You know I have my Friday routine ....... after breakfast I do the housework, have a shower, then head off to patch'n'chat. But today that was changed for two reasons, both of them unpleasant. First, I had an appointment at the dentist this morning, so no housework, then second, Borderland Fabrics, where we go for patch'n'chat, was flooded on Wednesday, so of course the shop is shut. Having survived the dentist (an impression, unpleasant, but not painful), I decided to treat myself to lunch. You might wonder what sort of premises there could be up this close
and the doorway isn't particularly inviting
but what does the exterior matter, when they serve food like this! Creamy scrambled eggs, served on toasted bloomer, with smoked salmon, creme fraiche and chives, with a rocket garnish ..... and even an arty balsamic drizzle (we won't mention the tomatoes, which were left on the side of the plate)
after lunch I walked down to the river, to see how it looked after Wednesday's floods. You can see a tree suspended between the wall and the bridge, with cables dangling down
in this photo you can see the residue from where the path was under water
there was much less water going through the bridge, and there wasn't the frightening roar that there was on Wednesday
the water wasn't pounding the wall today
and the level was much lower here
although there was no patch'n'chat, I wasn't deprived of cake this afternoon, as Malcolm and I shared this last wedge of our Christmas cake
this morning we were battered by Storm Gertrude, and the forecast for the weekend is atrocious, so we have decided to stay at home for the weekend. No doubt I shall spend some time in the studio, with my wonderful stove to keep me warm
we have our fingers, toes, eyes and anything else that can be, firmly crossed for, first, the Murray brothers ....... Andy in the final of the singles and Jamie in the final of the doubles, then second, Gordon Reid who is in both the singles and doubles wheelchair finals. Three Scottish players in the finals - pretty good going for a small country!!
Do remember to leave a comment to be included in the draw for the giveaway for my 7th blogiversary. I hope you have a good weekend, love Anne