School camp

Monday, 29th September.

Lovely morning again, so did a bit of housework first thing, bathroom and kitchen first. Must try to find another cleaner.However,I took my time and managed. Everything is sparkling now! Chris phoned tosay sh'll be down on Thursday Going to go out for a walk, but got pretty cold in afternoon, so locked up early.

Phoned Kay to ask about Douglas setting off for school camp.They had to be at school for nine and the mums were to take their luggage to the village hall. What they hadn’t been told was that the bus was going to Dunbar first and they had to wait for an hour in the freezing cold! Gavin got off to Cannes all right. Lucky him, even though it is work.

Jonathan went to see Macbeth in the Lyceum with Auntie Margaret on Saturday.Enjoyed a good chat with him about it.He thought Lady Macbeth was very good and the battle scene was well done. Margo taking Ailie to her dancing exam tonight. Glad she’s keeping it up.

Fed up seeing David Cameron on telly. He’s such a pompous twit! Wish Labour supporters would be more positive though, instead of taking such a defeatist attitude. Met two strong Labour activists in the Goth on Saturday and they were saying how they miss my brother Geordie just now, as he was a great asset to the local party, always out
caanvassing etc.I was surprised that they were a bit downbeat about Labour’s chances and told them I thought they should be a bit more positive! They thought I sounded just like Geordie!


Sunday, 28th September

When we left the Goth last night.we had to leave through the bar, as they close the side entrance to prevent youngsters running in. The Preston Lodge FP rugby team were there, looking very smart and made way for us to get through. It was almost as if they were giving us a Guard of Honour.We knew some of them, so I said, “Don’t tell your mums you saw us in the bar at the Goth!”

Years ago of course it had a terrible reputation, yet before it went downhill it was an asset to the Pans, just as it is now and all the teachers used to go there for lunch.It was also popular for weddings etc..Jean and Jimmy had their wedding there.

Was up at 6am this morning and felt a chiil in the air. so got up, filled hot water bottle and snuggled down again, for a wee while. Got up when I heard the paper come, so put heating on while I got dressed. Must set the timer so it goes on and off, morning, and night. I feel the cold quite badly now. Listened to Radio Scotland while having breakfast, as there’s a good programme from seven till eight playing a good mixture of music.Later I switched to radio two, then in afternoon I like radio4 Sun coming out, so it looks like another nice day.

Singing the anthem in church, I was mortified when I turned over two pages at once and had to stop singing till I found the place again. Normally I know most of the anthems by heart, but I was a bit unsure on this one so was relying on sight reading to keep me right. Don’t think anyone noticed, mind you, but it dented my confidence a bit, as that’s the first time that’s happened. Maybe I should think about bowing out gracefully!

A relaxing afternoon, reading the papers thoroughly and listening to the radio. Margo phoned. Taking Keir bowling with some of his friends for his birthday treat.

Enjoyed Tess,but soooooooo sad.