Emergency Vets

This morning wee Ruaridh was not his cheerful happy self, he only ate half of his breakfast and was quite lethargic. He wasn't himself yesterday afternoon and Graham was concerned, however when I got home from Glasgow he became more alert and ate his dinner etc. Today we took him for a walk and he chased some squirrels but something was just not tickety boo.
Graham was meeting an old chum for a pint and he set off to go up to the town. Ruaridh just laid about and felt very hot temperature wise, he was not eating or drinking, he laid on the end of our bed and just slept, never even stirred when I cooked my fried egg sandwich! Layla was very concerned and telephoned a couple of times, and said to telephone the vet which I did. The nurse asked me one or two questions and then said to take the wee fellow over to Mayfield Road emergency vets, Layla at once said she would come with us which I much appreciated.
I found the vets quickly and then Layla arrived, and the nurse said would I open the door for her. In a cat box according to the owner was a very poorly cat, on letting Layla in I let go of the dogs lead and you guessed it he made for the cat. The women went berserk, and I thought the nurse would be angry too, no way she was desperately trying to stop laughing, I apologised to the owner of the cat, then the vet said she would see us. She examined the wee fellow, and told me he had crepes on his R) lung, and his temperature was 103.8 degrees F. Two injections later, and a much lighter bank balance we headed off for home, Ruaridh to have plenty of fluids which he delights in drinking from a syringe instead of his bowl. Much brighter this evening, sleeping in his bed so I will say Goodnight.

Wagamama

Up early this morning as Layla and moi were going to Glasgow to visit Graham's mum in hospital, first having a look round the shops in Glasgow's fair city. We travelled through on the bus 'cause at my great age I get for nothing, and Layla does not mind the bus.
Arrived at Buchanan Street bus station, and needed the lavatory so headed straight to John Lewis as theirs are the cleanest in town! according to Layla. After that visit went to the haberdashery department as I needed to buy some new knitting needles.
Visited one or two other shops then went to Wagamama's for lunch, Layla had a noodle soup with vegetables, I had rice and curry sauce with very thin slices of vegetables cooked in breadcrumbs, with a salad very yummy.
When we came outside it was a torrential downpour, jumped on a bus to go to the hospital, got off and walking to the ward we got soaked. Graham' mum was o.k.
Came back into the city quick cup of coffee then got the bus home, raining all the way ah well. Goodnight.

Edinburgh Botanics

Graham had to go into the studio today, so I ordered Ruaridh's treats from 'Veggie Pets', spoke to Layla on the telephone, and had a shower prior to setting off for our walk in the woods.
Had a good walk, the dog saw lots of grey squirrels which I think are a bloody pest, once cost us £1000 to get them out of the loft, and also we don't appear to have as many red squirrels now. Can't let Ruaridh off his lead for any length of time down here, as he would chase off and there are too many roads, close to the woods. However he did get a play with a retriever dog on the park called Hugo!
Met my chum Jane who is over from Andorra, at the cafe in the Botanic gardens, we had a good two hours worth of chat, and it was good to see her again. Going to try and have a dinner with her, Jane R and Christal when she gets back from her trip to Russia-St Petersburg. Walked home, Graham made butternut squash rissotto for dinner which was delicious, I made bread. Did some more knitting and now going to bed, Goodnight.

Dinner

Had to get up early this morning, as we were going through to see the consultant at the hospital in Glasgow. Had breakfast, then whilst Graham was getting ready I took Ruaridh to the park and the woods. Weather not to bad still warm but quite dull.
Drove through on the motorway and arrived in good time. Doctor was ok presented negative and positive opinion re Graham's mum, and seemed to think a trial at her own home could be tried. Weather in Glasgow dull and wet.
Arrived back in Edinburgh around 1500 hours, Joe and Layla were coming to dinner this evening so finished making the lasagne, and the apple pie. They arrived here about 2000 hours and we spent a good evening with them. Joe is working hard at the house and work, and poor Layla's back is sore. It was good to see them both and as usual Ruaridh was delighted. Tired now, away to make a cup of tea and then bed. Goodnight.

Gullane Beach

Today dawned sunny and warm so we decided to take the wee dog to Gullane Beach, I think he loves it there as it reminds him of the N/W of Scotland. He had a great time running from Graham to me and then back again, the rockpools were amazing, the ocean so blue. Met one or two people in the passing, then two women out with their "Yorkies" who were not allowed to play with Ruaridh as they were too frightened! One had been attacked in the past by two Border terriers!
Drove back and went to the studio, I first popped along to see Graciela who is looking great, and will start blipping soon, Big G's birthday on Sunday.
All in the studio were looking good, great to see everyone again it has been a long time.
Layla and Joe not coming for dinner tonight but tomorrow instead so looking forward to that.
Going through to Glasgow tomorrow to speak to the consultant re Graham's mum.
Knitting happening so once again Goodnight.

Down at the shore.

Had breakfast then went over to Sainsbury's to get some messages. Graham was going to see his mother in hospital and needed the car.
I decided to take Ruaridh down to the shore, it is quite a long walk part cycle path, part road but it is good when we get there as he is able to run on the grass and the beach. Quite misty when we got down there, Ruaridh had a great time playing with a greyhound Isla, she was a rescue dog and I am pleased to say Ruaridh kept up with her! Walked down on the beach and then up onto the promenade, met a young guy there called "Mac" and I can't pronounce his surname. He came from Yorkshire and was 'dog sitting', his family hailed from Nigeria. He was a colourful character both in dress and speech, and I asked could I take his photograph with the dog, for my blip. He agreed and the image I got is good.
As I was thanking him, I heard a woman say ' What an adorable Border', I recognised the voice and it was my chum Jane from Andorra (she is in Old Reekie until November) out for a cycle run with her friend Janet. Jane thought Ruaridh was great she played with him and he loved it. I had only spoken with her on the telephone yesterday and arranged to meet her on Thursday, small world! Eventually arrived home about 1530 hours, made soup for dinner. Going to carry on with my knitting and do the ironing, hoping to get to the beach at Gullane tomorrow. Goodnight.

Knitting Progress

Today weather wise was a disaster, we awoke (not to early) to torrential rain, Ruaridh heard it and stayed on our bed until 1030 hours! had to dash down to George's our local shop to get butter for breakfast.
Had a leisurely one, and then had to make bread. Our dog does not like rain he was even reluctant to go out into the garden. The rain eased about 1630 hours, so although the bread was still baking we decided to dash to the woods and park with the dog. He met a labrador puppy called 'Arnie' and played with him and stole the puppy's blue ball.
There was quite a haar in the woods and over the whole of the city, returned home tout suite as we didn't want the bread to burn, one loaf was very well fired!
Made dinner and did more knitting! fingers crossed I am almost back to the point where I had to pull it back from. Great! Need to have something to eat quite hungry, then do more knitting. Goodnight.

Allotment 2

Awakened early this morning due to the banging and crashing from the house opposite, which has changed ownership for the first time in over eighty years. Only saw one workman stood in the bathroom window frame, but it sounded as though the house was being demolished!
Graham was going through to Glasgow to visit his mother who is still in hospital, apparently she is a little improved.
I took Ruaridh up into the woods we had a good walk but didn't meet another dog or owner! only saw the remains of a campfire. Arrived back at the house and about twenty minutes later Layla came to pick us up to take us over to the allotment where we were going to help her. The allotment looked good, picked up fallen apples from the ground which are to go into the compost, picked runner beans and later froze them at home. Did some weeding, put the onions on the bench in the shed to dry, cut back comfrey and put that in the compost, left some to be cut later and be put on the raised beds to make compost.
Went back to their house had a look at the nappies Layla had sent off for, they all look good, and what an improvment the new rubber pants are.
Layla drove us home and Graham was already at the house. Had a curry from Sainsbury's for dinner saves any hassle and tasted ok. Going to attempt some knitting (this is becoming a saga) and then to bed. Goodnight.

South we Go

Yesterday was our day for going south to 'Old Reekie'. Pretty hectic getting ready to leave, greenhouse to see to and generally tidy the house. Took Ruaridh down to the beach very quiet and quite a heavy atmosphere, we finally left at 1500 hours. Road was very busy in both directions, but then it is the Glassgie long weekend.
Arrived home about 1900 hours to an immaculate house, (as mentioned in previous Blog) my neighbour Patricia and son Patrick had lived hear for the past two weeks whilst work was done in their house. The house was lovely thanks to Patricia, who had also left us a gift of wine for which we say thanks, it was a pleasure to help you out.
Layla had made us a super dinner of stuffed cannelloni and tomato sauce which we enjoyed, Joe and Layla and brought it over and it was good to see them.
Knitting not to bad will try and get more done this next two weeks. Goodnight!
Network down so this posted Saturday, cheers.

Onion Johnny

Today was very warm, but the rain lashed down. Started to clear around lunchtime so we went down to the beach, no otters in residence today, in fact saw very little of interest.
Returned to the house and the two of us finished the cleaning, think I have mentioned already that we are having to leave the Glen early than expected, and we travel south tomorrow. Graham was busy collecting the tomatoes that were ready, and made a super tomato and garlic roasted sauce for the freezer. He then collected the basil and with the other ingredients turned this into Pesto sauce, which we had for dinner with linguine, foccacia and homegrown cucumbers and tomatoes. Hmmm!
Whilst Graham was doing this I did my Onion Johnny bit and strung the onions together! got five strings and a few spare ones.
Knitting not going to well attempting to sort it again so Goodnight.

Leeks 3

Today the weather has been awful it has rained all day! took Ruaridh to the beach and got absolutely soaked.
Not much to write today, had to make numerous telephone calls which always takes a chunk of time. Did more cleaning, just a little to do tomorrow, then hopefully that is that, can't say I like housework! did ironing as well.
Ruaridh vomited this afternoon, possibly due to the fact that he grabs the nozzle on the hoover in his mouth when the machine is on! he has been very quiet this evening.
Graham made a delicious vegetable rissoto with the first of our homegrown leeks, all the other vegetables were ours apart from the onions, we also have plenty of those drying in the greenhouse.
Have decided to leave the blanket until I get some proper needles at the weekend.

People on the Beach

Christine my neighbour left for the Shetland Isles today, take it she got the small bus as she didn't telephone us. Postie was here very early this morning, we hadn't had our breakfast, I was still in my pyjamas and Ruaridh missed her as he was still on our bed!
Weather changing all day, sun then rain at all times accompanied by a strong wind. We went down to the beach with Ruaridh, no otters but met this couple who were holidaying in the Glen. Good to chat with them, they stay in Perthshire but would love to buy a cottage up here. Lots of foam on the beach due to the high winds, nothing of interest washed up.
Came home did The Blue Boat for my blip, I love that boat would like to find out who owns it. Made bread it seems to go very quickly, also the fourth batch of cucumber relish. Started the cleaning today, in no time will be closing the house this winter, to be on hand in Edinburgh if Layla and Joe should need us when the wee one arrives. Better a ten minute drive rather than four hours it takes us from the N/W.
Graham made a delicious dinner tonight, char grilled tuna steak, rice and vegetables with prawns, served with a super chili sauce, Syrian flatbreads and a Lidls beer.
Pulled the blanket back once again maybe the room is too dark where I am knitting, also my needles are different one imperial, one metric, ah well will crack on now. Goodnight.

Lavatory

Woke early this am as Christine our neighbour wanted a lift over the hill to get her bus to Inverness, at the start of her journey back to the Shetland Isles. No joy, she telephoned this morning to say she could not get her new car onto the boat? and would not be going up until Tuesday evening.
Had an earlier than usual walk on the beach with Ruaridh, and saw two otters playing at the edge of the river estuary, also about six herons stood on the edge of the shore. Then set off to Kyle to get some messages and to tax the Jeep.
On the way in I mentioned to Graham that I was going to do my blip for today inside the private lavatory in Kyle, we decided to do a twin blip. We had first come across these lavatories about fourteen years ago, when we borrowed a friends motor home and 'toured' the Highlands. At that time it was like Nirvana, after using the great outdoors for a lavatory, and the burns and lochs to wash in, it was good to sit on the lavie and have a shower. 20p for a pee and £1 for a shower, still same price today. We both took photographs and when we got back home made a decision which ones to use and posted! See them on blipfoto.com
Made lots of hummus on returning home, Graham made a lovely dinner, veggie sausage and mash with homegrown carrots delicious, oh and homegrown courgette and tomato sauce, swilled down with chianti.

Beer

Sat here writing Blog early for once, drinking one of Lidl's Fink Br'a'u beers-quite good.
This morning in the N/W of Scotland it dawned moist and misty. Had a relaxing bath as our shower is still kaput! then a somewhat leisurely breakfast before donning our wet weather gear, (by now the rain was tippling down) to head off to the beach for our walk of the day. Believe it or not when we got there the rain had stopped. Enjoyed the walk, the water in the river and Ruaridh's pool was very clear.
Made Greek beans with tomatoes, mint and thyme for dinner, also boiled the chickpeas, to make hummus tomorrow. Graham just pouring his chili tomato sauce into a bottle.
Thomas telephoned from the Isle of Lewis to say how much he enjoyed his courgette relish, he should have kept it till at least December!
Finishing now as I want to do some more knitting of the wee blanket. Goodnight.

Relaxing Day.

Decided that today was the day to do very little! Very warm and sunny, went into the woods with Ruaridh and saw these amazing spiders webs covered in dew (Autumn on the way), they made stunning intricate patterns, looked like the wee people had been busy in the early morning.
Came home got the deckchairs out on the deck and a backlog of newspapers, made lunch and sat outside for ages eating, reading and also doing some knitting. Had to pull this back last night as I dropped some stitches but now the blanket is starting to grow!
Made pasta and cheese sauce for dinner, not very good in fact awful, no taste of cheese and it was quite gritty! As per usual Ruaridh enjoyed his small portion.
Watched a programme on channel 4 about the "Doomsday Book", never fails to amaze me how some people of various sects of different religions always feel they are right in their belief and faith, and damn everyone else. Just watching a film Peter Sellars Life and Death, very good.

"Cousin Caterpillar"

Today dawned sunny and warm. Had to get myself organised very quickly re picking up the Jeep, so I telephoned the garage, yes it was ready with its MOT. Phoned Thomas who was going to drop Ruaridh and moi off, on his way back to the Isle of Lewis, and arranged to meet him at 1100 hours. Layla phoned and was good to hear that she was ok. Had a good trip over and picked up the Jeep, set off back, just as we got to the top of the hill the low fuel light came on, damn had forgot to check for fuel. Decided to go straight back to the cottage, and ask Graham to bring fuel up in a container. Free wheeled down the hill, when we got home the fuel gage had gone up again!
Decided to take the dog to the beach, had a good walk the wind was quite chilly, but ok if you kept on the move. Ruaridh did go into 'his pool' but no swim today, just paddled.
Sat the other day on the deck and watched this furry caterpillar make its way across the wooden slats and over the gaps, amazing the way it moved, reminded me of The Incredible Sring Bands song "Cousin Caterpillar", super wee creature.
Graham returned this evening good to have him home, and his mum appears to be fairly comfortable.
Layla arrived back in Edinburgh about 2200 hours, the textile exhibition had been good.
Programme on television about Marvin Gaye, have bopped to his music over the years.

Otter

Had an early start today as Graham was going down to Glasgow to visit his mother who is still in hospital. Took Ruaridh down to the beach for a walk, but we only got halfway along the beach. At the edge of the ocean we noticed an otter playing on the shore and in the waves, we did not want to disturb it so we about turned, poor Ruaridh he was ready for racing ahead, will take him to the beach tomorrow if I get the Jeep back?
We were dropped off at the end of the road, Lexi passed us delivering the mail, I relieved her of our paper and walked down to Christine's where I had a cup of tea, and the dog a biscuit and water.
Thomas and Christine brought me home as he was going to try and get a fuse for our kaput shower in Inverness. (No joy there the duff fuse we have is now obsolete!)
Ruaridh was missing all his walks, so took him for a good run in the field which he appeared to enjoy.
Graham arrived safetly, as did Layla who is in Birmingham at a Textile event for a couple of days. I made bread, soup and scones did some ironing now very tired so once again, Goodnight!

"Super Eight"

Today was one of those days that makes you believe living in the N/W of Scotland is worth your while. Weather was warm and sunny with a warm east wind, which was blowing all the spines from the fir tree like a shower of rain, when you walked in their path they gently stung your skin, amazing.
We took Ruaridh down to the beach, as some of the crofters were working with the sheep close to the forest. I could have stayed there all day the sun was so hot and the wind was magical, Ruaridh loved it as the leaves were blowing all over the beach and he likes to chase them. Lots of debris had been blown up on the shore with the high wind, mainly garbage but giving good photo journal opportunities! Graham found his Bolex movie camera, and started to do a Super 8 movie of the wee dog so here's hoping.
Yesterday Christine my neighbor gave me two bottles of cider, so we had them to accompany our dinner tonight, tasted good.
Watching a very strange documentary, about 9/11 Liars, people who lied about relatives dying in the tragedy of that horrific event? and tried to claim insurance money.

The Blue Boat 2

Today was a sad day in the Glen, my neighbour Christine's collie dog aptly named Glen was found dead this morning. He was 18 years old but was always roaming the glens, and I am led to believe fathered many a litter. He used to just tolerate Ruaridh who always wanted to play with him, only last Saturday he pushed his nose up to the garden fence then, quick as a flash was gone.
Set of quite early for us this morning, as the Jeep had to go to the garage to see if anything was required for the MOT. Another sunny, warm day, took Ruaridh to the beach, forgot to mention that the Blue Boat mentioned in an earlier Blog on 23 July 2006 , has now ended up on the beach. It laid upside down on the other side of the river estuary for ages, but probably due to high tides and strong winds, now lies the right way up on our side of the river, on the beach. Sadly however some damage occured, and now half the starboard side is away.
Christines brother was on his way from the Isle of Lewis to Fort William and was taking her through, so I took her over the hill to meet him.
Did more strimming still require more practise.
Going to get on knitting the baby blanket.-Goodnight!

Canadians

Graham had work to do today, so we took Ruaridh down to the beach. Had to put him on the lead as a group of people were strolling on the beach. However first the older woman in the party came over and asked if he was a Border, then the older man who was her husband hurried over and started to play with the dog, so we let him off the lead. They were Canadians from Ottawa and were staying in a cottage at Ratagan. Delightful people who adored Ruaridh, he always gathers a fan club where ever he goes, he is so cool. They were thinking about getting a dog and would love to have a Border Terrier.
Worked in the garden today clearing the raised beds, and attempting to tidy the grass-wow that is some chore. Continuing with the knitting growing slowly. Made some confectioner's custard tonight for dessert, still waiting for it to set!
Many programmes tonight dealt with the tragedy of 11 September 2001, most had a discussion on the aftermath of this horror, and the ongoing "war on terror" taking place mainly in Afghanistan, Iraq, the Middle East and Lebanon and world wide, many opinions-no answer.

Ruaridh

As I write this Blog Ruaridh is fast asleep on the sofa with Graham, who is wide awake watching a docu-drama on the lead up to 11 September 2001.
Today it has remained fine, some sun but mainly cloudy. We took Ruaridh into the woods and had a good walk, this walk used to take us about two hours, today we did it in one hour fifteen minutes! Ruaridh has been very good whilst we have been on our travels over the past few weeks. We have travelled hundreds of miles and the the wee dog just puts up with it, even we get weary, but he just trudges along.
Have finished the third batch of cucumber relish, strimmed the grass, first time with the new petrol strimmer. Made a delicious broccoli quiche for dinner, homegrown! Ruaridh enjoyed his small portion.
Am also getting on with knitting the baby blanket for Layla and Joe's baby, three starts but I'm now Rocking and Rolling. In fact am doing it now so must crack on. Goodnight.

Telephone!

This past four weeks I think I have had an overdose of telephones, for various reasons it has been an essential part of my communication system! From tomorrow I am hoping everything calms down, and I can just use this piece of equipment to phone Layla, mum and my 'buddies'.
Another super day warm and lots of sun. Ruaridh enjoyed playing with the two dogs visiting our neighbour Noonie, then we took him into the forest for a good long walk. The field in front of the house had been mown when we arrived back, today they were collecting the hay and transporting it down the Glen.
Made bread and foccacia, had minestrone soup for dinner. Hoping to get the cucumber relish finished tomorrow.
Watched an interesting programme on channel 4 this evening about fundimentalism in different religions, missed some of it but it brought up some interesting and valid discussion.

Catching up!

Forgot the time last evening, started to cast on the stitches for the blanket I'm going to knit for the baby, then started to knit and lo and behold when I looked it was long past the midnight hour! Have since had to start again not happy with the first attempt, as it is quite a while since I knitted anything!
Down to the beach with Ruaridh yesterday the weather was fantastic warm and sunny, saw a half naked man with one leg on the beach? also met Skye a springer spaniel who was going to be trained as a sniffer dog, she didn't quite make the grade, still looked a bit out of it though! Ruaridh was playing with her and enjoyed that.
Tried to catch up sorting all the overgrown vegetables out, more cucumber relish on the go, roasted tomato's and minestrone soup done by Graham. Lots of courgettes to be used. Lifted the onions, an amazing crop this year, drying on top of the pump house. Graham picked the big sun flowers. All go go go!
Now 0145 hours and so to bed!

Blip

We had a very busy day today, before we were able to return to the Glen. Patricia and Patrick are now enjoying our house in Edinburgh, whilst their's is cleared of some problem. To the supermarket this morning, Layla brought the wool and cotton over for me to start knitting blankets, looks lovely. Eventually set off for Glasgow to visit Graham's mum in hospital prior to heading up to the Glen.
As you who read my Blog know I also try to contribute to a photo journal each day, this is called blipfoto, Today if you live in the UK you may have heard on the wireless about the problems besetting our government, I had to laugh when a spokesperson said it was just a "blip" some blip more like a bl---y earthquake. Think this problem might have to do with a certain John Reid? who for once is very quiet--watching all spaces!

Hectic

We are hoping to get back to the Glen tomorrow, thank goodness. Life has been quite hectic over the past two weeks since we left, lots of travel, Ruaridh doesn't like that and neither do I. Good to see Layla and Joe and visit my mum, also that Graham's mum is now in hospital and they are attending to her hip problem. We are going via Glasgow tomorrow so that we can visit her.
Went shopping with Layla in town she bought a super dress and leggings, is away to Birmingham from work next week to a Textile Exhibition which she is looking forward to. The wool has arrived for the shawl I'm going to knit so watch this space!
Patricia and Patrick are in the house from tomorrow, so hope they enjoy their stay. Must go to bed as I am up early in the morning lots to do! so once again Goodnight.

Hospital

Sorry no Blog yesterday. Had to travel through to Glasgow to take my mother-in-law to hospital, she has been ill for about 3 weeks but the GP waited until about 1800 hours last evening to decide she required hospital care. We arrived at the hospital around 2030 hours and she was taken into A&E or Emergency. The staff were kindness itself, however it was 0045 hours before we left to return to Edinburgh. A&E in Glasgow is a joke, often you have up to 10 relatives waiting with one person! also it is full of hooks, crooks and comic singers.
Arrived home around 0230hours to tired to Blog! Graham was going to London so we only got about 3 hours sleep. Didn't do much today the weather was atrocious rain +. Patricia who will be living in our house for the next few weeks came over to see the things that work and the ones that don't! Ruaridh enjoyed her visit, then we went into the woods and got very wet.
Did a quick visit to the dreaded supermarket, made dinner and then Layla was here. Graham and Joe arrived home at 2100 hours and we had dinner. Comfort food tonight, Shepherdess's Pie followed by a too sweet apple crumble and ice cream-delicious.
Have fallen asleep twice over the computer writing this so Goodnight sleep tight.

Fireworks

I believe today was the end of the International Festival held every year in 'Old Reekie', it went out with the usual flash and bang of fireworks at the castle. This is normally sponsored by the Bank of Scotland, who yes must have money to burn, and unfortunatly is the bank we use! (For images of fireworks see www.blipfoto.com) The Fringe Festival finished last week, as did numerous others, as mentioned previously the only one I would be interested in is the Film Festival, and living in the
N/W is not conducive to seeing films in Edinburgh!
Earlier in the day took Ruaridh into the woods and then onto the park where we met Barney the Lakeland Terrier, they both had a great play which was good for the dog, he loves to play with other dogs but some owners do not like it!
Layla was over and she is feeling better, we are starting to knit the baby clothes now, have to get my arms flexed as I have not knitted for years, looking forward to starting.
Watched a programme on BBC2 tonight at 2200 hours here in Scotland, Al-Qaida-Time to Talk, an excellent discussion involving various people, on whether the time has come to have open talks with Al-Qaida? well presented.

Ironing

At this moment don't know if this Blog will come up for Saturday, but Saturday's it is. Just finished doing some ironing, have been looking at it over the past few days, hate the thought of starting it, but once I get started it ain't too bad. Also waiting for the bread to finish baking I have already got one well fired loaf!
Ruaridh wasn't to well this a.m. quite lethargic for him, not eating his food etc. Joe and Layla were coming for brunch so we waited to see his response to them. As usual he went berserk jumping all over them, one minute eating some food, then running in to see his chums. It is always good to see them. After they had left took the wee dog to the woods in torrential rain, he definately does not like this weather, got soaked!
Went over to theirs so Graham could get a haircut, then to Sainsbury's.
Quite tired so am now going to bed to try and read more of my Alistair Cooke book 'Journey through America' don't know why it is taking so long.
Photograph of large spider seen in bathroom Friday night/Saturday morning.

One of those Days

Graham had to go to Glasgow today to visit his mother. Layla telephoned and said she was coming over, she also offered to take me to 'Doggie Style' at 1500 hours as the dog was having his biannual 'strip'. Sorted the increase out in our monthly direct debit electricity account, which I will not be paying, had to wait twenty minutes for them to answer the call! will tackle mum's energy problem tomorrow!
Layla arrived but felt very tired, encouraged her to have a nap, I took Ruaridh for a walk, unplugging the telephone before going so as not to disturb Layla. When I arrived back tried to phone Graham to no avail, twenty minutes later Layla reminded me I had unplugged the telephone! Hmmm!
Had lunch then got ready to go as time was marching on. Went upstairs to get my watch, could not find it anywhere, why cause it was already on my wrist!
Put Ruaridh in the back of the car, and with the passenger door still open Layla started to drive off, I did a kind of run and jump and managed to sit on the seat, Layla had only forgotten I was going with her! had a good laugh.
Went over to "Next" at Craigleith Retail Park, left the dog in the car and lo and behold the alarm kept going off, poor Ruaridh wondered what had happened.
From then on events went smoother, and Ruaridh looks fandabby since his visit to the grooming salon!