Christmas rush

OK, So With the benefit of hindsight, Tesco in Galashiels probably wasn't the best place to be three days before Christmas, but I was at an electrical supplier in Gala to buy some cable and connectors for our new generator. It's a 4KW machine which will keep the central heating, some lights and the freezer going and maybe one of the beer chillers. Of course, now we've got it there's almost no likelihood of a power cut - a bit like the way it doesn't rain when you have your umbrella with you.

We were both in Penicuik yesterday for my niece's 18th. Lunch at the "tout p'tit" then a quick coffee at my sister's and then hurry back to take over from Rob who was minding the shop.