hello strangers

[Alicia]

Hello,
Remember me, I've not logged on here for several months now. I shall explain why:

My work have seconded me to the west coast of Scotland to deal with a major property deal. For commercial sensitivity I cannot provide any details but it will have a major impact on the local area. I've been based there since May, but I'm back home for the weekend.

Work have rented me a cottage in a small village and guess what, no internet or wi-fi connection at home, only via the temporary office hence me being incommunicado.

I have to say the west coast of Scotland is beautiful and the people are loveluy. So friendly and no bullshit! It rains a lot here (hoorah!) and I've worn my sbrmac, my 'formal' debenhams trenchcoat and my klepper mac to work, to meetings, for walks and to the nearest pub - no adverse, snide or innuendo comments. It's a damp mild climate and you have to dress appropriatley.

After a few galsses of wine in the pub and a discussion about midges I made a joking comment about wearing a rubber suit to stop the midges biting. The response was 'we've had far stranger suggestions made by the English, but its a good idea. You could swim in the sea wearing it as well to keep warm.' I've not tried this out yet!

I might well be here for some time yet. I do like this part of Scotland and the relaxed attitude of the locals, although winter might be a very different proposition. On June 21st the sun did dip below the horizon but it didn't really get dark. On December 21st I guess the opposite will happen.

I hope everyone is well and enjoying the wet summer.

best wishes
Alicia

[rainwear-experience]

Hi Alicia

Nice to hear from you, sounds like you're having a great time there

Sounds like there is a great community spirit

Hope you enjoy your weekend back home

[scotty]

Hi Alicia

Read your post and as a fellow Scott, had a laugh at your comment on midges. The West coast is really nice, however the wee devils get everwhere and drive you wild. We do get plenty of rain for mac wearing and as you have commented no adverse comments. Hope you enjoy your visit to Scotland,

Scotty