Weather wet, lots of fog, visibility
none. Headed north again on A1. Decided it was too wet for
sightseeing, very few cars on highways. Took a couple of pictures on entering
Scotland, a welcome on one side & a good-bye on the other. Nice
opening & closing for my film showing.
So dark out, hope they’re good. Checked into the Grosvenor hotel at about 12:30,
a nice room 25/6 each but for only one nite. Good lunch also. Called Aunt Jess
& talked with Charlie. They were going out to Arthurs for dinner, so we won
see them today. Jim & wife are out of town. George & Nan didn’t answer.
I don’t dig these Rattray’s. Oh well. I didn’t want to
see them anyway. Yesterday Papa bought 2 pounds of green peas & ate them
along the road. I had to take the pods off. We talked to George Rattray on the
phone, he Invited us to dinner for tomorrow eve. I don‘t think we’ll go. We spent the eve, in the lounge with a couple
of Amer. fellows from the deep south. A
Mr. Austin & Bill Jones. The weather unchanged, it has rained all day. We
just discovered that Mr. Kennedy has passed a bill on European spending of $100
per person which goes into effect on September 11, the day, before we sail for
home. I don’t know how this will affect
us since antiques were not taxable in the past.
At this point, I don‘t know just how much we’ve spent. Plus we’ve been
given many gifts along the way by friends.
MONDAY
SEPTEMBER 4, 1961 - EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
Stopped by & saId
good-bye to Aunt Jessie for an hour. Then went on to meet George & Nan &
family. Later George took us to the golf club, to luncheon, good meal. George
had to dash off as he was leaving for Paris. We said good-bye to both &
headed for the home of Mr. De Longe, American Counsel General, to find out
about new cut in European buying. Sure nuff, it’s been cut to $100 each. Mr. V.R.
De Longe, 88 Inverleith Place, Leith, Edinburgh. We headed for Dundee but changed our minds & landed in Leven -Methil where Chas wants to see some of his cousins. I feel lousy, a
head cold, a splitting headache, so went to bed & told Chas. to go ahead.
But, after an effort, he came back & decided to wait until morning. Too hard
to find places in the dark. Today is Labor Day at home so all American offices
are closed. We saw Mr. De Longe at home after first going to his office.
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER
5, 1961 – DUNDEE, SCOTLAND
Went to Dundee By ferry
but couldn’t find any antiques. Had lunch at Krilers & then headed north to
Aberdeen about 75 miles away. Made it in less than 2 hours. Went to Marshall
Street & got 2 kettles, 1 copper, 1 brass, then onto Mrs. McPhearson’s &
got a brass one on a stand. She gave me a nice platter as a gift. Got a room at
the West End Hotel, our old stomping grounds. Had tea, later beer. I don’t feel too hot so Chas. chewed the fat
in the lobby with some men.
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER
6, 1961 - ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND
Decided to do some more
shopping, so we picked up 2 more copper kettles at the Treasure House (£5).
Then decided to see Violet once again & found her in the ole junk shop.
While there, a young couple came along to sell a silver tea & coffee pot.
Some man bought the tea & we got the coffee pot (dated 1771) for £3 which
is really cheap. This couple was on their way to Australia & were selling
everything. We were in luck, it’s a beauty.
It was a nice day in Aberdeen even as far as Montrose. After that it was
rain & by the time we hit Tayport it was pouring. We stopped at Lyal’s to
have a box made for our junk & will return in the AM. Wilkies were not at
home, so headed for Newport. Had tea & later we got a room at the Seymour
Hotel, very nice too. We met Mrs. Hanlin
& in her words I quote “I’m courting again”. Seems like she‘s met this fellow
(age 50) Chas. Melville, also widowed & she likes him & he her. The
family objects but she seems happy. We advised her to do what she thinks is
right for a change & hang the family. Well anyway we ‘II visit Bill Hanlin
& Winnie later tonite (this is the son), & put in a good word for her.
She deserves any & all the happiness she can get. Eckie was OK but a cold
fish & she needs companionship & affection, who doesn‘t?
THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 7, 1961 -TAYPORT, SCOTLAND
Took our car in for a full
day service. It will be ready at 5 PM we
hope. Had quite an evening, Anson sure is difficult. Don‘t see how Connie can
it take for so long. He’s not only dour, he’s a cold fish. No love in his life, he doesn’t know what
he’s missing. Connie is very nice; he could have done lots worse. In fact
anyone in town is worse. Hope he comes to before it’s too late.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER
8, 1961 - DUNDEE, SCOTLAND
Dundee bound on the “Tankee”
to pick up our car. The car was ready but a bearing was burned out & one
could not be obtained in time to make repairs. So we must drive very carefully
& have it done in Montreal. We picked up Connie, had dinner & spent a very
nice evening at home. The box was ready for our junk & I spent hours
wrapping it all. Oh my aching knees.
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 9, 1961 - TAYPORT, SCOTLAND
Chas. brought the crate for
the junk & we packed it solid. Later went for a walk along the Brae‘s, the harbor & the Commond. We did some shopping picked up Connie, had
dinner, took pictures, etc. The weather is quite cold & lots of rain.
SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 10, 1961 - TAYPORT, SCOTLAND
Connie s birthday. We went
on a long ride to Newburgh, Craigton, a lovely park here, then dinner at Abernathy hotel
in Abernathy. Later highballs for us at her home, beer for Chas. A nice day,
lots of sun, cool in eve., but no rain.
MONDAY SEPTEMBER
11, 1961 - TAYPORT & GLASGOW,SCOTLAND
Got up at 6 AM finished packing
had breakfast & said good-bye to our friends the Wilkies & headed for
Glasgow (7 AM). We made good time, got here at 9 AM, went straight to the docks
& put the car & luggage on board ship. We sail at 11 AM tomorrow. Had lunch
& went to a show “The Absent Minded Professor”, it was
good. Walked around town, but it was cold & we got caught in the rain. Beer
at hotel and beddie.
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