There is a blast of Arctic air on its way. The BBC weather forecast says it may fall to just above freezing tomorrow night. That's unseasonal even by Scottish standards. On the Old Course this morning we note that the caddies are all wearing sensible woolen hats. There are also oil service vessels steaming into the bay seeking shelter from the coming winds.
Town is humming. A combination of freshers, parents, school groups and tourists combine to create a happy vibe.
Students are learning that queuing is a big part of academic life. There must be three hundred youngsters lined up outside chapel waiting to get their photos taken and ID cards issued. They have been given specific times to show up but being students they all show up at once. The braver of the boys try to strike up conversations with the girls next to them in line.Emotional farewells much in evidence. Outside Starbucks one poor American woman sits sobbing over her latte. The embarrassed husband tries to console her by helpfully pointing out that their daughter will be home again in three months . This fails to have a calming effect. His next line 'Scotlands not that far away' also fails to brighten her mood - in fact it seems to add fuel to the emotional fire. Parents of male offspring seem to be less prone to such tearful farewells. A group of visiting Spanish architects on a study tour wander around oblivious to the dramas unfolding around them. They take photos and turn their eyes upwards to take in ancient crenelations.
The car dealer sends us an e-mail to say that ' your vehicle will be built during week 42 of the year and delivered some time within the 6 weeks following '. Who knew it took so long to make a car ? With the benefit of hindsight we should just have bought one of the black ones they had in stock. When the new car does finally get delivered we may try to head up North to have dinner here :https://lundies.scot/the-house
How names change :https://www.edwest.co.uk/p/there-are-no-more-chads-in-england
10 comments:
I am thinking so late in the year might not be better perfect time to venture to Scotland's far north in the new car, given the limited daylight hours ..
Beautiful though the scenery is, I feel that "the house" is somewhat lacking in warmth, so I hope the dinner is enjoyable. Agree with Gail's comments about the timing of the journey in the new car.
Scotland’s far north could do with better proof reading . I spotted two in the first page!
I enjoyed the article about names. I've noticed a resurgence of names once considered old-fashioned as well as an incursion of names gleaned from 'popular' films, books, and television series.
Beautiful clean lines in the house but somewhat dark and austere. Looking through the photos makes me want to add an extra sweater (jumper?) and thick socks. I too enjoyed the article about names. Reading about the unfolding fresher/family dramas makes me grateful those days are far behind me and lovely memories remain.
It would be interesting to know how the daughter of that mother feels - tearful to leave home or happy to escape.
I think my mother cheered when I left the house - the last of four to go. My father helped me move. A new car in time for the end of the year holidays, how festive.
"A harmonious marriage of Scandinavian and Scottish creative talent" - The hotel's write up seems to describe another dynamic duo that we all know!
Loved the article about names. Chad will still linger a bit if only in a Swiftian rhyme...her dads, Chads and Brads.
We can report that the daughter was 'cheerful' as are 99% of the new arrivals.
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