thanks again for all your comments
Alastair : still working on the photos - lot of luck as well needed especially with the weather
mc : same with me and it was fully charged, I didn't have it switched on either during the day - but am going to have a try in future; haven't worked out what I'll do if I say I'm going to phone though and it doesn't work !
scotjamie : still working on the photos - I still prefer my old 35mm SLR but digital's so much easier to use
HighlandSC : good idea - I already carry spare batteries for the torches as well
kevsbald : I couldn't live without her ! even though I'm a golf widower
potace : I constantly find it interesting finding out new thinks on this site - I've posted the only picture I took of the house below and also found
this link on geograph showing the house as it was