Our last full day in Scotland had come quicker than imagined. Woke to glorious sun. As mum says, "The sun is splitting the coconuts." Can't tell you how many times today we heard "It's just like summer," or "Summer has finally arrived!" Temps were around 15C (~60F) and not a cloud in the sky. Everyone was out with tank tops on... it was a good laugh for us anyway.
Started the morning at our usual bar... I think they've almost got our names down now. Sans muffin again. I was saving my appetite for one of the few remaining chances to eat a sausage roll. A trip over to Gregg's to look for plain bread but there was none to be had. It was too early they said and once again, the elusive bridie was nowhere to be found. Each time I try to buy one they've always "just run out" or "they're still in the oven." Nevermind then says mum, we'll get what we need in Cathcart.
Hopped on the train and in short order we were walking down Rannoch Street. Stopped off to take a few pictures and see what had changed. Lots said mum although I can't remember it well enough to know for myself. Gordon's was next on the agenda and mum was pleased to see he was still there running the shop. A wee chat, black pudding and sausage spices and we were on our way to Morrisons. Little did we know this was just the start of a day of shopping.
Grocery shopping before leaving and while hungry usually results in disaster. This was no exception. We filled 8 bags full and realized we'd need a cab to get back to Cathcart. No way we were walking back with all this added weight. Stopped at Newlands Bakery before getting on the train to come back to Glasgow. Finally a bridie (that's 'birdie' for you Grace) to satisfy my craving. Mum had a sausage roll and both well worth the wait!
Back in the town and much lighter since our bags had been dropped back at the hotel. On to Woolworths, up Argyle and Buchannan Streets, and trip over to Sauchihall Street. St. Enoch's Center, Marks & Spencers, Burtons, we saw it all. Not much to show for other than a pair or 2 of shoes, some trousers, a suit & lots of chocolate... other than that though, not a thing to buy!
Exhausted by the time we got back to the hotel, we decided to take it easy and have dinner here. No fish suppers tonight! I think that puts the score back to 4-4.. all tied up. I wonder how it'll all finish up.. one more day yet to go.
Somehow we managed to get everything in the cases tonight so tomorrow we can relax and not worry about last minute shopping (ya right!). As of now the plans call for another early rise (8am!)... costa offee and a train ride back to Weymss Bay for a full Scottish breakfast (minus the black pudding for me.. sorry Dad! I'll bring it home in a doggy bag for you). Our flight to London isn't until late tomorrow night so we've got plenty of time for last minute things.
Had a great time here and wish you could have all joined. It was a nice respite from an otherwise busy schedule. Hope LA is as warm and sunny as Glasgow when we return!
See you all in a couple of days!
Started the morning at our usual bar... I think they've almost got our names down now. Sans muffin again. I was saving my appetite for one of the few remaining chances to eat a sausage roll. A trip over to Gregg's to look for plain bread but there was none to be had. It was too early they said and once again, the elusive bridie was nowhere to be found. Each time I try to buy one they've always "just run out" or "they're still in the oven." Nevermind then says mum, we'll get what we need in Cathcart.
Hopped on the train and in short order we were walking down Rannoch Street. Stopped off to take a few pictures and see what had changed. Lots said mum although I can't remember it well enough to know for myself. Gordon's was next on the agenda and mum was pleased to see he was still there running the shop. A wee chat, black pudding and sausage spices and we were on our way to Morrisons. Little did we know this was just the start of a day of shopping.
Grocery shopping before leaving and while hungry usually results in disaster. This was no exception. We filled 8 bags full and realized we'd need a cab to get back to Cathcart. No way we were walking back with all this added weight. Stopped at Newlands Bakery before getting on the train to come back to Glasgow. Finally a bridie (that's 'birdie' for you Grace) to satisfy my craving. Mum had a sausage roll and both well worth the wait!
Back in the town and much lighter since our bags had been dropped back at the hotel. On to Woolworths, up Argyle and Buchannan Streets, and trip over to Sauchihall Street. St. Enoch's Center, Marks & Spencers, Burtons, we saw it all. Not much to show for other than a pair or 2 of shoes, some trousers, a suit & lots of chocolate... other than that though, not a thing to buy!
Exhausted by the time we got back to the hotel, we decided to take it easy and have dinner here. No fish suppers tonight! I think that puts the score back to 4-4.. all tied up. I wonder how it'll all finish up.. one more day yet to go.
Somehow we managed to get everything in the cases tonight so tomorrow we can relax and not worry about last minute shopping (ya right!). As of now the plans call for another early rise (8am!)... costa offee and a train ride back to Weymss Bay for a full Scottish breakfast (minus the black pudding for me.. sorry Dad! I'll bring it home in a doggy bag for you). Our flight to London isn't until late tomorrow night so we've got plenty of time for last minute things.
Had a great time here and wish you could have all joined. It was a nice respite from an otherwise busy schedule. Hope LA is as warm and sunny as Glasgow when we return!
See you all in a couple of days!
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