Sunday, September 21, 2008

Usual start to the day. Had a quiet morning. Just waiting for Robert and Geri to arrive. Dad has been studying Robert's research and making notes. I am just taking this chance to read some of my paperback book. Robert and Geri arrived about 11:30 a.m. Had a visit and tea and cookies. Dad and Robert exchanged some family tree theories. Robert was quite excited when Dad said he thought there might be an old burying ground near Inverneill. He ran out to his car to get maps and had Dad point out the location! Then took some photographs. Robert and Geri left for England at 1:00 p.m. Quiet afternoon. Dad cleaned out the rental car. I did more reading. Alisdair McNair, farmer here, came and invited us all to the house for a chat this evening. Took a drive later on. Looking for a place to have a meal but found nothing suitable nearby. Went to Co-op in Lochgilphead for eggs and milk. Drove up to Ford for a look. Passed the former Ford Hotel, now a B&B, where Mum and Dad had their wedding reception. They had been married in the manse at Kilmichael Glassary. Came back to caravan and had tea and ham sandwiches. Went up to the McNair's wonderful 200 year old farm house. Walls are 27 inches thick, made of solid stone. Had a nice visit from 7:30 p.m. until 11:00 pm. Had some wine. Dad took a dram with Alisdair. Back to caravan then bed.