Edinburgh Fringe

Wednesday, 27th August

Well, that’s the Edinburgh Festival nearly finished and the Fringe been and gone. Jean and I enjoyed the show at Valvona and Crolla and our meal there afterwards. Didn’t know what to wear to go to the show but Helen gave us a lift, so just took umbrella, instead of raincoat. She wasn’t sure if she could turn into Elm Row, with all the roadworks going on, so cut off at Hillside Crescent and through Montgomery street, taking us practically to the door! Really enjoyed the show. Philip Contini was in good form tellig the story behind the songs and the orchestra was superb, especially the clarinetist. Were trying to remember how many years we had been coming, but couldn’t.. I used to go to it with Sandra and Sheila when I was working and I remember the first time, we were given an oyster ice cream when we came out. It would probably be Di Ciacca’s Ice cream! Had something to eat there and Jean’s daughter and husband were going round art galleries, so they picked us up to take us home. Thank goodness, as pouring again!

Dick’s birthday on Friday. Liked book I gave him about the troops left behind at Dunkirk. Thought he’d like it as our uncle was one of them. He's taking Joyce to Copenhagen for five days next month.

Kay and the boys here on Saturday, bringing cat food, soap powder, etc so that’s me stocked up for a wee while. What a delight the bairns are, chattering away about school, pals etc. Kay told me all about her new job as PA to Sir Timothy Clifford. It sounds as if it was made for her. Bobby called in, giving me lots of laughs about being a taxi driver

Sunday at church for communion. Margo Aiie and Jonathan arrived.Jonathan gave me some answers for Times Literary Quiz - Agatha Christie, H.G Wells, Roald Dahl so that’s a start! No doubt I’ll be getting a call fro Rae’s sister in Glasgow soon to compare answers.

Ailie and Margo helped me change bed as Margaret, my cleaner can’t come any more. She’s looking after her new grandchild as her daughter in law has gone back to work. I’ll miss her.

Helen and I making plans to go to Blairgowrie. Hope the weather holds out. Quite warm today. One or two butterflies floating about, but no peacocks. Doctor phoned about blood test . Says I may have polymyalgia, so he’s sent up a prescription for steroids.! Bit worried about taking them, but just to try them for a week then phone him. Rita here with Grandson’s wedding phtos. Lovely