Exploring The Isle of Skye From Our 1840s Cottage, Scottish Highlands - Ep40

[@livingtheskyelife]

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[@SuperNickbb]

Don't worry, I do 😁

[@SuperNickbb]

Don't worry, I do 😁

[@heatherw9084]

Loved the video as usual. Nice to see Richard again. I think Willie would make a great director😊. The art gallery was lovely, maybe one day Sarah will display her beautiful paintings there as well.

[@applemac100100]

I thought the same.

[@golfingmags5]

That was super thank you and Richard was very passionate about his Directorship, understandably! Willie, your knowledge astounds me….be it boats, fishing, mushrooms, foraging, diy, music etc. You and Sarah are so well matched. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@soulieobelissevan]

Ditto 🎉

[@rachelleandrichard]

Richard is great value. He was a real chatterbox this time. A real helpful person. Awesome seeing the art. Amazing talent. Beautiful paintings. Jack is so cute. ❤

[@daisysmum7336]

So happy to see a cameo of Richard and learn more about him and the charity.

[@davidwhite1864]

Great to see Richard put his good trousers on for the interview😅What a guy.Its guys like him that make the world work.A great friend to have🤙

[@lindachadwick2911]

yay! Richard is back!! We parked on Carbost waterfront when my daughters were stand up paddling on the loch back in July!! I'm pleased to say we made our contribution in the honesty box!!

[@richardmiller1056]

thank you 🤙🤙🤙

[@FranWhorton-of5ql]

It was fun and informational to hear Richard speak of this charitable organization that he and his father cares so much about. We got to see another side of Richard. I've learned he is a very kind and generous person with his time and talents. Thank you for sharing.

[@volvot5boy]

It’s nice to hear a local embracing the tourists, Richard is a legend 👍

[@lizthompson9653]

Only you two could make cleaning barnacles off a boat fun viewing for a sunday evening...oh plus a very cute jack spaniels of course ❤

[@Hippiechick11]

And us enjoying us watching it!

[@myrtlemarcum3142]

I was laughing to myself thinking that this video contained the most talking I have ever heard come from Richard and then he said the same thing. I always love your videos and can't wait to see what you are up to in the next one. You are both so talented in whatever you do. Especially Sarah with her painting. You bring the beauty of your country to those of us who can't travel anymore. I live in the US.♥️♥️

[@nic-cam]

I just love how you guys have fully embraced The Skye Life - it’s simply amazing

[@thunder402]

Both of you are amazing to embrace where you live and everyone helps each other. It's the way it should be. You live in a very special magical place that you call home. Thank you for sharing. My jaw drops open each week seeing your views. Finally a nice chat with Director Richard. I bet he has stories about Skye. I'm from the States.

[@michaelsherck5099]

Another great video, thank you very much. I loved how Sarah's voice changed from "asking" to "telling" and Jack promptly jumped into the car. 😅 He knows who's boss! Nice to see Richard again and to hear about the waterfront charity. I couldn't choose among the pictures at the gallery, there were some very nice ones there!

[@livingtheskyelife]

Haha he always pushes his luck with the “boss” 😅

[@randomjasmicisrandom]

Haha, I noticed that. I was tsking, saying ‘don’t ask, tell!’ 😂

[@ChristopherCirillo]

Love Richard! He’s such a great man. Y’all have picked such a wonderful and beautiful community to build your life together.

[@MaryKeane-n8f]

Great video! Fascinating and personal. Hearing Richard’s passion for contributing to his community in this way really let me see who he is so much more. No doubt Willie is a future Director!

[@wayneruby1686]

Richard never ceases to amaze me.... You've made a great friend Willie, have a great week all 👍❤️

[@tracycrum9829]

Beautiful artwork, and it was wonderful getting to know Richard more. What a wonderful community you have on sky!

[@boadd9136]

Make hot chocolate out of the Lindt truffles you can still taste. The local factory store here in New Hampshire, makes hot chocolate by heating up milk (cream) and dropping in 1-3 of the truffles, stirring until melted.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Good tip! We will have to try it 😊

[@deedorothypapineau6920]

Chili chocolate truffles are popular in Toronto Ontario Canada. They will certainly help you taste the chocolate. Lindt makes Chili chocolate.

[@sallyannc3176]

@@deedorothypapineau6920 love the Lindt chilli chocolate!

[@pippabolton7837]

I watched this with my dog Murphy and he enjoyed barking along with Jack when Richard came a knocking 😂

[@livingtheskyelife]

So did Jack haha! He barked at himself on the screen 😅

[@girlnorthof60]

😂 @@livingtheskyelife

[@patriciafuchs5970]

Cleaning off barnacles off the boat was cool to watch. Winter prep never seems to be done! Glad you got both engines going and cleaned out of salt water. Winterizing a boat takes a lot! A dog that appreciates art! At least for awhile! Skye is beautiful! So nice to see Richard again. It’s lovely to see all the support the islanders do for the Isle of Skye. It’s good this charity is pushing for improvements and new ways of highlighting Skye. I always learn so much from your vlogs! Truly lovely exhibit, many talented people live on Skye. Her work is stunning. Community organizing at its finest!!😊

[@faithvansanden82]

It was nice to see Richard again as for the art gallery I couldn't choose a painting as they were all good. Hope you are all well got to go see you next week ❤

[@sallya.2412]

Cleaning barnacles off the boat was interesting. Good to help the community. Lovely outing to an art show. I think all the paintings there looked awesome. Jack seemed more interested in wanting to be outside than viewing the paintings. 🐾

[@livingtheskyelife]

He would always rather be outside 😂

[@figtoaster]

Yay, Richard! Lovely to see the Sleat area, I used to spend the summer at my Granny’s in Glenelg, in a cottage overlooking the Sound and Skye. Took me right back, sorely miss the place

[@vivellasmum]

OMG! RICHARD! Not just the man with the funny hand signal but a DIRECTOR and goodness WHAT a FAB interview! Nice gallery too.

[@Ownedbymydogs]

When you keep checking KZbin for a certain Sunday night video to drop!?!? 😂😂

[@Ownedbymydogs]

And yes I have notifications on!?!? 🤔

[@Sujowi]

Or have a holiday on Monday (NZ) so have something to view with breakfast!

[@livingtheskyelife]

Aww thanks so much haha!!

[@rdb4996]

Or you are busy and this is a treat once you finally get to sit down. 🎉

[@deedorothypapineau6920]

I’m always amazed how practical you both are. I’ve left comments with other people’s comments, like Chili chocolate for Willie’s taste buds. The art exhibit was great. Sarah will be there soon I expect. Your artwork is so full of depth. The grass waving in the forest, and Jack’s tail being the source is a subtle bit of humour. Richard has been such a mentor for you Willie I almost expected him to invite you onto the board of directors. You do enough bye filming Living The Skye Life. Thank you.

[@tanithmessenger3581]

Oh no poor Willie - hope you can taste chocolate again before Christmas!!! What a lovely gallery, maybe you'll exhibit there sometime Sarah 🙂 Haha Jacks face 'get in the car' 'Nope!' hehe.

[@girlnorthof60]

😕 "I'll think about it and get back to you" lol... Jack is such a hoot !!

[@tanithmessenger3581]

@@girlnorthof60 😂

[@lieuwina]

Lovely to see Richard and loved the skit of introducing the director. Another side of Richard we have not seen, he is a very generous person with his time and never knew about this charity. Lovely to know and the paintings were very good. Sarah maybe one day you can put your talent into landscape painting and show your stuff too. A lovely video.

[@cindiereiter7579]

Thanks so much Sarah and Willie and Jack of course for including our art in your video. As I've mentioned, I've been watching you guys since your very first video and love catching up with your adventures. Loved seeing Aileen's interview and Richard's and loved watching Willie's skill at barnacle scraping too. So glad you had such a lovely day for it. Many thanks, Cindie xx

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks Cindie! It was so nice to visit the gallery and we definitely plan to go back to the Sleat peninsula again soon

[@the-reading-lemon]

Seeing Richard was a fun surprise - we should have guessed he would be involved, given that he knows so much about boats and seems involved in the local community. It feels like 9 times out of 10, Richard is the one to help you solve any problems you might have. The barnacle cleaning was great. Trust Willie to be well-prepared! All the artwork looked gorgeous. There was a beautiful autumn colours landscape that caught my eye. Shame I have neither the money nor the wall-space for it. My condolences to Willie for his inability to taste chocolate. That's just depressing, but at least you managed to keep Lindor (my favourites). Fingers crossed the rest of your chocolate tasting ability will come back in time.

[@josevilla8648]

Great episode, barnacles, lovely art, the dread boat put to bed and Richard too, our cups overflow !!!!! Happy Sunday everyone

[@kathydupe6946]

It is sad to think the boat gets put away for the winter, nice it was an easy job. Cool to be able to help at Carbost with the barnacles and how they give back to the community. Have a good week🙂

[@janmccann8081]

Sunday at 6. Always a treat. Thanks as ever for your lovely slice of Skye Life.

[@susangauci3278]

Really enjoyed that.im on track now .seen all the videos .only discoved you about 10days ago.good of you to help out cleaning the boat. One good deed deserves another. Richard seems to be such a nice person as well.looking forward to your next video..oh love your paintings by the way sarah . And the renovation of your byre is great.good job!!! Best of luck.Regards from Malta xx

[@brokobrooks5019]

Your videos are the calm to my Sundays. Enjoy learning about the history and can’t wait to return.

[@merrylmarsh9037]

Very informative video. A bit of everything. Lovely to catch up with Richard who is really one of those local treasures. A heart of the community. Hope to see one of Sarah's paintings displayed at that gallery in a future video. Will, you certainly are a doer and it's great to see how you have taken to all the fundamentals of boating. This was a real treat to see so much packed into this episode.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks so much!

[@jillychandler]

It was great to hear Richard talking about the waterfront charity. Could Sarah have an exhibition at the gallery you went to? Jack Spaniels behaved himself at the gallery, and I am sure everyone loved seeing him there. Great to see you all again. xxx

[@margaretnorth7103]

Immediately after mentioning the loss of taste for chocolate an advert came up - three guesses as to what it was for. Yes, Cadburys chocolate! 😂

[@joloy5394]

I really enjoyed hearing Richard's potential and realistic vision of Carboost, to generate visitors and income to the charity. Great of you Willie and Sarah to give the charity a platform. I wish you all the very best. "Anti social being dealt in other ways", "sounds like the mafia man". Great laugh, deary me :o)

[@saz4860]

Love Sunday's on Skye ❤ nice to see Richard again 🤟

[@glynnisross7974]

Great video and loved the gallery visit. The waterfront outside the gallery was beautiful. Richard the Man back and so passionate about the charity. Plus I understood all of what he said! Bonus! Love to Jack❤

[@MaryShepherd-ui9hc]

The gallery art was wonderful. I certainly would find it difficult to choose a favorite piece from that exhibit. Thanks again for a fun and interesting view of your life on Skye. I look forward to Sunday. Viewing from California.

[@KarlGillcrist]

It seems no matter where you go on Skye the views are stunning and I could not choose which painting was best as the quality of all was stellar.Skye's an artist dream with beauty around every corner and we all need a Richard to help get things done looking forward to next week Karl from eastern Canada

[@pjcat3522]

Sunday treat time, thank you Willie and Sarah. Well I had a lovely long weekend driving around Skye last week. Sad not to see Jack Spaniels waggy tail, but did see Richard drive pass us. Beautiful paintings really capturing the sights and the light of Skye. My husband's looking to visit Wales next, I'm looking at For Sale notices for Skye. I could just hug all the trees and rocks and hills and you can breathe deeply there.

[@alwaysaheart1645]

What a special video showing us real life on Skye. A brilliant charity xx

[@taishakoster2881]

Skye looks like such an incredible community.

[@Harris70-70]

Richard , what a dude ! 😊Great vlog this week , with lots of variety . Loved the large picture that you both liked too , amazing colours and moody feel of the sea 🌊. Great blooper of Jack Spaniels wagging his tail on the tall grass . Had a bit of a bad day today ( teary 😢) and as always your vlog made me smile and cheered me up . By the way my username is for my favourite place , bit confusing as I think when I comment it looks like I’m male ( opposite 😊) have a great week ❤x

[@Faeriedarke]

I was wondering how your beautiful cottage fared during Babet, I hope you didn't suffer any damage. I guess the East coast suffered more, but here in N Ireland we weren't hit as badly as we were expecting. I live in County Down, the more Northerly counties were affected far more, there was flooding and gale force winds, we only had a rather stiff breeze. It was nice seeing Richard speak more. Wishing you all well as the colder weather seems to have finally arrived..be warm and stay snug.

[@lizcorbett2006]

Thanks. I enjoy your videos every Sunday! I haven't missed one. Love to see how your life in Skye is growing and deepening. Cheers to the Skye Life crew! Ontario, Canada.

[@girlnorthof60]

Picturing Willie & Richard, sneaking around in balaclavas 🔦🔦as the Carbost Waterfront Mafia... "hey you...Pay yur dooos !" tripping & bungling in the dark. 😂🤣

[@livingtheskyelife]

We’ve been watching a bit too much of The Sopranos recently haha 😂

[@girlnorthof60]

🤣😂@@livingtheskyelife

[@discovering_scotland]

Scraping the barnacles and mussels off looks so satisfying 🙌

[@soulieobelissevan]

You say chocolate and KZbin advertisement comes through as Cadbury Caramilk 😂❤

[@pjk1714]

Saving this one to visit all the sites. I would have been in so much trouble at that viewing. Very good information about the water front. It takes effort to maintain something that beautiful. Richard was kind to provide so much information. Especially like the suggestion for photos. Would be lovely for visitors to see the seasons. Really thankful the storm didn't do significant damage there. It's blasting Whitby today with high swells and winds. Just amazing how one storm could plough through so many countries and just not let up. Stay warm and safe.🍂

[@joanneclifford82]

Great video as always. I love how involved you are in the local community. From pickung up rubbish to supporting galleries. My fave piece was Winter Evening near Achnasheen- by Steve Proudfoot. Simply Beautiful

[@sylviawitcheecomrie37]

I don't like chicken anymore but now love Nutella and peaches which I detested! Covid definitely changes the old taste buds. Eileens art is beautiful as were the others. I think you Sarah should display there as your work is amazing. Hello Richard. Willie for a director. Excellent video as always. Thank you

[@andypotts8062]

Excellent video. Well done Willie on your work on the tug. Art exhibition was excellent, Skye seems to have many many creative folk, including Sarah. Great to see the legend Richard and being serious for once lol...many thanks and best wishes

[@patriceogrady9763]

Richard is a jack of all trades…… a Renaissance man! Very cool!

[@SarahHovley]

Great stuff! I think my favorite part, though, was Jack’s tail moving the grass. 😍 Here’s hoping your taste for chocolate returns, Willy!

[@andrewgiles4296]

The best ‘programme’ on Sunday night TV since the end of last year.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Aww thanks so much!!

[@annemariemoormann996]

16:02 the sunstreaked stream in the forest!

[@lirazel6414]

I hope you've weathered this week's storms all right. A real stress test for your new roofs.

[@SharmanSomerset]

I was wondering what had happened to Dennis the Menace! Two takeaways from this week were it’s wonderful to see local artists being given a platform and I love how you’ve embedded yourselves in the local community, it’s so important that we have these connections to the places we live in. Lovely to hear about Richard and the work of the charity too. Finally, I know you may have said this before but where can I find Willie’s music? My radio show is coming back after a study break and I would love to play something x

[@carolynhoover9444]

It was nice hearing Richard. ❤❤❤

[@shannonkoeller8378]

What lovely and talented friend you have. Nice hear of the charity and its work. The gallery was amazing, so many wonderful paintings.

[@joancline4844]

What a star ⭐️ Richard is ..and brilliant friend .x x

[@arkonite]

I’m voting with Willie on this one, the lighthouse painting is beautiful, I do love lighthouses though 😂 Great to hear that Carbost waterfront reinvest any money earned back into the project, such ba great boost for the local community. I am hoping to get a trip across to Skye next year. We aren’t that far apart but logistics for me and travelling solo for the first time ever will present me a challenge 😂 Have a fab week guys, see you next Sunday!

[@AnnSarasvati]

I just love watching your videos all the way from California. I have great memories of visiting Skye over 40 years ago. Loved seeing Richard and your discussion on Carbost Waterfront. I see you as director soon, Willie. 🤙🏻

[@fairyacorn4854]

Wow you made a good job of getting those barnicals off the tug. Lovely seeing all those pictures in the gallery and the one I liked was the one with mauve and trees but I did'nt get a good look at the all. Nice to see Richard in the interview. Always a pleasure to see Jack Spaniels sniffing around and wagging his tail. Its nice you like to give something back to the charity. Stay safe you three and can't wait till next Sunday for another adventure with you all.❤

[@veronicasmith1147]

Well done you two🥰

[@AlisonGreenValleyCrone]

Love the look of the calendar- maybe I’ll be lucky next year. Keep painting Sarah, you have a real gift.

[@ceceliakeown5653]

Even tho Ive commented already I want you 2 to know how much I admire your love to help beautiful SMART wild elephants. I hope all elephants could be FREE. Years ago a circus would come to the BIG field Very Very near our neighborhood and set up. Our home was 3 houses from the big field. Any near houses were invited to be there when they came in and were setting up. Very cool and special getting to see many marvelous animals up very close. When I was super near 1 elephant I asked the circus care taker who was standing by me if I could go home and get him an apple and a carrot. He said he wished I could but the owners didnt let any1 else feed the animals. He said I could talk to him tho. I decided to sing to him instead. When I started singing he started dancing and swaying. Needless to say it DELIGHTED me and the trainer. He said the elephant loved the music at night at the circus so must love that I sung to him. Mr elephant ( wished I d asked his name but didnt think to) came very close to me and dug the dirt and mud and rolled it into a ball and ate it. I asked the caretaker why he did that and he explained he got minerals and maybe some vitamins that way. Mr Elephant taught me something that day. A beautiful moment and memory. I would have kept my boys out of school that day if I d known what would happen. I was blessed to get to go for 2 more years and to the night circus before they went other places. But just for the 3 of us, the elephant gave me such a special gift.

[@malcolmrowe1794]

The best thing for the smaller engine is to start it and run it every two or three times you use the boat. It is there to use in case of the main engine failing, and trust me that only happens in the worst situations. You need to know that the back up will star easily and run to get you out of trouble. Really love your videos, you seem to be living the life I would love.

[@jonap5740]

It was good to hear Richard. You'd make a great addition to the team, Willie! Which painting? The rectangular one on the window, with the moody colours! What a great community you have there!

[@gallovidian2151]

The wee round white creature you put back in the rockpool looked like a sea anemone. That's a lovely gallery, my favourite was at 16.12. Good to see Richard again 🙂, good to see publicity for the Carbost Waterfront. Great video again.

[@chrisberry9017]

Thank you once again for another wonderful video! Just as I thought it was all over, there was the wagging grass! That was priceless! Sending you all very best wishes from Leicestershire.

[@ayersrockwhere]

Willy looking like Dennis the menace in that jumper 😂

[@annjarvis9300]

Richard you are truly amazing Wille what a good friend you have there great vlog hugs to all three make that four send one to Richard too the oldies 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@lovelyskull3483]

I would have one of your paintings Sarah to hang in my house. So beautiful. There are not enough o’s in cool for Richard. Great video. Thank you.

[@cathyferry3910]

Yes Willie for director. Sarah how about a exhibit for you? Chocolate is definitely better than hot. Enjoyed it all. Thanks for good time

[@gilscot100]

Lovely artwork in a lovely location. Cracking conversation with Richard.

[@sallydattoli2143]

Yeah it's Sunday and we get to live the Skye life with our favorite family.

[@lindahaynes3475]

Loved this Vlog ...Jack and Richard .....and the Gallery, ive got Covid just now taste is strange and smell ....

[@dianemcintosh2241]

Richard you’re a surfer at heart!!

[@nokchilton1562]

It’s very good community there! ❤❤

[@brendonmitchell2597]

Lovely to see you in your happy place Sarah, the art gallery. All the ground work being done for future work of your own. Hope Storm Babet was kind to you. Stay safe guys,

[@joncolcord6047]

Richard, nominate Willie to be a waterfront director!

[@reginagurganus3064]

Oh hey Richard!! that was very interesting and the art gallery tour was amazing. You are coming up on your one yr anniversary there, right? So amazing. Good luck and take care! hugs to wee Jack Spaniels :)

[@amandabell8827]

Lovely video as always. I had a hunch the Director would be Richard, what a legend! 😀🤟💖x

[@arkonite]

Happy Sunday everyone, late tonight as I’ve been at work since 8am. Hope you all had a fab Sunday ❤

[@brendalyn73]

I loved this vlog. I grew up on the Oregon Coast and I live there now. I just love the interaction of everyone in your area. It reminds me of where I live. It makes my heart happy to see the camarderie of everyone. I live in an artsy community as well as a fishing community. Bless you both.

[@LizzyM68]

Well done. You’re really being involved in the community. It’s great to see. Hope you get to exhibit your paintings, Sarah.

[@deeoh3708]

Great to sea (oops see) Richard! 🤙 Great interview.. Lovely to see the art exhibition too. I loved the Winter Evening near Achnasbeen.. Loved all of the others too! Such beautiful work by everyone exhibiting.🥰

[@greenfinny]

Richard deserves donations just for talking so much!

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear LTSL couple. 👍👌👏 I definitely like the mixed content. 2) That's interesting. Jack Spaniels is the first dog I know that doesn't jump in a car right away because expecting an exiting ride. 3) Hope you're able to smell/taste chocolate again soon. Although when not eating/drinking chocolate, a lot of calories can be spared (for other tasty things of course). 😁 ;-) As always: Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and especially health to all involved life forms (humans, animals and plants).

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks! Don’t worry - Jack is very keen to get in the car when we are leaving on an adventure…less so when he knows the adventure is finished and we are going home 😅

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

@@livingtheskyelife Thanks for replying and especially for giving a heart to my comment. I always and totally appreciate both very much. 2) I didn't worry, I only wondered. But now I understand, thanks for the explanation. It's like pets always seem to know when the trip goes to the vet. Isn't it? 😁 ;-) Sincerely yours.

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Nice Kort nozzle! You'll find flushing easier with outboard muffs that connect straight to the hose. Then you can run longer before all the water gets pushed out of the barrel!! Great to support local artists (and musicians!) Mum retired to the Highlands from Clacky and has continued to paint up there. House down here in England is full of original art as a result! Stops you getting too homesick. Great stuff!

[@FlippinLids]

excellent video rhank you for sharing how you help your community.

[@stuc734]

Another glorious slice of Skye Life on a Sunday evening. I have actually been to that gallery many many years ago when there were sculptures on display and it is a glorious part of the island. Good to see Richard...or should that be Mr Director!!🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟 Favourite art well thats a toughy but check out my old 4th Royal Tank Regiment pal at Mick Graham art who does fabulous military art.

[@SuperNickbb]

I watch quite a few channels on KZbin, the best one's have a natural quality that you can't 'manufacture', you are No1 on my list 🤘

[@jacquelinemcauley6848]

I loved the lighthouse painting ❤

[@johnboy8211]

Just some advice from an old Canadian . If it freezes there, keep outboard in the down position to drain any residual moisture .Plus in the fall it is a good time to change lower gear box lubricant , checking for moisture and signs of metal wear.