1:39:00 PM

Fascinating ....your description of the time you spent at the Scottish Border sounds delightful! I've never been to Scotland, but your words brought me there. Blessings, Paulette

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 10/18/2021 1:06:00 AM

Thanks Paulette, Glad this fascinated you, and you felt you were brought there by my words. Have a blessed day, Gordon

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/17/2021 1:45:00 AM

Sounds like you had an amazing time Gordon, have passed through Moffat on my way north. Been in bed most of the week with bronchial infection, on antibiotics now so starting to feel a bit better. Hope you're well Tom

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 10/17/2021 6:08:00 AM

Thanks Tom, for your kind words, , sorry to hear about your infection and trust you'll soon be feeling fully recovered. We are well here though feeling the colder effects of the approaching winter. Blessings always,Gordon

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 10/16/2021 10:18:00 PM

How amazingly fun! My dear mother-in-law was part Scottish, my father-in-law of Irish decent. I would love so much to visit Scotland someday. Thank you for sharing, it lifted my heart.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 10/17/2021 12:48:00 AM

Thanks BJ, Glad you loved it and of your Scottish connections, hoping you get your wish someday. Have a blessed day, Gordon