Hello everybody,

I'm back, finally, after spending an awful lot of time in Gander, Nova Scotia (where our plane was diverted) and in Newark airport along with thousands of other weary travellers who were caught up in the snowstorm that hit the New York/New Jersey area. I enjoyed Loughstock so much - I've been looking at the pictures and reliving it. Fine music (lots of songs, which I like) and convivial company, oh and also great food. That was some dinner Khatt and Sheila prepared complete with Yorkshire pudding (first time I'd had it) and homemade apple pie with custard. Thanks to all for making a lone American feel welcome. The rest of my vacation in Scotland was lovely too and I was sorry to leave. I did some driving and touring in the Borders and Northern England (visited Durham and was awed by the Cathedral and the medieval architecture of the old part of the city) but my rental car broke down in Penrith and I had to get AA to take me back to Glasgow. Still I enjoyed the vacation and got a hefty discount from the car rental company as an apology, so it all worked out.

I can't believe it's over and I have to go to work tomorrow.   I have to start planning the next trip soon so I'll have something to look forward to.