Comments for Pining for the West

Comment on November’s Autumn Classics Challenge Prompt by Katrina

Katrina — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:56:30 +0000

Debbie,
Thanks for the comment. All those and pirates too! It’s just a pity it’s a bit slow to get moving as I think a lot of readers nowadays would probably give up on it.

Katrina

Comment on November’s Autumn Classics Challenge Prompt by Katrina

Katrina — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:53:26 +0000

Heather,
Thanks for the comment. I must just warn you that The Pirate is quite slow to get going but it definitely has good bits and I liked the fact that the islanders still had some Norse customs. I don’t think she was supposed to have converted it was just that she had never truly left off being a Christian but had pretended to as she had to ply her trade as a Norse prophetess so she could earn a living. I see you’re a Viking moma. I’m from Viking stock myself!

Katrina

Comment on November’s Autumn Classics Challenge Prompt by Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:38:48 +0000

A prophetess, an island, and a dwarf. What a great mix for a story.

Comment on November’s Autumn Classics Challenge Prompt by Heather Day Gilbert

Heather Day Gilbert — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:10:38 +0000

This is such a unique character, makes me want to read the book! Very interesting that she converted (that’s why I’d want to read it!).

Comment on November’s Autumn Classics Challenge Prompt by Katrina

Katrina — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:56:42 +0000

Anbolyn,
Sadly it wasn’t really a better life for her son. Things would have been far better for him if he had stayed at home on Zetland. That’s meddling relatives for you!

Comment on November’s Autumn Classics Challenge Prompt by Katrina

Katrina — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:53:56 +0000

Jane GS,
I know isn’t it a great idea. Apparently the critics didn’t like The Pirate at all but it was very popular with the public. Scott’s writing is very wordy and dry at times but I’m going to try The Talisman next as that’s the one I gave up on when I was at school. I think his books are probably all slow to get going. I hope you enjoy whatever you choose to read.

Comment on Forth Bridges from the river by Katrina

Katrina — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:48:44 +0000

Evee,
Thanks. It’s best to concentrate on the view, but don’t look down!

Comment on Trip to Inchcolm in the Firth of Forth by Katrina

Katrina — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:47:26 +0000

Evee,
We had been meaning to visit Inchcolm for more than 20 years, you somehow don’t get aroud to doing the things that are on your doorstep. I’d like to go to Iona some day. You seem to have been to so many islands, you could put it in your passport as your profession – island hopper!

Comment on South Queensferry, Scotland by Katrina

Katrina — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:41:57 +0000

Evee,
I’ve just had a look at my copy of Catriona and she was using the surname Drummond but mentions that her real name is not spoken so I think she was a McGregor as that was the only name which was proscribed – as you know I’m sure. My Granny was a McGregor!

Comment on Forth Bridges from the river by Evee

Evee — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:11:52 +0000

Yes, I know a couple of folk who get spooked by the bridge design. I ALMOST do but can cope with it. Great pics!