Had a nice breakfast of cereal, toast, and coffee in the hotel. Then went to the training room for more coffee.
The group is nice but I don’t understand a third of what some of the Scots are saying. Ros (Rose) talked to me about managing conflict and I burst out laughing because I thought she said managing cornflakes. Another said that he lived in Stalling. I spoke about it. Turns out it’s Sterling.
Kev’s teaching in his Liverpool accent, Tam is making comments in his thick b rogue, Rob is from America and Ben (and Rob) flew in from Beijing. Lots of different pronunciations. My lazy American ears are working overtime.
One neat thing—at each table in the training room are four bottles, each one litre. Abbey Well Still Water, Abbey Well Sparkling Water, Britvic Orange Cordial, and Britvic Lime Juice Cordial. For the uninitiated (like I was), you put a bit of the orange or lime cordial in a glass and then add your choice of water. Delicious and very cool—but not cold because there’s no ice.
During break I walked and found a computer supply store and bought a telephone cord. Then over lunch I was able to check my email (at 28K---aaarrrgghhhh!).
Someone here recommended another place for my quiet Easter weekend—St. Fillens Scotland at the Achrey House Hotel. It overlooks a loch and it’s very quiet and peaceful. Seems reasonable too.
Kev and I went out to dinner at a Bier Halle and I had a super vegetable goulash. I’m still smiling because I also had an Arran Blonde. Nah, not a guy—a great Scottish beer.
Also got some coasters that say:
“Discover the Original
Budweiser
Budvar
Only ever brewed in Budweis, Czech Republic.”
The most interesting thing is that the name has a Registration mark and a Trademark. Wonder what Anheuser-Busch thinks about that.
posted by Jerilyn Dufresne, author @ 14:29
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