Scotland Pulls It Off

02/06/2006

As dearest Dottie and I headed south, to Yorkshire on Friday, the skies cleared of the foggy stuff and we carried on to a weekend of pleasure and relaxation with many an old chum at the races. I have a favourite “on course” bookmaker at the rougher events in the shape of Victor Chandler. I grappled with his father in the old days, however with young Victor it’s still a challenge to lift a bob or two and we usually come away empty handed. This time Victor was a little rash on Saturday after England romped to victory over Wales in RGU, and Victor surprisingly accepted a double up on Scotland versus France when we were a “pony” ahead on the Catterick nags. Wonder of wonders we pulled it off and returned to Glen Trollaigh late last night with a thousand in smackers to the good. Well, I should say that dearest Dottie held the stakes as usual so there will be no divvies for yours truly, but lots of fun for the old fellow.

Monday brings a bit of rain and the ground is eased from winter’s icy grip, and so, much refreshed, I am back to garden construction with a vengeance. The forecast gives changeable weather for the rest of the week, I am quite pleased as a day or two indoors are required to bring the paperwork up to date, while dearest Dottie supervisies marmalade making. An early night is called for after such a busy weekend, but perhaps a dram or two first. Yours aye, Archie, The Baron Trollaigh.