Margaret had no idea we were coming and Katie had put a lot of planning into making sure things went perfectly. Katie's sister Gill came up from London to join us which added to the surprise for Margaret (and Katie's mum) as the girls aren't home together very often. A cake, a barrel load of food and some helium balloons joined us in the car for the trip to Carradale.
We left at 5pm on the Saturday night and arrived back in Glasgow at 8pm the following night. A flying visit but one that was really worthwhile.
A funny moment happened when I was trying to keep the conversation flowing and said to Margaret, "when was the last time you had this many people in the house?". She thought for a second and said completely deadpan, "my mother's funeral...".
I am available for all types of functions if you need someone to keep the conversation flowing - just give me a call. ;o)
Margaret is a remarkable woman and thoroughly deserved all the fuss made of her. She's even made it onto the online Carradale news site.
http://www.the-carradale-goat.co.uk/
Happy Birthday Aunt Margaret, here's to many more.
Steph,
ReplyDeleteI see you've also made the Carradale Goat. That photo is hilarious. You carrying all the food and Margaret looking totally bewildered!