Our good luck with the sunshine came to an end today and we faced grey skies but with little threat of rain. A lighter breakfast of yoghurt and muesli was on the menu today since we were still a bit sluggish from the chippy supper the night before. Then off to see if Frank’s mum was up for an outing.
We arrived to find her in the midst of getting her hair and make up done and so we piled the newly coiffed granny into the car with her wheelchair and went a 
visiting. First stop, her sister’s house in Bridge of Allan where we had tea and biscuits and shared photos and stories from our new life in Kansas City. And then off to lunch – we headed back to the Birds and Bees since it had all the requisite elements for an outing: gluten free menu options, quiet atmosphere, not a lot of stairs and, of course, alcohol. We had a lovely time and Frank’s mum absolutely murdered her fish and chips – I can’t remember the last time we saw her eat so well.
But all good things come to an end and mum was ready to get back to the care home. We dropped her off and got her sorted and then wandered into town to take care of a few things. We had some time before our next social event so Frank caught a nap and I got in some yoga. Then to Cambusbarron for a great catchup with great friends. We could have reminisced more about all the old times – our engagement party and wedding and all the adventures from 30 years ago – but we have too much fun chatting about things in the present. Which we did over Indian take away (our now traditional “box of curry”) and drinks. Many drinks. Maybe too many drinks. It was after 1 am when we got home – luckily it’s just a 15 minute walk.
Today’s numbers:
- Number of incredibly kind and caring people we talked to just today at the care home: 5
- Number of jokes made about Frank’s mum dancing on the table: 6
- Number of times we’ve had a “box of curry” in Cambusbarron: 4? 5?
- Number of steps: 10, 902 (4.69 miles)
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