Hirsute

The weather has been wet and windy all weekend, however it didn't stop us from enjoying ourselves. After a much needed haircut on Saturday morning I met up with James and Grandma for lunch at John  Lewis, and then Grandma and I went shopping for a couple of hours. It was a slow meander round the shop, helping Grandma to replenish her winter wardrobe, but quite pleasant on a wet afternoon with no pressure to hurry. In the evening we went over to Heather and Ewan's where we had a delicious meal and a convivial evening with them and their friends Graham and Nicky. Later on we were joined by a bearded Andrew; I have never seen him with facial hair and I have to say it really suited him - what a pleasant and handsome young man he is.

This morning we had a cosy breakfast in bed, listening to the rain lashing against the windows. We were joined by both kitties and Davie who is home because it is the end of his university term and also because he had been called for jury service next week. It was nice to hear his chat. After doing some housework James and I went over to Coatbridge where we went to the cinema for a decadent second time in three days! We had decided that if the weather was as bad as the forecast a daytime cinema trip would be just the ticket!  And indeed it was a great way to spend the afternoon - we watched the excellent Cold War drama Bridge of Spies. Both Tom Hanks and Mark Rylance were brilliant and we thoroughly enjoyed it. 

By tea time Jamie and Alasdair had both arrived home - they had been climbing together in Edinburgh today. It was a great evening with all five of us together - just lovely. And to my surprise Jamie was sporting a beard just like Andrew's - it's a long time since I have seen him so hirsute! It has been terrible weather but a very pleasant weekend.