Every little girl dreams of being a princess, living in a castle. At age 69, I decided to search for "my castle" It had to be relatively unknown. A castle my friends wouldn't recognize. After all its age, grandeur and history, it had to stand proudly. Around this imposing edifice, I wanted to see life, animals or a town. This is hard to find in old castle pictures but Maybole, Scotland had it all - especially pride in its castle. Many are surprised to find a gold framed photo of a castle in my kitchen!

The heirloom qualities I want to express are in this picture. People on their way to market, passing their castle with the morning fog in the background. A carriage sitting horseless in the street. - Why is it there, who owns it ? A picture filled with wonder and even though the castle stands in partial glory, there is a continuing pride. I have researched the wonderful spirit of Maybole and saved the information for my friends to enjoy my castle - Maybole Castle. ... I would suggest for the tourist delight, serving "High Tea" in the castle. Thank you.

Cherie ---- camroselite @ yahoo.com

Update: ( Cherie tells us that she has now received enough contacts to fill her Pen-pal quota for this year! Thanks to all who responded!) This request is for a "Pen-pal" or whatever they are called nowadays --- email friends. I reside in small community in western Colorado, USA. I'm a retired teacher and my husband is a retired fireman. We have 2 grown children (boys) raised in a small town in Michigan, mid-eastern, USA. I have 7 siblings. My father was in USA Navy during WW11. My grandparents migrated from Ireland and Sweden - sir names: Murray & Magnusson. My hobbies: member of - "Thimbles & Patches"= quilts for the needy enjoy - reading esp. history member of - ladies exercise group, Cherie Warzyniak