Not happy - having heard earlier that the Tor-na-Coille hotel had finally been sold, we hoped that we could once more have access to our squash courts there, but I've just heard that the new owners apparently have plans to demolish the courts - on the grounds of health and safety! We can only assume that the wicked witch has been feeding poison to the new owners - we need to get the word out quickly!
There's no doubt that, internally, there'll be some cleaning up work to be done after 3 years or so of non-use, but, structurally and externally, the building is sound - after all we put a new roof and new external cladding on just 3 years ago.
Just when we thought we were finally getting a break!
Ian R. Stewart Family Blog
Thursday, 2 July 2009
Quick update
Yes, I know - I haven't been blogging this week - but I haven't had much chance - it's all been go, go, go. Rushed from my board meeting on Monday afternoon straight down to Balmoral, picking up Jas, Dick and Malcolm on the way. We had a wonderful evening down there - best ever - and even the midges didn't bother us too much, unlike previous years.
By the time we'd played golf, then had our meal - bread, cheese, ham and nibbles brought in and washed down with some bottles of beer - then I'd dropped off the others, it was 1 am before I was home. I was up early on Tuesday and down to Glasgow for a meeting at 9:30 am. I went over to Erskine to see Dad afterwards, but arrived at lunchtime so decided best to wait half an hour until they'd all eaten, so I just lay horizontal on the grass and took in some rays and gently closed my eyes.
Dad was OK, although looking frailer each time I see him. I took him outside in to the garden to get some air, exercise and some sunshine. He seemed to enjoy it and we sang a few songs together, but, after a while, he got a bit restless and decided it was time for us to part. Who should leave? Him or me? He wandered round the garden and tested all the gates - closed, I'm afraid - why won't the gardener open them, he seemed to be thinking. Each time he wandered back and just waved at me, and, after a while, I took the hint and left:
By the time we'd played golf, then had our meal - bread, cheese, ham and nibbles brought in and washed down with some bottles of beer - then I'd dropped off the others, it was 1 am before I was home. I was up early on Tuesday and down to Glasgow for a meeting at 9:30 am. I went over to Erskine to see Dad afterwards, but arrived at lunchtime so decided best to wait half an hour until they'd all eaten, so I just lay horizontal on the grass and took in some rays and gently closed my eyes.
Dad was OK, although looking frailer each time I see him. I took him outside in to the garden to get some air, exercise and some sunshine. He seemed to enjoy it and we sang a few songs together, but, after a while, he got a bit restless and decided it was time for us to part. Who should leave? Him or me? He wandered round the garden and tested all the gates - closed, I'm afraid - why won't the gardener open them, he seemed to be thinking. Each time he wandered back and just waved at me, and, after a while, I took the hint and left:
I charged up the road and made it home in time to grab a sandwich - thanks, Jo - before heading up to Torphins for a much delayed foursomes tie. We lost, but I didn't care - it would only have created further diary problems if we'd won.
Wednesday was thankfully spent in the Aberdeen office - baking. I played at Banchory at 5:30 pm and it was still over 30 degrees C - amazing! I had my best round of the season - gross 73, net 63 - but was only 5th in the medal - tough school! I did, however, get my handicap cut and I'm now officially a single figure handicapper again. I've been here before, but it was in my late 40's, but here I am in my 60's and back down to 9 again.
Today was Fraserburgh and tonight it's just catching up with blogging - check my golf blog for some photos.
Tomorrow afternoon, it's the Football Group annual golf outing - Lumphanan this time - then it's off to Harrogate early on Saturday morning - hope the great weather holds - there's now some doubt about potential thunderstorms etc - surely we won't be as unlucky as last year?
I spoke to Rob at Deeside Brewery today and I'm going to pick up my case of 12 bottles tomorrow. Next task is to design a label - any ideas for "Scolty Ale"? Picture of Scolty, or me - or both - or neither? Narrative?
Monday, 29 June 2009
Tough schedule ahead
Football on Friday was followed by golf on Saturday morning (did surprisingly well considering how sore and stiff I was), then squash doubles on Saturday evening. It was a lovely day again.
Jo and I watched a movie on Saturday night - so good I can't remember the title nor anything much about it!
On Sunday morning, more golf, but no sunshine - warm and still but a bit cloudy. After that, it was a quiet Sunday - Jo's been feeling a bit low and drowsy - perhaps the drugs? - so we spent a fair bit of time watching Glastonbury plus a few music recordings on Sky +, then had tea. Jo made a wonderful - and apparently fairly healthy - rhubarb crumble. Jo will fill in the details for those interested.
Tonight it's our annual outing to Balmoral - it's usually a fairly late night - and a bit boozy, apart from those that have to drive, which includes me tonight - perhaps just as well, as I have to go down to Glasgow first thing in the morning - we've just changed insurance brokers and our policies expire tomorrow night, so I have to review their proposals in the morning. Still it gives me a chance to go and see Dad as well. What's not so good is that I have a tie to play at Torphins at 5:30 pm, so it's dash, dash, dash everywhere.
On Wednesday, it's our usual Quaich night - day's respite from golf on Thursday - then it's the football group golf outing to Lumphanan on Friday afternoon, immediately followed by our Summer Tour - this year we're driving down to Harrogate. Remember last year, we flew to Cornwall and it was a horrendous weekend? I'll get home from this trip on Monday evening then 2 days in the office and then we're off to USA on Thursday 9th! Great!
Anyway, best go now - got a Board Meeting this afternoon and have to prepare for it.
Jo and I watched a movie on Saturday night - so good I can't remember the title nor anything much about it!
On Sunday morning, more golf, but no sunshine - warm and still but a bit cloudy. After that, it was a quiet Sunday - Jo's been feeling a bit low and drowsy - perhaps the drugs? - so we spent a fair bit of time watching Glastonbury plus a few music recordings on Sky +, then had tea. Jo made a wonderful - and apparently fairly healthy - rhubarb crumble. Jo will fill in the details for those interested.
Tonight it's our annual outing to Balmoral - it's usually a fairly late night - and a bit boozy, apart from those that have to drive, which includes me tonight - perhaps just as well, as I have to go down to Glasgow first thing in the morning - we've just changed insurance brokers and our policies expire tomorrow night, so I have to review their proposals in the morning. Still it gives me a chance to go and see Dad as well. What's not so good is that I have a tie to play at Torphins at 5:30 pm, so it's dash, dash, dash everywhere.
On Wednesday, it's our usual Quaich night - day's respite from golf on Thursday - then it's the football group golf outing to Lumphanan on Friday afternoon, immediately followed by our Summer Tour - this year we're driving down to Harrogate. Remember last year, we flew to Cornwall and it was a horrendous weekend? I'll get home from this trip on Monday evening then 2 days in the office and then we're off to USA on Thursday 9th! Great!
Anyway, best go now - got a Board Meeting this afternoon and have to prepare for it.
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