The Wee Lochan

Since it is Thursday, James and I were back in the West End this afternoon for our French and Geology classes. We are both still really enjoying them and I find my classmates to be very pleasant. I had more preparation than usual for today; I had the usual homework to hand in, I needed to hand in my first Written Assessment early (because I will miss the class next week when I am visiting Jennifer) and also I had promised to write a list of some of my favourite French films for one of my classmates. I wrote synopses for half a dozen of the French films that I like the most and also lent him my copy of Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources as a starter. I did warn him that I’m no expert on French films and that it’s a very subjective list!
After the class I met James and we walked into town again through Kelvingrove Park. My Dad used to be adamant that in order to keep safe you should never take a shortcut along any lane in Glasgow, it was something that he felt very strongly about and that I have always obeyed, even in broad daylight. I have often quoted this to James when he has suggested nipping along a lane to save time, and today James mentioned it to me as we were strolling along. I thought that it was very sweet that my Dad’s words are still remembered! We went to Mandors in Renfrew Street so that James could choose fire retardant material to upholster a footstool. Yes you read that correctly! James will be going to a French Polishing and Upholstery course this weekend, and he’s looking forward to it very much. I can’t wait to see the results.
We then took the Underground back to Hillhead, jumped into the car and drove to The Wee Lochan restaurant in Crow Road, arriving just in time for our 6 p.m. booking. We have not been there before although we have heard it recommended; we were lucky to be using a voucher given to us by Marjory and Forrest. I liked this little restaurant very much. The starter in particular was outstanding (monkfish in tempura batter but that simple description doesn’t do the delicious complexities of the dish justice) and the atmosphere was friendly. It was very busy but not too noisy; I would definitely return.