Sunday night and have just halted.

Playing catch up after a busy night and day.

Friday night with the shfts covered once again at Musselburgh and as usual Elaine, Tommy, Simon and co all did very well, thanks again.
I was able to pop into the Mercat to see one of the couples who frequent the place, Geoff and Wendy. He has just retired after thirty years working for British rail, and now has no idea what to do. There were only a small number present, but having had a big surprise party at his work on thursday he was quite happy. Made it home in time to get my feet up and sat and watched the second of the Jason Bourne movies.
Up sharp this morning as Graham wanted a hand in the Mercat, so I was there , supposedly for a couple of hours but left at 3 p.m to go to Musselburgh with their sunday sandwiches. Boys were in good form, Peas, Jess, Sami, Brian, Kenny, Dougie Mclean, big George,etc. As usual I was my usual cheery(not) self as they delight in winding me up. Glen the dog was mega happy at the delivery of food.
So Mrs. B. was not amused as this was my day off and on Mothers day she saw Graham for about 20 minutes as he came in grabbed his bags and then headed off to a Licensed Trade AGM in Elgin. It is snowing in that area but he made it in one piece.

Chris, Ailsa, Tam and Catherine are back from London having put Robbie and Caitlin on their plane to OZ - they had a good time, visited Lords Cricket Ground , and did some general sightseeing. Parting was as expected very sad and emotional, and as I write they will not be far from home. All being well we will get the "kangaroo has landed " message to let us know.

Sparky Mark was on the phone, he has issued a statement saying that he was at least twenty miles away when the tree fell on the roof of the garage ( see previous blog).

Edwardo has mailed from Argentina, says it is raining like he has never seen before, very frightening, but the locals are not bothered, just getting on with their BBQ's and drink. He is settling down and busy trying to get a new business up and running.

Andrea also been in touch, working hard, teaching at school and in a wee part time job in a golf/ country club.

I have a busy few days coming up between Musselburgh and with a run to Runcorn on Tuesday early a.m., so next weekend is not far away - how time flies. Could pose problems trying to get to my evening meetings as I will need time to recover.