Wild Night

It sure is wild around here tonight! Firstly because of the weather. The gale force wind is spinning and blowing the heavy rain along the lamp lit road in waves. It is quite spectacular and the roof tiles are rattling. Secondly our home contains about thirty-five teenagers who are playing music and generally shrieking and shouting. Ally has been planning this party for weeks. He tried very hard to persuade us to spend the night elsewhere but we refused, and in the end we compromised that we would go out for the evening and then go straight to our bedroom on our return so as not to embarrass him. We were going to go to the cinema but were delighted to receive an invitation to Heather and Ewan's where we were promised Spanish food, inspired by their recent trip to Madrid. What a lovely evening of chatting, great music and delicious food! Our starter was artichoke on toasted bread, very unusual, I love artichokes. Then gorgeous chicken, chorizo and bean stew served with patatas bravas and salad. Very tasty and just right to bring us a little Spanish warmth on a rainy Scottish November evening. We set off home with some trepidation because we knew that the party would be well under way. We kept our promise to Ally and headed straight upstairs, hardly noticed by the crowds of partying youths. David, who had intended to spend the evening in his room, came through to join us for a while, and then was persuaded by the other youngsters to join the party. Jack cat was handed into our bedroom and was very pleased to see us. So now, at half past one, James, Jack and I are all in bed while the party continues in full swing. I wonder when they will all go to sleep?