**Future Projects: Work in Progress**

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The  childrens book It is very much an amatuer production! How can it be otherwise. Its origins are very much rooted from walks I did in the Cairngorm mountains as a late teen with a couple of friends Dougie and Stuu. We were well prepared, we had the right equipment, planned our trips well and always notified the police of our movements, as much as the technology would allow at the time. One stormy September night in the shadow of Brairaich in our tent we came up with these characters for a childrens book.

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• Wullie the killer sheep

• Stomu the stag - inspired by Stmu Yamushta the legendary Japanese drummer.

• Aphrodites the tractor driving sloth.

• etc Et All

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Susanah and I ( Sami) are in the early stages of crafting a whimsical children's book designed for readers aged 3 to 99. Our ambition is to weave a tale that parents and guardians will cherish reading alongside their little ones.

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The Artwork is by (Sami) + guests and Susanna very much guides me, which is of immense  value. I use sketches, text, to create the imagery. 

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The characters are already taking shape in our minds:stay tuned for more updates as our story unfolds.

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Poetry is mostly by Susannah and we have selected a few poets that we very much like - inspired us.

 

At the heart of our narrative is Knutti, a haggis whose adventurous spirit leads him on the escapades with his quirky friends. The video is from Woodstock festival. It is nothing like the ‘corporate’ Glastonbury. In the words of the legendary Joe Cocker, “Try with a little help from my friends.” While we recognize that this classic anthem may feel a tad lengthy by today’s standards. Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin did the lead guitar solo when he

was a session musician.