Oh Well! - Day 34

Well what a fabulous day!  Clear sky, bright, sunny, perfect day to go for an amazing, long, all-day walk!  Except today is the day that the Scottish Gas guy is coming to install our new gas meter between 8-12.  Gordon and I were both sure that our house would be first on the list for installation.  So we are up early, had our coffee and breakfast and we're ready to go.  8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00....call, oh, now we are told between 9 and 1 but he'll be there by 12:30.  1:00 o'clock and finally he shows up.  CRAP. Walk done.  Now we are deflated....not that we haven't done anything because we have but deflated just the same.

OH WELL! - Once we FINALLY get out I remember that we need to go to the Woolen Mill (aka, the fart store) to pick up a few more cashmere items for friends.  When we arrive we see multiple buses, oh-oh.....

 the entrance to the mill....

Mission accomplished without offensive noises or smells!  and then we head off to the Moffat Museum.  The first time we've ever seen it open!  Gordon tries on a TRUE ball and chain!

 After a long visit with the museum volunteers we discover one of them, Bob, is our neighbor and we will look for his house when we go back up Well Street.  Off to the Toffee Shop for Alison's treats and something for Nat! and, oh well, since we're downtown and it's already past 3, why not stop for a pint at the Balmoral..  This is the first time we've ever been able to sit out back of the pub for a beer with the sky shining bright!

 Then off to the Star Bar, the skinniest bar/restaurant/hotel in Britian!  see picture.  The Star is the 2nd building from the left.

 On our walk back up the hill we take a new route and see this cute sculpture in the 29 B&B, a B&B we've always wanted to go into run by a couple named Bradly and Ron.  Never met them but we know they would be friends of ours!

 Further up the hill there's a lovely Fall changing tree!

 The Old Well Theatre for local productions.  Unfortunately we have never been here when there was a production available to see.

 Our new friend, Bob, from the Moffat Museum lives in this home originally built in 1840 on the road behind our house....

Back at home we ordered Indian food from the local take-out and had a relaxing evening of Indian food and the new, Strictly Come Dancing, the same show as Dancing with the Stars only UK contestants.

While we were at the Museum we learned about a new walk which we want to try tomorrow if the weather holds.  Gotta tell ya though....it's not looking good.  The walk is about a mile past the Gray Mare's Tail on the same side and a much easier walk.  Apparently, the oldest fossils "known to man", says Bob, are located in this spot - guaranteed!  Gordon always tries to collect a stone or rock whenever we travel so maybe he will find his "rock" at this spot.