Spot the difference

One of Jim Henson's loveable creations, and a muppet

(Damian Thompson, Daily Telegraph)

From the attic

My project this winter is to raid the attic of old photos, scan them and publish them on the web. Here's the first batch. Are you in there somewhere? :D

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From the Attic Vol 1

Engage band

Here we are at "The Awakening" gospel show at the Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen.

(L-R) Dan Pearson, Billy Aitken (guitars) Laura Reid, Phil Buchan, Richard Gray (vocals/guitar/keyboard) Iain Coull (drums) Stu Yates (bass)

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Carpe diem

...seize the day! Paul took this early morning photo of yours truly as we walked up to the Point of Origin, high above Kemnay Quarry, on what turned out to be our warmest September day. We later lunched at Castle Fraser, having cycled there through the back woods. No wonder they call this area Paradise - there's nowhere better than the beautiful north east of Scotland when the sun shines.

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Around Kemnay 2011 update

Around Kemnay 2011 update
New photos of Kemnay, the Point of Origin, Castle Fraser and Bennachie

Harvest heatwave...

...well, it was for a while anyway. As I write, the south of England is having its hottest ever October day. Here in the Shire, however, it's RAINING! It's raining, raining, raining. Oh well, at least we had a few days of really good weather at the end of September. 26 degrees last Thursday - quite tropical for Kemnay.

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How to look silly

September 10: my birthday and the eve of Georgina's 40th.  We celebrated in style at a medieval banquet at Simon and Georgina's spread.  Good food, good company and everyone dressed for the part.  Paul made his costume, but not having those talents, I got mine off the web.

Short album

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Sutherland scenic views

New photo album taken around the Bettyhill and River Naver area of Sutherland.
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North coast road trip

Big sister Dorene and I take a run along the north coast from Caithness into Sutherland.

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New photo album north coast

Picnic time at Freshwater Bay

Freshwater Bay has been awarded gold picnic status in the Country Life butter Great British Picnic Campaign.

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County Press story

My Isle of Wight albums:

Isle of Wight views 2011

Isle of Wight views 2010

The Solent and Southampton Water

Isle of Wight Steam Railway

At the Needles

Welcome to the new look yatesorama!

...and you are very welcome to take a tour around this humble wee blogspot.

The site comprises mainly of family and friends photos, holiday scenes in Holland, France and Isle of Wight, plus an odd assortment of nonsense that makes me smile. There are some cool videos too.

Apart from declaring my strong faith as a Christian, I don't do religion, politics, social affairs or anything controversial on this site. The site is for fun only!

Coming soon: Winter 2011/12, archive Yates photos from the attic.  Also updated links to other Yates sites. Please get in touch if you'd like to link to/from yatesorama.  I hope to update the site at least monthly during the long winter Aberdeenshire nights.

I don't publish my email address! The easiest way to get in touch with me is through Facebook (Stuart Yates, Kemnay), or leave a comment on this page.

Paul took the photos in the montage - he needs the work, you know, so if you like his photos and you'd like to discuss his work or possible commissions, you can contact him on Facebook - Paul Stuart Lewis Yates.

Finally, click the pic to enlarge and see the castle! Where is it?  The clue may be lost east of New York! (easy peasy lemon squeezy!) 

Isle of Wight holidays

I had a fabulous holiday on the Island this year: saw the family every day, cycled every day, had good journeys both north and south in the car.  It was good to spend some time with Gary and Caren, and Jackie, great to see Jan and Ge, and of course great to see Sam having lots of fun. Here's to the next time! 

New photo albums:
Family
Isle of Wight views 2011
Southampton Water and the Solent

Granny's grandson graduates in Granite City

Congratulations to Paul, who graduated as a Bachelor of Arts today in a ceremony at His Majesty's theatre, Aberdeen. Paul's degree is in photographic and electronic media.

I'm a very proud dad - well done Paul!

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Newbigging farm, Near Inverurie

Austin 7

Spotted parked up on the Laird's Throat road near Monymusk, this wee beauty reminded mr of my first ever car, which was a 1936 Austin 7, bought on the Isle of Wight for five quid.

In the swim!

On Wednesday 16th February. Sam got his first swimming diploma. Well done Sam!