Haze's strangers: No.121: Sinead by quietpurplehaze

Haze's strangers: No.121: Sinead

I took my camera down to breakfast this morning - just in case. And there was Sinead, who runs Straven B&B with her husband, Chris, about to make some toast.

Until now I had only nodded hello to her in passing. I asked if she would like her portrait taken and I admit she did look a little startled.

So I gave a fuller explanation of 365 and Sinead was rather interested and asked me more about it. A slight burnt-toast smell brought us back to breakfast.

As you see, Sinead did say yes. She and Chris have run the B&B for three years, taking the chance to carry on from her parents who were retiring from many years of managing Straven Guesthouse.

I learnt that prior to this move, Chris and Sinead worked in Glasgow, in youth addiction and managing social work projects respectively.

The difficulties in child care for their young son were becoming increasingly hard to manage and they were in a busy environment with a 4-lane road running past their flat.

Here in Portobello life is very calm and, with the sea just 50 yards down the road, their little boy can walk along the beach to school.

Thanks to Sinead for being in my Project - and I take full responsibility for the toast.
You're a bold woman - I take my hat off to you for your stranger shots:) Lovely
September 4th, 2017  
A lovely portrait and information.
September 4th, 2017  
Another lovely portrait and interesting back story.
September 4th, 2017  
She looks so happy - an interesting story with lots of positivity!
September 4th, 2017  
She totally suits her name! Lovely photo and great story as always.
September 4th, 2017  
Bep
A lovely portrait, as usual.
September 4th, 2017  
Lovely portrait shot and great story :)
September 4th, 2017  
Another lovely portrait Hazel and an enjoyable story to go with it.
September 4th, 2017  
Sinead looks a lovely happy lady and you have captured this well Hazel
September 4th, 2017  
Interesting trying to see the B&B set up behind Sinead. She looks bright & friendly.
September 4th, 2017  
A lovely young lady and candid of her
September 4th, 2017  
Great image, she looks like one of life's positive people. And she and her hubby get excellent reviews on Tripadvisor!
September 4th, 2017  
@peadar

Oh I shall have to look! I can add mine at the end of the week!
September 4th, 2017  
Wonderful smile beautifully captured, Sinead would brighten up any ones breakfast, lovely portrait Hazel:)
September 4th, 2017  
a beautiful portrait of sinead with a lovely narrative too haze :)
September 4th, 2017  
Sinead looks to be a bright and bubbly character. Just what you need in a b&b. Hope you are having a lovely time.
September 5th, 2017  
full of life in the morning
September 5th, 2017  
Awesome picture.
September 5th, 2017  
Great portrait. Looks fab on black. I love her hair!
September 5th, 2017  
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