Scotland, Here We Come!

5.5.17: All Going Smoothly

Took the bulbs out so at least I wasn't wasting any more electricity. Spent the rest of the morning packing before going down to the recreation ground to prepare the apéritif for the Association's boules players. We all had lunch at the bar which didn't leave a lot of time before our rendez-vous for the bus to Barcelona Airport.
I've been quite anxious on and off these last few weeks. I do so hope that the trip will go well. This first part at least did. Everyone (20 of us) was in good spirits and on time for the bus. The driver was helpful and there weren't any hitches en route. No problems with the flight to Prestwick, nor with passing through passport control just before midnight (local time). Jim and Mags, two Scots who live in Manchester and have a holiday home here were there to meet us complete with welcome banner.
Our taxis soon arrived to take us to the Premier Inn just up the road. There was a bit of hassle registering us all as the computer was down and Craig, the receptionist had to do it by hand. He was such a chatty, pleasant lad, well, he was from Glasgow, that no one moaned or groaned. The room that I shared with Nicole P was comfortable and spacious and most welcome after such a long day.
http://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/scotland/strathclyde/ayr/ayrprestwick-airport.html
Weather:
Sun, cloud, wind

4.5.17: Last Minute Problem

Did a bit of work on the computer before going to the language exchange which I left early to meet with Françoise over a cup of hot chocolate. Can you believe it? In May! Stayed on to be sociable with the exchangers but didn't linger as there was too much to do before my departure for Scotland tomorrow.
Caught up with the blog as far as the end of April and did some ironing. Wouldn't you know that at this late stage, I found that some of the lights in the kitchen wouldn't switch off. Too tired to do more than leave them blazing
Weather:
18°, low heavy cloud coming in from the sea, rain at the end of the afternoon

3.5.17: Twelve Centuries Later
Took all morning sending off and printing out stuff for those on the Scottish trip without computers; had a fix of "The Vikings" over lunch, updated the website, skivvied in our "new" room ready for this evening's workshop and then went home to watch "Their Finest" https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/apr/20/their-finest-review-bill-nighy-gemma-arterton-lone-scherfig  which was a good antedote to the blood and gore of rampaging Vikings on their way to Valhalla.
Weather:
17°, cloud, damp with weak sun appearing later

 
2.5.17: Pillaging with the Vikings Beats Doing Chores!
Coffee at the bar. Sorted out rooms for the Spanish workshops as our usual venue is undergoing renovations. There's working going on at home too. Dominique secured the tiles around the edge of the sink that were coming unstuck after several years of me balancing on the edge as I tried to reach the top shelf of the cupboard. So, sad to say, my climbing days are over; prudence prevails.
Went to Spanish in the afternoon which was a real trial.
Am currently hooked on the series "The Vikings" so rather than do anything useful, I binged on series 4 and as JJ was coming for supper, I lit the fire as it really was quite chilly and miserable.
Weather:
18°, cloud, weak sun rain later

1.5.17: El Conejo

Coffee with the two Nicoles and lunch with one on the terrace of the bar. Caught up with phone calls, finished research on Scotland, a bit of tv and translated an article for my Spanish homework about a giant rabbit on a flight. Now do you understand why I'm losing heart? Oh and in case you haven't realised, today was a public holiday.
Weather:
18°, sun with cloud later