Squaremen see the World !! Maybe.

The fact that I am writing proves that I did make it home from a rather frenetic meeting of the Squaremen yesterday   actually a good meeting with another two candidates who appeared to enjoy themselves.    The primary function of the group is to raise funds which they prefer to give to smaller , more personal charities, rather than to the big charities who have a well paid management structure.

They have joined me by purchasing a batch of the wee torch pens which I have been dishing out to nurses, doctors, ambulance drivers, etc. So, within the next few days I will dish out another fifty or more.    I met a friend today who had seen me on the ERI Facebook page on X-mas Day when I dropped off a batch there. 

Next meeting on 2nd February is in Livingston,  BUT, a number of us have booked transport and accommodation to attend a meeting of the only English "Shed" on 18th February - passports all ready, a couple of bawbees in the breeks and awa we will go. 

Must have yet another gripe about the pedal cycling fraternity, as stated previously, many appear to be oblivious to the fact that in the dark, wearing dark clothing, they can be virtually invisible - so get some reflective clothing and put lights on yer bikes. Usual comments about them riding two and three abreast on roads and slowing everyone down,   might be fine in Edinburgh where the 20 MPH is in force and they are passing cars all the time,  nuff said.      BUT the same has to apply to motorist who drive with faulty lights, time to see and be seen.   I still have to see advice about lights on these gantries over roads and on the motorways.

Our High Street shops are taking a hammering from on line shopping sites,  which can be fine if the deliveries get through on time,   but with drivers having large numbers of deliveries to make each day it is no wonder many parcels go adrift, BUT, there is a big difference when some appear to have been deliberately dumped !!   A number destined for Penicuik addresses were recently found in a quiet wooded area in West Lothian, so no Santa Clause for several folks,  and maybe a return to the Job Centre for a white van man !!!!