Broken Kneecap

Dr Anne fancied a sandwich for supper before the ball at the Bells Centre.  She headed to ASDA, put on her new shoes, slid, fell heavily on her knee, broke her knee cap, had an op, did some recuperation with her friend Sandra and must now refrain from doing dancing for a few weeks.

AGM in Perth

The AGM of the Scottish Country Dancing was held in the Bells Centre in Perth.  As part of the celebrations the youth did some Scottish Country Dancing in the St John's Shopping Centre.

Canada 2017

Dr Anne went off to visit her buddies in Canada a couple of weeks ago.  The colours were tremendous.  They had a grand time together.  In the morning the two ladies would go for a walk round the pond to see the geese and turtles, take a look at the shops then head for a hot chocolate.  In the afternoon the chauffeur would take the ladies on a tour to see the All Weld Sculptures. In the evening it would be fun cooking together or go to the pub.

At the cottage

Loons in the bay

Hallowe'en was coming

The Geese in the pond.

The Sony Centre

Pickering

Oshawa University

Supper at Danny's fish and chips

Another day out with my friends

Dr Anne loves her friends Leanne, Becky and Kenken.  She loves to spend time with the children.

Cast Iron

May, P. (2017).  Cast Iron.  London: Riverrun

This is the first Enzo novel Dr Anne has read although she has read the Lewis Trilogy and one of The China Thrillers.

Dr Anne likes the writings of Peter May.  She likes the pace, the twists, the parallel stories and of course the unexpected conclusion.  

Dr Anne awards this one a 7/10.

The House by the Dvina

Fraser, E. (1984). The House by the Dvina. Edinburgh: Mainstream Publishing Company

The book was recommended by Greygranite, one of Dr Anne's friends.

Dr Anne had read 'The House by the Lake' in 2016 and found it totally absorbing to read about the history of the owners of a house over 100 years.

  

This book was slightly different in that it described a family living in Archangel in the very early 20th Century through the eyes of a young girl.  The Scottish connection added a dimension which made this a fascinating read. 

Dr Anne awards 7/10.

Bothy Day Oot

The Bothy Volunteers headed for their annual Day Oot in August.  Two cars headed east for Peterhead to the Arbuthnott Museum.  The museum was on the first floor above the library.  The group were very disappointed with the exhibits both in the permanent and temporary exhibitions.  The museum felt unloved.

In the afternoon the group were booked into the new Peterhead Prison Museum.  The welcome was exceptional, entry was free and headphones were provided. The whole ethos was excellent.

The group finished up at the Saplinbrae Hotel for supper.

Lorna, Derek and Alison

Jack, Doris, Moira and Moya