Boy it's been a quick week. Had the missionaries over for their Friday Fry Up. Those guys can sure eat. Just got back from Glasgow with Denise, Marion and Elizabeth. We attended the Stake Prelude to Christmas, it was really good, there were at least a hundred sisters there, which was very good but only us four from Motherwell which was a bit disappointing. But Fear Not, their loss. Gordon had both his big toenails removed on Monday morning so he has been incapacitated all week. Stir crazy, even, I need to change the dressings on Sunday, and I aint looking forward to that. Hazel is the nurse in this family. am off now to catch up with my Corrie, how pathetic is that.

Took the Missionaries and wee George to lunch today at the Pink Turban Indian resturant. The boys certainly got their money's worth. Had to go to work at 3 O'clock but I got some stuff sorted out that had been annoying and niggling away at me all week. Took the bull by the horns and called my manager. Am feeling much better about it now. Thank goodness it's Friday, the weather forecast isn't looking too good but it is November after all. Think I'll just chill out. Spoke to both my girls tonight, I just like to hear their voice sometimes. All the family are well and that's what's important.

One of the few sunshiny days in Shotts.

Got the house to myself tonight, [thats a rarety] Gordon is off to a bishopric training meeting in Glasgow. It's stil a bit weird for me, that he is so focused on the church and his calling. Anyhow it gave me some time to catch up on some Relief Society stuff. Haircut tomorrow morning, don't quite know what I want, probably a bit shorter. Going on a hospital visit at 1 o'clock with Elaine then onto the usual shift. I think Rosemary and Linda are coming up later to VT. with me, I enjoy the chin wag. Need to look for a gift for Dorothy, she will be 60 on the 1st of December. She was 28 when I met her, so she's officially my oldest friend. Got my slip yesterday to collect my £15 Christmas gift from the council. I tell you this senior citizen thing is ok. got my free bus pass to and use it for work.. I'm off now for a hot chocolate and my jammies on.

Tuesdays are always busy for me. Went swimming at 9 am. had the pool to myself, did 22 lengths, but it's not much fun on your own. Back home and did two garment alterations then down to Wishaw for my piano lesson. Thought I was doing ok but the teacher wants me to change some of the chords on my piece, she wants me to play the new chords with my left hand while playing the melody with my right, and read the music sheet and listen to the rythm and sing along all at the same time, I think she is trying to fry my brain. Anyhow went out and did my shift, am not amused with my boss, she is giving me the run around [ Peeed off] However went up to Carstairs to Bronwens for our RS. Knit n Natter night. Poor turnout but it was a dirty night and it's kinda out in the sticks. Good news though; Ishbel's Mum has got some good results from the hospital. She has undergone surgery twice in two weeks and the Cancer seems to be under control. She came to the Knit n Natter and seemed to enjoy the company. Am tired now, so I'm off to my scratcher, going to Bathgate in the morning, weather permitting. Its raining outside now.

Sunday Evening

Had a bad day at church today, and bit the head of poor Gordon. he's having a nap at the moment, bless him, you know he makes a better Latterday Saint than me, he' s kinder and more tolerant than I am. Being Relieg Society President aint all it's cracked up to be. Never mind I just need to repent a little. Fear Not.

Mother

Hi folks, this is new fangled stuff for me, but I will give it a try. Have had a busy day, started off with a visit to the dentist. Friday the thirteenth not too clever. Busy with garment alterations and did my usual shift, am kinda tired now so I'll call it a day.