Off before 7am this morning I missed the message that I was sent by the vendor...so he thought that I might not be going today!
I arrived at 11.30...after 2 traffic jams going through Glasgow...and a mile of single lane roadworks a little after Stirling...and dualling roadworks by Pitlochry...then at the last minute driving past the pottery (closed) ...twice !!
Then there was noone in....so I had some of my packed lunch....and his daughter arrived..and phoned him!
Coffee and a nice chat all round...and I chose some shelves and prop connectors
There is no WiFi there....so I had to learn how to use data in order to pay!! Every day a schoolday!
The ex-pottery was near Nethy Bridge which is below the Cairngorms fires...fortunately for the village, the wind changed direction.
Apparently the smoke can be smelt in Aberdeen...
I carried on a little way north to Grantown on Spey before heading back south...so could see across the valley....
Still burning....today's rainshowers will help..but the high winds will not.
Retrace wheeltracks to Perth then down and across to Fife to call past our friend there. Unasked for...I was presented with a salad supper ! I was ready for that, and a break from driving. Plus catching up on news.
Having a break also meant a bit less traffic going through Glasgow..but with the Games on it was bound to be busy.
With fuel getting under ¼ tank left I thought to get fuel at Sainsbugs...which would mean a shorter journey home....Apart from the fact that the fuel tanker was there....it was £1.61.9 a litre!!..…back on the motorway to Prestwick....and 20 miles on the warning light..but still ⅛ tank left...408 miles!! and the fuel cost the same as yesterday. £1.51.9
There is not usually THAT much difference...but the Games are on....
When I think how much they are new...and how much carriage costs..today was worth doing
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Our petrol is going up again. The government reduced the tax when that ‘war’ began and are going to put it back on again very soon.
ULP is now heading back towards $2 aud - about £1…….£1.61 is well over $3 aud. However will drivers manage at that rate
You had a busy interesting day.
A bit of a frustrating trip, but worth it! Your kiln will benefit from what you got!
Wow you did some serious driving. I hope the fires are out soon.
A very worthwhile day.
Worth doing for a good day out and change of scenery too. I do get fed up driving the same roads all the time, to the same destinations. Trying not to go far at present though . . . Glad you got some useful purchases at the end of your journey.
those that have to, tighten their belts and carry on. Others don't care. Many like me are driving less. I spoke to friends on the Isle of Lewis...their cheapest is now £1.60
It will take a long time to douse those fires...on peat...
It was a good test of driving that far and long. Easier on thise roads...but I think I'll still limit my daily driving to about 250 miles when I head south to see friends and family
You've had a very enjoyable and successful day.
Traveling to purchase for the kiln worked out well.
Spending time with friends and sharing a lovely meal made a perfect day.
The views are lovely. Your photos are outstanding showing long green views and mountains.
Glad your journey paid off and you could give those kiln pieces a new home. I hadn't realized until today that the Cairngorms fires were burning!
That's quite a haul. And varriage costs and associated risks. My ceramacist friend here won't get her extra kiln shelves freighted - picks them up herself. So easily broken.
Quite a long day for you, but productive. You manage to squeeze a lot into your time, even some good visiting.
And off she goes on another advente!
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