Snow has been lying for more than three weeks in Edinburgh and it has been bitterly cold throughout that time. That means that for the first time in many years Edinburgh had a white Christmas and New Year. Normally this is not the time I would be reading much of anything but the incentive has been to stay indoors more than normal.

The visit of our friends Rick and Darleen from Phoenix, Arizona, meant that we did venture out a few times including, of course, a trip to Rosslyn Chapel. The roads and pavements were very difficult but despite this we were surpised to find approximately 50 visitors to the chapel in mid afternoon on Teusday, 29th December. The other main outing was to the pantomime. We went to the King’s Theatre to see Robinson Crusoe and the Caribbean Pirates. As always the panto was great fun and our friends thourghly enjoyed a type of ‘play’ that is virtually unknown in America. A great time was had by all and the five days spent in the company of friends and family reinforced the desire to pay more attention to others in the year ahead.

Of course, I have read The Lost Symbol (of which more in another posting) but as this is the holidays I have been reading a diverse range of material as much for pleasure as anything else.

Guess what? I have forgotten how to upload images! What a twit. I shall work it out sometime. Mean while in frozen Scotland, it was -15C here in Edinburgh last night (7th Jan.) – I have been working on my ‘lastest’ book. I say ‘latest’ because it is very late, about a year late so far. Entitled: The Red Triangle it is due to be published by Ian Allan Publications later this year under their Lewis Masonic imprint – once I have finished it! I must say that Ian Allan Publications have been very understanding about the long delay. It is really great to have an understanding publisher!

More to follow..