At home, Richlands North Carolina, USA - 21st July 2009
By: Pixiedustlady
Hi everyone! I am Rocky Squirrel and I just got my activation code and I am ready to go visit the world! I want to meet lots of people and see lots of different countries. I am small and I do not make any noise and I promise to be good! If you would like to host me please send my owner a private message!! I cant wait to meet you!!
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Posted Jul 21, 2009, 10:41 pm
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The Beach - Elie, Scotland - 5th August 2009
By: eilidhlive
Wow I've been up early this morning. It's only 7:46am and I've already done a lot. This is because Eilidh can not sleep as today is the day she gets her exam results - she's very nervous, but more on that later as the results are not here yet!
I went to the beach. Usually the beach here is very very busy, but because we went so early we were the only ones there. It's a lovely morning here in Fife, blue skies and sunshine.
However the sea water always looks a bit gross at this time - full of seaweed. It usually clears a lot throughout the day. Mind you, I don't fancy swimming in the sea here due to the fact that although the weather looks good - it's still pretty cold!
Eilidh was a bit naughty, and stole this idea off her best friend Jennifer's TV. But you know what they say, imitation is the best form of flattery!
There was a little boat sitting on the sand, so since I seem to like boats, I hopped on. It's not really a life mission completed though, because we didn't go anywhere. Eilidh says we might get to go out on a boat next week, weather dependent.
Chance and I decided we would do some digging. I was a wee bit small to hold the spade though, so I let Chance do most of the work whilst I watched!
On the way back from the beach we thought this was a nice photo opportunity - Chance and I on a British post box. Very iconic.
I'll probably be up to other things today as it's still so early, so I will probably update you later!
Rocky x
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Posted Aug 5, 2009, 7:53 am
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Earlsferry, Scotland - 8th August 2009
By: eilidhlive
I'm back - been a busy couple of days here in Scotland. Exam results came out, we were all so excited the morning they were due to arrive that we were up super early waiting on the post - check out the time mum!
But after a long wait they arrived and we were very happy for Eilidh. She got an A and 7 1's, which is the highest marks you can achieve. This is the official SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority) certificate to show the results.
We TVs were so proud of our host that we threw a little party. There were 4 of us TVs there, of course Chance and I, but also two other's who are staying with Eilidh's friend in a nearby town - they are Annie and Emil.
Fast forward a day or so and the post arrives for Eilidh. Quite a heavy package it seems. She won a competition where the prize was a LOT of Cadbury's chocolate. Cadbury's is a very very famous British brand - you do get a few bars in America, but they are super expensive there. Here's Chance and I showing off some of the choc, however by this point some had been eaten or given away to Eilidh's friends.
Of course after all that chocolate, I had to do some exercise - I can't come back to you slightly podgy now, can I mum?! So here is me on the Wii Fit doing some stretches...
In the hallway of the house we are staying at here there is a nifty tapestry. It has the name of the house and the date Eilidh and her family moved in. I thought it was sweet, so I'm showing you.
(Random picture, Eilidh got her hair dyed blonde, haha.)
Hope you're well and not missing me too much! I promise I'll update you soon!
Rocky x
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Posted Aug 8, 2009, 10:51 pm
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Earlsferry, Scotland - 11th August 2009
By: eilidhlive
]Hello mum from a very grey and depressing Scotland. The weather has been horrible here recently, wet and rainy. Never mind though!
Today a new TV arrived to stay with Chance[tv] and I for a while, his name is Ronnie and although he was tired after his journey he seems nice.
Today I am off to Scotland's 4th largest city - Dundee! I'll show you the photos later.
Hope you are well!
Rocky
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Posted Aug 11, 2009, 9:57 am Last edited Aug 15, 2009, 11:15 pm by eilidhlive
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Perth, Scotland - 13th August 2009
By: eilidhlive
Today was good here, the weather picked up (a little) so we decided it was time for an adventure - off we went to Perth. Perth is around an hour and a half from Earlsferry by car. An interesting fact about Perth is that Sir George Murray was born here before he moved to Australia and named the particular territory there 'Perth'. So the Perth in Scotland is the original.
When we arrived in Perth the first thing we noticed is how green it is. There is a lot of plants, trees and sculptures everywhere - very pretty. Apparently it wins a lot of competitions for 'Britain's Best Kept Town' (it used to be a city, but is now no longer classed as that as it has a population of less than 50,000.)
The streets are lovely and wide, with many shops that you can only find in Perth located here. This is me in one of the streets.
And here is me with Chance and Ronnie outside a very famous department store - McEwans.
After a walk around the town centre, I was peckish - so we headed for lunch. We went to an Indian restaurant (sorry about this picture, had to turn the flash off as it was a dark place!)
After I was full, I headed back out and found some information about Perth, so had a little read of it.
Then we headed down to the River. Perth lies on the River Tay, Scotland's longest river (7th largest in the UK). It was very peaceful down here and we enjoyed the beautiful views.
It sure has been an interesting day!
Rocky x
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Posted Aug 13, 2009, 7:08 pm
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Preparing for school (Earlsferry), Scotland - 18th August 2009
By: eilidhlive
Tomorrow's the day that school here in Scotland returns. Eilidh is a little nervous about it all after being on holiday for so long. I'm excited to go and visit her school after helping her get all the bits and bobs organised tonight for it. As Eilidh is hosting 3 TVs she doesn't think that she will take us all to school at once, so tomorrow she will take be my turn, woohoo! I'm going first so I'll have to tell the other guys all about it!
We all helped look out Eilidh's school uniform - that's right mum, pupils have to wear a uniform here. It consists of black/grey trousers or skirt, white/black shirt, a tie (usually red and black striped, but Eilidh has a special all red one for winning a competition) and a black blazer with red piping. I'm not sure if I like it yet!
We also had to help with packing her school bag, there were lots of folders to get in. Even though Eilidh only does 5 subjects - maths, English, French, history and human biology.
I've been trying to cheer her up all evening because I don't think she wants to go back to school much - oh well!
I think I got a smile out of her - that's what we TVs do though, spread happiness.
Update you soon mum!
Rocky x
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Posted Aug 18, 2009, 8:50 pm
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Anstruther, Scotland - 19th August 2009
By: eilidhlive
Good evening, hope all is well back home. Today has been very tiring. I went to school with Eilidh! Her school is called 'The Waid Academy' and it is a high school, so pupils attend it from age 12-18. Eilidh is 16 and so is in 5th year (there are 6 years in total).
We had to get up early to get ready then catch the bus to school. Here we are before leaving the house.
And before registration every morning Eilidh goes to speak to some of her friends, so I did too, here we are.
This is me with the other TVs (not Eilidhs) that were at school today, there's quite a crew of us. It's nice to see friendly faces.
With it being the first day back things were pretty manic so there are not many school photos, I'll go again someday and get some better ones though.
Here are some from Anstruther, the town the school is located in. These were taken at lunch time today.
This is me in the deli that the girls go to for their lunch.
You remember me mentioning before that Eilidh has a little job after school and at weekends sometimes? Well here is the building.
It's very famous - voted number one in the whole UK for it's famous fish and chips, which is a traditional dish here. Eilidh waitresses there, so we went in today so I could get my picture taken. Look at all the classic jar sweeties behind me - yum.
Anstruther is a fishing town, so here I am with all the little fishing boats. I like boats - don't I mum?
Rocky x
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Posted Aug 19, 2009, 6:24 pm
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