Well, here we go. Another brilliant morning in Carradale and unfortunately the shock absorbers on the MG Midget will have to wait while Mike paints the windows of Mhairi's cottage and I tend the Chilean fire tree which is just ready to burst into all its scarlet glory.

Glad to see Argyll's MP was safely returned and will now be helping Nick Clegg form a government, or something.

Some people seem to have be having some problems with paying their deposits on-line. If you're not happy that the thing has worked just give me a call (01583431683) as we know immediately if Paypal has taken your money. I know at first I didn't realise that paying by Paypal can take any card and you don't need a Paypal account.