It's cold, but dry

Well we didn't get to Perth and I'm still disappointed. The car is still in the garage and we still don't know when we're getting it back, hopefully will have more idea later. The Orkney contingent didn't make it to Perth either as their ferry was cancelled.

We had a quiet weekend, went a short walk (the weather was WILD) and went out for lunch yesterday. Got lots of coursework done, but there's still masses to do. 3 more assignments due in the next week or so. And the pre-placement visit tomorrow.

The weather has been wild all weekend with the waves coming right over the pier - I haven't got a photo of it as the rain and wind were just too much to go out in at the time. Today the wind has dropped and it's DRY :-) There's blue sky and I can see Arran - and there's snow on Goatfell (it was a really cold night here too).

No car :-(

Well the car is now in a garage to get fixed - and will definitely not be ready for getting us to Perth tomorrow (although Kye tried several garages they all seem to be very busy at present), so sadly we'll have to miss the Canoe Scotland show. I'm really disappointed, as I was looking forward to the show - and to seeing friends from Orkney there too. Although I've just heard that the Orkney ferries have been cancelled due to the weather, so they're not going to make it either! And i'm also disappointed that I'll not be able to see my wee nephew as planned on Sunday evening on the way home from the show.

Anyway - the car is being dealt with, I managed to cancel the hotel booking in time (so we didn't still have to pay) and the wonderful Kari-tek came to my rescue and arranged to pick up the Arduaine Trophy for the SCA Touring Photo competition which has to be at the Show for Sunday.

Now I'm just hoping that the car is back in time for the pre-placement visit to my next school on Tuesday. Fingers crossed .....