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August 31 The Byrne's visit ScotlandWell, what a holiday weekend. We had our good friends Mick and Dionne Byrne visit us for a break in Scotland and what a break!!!! On the first day I took them to Balquhidder to visit the grave of Rob Roy MacGregor and then it was onwards and upwards to the "Creag an Tuirc" the Boar's Rock. The rock belongs to Clan MacLaren who have a cairn on top. It was at the foot of Creag an Tuirc that the MacLarens rallied in response to the call of the Fiery Cross. Dionne was amazed at the view from the top and we took the opportunity to get some great photos. In the evening we were of to see "The Ladyboys of Bangkok" what a show, it was superb and well worth seeing. During the visit we visited, Edinburgh, Linlithgow, and the Glen Goyne distillery which was outstanding. We also ate out at Robertson Arms, Carnwath and The Auld Hole in the Wall, Linlithgow where in both cases the haggis went down with Mick. Mick and Dionne brought with them a bottle of Irish Malt whiskey called Tyrconnell and we also sampled various Scottish malts. Overall everyone had a great time and I am looking forward to seeing them both again in the near future.
 May 26 Portsmouth 2009I had been invited down to Portsmouth by my good friend Bryan to visit him and his family and so of I went. Jane and Heather came with me and what a weekend it turned into. We were met by Bryan at the airport and taken to our hotel to freshen up. It was then of to see Danielle and Mathew at home and plan the visit although Bryan had it all under control. We visited Portsmouth Historic Dock and took the full tour and as you can see from the photo's were on HMS Victory and HMS Warrior. Afterwards it was back to get changed and of out to The Red Lion, a well named pub for a meal and to meet other members of the Bryan and Danielle's family. On the Sunday we went up Spinnaker Tower and what a view. Then it was of to sample Bryan's "famous" Sunday roast and it was superb, roast pork with all the trimmings. |
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