On Saturday night Gail and I stayed in a small hotel located at the edge of Kirkcaldy, about a twenty minute drive from where the agility contest was taking place.
The town of Kirkcaldy is best known as the birthplace of Scottish Enlightenment philosopher/ economist Adam Smith (he of 'Wealth of Nations' fame) and it was also once a leading centre for the manufacture of linoleum.
I'm not boring you am I ??
The hotel staff were super-friendly, and happily served Gail with an early evening pie and chips and a half pint of Stella before the kitchen closed ahead of a 'function' later that evening.
After dinner we went for a wander around a nearby park, and I was disappointed to learn that I had missed the weekly meeting of the Kirkcaldy Whippet Racing Club.
What a shame there were no whippets around. For sure they would have been impressed by my turn of speed.
(Gail says perhaps not).
Then, just before bed, I went to say hello to these colourful guys in the hotel courtyard.
It turns out the the 'function' in the hotel was a karaoke night in the bar directly below our room. We could hear it all quite clearly. What fun! I decided to join in, my voice being at least as tuneful as most of the 'singers' performing downstairs.
In the morning, I'm sorry to report that Gail was not quite her usual sunny-tempered self...
whfts have such a talent for all special events! we hope you barked standing ovations for a good performance from karaoke.... my parents once had to leave an open air theatre... always when the crowd applauded the whft barked like crazy..... as they brought a horse to the stage the chaos was perfect and they had to go.. now they have no clue how the wilhelm tell drama ends..
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ReplyDeleteWell Nobby, I think I might have resorted to putting on the earphones for the duration. I wonder if we can persuade Gail to update your transport to a campervan?! Hugs and wags YAM-aunty xxx
Gail made the serious mistake of forgetting to pack some earplugs...
DeleteI like your new header, Nobby.
ReplyDeleteKaraoke is not the best lullaby music, it must be said.
I can't sleep a wink with any kind of noise, especially music, it drives me crazy. and you do not want to meet me when I am minus sleep, cranky on steroids. a TV talking or a chainsaw outside the window or the dumb Cuban frog that sits on the edge of our rain barrel and can be heard a mile away. I once went out at midnight to smash him, but could not. scared him off by walking over and lookintg at him. but he was back by the time I got back in bed
ReplyDeleteBummer that you don't get to run with the Whippets, Nobby! Gail's meal looks pretty good to me!
ReplyDeleteGreat reporting Nobby. I laughed at Scottish health food. Shame there were no whippets - I suspect they were all at the campground we visited last weekend - whippets everywhere. They alway look such nervous and 'put upon' k9s and have nothing on your sunny outlook on life.
ReplyDeleteNobby I must say Gail deserved a nice meal it gave her the needed fuel to keep up with you. There was once a whippet in our neighborhood....they are pretty fast...but I expect you would give them a run for their money.
ReplyDeleteThat is a most interesting white bird with patches of blue. It looks like a cloud
Hugs Cecilia
We think those whippets would have been impressed by your speed considering your legs are much shorter than theirs are. It's too bad you and Gail didn't go down and participate in the karaoke night. We're sure everyone would have been impressed by your singing, Nobby.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting stay you had Nobby. Such pretty birds, and we just know you could show a whippet a thing or two.
ReplyDeleteMama did get a giggle about the karaoke keeping you entertained and Gail awake...Mama has had a few of those "not so sunny mornings" during her dog/hotel travels too.
xoxo,
Rosy & Sunny
Scottish Health Food is for *after* the win, silly Nobby. I bet all the winners of metal and ribbons celebrate with delicious chow, just as Gail has!
ReplyDeleteHi hi hi! Ojo here! I wish Dogs were allowed in restaurants here! You are so lucky! Also, I'm sure any whippets would be impressed with your speed and stamina!
ReplyDeleteYou live a most amazing life. I with there were more places to eat in our area that allowed dogs.
ReplyDeleteWe think 3rd is a good place. Did you know 2nd place (silver winners) are the least happy winners? They even live less time apparently. So 3rd is better than 2. Lee and Phod who have no medals and have never stayed in a hotel
ReplyDeleteWow! Too bad you missed the whippet race because you could have gave them a run for their money!! And we are jealous you get to go to restaurants---our mom noticed that when she was in London that dogs were everywhere! Not so here and we would love to share a french fry!
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