It's been quite some time since I last posted on here, so I figured I should at least throw an update up. Frankly, I've been busy with everything that's been going on, and have had, (like Linda) a brainfreeze when it comes to writing about something. Granted, I occasionally throw up a cellphone picture on twitpic, but I have to say that it's tough to think of interesting things to post, but I shall give it a go!
As of right now, 04:36 a.m., Thursday morning, I'm down to one shift left(tonight), and 6 days before my best friend Rene drives me to Logan International Airport in Boston, for my '09 "Homecoming". I'll have Hayleigh this weekend, and then a few extra days to get things ready before flying out Wednesday night. I spent many nights doing research on multiple websites for the best flight, and found Boston to be the more direct, and least expensive flight. I could have settled for T.F. Green in Providence for commute purposes, but the connecting flight would have taken me to Philadelphia or New York City, before a direct flight to Glasgow. To me, that seems a little assinine, like taking one step back/two steps ahead, while Logan is one giant step forward, then a baby step ahead, haha. So I'll just make Rene have to deal with Boston traffic and tolls, so I can go from Logan to Heathrow, and THEN catch a connecting flight to Glasgow. I tried to make an attempt to get a flight to Prestwick airport, which is much closer for the family coming from Cumnock, but unfortunately Prestwick only deals with smaller airports in the UK and Europe.
The family is just as excited as me about coming over, and I'll finally get to meet my cousin Stewart, who I haven't seen since I was a child, and is finally home from "Oz", as he was a professional rugby player there for several years, while also attending college for Civil Engineering. He's since retired from rugby and is now back in Cumnock, bartending at my Aunt Sadie's Inn, while trying to find work in the UK. I'll also get to see my wee cousin Katie, who is getting ready to go off to the University of Dundee in a few months.
I was hoping to take a trip up to Stirling to check out Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument, but as usual, unexpected bills had popped up, and the funds are a little low. I'm fine with that, as I'll just spend some time with the family, play a round of golf in Muirkirk with Uncle Stewart and cousin Stewart, do some hiking around Cairn Table(possibly with Claire), and spend the evenings winding down at the Mercat with the locals and some McEwan Lite draughts. Aunt Sadie had threatened to throw me behind the bar for a wee bit, to pour some pints, so that could be quite interesting. There also may be a slight possibility of me taking a journey to Edinburgh next weekend, to attend a gathering of Scotster.com members in a local pub. I'm also thinking about putting some information, videos, and pictures together to promote my Aunt's place, as there isn't much information about the Mercat Inn on cyberspace. I'm bringing my camera, along with a digital camcorder that Rene is letting me borrow on the trip, and will have plenty of stuff to post about when I get back. Till then, stay safe and enjoy the next few weeks while I'm gone! LOL
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