Car, Perth , Edinburgh and Whitby

 Last day of May already, the forecast was shite for today, but I have the blinds closed so I can see monitor to write this. Was at work today, but a 7am-1pm shift is much better than a later shift, obviously I had to moderate my banana rum intake last night (got a bottle in Morrisons the other day) in order to be fresh as a daisy this morning. That said I seem to have a head cold that has made me feel miserable most of the day. Think I'll have a wee rum now to see if it helps! 

Had wee Molly the dog for long weekend at start of month, she was fine as always, though full-time dog owner is not on the agenda right now. Had to get a new number plate for the car as the front one has been bent out the way by some wee scroat probably, anyway got it replaced and all now good. Had the car serviced by an RAC mobile mechanic this month too, though I'm not too convinced it was as thorough as hoped. Got a new battery (was under guarantee) at Kwik-fit and 2 back tyres. Car is still running well, but it does bring a lot of expense when you don't expect it. 

I went down to Whitby in middle of month, just for 3 nights, it was good. Walked to Robin Hoods Bay on the first full day there and many pubs were visited, though only a fraction of the total number, unbelievable the number there. Involved 3 trains to get there and 3 trains back, takes a bit of time, 5 hours or so, would be quicker to London! 

Was in Perth a few nights ago for a Kenneth Williams show at the Theatre there, no, he isn't back from the dead, but it was a guy who can impersonate and tell a few stories about him. Am rarely in Perth so took the opportunity to visit a couple of pubs there. 

Other than that not much to report, cut the grass a couple of times and started attacking the ivy, this is a struggle that will continue this summer. Off to sunny Tenerife soon, more about that on next update, also this blog is almost 20 I notice, getting auld. 

Oh, I went through to Edinburgh and visited the old work building in Sighthill, the place is now just a shell, no one there, very sad, I remembered how many people worked there during my 1998-2011 era. I then walked down the Union Canal into the city centre, is a fair distance.