And things don't go to plan!

 We had a difficult start to yesterday as we had to go to Aberdeen for a procedure on Robs eye. Unfortunately booking com have made a few errors recently and although we had closed for bookings so we could go, they booked a room. Luckily she was a lovely lady and was happy for Jim to settle her in. 

So, we were up at five and out by just after 5.30am, heading for the airport. The flight was delayed, of course, as the original outward plane went tech and we left at  9am. It was the bumpiest landing ever but we got to the hospital ok. This sign at the airport coffee shop should have been an omen.

We did all the scans etc and went to see the consultant. When he asked what we were expecting today we knew it wasn't going well. It turns out the equipment has been broken all week so no procedure. 

It was straight back to the airport and home again , sigh. What a waste of NHS money!

 Good flight back though. Rob got his biscuit

Today it was back to a full house and we will have to wait and see what the hospital says on Monday.

Jill went to Tesco today and saw an otter on the way home collecting bedding.

Wee bit of colour through the clouds

Skua time!

 The new flooring in the breakfast room went in on Monday. We had to replace it as the laminate broke up after it was relaid from the heating going in. We are still working with RECC who are trying to mediate with Hughes. It's not working so far as they are still lying. They have admitted they caused a few drips now! Since when has over 100 litres been a few drips!

Hadn't spotted that the vent was covered and when Jill opened the window and flue to get a Starling out, the floor blew up like a balloon!

Jim fixed our tap for us today, the drip was driving us mad. He had a bit of trouble getting to switch the water of too the taps as the valves were being the cupboard, but he soon sorted it. No drip. Yay

Jill popped out for an hour and it was quite productive. Nice hare, young Wheatear, few bits and bobs at Melby . It clouded over just as a pair of Scootie Allans appeared, stealing fish from the terns. It makes for a good aerial display.

Correction

Jill got it wrong. The family that came visiting, JR and his new wife Kim, were not the nephew and his wife. JR is the third cousin to Sonny. His Great Granny was a sister to Sonny's Mam. So, apologies. So glad the  family read the blog so we get it right.

Today Jill did PA day over at Mossbank. The drive over was lovely.

On the way Jill spotted the Red throated divers by the road have hatched again. They were at the back of the loch, so distant