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pmsl Aileen knew porridge had to be there somewhere
but

with salt

Well the porridge I was leaving until last.

None of this Quakers stuff for me. Brought up on good old Scots Porridge Oats.

Freezing cold milk, non lumpy porridge and salt.

Quite uncanny but one of my daughters has always taken her porridge the way my grandad did and he passed away many years ago.

Porridge in one bowl, milk in another. Spoonful of porridge dipped in the milk. Me, in goes the porridge and freezing cold milk poured on top.

Roll on winter. It's my insulation. Sticks to my bones so I don't need to wear thermals!

Aileen xxx

I would like to thank you all for the suggestions will look into it tomorrow and let you know where we decide to go

Thank you all very much apart from Foggy who has a thing about rain pmsl only joking

Wendy
xxxx

Aileen,
Surrey is a lovely county, at least you get most of the good weather...lol

Amokavid, also going to Dundee, that's further north...lol

sorry Aileen dont want to upset you ((((((hug)))))))

hope the tea is good drink gallons myself here, but one question no mention of porridge lol

You are making me feel homesick now Wenders.

I'm not going up to Scotland until next Spring with the grandkids to see my family.

I must admit the air is cleaner and the water softer. Makes the most marvellous cup of tea. I drink gallons of the stuff. Big floury morning rolls, square sliced sausage and fruit pudding, scotch pies and Mother's Pride Plain Bread...... yummy.

I don't hanker after them so much now as my butcher has all his supplies sent from Scotland and gets it all for me. Only trouble is my family and friends down here in Surrey keep nicking it all.

Aileen xxx

Thanks Sue sounds like you had a great time and we have never been to County Durham neither will look into all of it

Joan pmsl but how lucky are you no neighbours

Hi Wendy

I wrote a long reply but then got the dread "connection problems" message, so here goes again...

I spent a week doing Oban, ferry to Mull and then over to Iona on an even-smaller ferry, and loved it. You may or may not be religious, but I challenge anyone not to feel in touch with their spiritual side whilst on this beautiful island

Ian and I also had a week based in Fort William. I wouldn't describe the weather as "gentle" but to be honest, it didn't make a load of difference. The driive up there was nothing short of spectacular - over Glencoe etc, and from there you can go up the Caledonian Canal, past all the Lochs - including, of course, Loch Lomond - and spend a bit of time in Inverness.

I really hope you enjoy your break - and a suggestion. Why not drive back down the Northumberland coast, stop off at Bamburgh and visit Lindisfarne (Iona connection of course) and then, if you've a day or two to spare, come and see the hidden treasures we have here in County Durham.

Enjoy!

Sue xd

Amokavid, I hope your right, because i have to go up to Fife again next week, so lets hope the sun is shining....lol

thanks Aileen will look into that and let you know where we will go

Joan honestly stripping off pmsl

Fife has lots of museums and places of interest and there is always St Andrews. Go to the hotel for afternoon tea and have it served from a silver teapot.

There are also the islands like Bute and Arran which are lovely. You can take a boat trip from Oban on the Waverley. You can go to one island or take a trip round them all.

There is always the Scottish Tourist Board who are really helpful.

Let us know where you finally decide on going to.

Aileen xxx

shortbread biccies dunked in whisky sounds devine pmsl

Thanks Aileen noted it down like the idea of a tipple lol

How was the weather up there today.?
and whats the forecast for tomorrow....lol RAIN

still they make nice shortbread biccies up there....lol

Hi,

If you google Historic Scotland there are quite a few websites which will give you events taking place in different parts of Scotland.

Edinburgh and Stirling Castles are very popular and The Wallace Monument in Stirling is very interesting. The Black Watch Museum is in Perth.

There are also quite a few whisky distilleries that do tours and you get a tipple too.

Aileen xxx

not really a sun worshipper Foggy as long as it dont rain thats good enough for me

Joan soft gentle clean rain got to be else how do they make Scotch whisky lol

Go abroad then Wenders if you want good weather, dont think you will get much up in Scotland.

oh Foggy i dont want rain get enough of that here pmsl

Hi Wenders,

Came back from Fife recently and must say it looked very much like Hampshire where I live, except it rained most of the timewhile I was there......lol

Thanks Joan writing down all the places suggested and will have a good look tomorrow on google
Thanks
Wendy