Days are just a blur at the moment,

Saturday night, parked in front of the TV as it is dashed chilly outside, not helped by the quite dramatic blizzard we had this afternoon which has transformed the landscape, so now we look like the rest of the country. Things are not helped by the central heating system which seems to have developed a mind of its own.

Last couple of days have been just a blur - working in The Mercat Bar which has been jam packed and all go since Thursday lunch time with office parties in for their x mas dinners. Friday , known as "black Friday" was fantastic, non stop and so busy that the doors had to be closed early to control admissions. But having said that the City was really busy generally with troubles breaking out later on due to there insufficient taxis to get folks home.

Friday night, even after a long day we headed to the Edinburgh Masonic Club for the members annual doo, couple of good cabaret acts - a comedien who "took the micky" out of everyone, very fast - and a male singer wo was forst class. We were in the company of Gordon and Sandra and all managed to get a taxi, ut were possibly a bit before the big rush.

Headed to Peebles this afternoon where there was no snow at all, but sadly we passed the scene of what appears to be a fatal accident on the A703 north of Eddleston - the vehicle involved was being recovered from a field and was totally shredded, but on reflection it may be that it was cut up by the rescue services.

Peebles was very busy as usual with x-mas shoppers and visitors, but on our way home we crossed over from clear weather and dry roads into a full "white out" and crawling at 15 mph on an ice bound road.

Other bits of family news, Robbie the Upside down boy had a birthday today but we were not able to get him on the phone.
Our William in Egham ended up in hospital with suspected appendicitis, but after a couple of days observation has been sent home - even they have snow in Egham !!

Come dancing final - both couples did very well and made for an entertaining night - winner Chris, the TV presenter made it with the public vote , although the judges had him rated as runner up - well done.

Lots to do over the next few days - looks like Mrs B. will be getting some vouchers for Poundstretchers for her x-mas!! unless I get my finger out, BUT it is back to the bar in the morning, and as we now have plenty bookings for x-mas it will be work for us as usual.