Evening in Orkney

A far more benign end to the  afternoon than was earlier anticipated.  I  went along to see my mother today; sadly she has had another fall.  She has been examined twice by the GP because she also has a quite chesty cold.  Whilst in residence I joined the residents in their singalong and seated exercises.  I have to admit I found it quite poignant.  I chatted with Betty (I’d been in her hoose in Kirkwall but she didn’t have a clue who I was) Ann, Dorothy (who joined in well) and others.  It’s whisky night tonight.  Even though one of the major shareholders will be absent, the show must go on.