Bridges

My awayday, but I didn't have to leave early so had time to do some admin and laundry.  The winter duvet and electric blanket are back on the bed but I am still resisting putting the heating on.  But, the downstairs hot water was not working.  Mmmm, a problem?

Drove out to Craigie's Farm Shop - my first visit.  Beautiful views but I didn't buy much other than a few things for a 'picnic lunch'.

I got misled twice getting from there to Hopetoun though I did manage to stop in by Tesco for petrol - full tank, no queues. 

Hopetoun House was ok.  It doesn't lend itself to 2m social distancing, especially when everywhere else is on 1m but thar wouldn't have made much difference.

I had a small walk in the grounds.  There is no garden, how disappointing for the family. The fountain was on when I arrived but off by the time I sat by the round pond.

I popped into Sainsbury's at Straiton for a couple if bits and bobs then home to tidy up and have tea before #3 son and gf came by, with a present from Lisbon.  He is looking very well, very svelte.

It was quite a good day.  I must get out more.  The view of the Bridges from the bottom of the entrance drive was very good, and there is a train on the first bridge.  Can you spot it (LNER to Aberdeen). 

Oh, and the hot water, whatever aimed it this morning had passed by evening.