Sun is shining, what a lovely day! Not typical of this month which has been largely shite. Managed to cut grass here (damp grass choking cutter) and at my father's old place. We are still in limbo regarding my father's will, it has taken ages and we are probably being taken for a ride by the law firm dealing with it.
Collected tickets/paperwork from Charlie Reid Travel on Thursday, the trip to the USA is very soon, flying down to Heathrow on Wednesday and on to Seattle from there on Thursday. Then, after 2 nights, down to Portland, visiting a relative there I never knew (mother of cousin visiting here) I had until recently, then San Francisco, Santa Barbara and LA. Only 2 nights in LA, so won't see too much but certainly Venice Beach and Santa Monica which aren't too far from the hotel, obviously will have to briefly visit Hollywood too.
Am at work early tomorrow, but just a 5 hour shift then I can fully prepare for the holiday. I usually leave things last minute as I just love the stress of it all..Added to the mix are the group of USA cousins we (Kath and Uncle Norman) are meeting at Larbert on Monday. We found our connection on a DNA testing site, we meet at Larbert where the common ancestors are buried. Got to say I am out of my comfort zone with all this, but fingers crossed all goes OK.
Made my steps and went a few runs as usual, despite the mostly rubbish weather. Was up farm the other day and my Aunt is doing fine. Shame the US relatives are from my father's side of the family otherwise she would have been all over it :-)
Here are a couple of photos taken this month..Rudi and Jutta from Heidelberg were in the Auld Hoose for drinkies, an old photo of me, my sisters and cousins John and Christine, probably 1974 or so..also the Old Crocks runners for charity at the Auld Hoose. See you in September!
