Farewell to Michael and Sharon at Number 16

Our close group of neighbours at Gairloch Crescent were invited to Michael and Sharon's house on Friday evening, 3rd February.  Michael and Sharon are off to live in France.  Sharon is an artist and the painting of the dog (above Michael's head) in the photo below is one she has done.

Billy with Michael in the background.

Some of Sharon's paintings are in the King's Court Gallery in Falkirk

The camera ran out of puff!

Number 16 Gairloch Crecent

Robert Burns

A Burns supper is a celebration of the life and poetry of the poet Robert Burns, author of many Scots poems. The suppers are normally held on or near the poet's birthday, 25 January, sometimes also known as Robert Burns Day or Burns Night (Burns Nicht).

Here we are with our close neighbours at Helen McNee's house having a Burns supper on Friday, 28 January.  Helen is our next-door neighbour on the left at Number 24. 

Helen, another neighbour, with her husband Johnny [seated], reciting Burns 'Ode To A Haggis'.

Haggis, neeps (turnips) and tatties.

The two Helens.

Helen's dogs - Bayley and Barney.

The wee dogs enjoying Billy playing his accordian.

Ken, Helen and Billy.  Helen's wearing a 'See You Jimmy' hat.

Raspberry Cranachan - traditional Scottish dessert.