. .... ... ....... but I didn't shoot no deputy

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They still haven't caught the mad gunman - come on, hurry up, cops! I'm heading to Northumbria first thing in the morning - don't want to witness the OK Corral all over again.

It's still dry here in the north east, but, according to the forecasts, we're due to get the rain they've had in the west the last couple of days very soon. I've been watching the golf from Loch Lomond and it looks pretty miserable.

Well, I saw my GP this morning and he is arranging to refer me to a specialist at Albyn. He had a good examination of both knees and I told him about my family history and the genetic effect. He did not think it would be a good idea to get new knees - a la Dawn - the next step is the arthroscope.

That's about it for today - going to have a few beers tonight with the usual Friday night crew - at the Tor-na-Coille! We operate a rota on Fridays and now that the T-n-C has got beer back in, we've decided to try it out. I wonder how it'll be?

... ..., where you going with that gun in your hand?

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Getting worried - I'm heading to Northumbria for a golfing weekend on Saturday - and there's a mad gunman on the loose there! The police can't find him and he says he's not going to get caught alive, and now he's said that it's not just the police that are potential targets/victims now - it's the general public too!

That aside, not a lot happening at home or work just now - in fact, it's pretty boring - everyone's away on holiday and there's not much to do - our busy period is over. Normally Jo and I would be preparing ourselves to fly over to USA next week, but we've had our big holiday this year already. It still feels like a bit of a void, however - we may revert to the norm next year. Just as well the weather's been good, or we'd really be kicking ourselves.

It was a lovely evening for golf last night and I managed to get round the course with hardly any pain in my left knee. It's always the way, isn't it? I'm going to see the Doctor about it tomorrow (it takes about 3 weeks to get an appointment) and now the pain has almost gone. Or is it psychosomatic?

I did a short session at Bannatyne's at lunchtime today - first time for a while - and I struggled. Still, I'm not going to push myself at least until I've seen the cardiologist a week on Monday. I put it down to the diet by association that Ross and I are on - I'm sure my strength is going. I'm getting used to it however - I even enjoy baked potato and tuna nowadays - never thought I'd say that. Jo's pretty good with us too - although we eat the same main courses, Ross and I often get a wee treat afterwards!

OK, that's me done now - more tomorrow. What, you want a photograph? Go check my golf blog, but, for now, here's the poster for the concert Jo and I are going to see at the Royal Albert Hall in November:

....., ....., it's good to be back

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Been busy updating all my other blogs since my weekend in London - check them out for details. It had originally started out as a one nighter to see the cricket on Saturday, but when Dave got 2 tickets for Wimbledon on Thursday and asked me to join him, it was a no-brainer, so I ended up staying 3 nights - possibly outstaying my welcome? - and we managed to see:

• Tennis at Wimbledon
• Concert in Hyde Park (Laura Marling)
• Henley Regatta - with Brazil-Holland and Nadal-Murray on TV as diversions
• Cricket at Lord's
• Concert at the Royal Albert Hall (Crosby, Stills & Nash)

It was all go - and we did manage a few ales as well, including one specially nostalgic trip back to the Guinea Grill, where Dave and I used to lunch in the mid 70's before we knew each other.

When I got home from work on Monday night, the driveway was littered with old paint pots - Jo and Ross had begun to clear it out - despite the fact that the old Jag is still obstructing the entrance. Jo had finally managed to get the plumber to come after about a year of trying and this meant clearing out the utility room and part of the garage.

The external taps are now in and operational but we still await a joiner to come along and tidy things up a bit - and Jo is looking at moving the sink as well - and last night, we discovered a leak in the hot water pipe in the garage! Two of the radiators are leaking as well - well done British Gas - they really made a cod of the radiator flushing job they recently completed - after 4 attempts. Why do tradesmen's jobs never seem to be a simple start and finish? - there's always some snagging.

Jo's away over to Inverurie to see Liz and Carole today. Ross has got some work this afternoon but is still waiting to hear back from Councillor Webster about his proposal to set up a series of wireless networks in the village centre.

Tha's about all my news for now. Still can't quite believe Gary was 35 on Monday!