South Queensferry by Motorhome
The Glaswegians are sitting on a bench in the Gardens. The ladies are people watching while enjoying the heat of the sun:
‘Phemie, would ye look at this wumman comin’, she’s like mutton dressed as lamb, Phemie.’
‘Aye, Jessie. Look at her skirt, if it wis any higher aff the grun’, it wid be ower her heid, Jessie.’
‘Oh, look, Phemie, her man’s no’ much better, look at the size o’ his belly, an’ he’s wearin’ braces tae.’
‘That’s probably because he cannae get a belt big enough, Jessie.’
‘You two wummin are talkin’ a load o’ dribble,’ said Josie. ‘If the man wanted a belt, he could go tae the Sadler’s shoap on the High Street, an’ get yin made special.’
‘Aye, a load o’ dribble, Josie, a load o’ dribble,’ said Francie.
‘Ye keep yer wee trap shut,’ said Phemie.
A rather respectable looking couple were passing by, the gentleman had a cane and he looked very distinguished. His lady friend appeared quite refined. Jessie, quickly adopted her upper-class tone of voice:
‘Phemie,’ she asked. ‘Have you noticed the distinct lack of berries on the rowan-berry trees this Autumn?’
‘Yes, Jessie, and I’ve also noticed that the starlings are fewer in number,’ said Phemie.
‘Wid ye listen tae thae two, Francie. Thae widnae know their mountain ashes frae their blinkin’ elbows.’
‘That’s right, Josie, thae widnae know their ashes frae their elbows.’
‘Josie,’ said Jessie. ‘Will ye tell yer wee china there tae shut his wee trap? As for ye, Josie, my love, ye can go an’ bile yer heid.’
‘Sure, Jessie, sure, Jessie.’
It was difficult for Francie, trying to stop sniggering while his bottom lip was trembling.
Motorhomers have a pleasant afternoon cruise on the little cruiser.
Inchcolm Abbey
Inchcolm Island is in the Firth of Forth, between Edinburgh and Fife. It’s best known for its ancient and well preserved Augustinian Abbey. Considering that the Abbey dates back to the 12th century, it’s in remarkably good condition. Augustinian canons established a priory on the island in 1235. It was frequently attacked by the English from 1296 onwards.
Perhaps you would enjoy reading the adventures of Francie and Josie.
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