Honest Lad and Lass week

Time flies, nearly as fast as the swimmers and cyclists at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.  Quite an event massively helped by the last few days of fine warm weather,  which hopefully will clear up after this wet front moves across the country.  Certainly been a great advert for Scotland, with the added bonus that our athletes are performing very well.  Trying to compromise so lots of events have been listened to on the radio rather than watching the TV, really good coverage as "5 Live "scoots from event to event, and has the benefits of no replays.   So far so good with the home countries picking up medals all the time.  Nice to see young Scots swimmers, judo etc doing well , however the Brownlie Brothers are some athletes - no doubt about that.

Been using the Steed of Steel most days to commute up and down to the Mercat Grill,  just as well getting the benefit of the weather while I can.

Was down at the grill early this morning as we had a large group in to watch the ride by of the Hundred and seventy four hourses taking part in the Musselburgh Honest lad and Lass ride out - this one has been getting bigger each year.

 

It was reported on the news that Glasgow has nearly 95% hotel occupancy, so no do doubt the hotelliers are rubbing their hands with higher prices,  just as Edinburgh will be with the start of the Edinburgh festival.

Big demonstration march along Princes Street today, so guess what,  trams were suspended (no detours available !!!!).