My turn today.

Just like the weather we can all be changeable - today it was my turn to be out of sorts.

Took Ann throughto Livingston where I had a Weatherspoon's breakfast, which at about £4.30 for the lot was good value and filled a space. However despite a wander in the fresh , raw and dreik air, chilled me to the bone and just made matters worse, so after another coffee we headed home where an afternoons siesta was called for.

Spoke with the upside down man @ Robbie who enjoyed his evening last night - a night to remember.

Now all booted and suited and ready to head off to Currie for yet another, and there is another tomorrow and another on Friday (but that one I will miss as Jamie is having a charity doo for Cancer Relief which we plan to suppport)

Caitlin's nightmare

From a distance, this is "Arthur's seat" an extinct volcano, and one of the best landmarks in the Edinburgh Area, seen from miles away on all approaches to the City. Depending on which angle you look at it , it can look like a reclining lion.

It is situateed in Hollyrood Park which is owned by Queen Elizabeth, is adjacent to Hollyrood Palace, has its own private Palace police force - is closed to traffic on a sunday - the sheep are protected so if you kill one with your car youy are liable, ( but if you fall in love with one you will be beheaded)

The bold Rob decided to take his sweetheart, Caitlin, for a walk and headed up into Hollyrood Park where this fantastic piece of geology is set but unfortunately decided to head for the top via the "big boys path" rather than the easier scenic route. Poor Caitlin, with a fear of heights was reduced to tears,crawling on her hands and knees, being badgered by Rob who was totally insensitive to her fear of heights, whilst on the opposite side of the hill folks were strolling up with pushchairs, shopping trollies, etc.

Several years ago a German couple arrived in Edinburgh where they were married and two days later he took his bride up onto the crags ( to the left of Athur's Seat) and flung her off and then proceeded to claim on the life insurance. He was subsequently found guilty of her murder.

Tarten Terrors

This has to be a sight which brings fear into the hearts of any red blooded male. These two ( THE KARENS) have been reponsible for drinking many a bar dry, here in Musselburgh and also in Benidorm where they sojourn on a regular basis, so much so that there is a "tarten alert" declared as they get off the Wright Brothers flight onto the beach. It is just my luck that they both work in the Sportsmans where I am able to offer counselling and help during their more lucid moments.

The beasties

This wee fellow was found sleeping it off after Robbie's doo on Sunday night. Not sure where he is from but he said that his friend was a big hairy (arsed) monster who lived in Loch Ness, he ate loads of haggis, just like Robbie, and also liked head lice which he had eaten from the cap which he was about to fall asleep on.

Robbie, MM of 151

Well, 1st time for everything so here are the photos of the end result of a meeting of the "Secret Society" where Robbie was made a Master Mason of Lodge 151 Edinburgh Defensive Band. I do not have all the details to hand but this lodge was set up by members of the defence force who were to protect the City of Edinburgh from attack by pirates, ie John Paul Jones. the wee man in uniform wears the original uniform worn at the time and has represented the Lodge all over Europe at various events.

Robbie was presented with his M.M.'s apron which his father had left for him whilst over in December and a very nice letter from "dad" was read out at the end of the meeting.

Obviously Rob is now about to leave Scotland so we will hope that he can continue with his masonic career on his return to Australia.

Graham sends his regards but was unable to be present as he had another committment elsewhere in south west Scotland representing the Licensed trade Association.

5 Minutes worth

Running late today and about to head into 151 to see upside down Robbie get his 3rd Degree, just in tiime before he heads back to Oz land.

marvellous morning / and day here in Penicuik ( weathersie) however it was a pea souper in Musselburgh and freezing cold.
Went down early to get lots of chores done, and hoped for some peace and tranquility, but not to be, Chick decided that the orange juice was not strong enougn and was nipping ,nip, nip, away along the street for the odd double while at the bookies , end result - rubbish. But to make matters worse, Cod - who we have not seen for a while appeared with Big George , no building today because of the frost , and they had been drinking since 8 a.m. at various ports of call , so Me , what did I do to deserve it, had to put up with Cod's ravings. He just would not agree to go and get on the bus and let me see the rest of the day through without medication.

Jess, Brian , Ian, Brian, Tam, Cookie, etc, were all in and complimenting the Sunday party for Rob who had a wee treat today as he had to scoot up to Penicuik with Caitlin to see Ann who has had a good day today.
Transpires that both Ann and Lilian have fallen out with Derrik Mills, the chauvenist pig person, who has not e mailed them as promised and has them sitting like the Miss Havershams.

All being well he will be present this evening so I can pass on their non regards

Robs doo part 4

Lots of photos on this one because I am chatting on the phone to an old friend, David Mackay, up in Evanton, near Dingwall, who I have not seen for ages since he left Penicuik to move north to the Black Isle, which is a wonderful part of the UK. David introduced me to the most wonderful Lodge in Edinburgh , No 44, which I have to say I do not visit often enough.

BUT - to continue with Part 4, the night wore on,with myself, Samantha and Tommy (Sam on the bar trying our best to cope with the demands of our clients who were having a superb time, food, music, ambience, etc.

HOWEVER about 11.20 p.m. someof the strays appeared form next door and there was a change in the atmosphere so I just shut the bar, before anything was allowed to develope.

The atmosphere remained convivial and eventaually everyone left, with their farewells to Robbie and Caitlin by about 12.10 a.m.

Around 12.40 a.m. a police Officer called and informed me that there had been a serious assualt in the High Street near to the pub wishing to know if we had any knowledge, but thankfully it appears that our clients were not involved as either the victim or the assailants.

So - in short, a good day was had by all, memorable for Robbie and Caitlin who recieved many gifts from their friends who have appreciated their friendship over the past eighteen months and who will take home fond memories of Musselburgh.

See what happens next