Is Our Landrover Defender Safe To Drive?! - Life In Our Cottage On The Isle of Skye, Scotland - Ep82

[@livingtheskyelife]

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[@jackiesaylor2487]

Willie, 🤙= hang ten or kowabunga dude (in the surfing world 🤘= rock on or party on 🤟= I love you (in sign language) can also be used at concerts if you love the music of course (These interpretations are from a 61 year old who may or may not know what she's talking about, lol 😂)

[@GreenHawkins]

Build her a wooden step stool for the closing bits. Maybe for her birthday. 🎂 Happy Birthday Sarah! 🎉🎉

[@manolisgledsodakis873]

The problem with all jam is the sugar. It's unbelievably bad for your health. I wish there were an alternative.

[@scottgray9350]

Yes we get to see Richard. Give him our love. He is our favorite guest star.

[@carolnash5617]

But he wasnt in the final credits 😢

[@birdy-numnum6321]

​@@carolnash5617 Observant! 😊 Richard is the OG! 😅

[@jazdia78]

I agree that the Lord of the Rings books should be read more than once! There are other authors whose works should be read more than once, too, including Anne McCaffrey, who lived on the island next door to you. Kind of. On a map, every thing looks close to each other. Glad that Yolanda passed and that Sarah saw an otter!

[@loissaedder2214]

I loved Anne McCaffrey books. Anything with dragons really.

[@maggiemoo0328]

Happy birthday Sarah. Lovely ‘short’ from Willie - he ❤ you! x

[@jenpersoon]

Congratulations Sarah, we’re all so happy for you! Nice to see Richard again! Willie can write and create music, he can sing and now we know he can dance!! Thank you for another enjoyable episode!

[@marysharvey]

We live in the Sierras of California. About 40 years ago we were cross country skiing with our kids, and as we sat in the snow to have lunch, 2 Otters came slithering down a snowy bank right in front of us playing. We stayed very quiet and they continued to play for about 30 minutes. I will never forget the thrill of that!

[@livingtheskyelife]

Ah wow! What an experience 🤩

[@kimberlymolitor354]

OMG!!! My great grandmother made gooseberry jam when I was a kid!! She made homemade bread to smear it on!! Heaven!!! Lived seeing the Belter Dance again!! I miss DSOS😢😢 Glad Yolanda passed!!❤❤❤❤

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks!! The jam was so nice - we also made scones to have it with. So yummy 🤤

[@aScotinmyR218ABN]

Otterly wonderful. Can't wait till Sarah does a painting of the Otters.

[@aprildixon-ff1bc]

Sarah, we've got loads here in Alaska . Come on over! Hah

[@livingtheskyelife]

Haha yeah I bet! Although - I think you would have sea otters, whereas we only get river otters (who admittedly feed in the sea…😅)

[@aprildixon-ff1bc]

@@livingtheskyelife got sea otters and river otters . I mostly see sea otters ,i don't go to the rivers much. Mostly on the sea. 😀

[@fairyacorn4854]

Happy Birthday Sarah and Happy Sunday everyone. Glad to see the picture is straight again, thanks for doing that. The Otter pics were amazing and I love otters too except when they went in my pond and ate my goldfish, bit their heads off and left them on the lawn. Your jam looked superb Sarah and made my mouth water. I laways love it when you cook things or make things. My MOT was this week on my 20 year old car and I had to have some welding done and a new shock absober and a new starter motor which conked out at the garage. I must say it has never worked so well since I had the car. Now £360 lighter.

[@MissPurbeck]

Lovely soothing guitar playing from Willie to accompany Sarah's great photos.

[@abqresident4461]

Us old DSOS fans remember, with only a smidge of cringe, the very expressive belter dancing of Willie "Fred Astaire" Scott. Congrats on the otter spotting, Sarah! Great pictures! Love and hugs to you all from me in New Mexico USA.

[@kpax2066]

Happy Birthday Sarah! I hope that your boys ensure that you have the best Birthday ever! You deserve all the best!

[@KarlGillcrist]

Multiple four legged blessings and a four wheeled blessing....pretty good time on Skye and jam as well....I'm catching up as my internet was down for a bit ...STARLINK to the rescue...Karl from eastern Canada🦦🦦🦦🦦🦦

[@christinebessah871]

Sightings of Richard, otters and pine martens. 🙌🙌🙌❤️

[@birdy-numnum6321]

😅❤

[@debrah7548]

Just what was that blob coming out Yolanda’s spare??? What a dear friend you have in Richard. He has faithfully aided you on so many projects.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Ahaha I think it was the wee cap that says ‘Landrover’ 😅

[@dyannejohnson6184]

Yes, yes butter does it for sure…loved picking wild gooseberries

[@susangauci3278]

Glad yolanda passed the mot.hope yours will do too sarah.good idea about the bantering.I m glad you managed to see and photo shoot the otters Sarah .Nice to see Richard again .❤

[@fionapatton3644]

We got a belter dance! I've missed them! Willie should do more!

[@birdy-numnum6321]

Too true!😅

[@birdy-numnum6321]

Ive really not laughed out loud and so heartily than seeing Willie's 'Belter Dance'!! It was honestly the BEST tonic! 😂 Inspiring jam making too Sarah 🎉 yum

[@pathoodjoy]

Great to see the Belter Boogie and watching Nori trying to figure it out!

[@olgamaksymiw7765]

So happy for you! Anytime you can come across animals in the wild just watch them is so amazing. Thank you both for giving me a wonderful Sunday. Love & Peace to you all.

[@SueBennett-h4w]

Oh my goodness Sarah when you saw those otters I cried. They are my all time favourite creature in the world. Waiting for a print to turn up in your shop 😃

[@gallovidian2151]

Great episode again :) One of my favourite childhood memories is topping and tailing gooseberries with my granny. Couple of tips from me - No 1: invest a few £ in a wide mouth jam funnel, it'll change your life :) No 2: never pick gooseberries without a bra on.................. lol

[@ninacobfeld5808]

Lovely people! You always put a smile on my face. I think you’ve got your priorities right. My wildlife delight recently was dragonflies in the garden. Then yesterday one came into the house and got trapped behind a shutter. I rescued it using a pint glass. It was amazing seeing it so close up. Bright green and black and 5 or 6 inches long with beautifully veined wings. I am going to do a pond in a pot in the garden to encourage them further.😁

[@livingtheskyelife]

Ah wow - yeah we get those big dragonflies in the woods nearby. The sound of them flying past is incredible!

[@bonnerdebbie]

Yay, Otters, can't wait! Such a great time you had, loved your pictures and footage. I am glad Yolanda passed and loved the Belter Dance, I have missed those. Thanks so much!

[@marjane4344]

Barter is always a good means to acquire a needed item. Otters are very private and shy. Oh comical too. I have seen them on their backs with a small one (baby) on the tummy area while they glide through the waters. I love watching them.. yet if one sees us humans poof the go.( *sad face*) Wow congrats on passing Landy !! Brilliant test results.

[@heatherw9084]

Happy birthday Sarah! The otter pictures are great, so glad it worked out for you to finally see them. Great job Willie and helper Richard in getting Yolanda through the MOT. Have a great week! ❤

[@frannyaitch]

Omg I’ve missed the Belter Dance. Great news Jolanda passed her MOT and Sarah got to see the otters at last. Great bartering there too. Gooseberry jam is my fav 🙌🏻

[@susanswanson8850]

Aaww, it's been too long since seeing the Belter Boogie! Yay Yolanda!!

[@arkonite]

Happy Sunday everyone ❤

[@susanadams-wauro6716]

Happy birthday Sarah!!🎉🎉 Otters are such fun characters! We've seen many over the years here in Canada, as well as Pine Martens. I spotted an Otter ambling across the road going to L'Amable Creek last week (Bancroft On area). We have a Pine Marten family at the cottage, and Fischers at our home (Crowe River). We are blessed with lots of wildlife. Great that you had a fruitful 2nd Otter expedition! Beautiful pics! Good to see the joy on your face! Bartering is an excellent system, and becoming more popular. Yolanda prevails.... hurrah!Cheers from Ontario Canada 🫶🇨🇦

[@carlarivas1238]

Many congrats to Willie and his pal Richard for the help with getting Yolanda ready to pass her first MOT! And Sarah - so wonderful to see the otters.

[@eleanorlaurent2303]

The Return of the Belter Boogie!!! Best part of my weekend 🩷 Congrats on passing the MOT, your hard work and dedication are an inspiration 😊

[@birdy-numnum6321]

Word right there! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@thehighlandlife2023]

Aw yay you got to see Otters Sarah! And yay to Landy passing the MOT. It’s always a nervous game waiting to see how much things cost or if it passes! Love the idea of gooseberries and elderflower jam 😍

[@shannonkoeller8378]

Love the otters and jam session. Congrats to Yolanda.

[@gordonpatterson4031]

Stoatly stoked, Sarah(Happy Birthday,BTW) saw her Otters. Weasely happy Yolanda passed her MOT. Can't wait for a Sarah painting of an Otter. Would love the Syke Live filming Red Deer, especially a majestic Lord of the Glen 🦌 Another Belter of an Episode. 🤙

[@livingtheskyelife]

🤣 Thanks Gordon!!

[@jananderson876]

Love seeing the belter dance again!!

[@annehicks9992]

How wonderful that you saw the otters at last ❤🎉

[@Sirius-ly]

Oh... and, Happy Birthday, Sarah! 🎉❤

[@stevenginn5352]

Enjoyed the short sojourn with the otters and the pine marten cameo was a bonus. A word of advice. Keep Yolanda well away from salt water and salted winter roads as that is a death sentence!

[@elizabethchevalier7740]

I didn’t realize how much I have missed the Belter dance! Congratulations on passing, and happy birthday Sarah!

[@JANSFAMBAM7]

Sarah, how exciting to see the otters on Skye😊 Yes it past

[@FranWhorton-of5ql]

We've missed the Belter Boogie! Congrats Willie, glad Yolanda passed....the best part the "Belter"!🎉

[@karenruch1280]

I love Harry Martin’s work. It was lovely to see him in action. I learned about Harry from Gentle James who was our hiking guide on Skye. It’s cool to see all these cool folks crossing paths!

[@livingtheskyelife]

It was so nice to meet him - so enthusiastic about the wildlife on Skye 😊

[@dbaldock9]

Happy Birthday Sarah! Didn't see a "Richard _ Himself" in the rolling credits.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Oh shoot! We must have missed it - doh! 🤦‍♀️

[@judith4158]

Thanks!

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks so much!!

[@cullynanderson8520]

I'm in Minnesota and I buy my candles from the Isle of Skye Candle Company! Yay, otters! Yay, Yolanda!

[@lieuwina]

Nice to see Richard again! Congratulations on the sighting of the Otter and the extra special of the Pine Martin. Your photo's you captured are stunning. Glad the defender passed it's MOT. Have a lovely day.

[@kathlucy603]

How exciting to have seen those beautiful otters!

[@lyndybritt595]

Hooray for the Belter dance, I've missed seeing those!!

[@gaylinlyons6534]

Great that your Land Rover passed the MOT test. You put a lot of work into it. Sarah, I am a wildlife photographer in my spare time. You have got really good camera gear. I hope you enjoy being out and having fun shooting. Very good of that chap to take you out. I am looking forward to seeing more of your photos. I loved the ones you showed us. Amazing and well done you!!! Thank you! - Gaylin, Ontario Canada

[@SharmanSomerset]

Sarah amazing that you finally saw the otters, and the pine marten was incredible. Top work Willie with Yo-yo and massive love to you all x

[@SharmanSomerset]

And a very happy birthday Sarah x

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks so much!!

[@suepimley5851]

Great news about Yolanda! And wow, the otter footage was amazing. What a fantastic experience xx

[@746laurie]

Happy Birthday Sarah 🎉🎂🍾 With Richard having checked Yolanda over and instructing you on brake adjustment I was never in doubt that she would pass her MOT.

[@kathydupe6946]

Sarah, so happy for your successful Otter outing! Your photos and video footage are great. Yay, Yolanda! Loved your Belter Boogie Willie 🙂. Bartering items makes sense to me, glad you got your gooseberries, your jam looks wonderful Sarah!

[@annehicks9992]

Looking forward to you painting the otters 😊

[@gabyschmidt5466]

Happy birthday Sarah.🎉❤ Sunday 7 pm in Germany - it's Skye Life time😊 Greetings from northern Bavaria 🙋‍♀️

[@lou-lou1171]

Great episode. Glad you found your otters. Bet Willie was jealous of the pine marten sighting right out in the open. I was always told that gooseberries were sour. To whoever told me that - fail! 🤣

[@livingtheskyelife]

Haha they definitely have a tart flavour - they need sugar to eat! The red ones are definitely more sweet though 🤤

[@iainedgar3417]

so glad you finally got to see some otters

[@terryforce4060]

The otter photos are awesome. And a pine Martin! So cool

[@SteveElliott-o8u]

I just love ottters

[@markp7745]

Lovely Otter stalking Sarah. We were so lucky on our first ever Skye holiday in 2011. Stayed in a cottage at Luib, veranda backing onto the loch. Most mornings we sat for breakfast overlooking the Loch and saw an otter having their crab breakfast.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Ah lucky you!! Luib is supposed to be great for seeing them

[@robyn7287]

The defender made it, really was there any doubt.😊 looking forward to Sara posting her videos on the wildlife

[@irish.114]

Richard, the man himself, wasn't quoted in the end credits 🤟! Great Episode, loved the otter excursion 🥰

[@tericrane2610]

Great photos Sarah,glad Yolanda passed her mot ❤

[@59tante]

Kids, don't let a network steal your show. Best show on TV

[@amandabell8827]

Otters and a 'belter' dance! Awesome! 😃❤x

[@marydandrea8850]

Sara- I would love to see you paint a picture from one of the Otter photos you took today!!! Some had adorable expressions. Love your shows!!❤

[@naomijacot4295]

Sarah loved seeing the photos of the otters….hope you will be painting one soon….Willie I’ve missed the Belter Boogie 😂…Great video can’t wait till the next one…

[@robertalan3214]

Congratulations Sarah, absolutely beautiful photos of the Otter's, your a star 🌟 ❤

[@59kiwilass]

Wow!!!! .Just loved watching the otters.😊 So very glad you got to see them as well as video & take photos. What fabulous photos that you took Sarah. I would love to see a video of you drawing an otter. That jam looked so good. YAY!!! that Yolanda passed her Warrant of Fitness (WOF) as we use to call them here in NZ now Certificate of Fitness (COF). Thanks for another great video. Have a great week.

[@marlarkin1090]

Get stuck in to proofing that chassis the salt ladened atmosphere there munches through steel so quickly. Loved the footage of the otters spent over 10 weeks in Scotland in the last 2 years and never seen an otter or pine marten . Went to France for a week and whilst walking in a forest lane a pine marten hopped onto the track 5m in front of me. I had no idea they also lived there. Heading up at the end of the month for a few weeks maybe I'll get lucky on the way.

[@edd9032]

Hurray hurray Yolander 🎉🎉🎉🎉💥💥 you got your MOT certificate, congratulations Willie, Sarah, Jack spaniels and Nori and special guest star Richard😀😀🤟🏼

[@patriciafuchs5970]

Those otters are really cute! You did get some really good shots. Congratulations on your Rover passing! Very fun, relaxing video, thanks!

[@GreenHawkins]

Love and miss those BELTER dances. 😂😂😂 congrats on Yolanda and the otter 🦦 sightings.

[@llw1722]

Nervous Willie like he was expecting😂 glad it passed it's test .lovely to see the otters great show as always .

[@garry1450]

A ken am always having a wee bit off a loving dig about your accent but it's funny because whither you can hear it or not more and more Scottish sounding words are slipping in their every time a watch, brilliant ma dear keep it up and willy mate you sound prity Scottish already funny enough

[@donaldpeddie7713]

The otter pictures were amazing! Don't sell yourself short on your talent Sarah! Glad Yolanda got her MOT certificate, now you can zoom all over Skye and take more pictures and exercise the THREE WEE lads more!

[@annettewalter2273]

So pleased Yolanda passed her MOT and you saw some Otters. 👍👏👏

[@jillrector7176]

The only Gooseberries I’ve seen here in Washington State are golden/green, so it’s cool to find another variety! Love your otter 🦦 photos 🎉 and Great belter dance Willie - miss them!

[@annehicks9992]

The painting is straight !!!!

[@livingtheskyelife]

Ahahah had to happen at some point! 🤣

[@LoriZabielski]

I missed those better dances. Also miss Dirty Secrets of Scotland. Congrats on your pass and Sarah's jam and otter siting

[@achmadosman9807]

I did not know that otters can be found so far north. Way down here on the southernmost coast of Africa, you can find the “Otter Trail”, a reasonably famous walking trail that has a huge following. A stupendous hike.

[@essiestardust3892]

Happy Birthday Sarah ❤️🍰🍻🌼

[@sandralynsky2233]

Happy Birthday Sarah. Love the otter footage, and congrats on the MOT passing grade.

[@desiree3488]

As a woman of 58 I can’t tell you how important it is to know your car and how it works. I’ve changed breaks and a radiator under my husband’s instructions . I’ve also watched him do many other things to our cars over the years. We don’t work on our cars anymore because of our ages but I know if someone is trying to lie or rip me off at a mechanic.

[@please-wake-up-now]

This was such a fun adventure! I'm super curious if Yolanda will pass the MOT. Also, imagine seeing otters in the wild; that would be epic! 🦦✨ Keep up the amazing work, guys! Can't wait for the next video! 😊

[@SarahHovley]

Otters, a pine martin, and passing the MOT, all in one video!!! Riches!!! 💰💰💰❤❤❤❤

[@sandymclennan2073]

The Landrover is stunning, you and Richard have done loads of work to it but remember no matter how much you spend on her it will be an investment......MOT time is always a nervous time even with lanoguard as on the certificate its an advisory, my car has panels full length underneath and it was an advisory because they couldnt check fully because of them...... another great video......

[@mayhmmaydn]

OMG THE BELTER DANCE!@@@ I jumped up and danced with you!! I've missed the belter dance

[@christhompson4270]

Happy birthday Sarah 🎂🍾🥳 yay a belter dance, it’s great that Yolander passed. Otters and a Pine Martin what a treat. Take care and thanks for sharing with your adventures 👏🙏❤️

[@jenniferfarrah3134]

Great 👍, so glad the Landie passed 🙏🤩. How wonderful to see Otters 🦦.

[@suedale1865]

Great news Yolander 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Well done Sarah we could see your excitement at otter filming 👍

[@juliekeys1880]

Great news about the car.👍😘🐕‍🦺🐕

[@biddiemutter3481]

16:04 Brilliant! Thanks... I do like Otters

[@excossack]

Land Rovers are a labour of love. Keep up the good landy work

[@Carolbearce]

So happy you got some amazing pictures of the otters, Sarah. Willy, I had faith and knew Yolanda would pass. You have amazing work on her.

[@colleenfoster997]

Yolanda looks great

[@andreacrashe9894]

*Kia ora (hello) Sarah & Willie 🙂 Sarah fabulous shots of the Otters... whilst you were sitting and waiting & also most likely freezing cold too 🙂 MOT... in NZ we call it a WOF (warrant of Fitness) for motorbikes, cars etc and COF for the big trucks. But I am so pleased the landy passed her MOT. 🙂nz*