Hard Graft

Some good news there - looking like a good core to build on. Now if we can get Orr to sign as well, he had an impressive tally given that he had a bad first quarter when he looked out of sorts. Yeats and Miller would be the icing on the cake.

Came into Edinburgh from Heathrow last night and about 25% of passengers were wearing masks. Still evident in Tesco this morning as well.

That will be that then. Stranraer have been our boogie team this year. The first quarter of the season probably did our chances no good. We have the makings of a good squad if we can keep a good percentage of the squad. What did our keeper do to get two bookings so late on.

I thought we had already signed Corbett, if not, he and Nat Wedderburn should be priorities. There is a case for keeping most of the first team, cannot remember last when we went into a new season with the majority of the same team. A goalkeeper is the priority along with another centre back

Mainly Public Locator Form which was supposed to be handed over if you used public transport. There were unusual delays in the ship being cleared in both Messina and Naples apparently due to Italian diligence regarding the virus. Will be in Florence and Rome airport later this week and will update you if there is anything major to report.

Currently in the Med on a cruise. Had to do antigen test prior to boarding in Greece. On board masks are no longer compulsory but now recommended. Very few wearing them apart from the crew. Greece not hot on mask wearing. Montenegro not interested in masks. Sicily and Italy hot on entry procedure but uninterested in mask wearing. Barcelona in Spain very hot on mask wearing, taxis, shops and underground all insisting on the mask.

Just seen the score and it looks impressive. Is it the fact that we are good or they are poor or a mixture? If only Cowdenbeath can do something.

We flew down from Edinburgh and as such we went straight into Terminal 5 without the need to go through security. I think if you are using a different terminal then you may have to face security there. I would be making a phone call for verification one way or another. Who are you flying with as BA and American Air all fly to USA from the annex at T5. Hope things go okay for you.

Currently sitting on the balcony of a cruise ship in Piraeus Athens. Sun is shining and looking forward to 2 weeks of sights, sun, sea drink and good food. Feared it would not happen because of issues at Heathrow but everything went okay.

Enough chances today to win several games. Really hard to take but the plus side is watching O'Reilly, when on form he is a joy to watch. James Lyon - too lightweight, tried but failed. Going to be a nail biter for the next few weeks but we have the talent to do it if we just get the breaks.

Would not be surprised if she announces that she is keeping masks meantime. This would cause outrage from the opposition but may detract them from questioning her on the Ferry Fiasco until she has a patsy for that.

Clearly seen on TV at the memorial not wearing a mask. Will be interesting tomorrow if she still tries to keep them here. "I make no apology for keeping people safe" "Do what I say not what I do".

Getting announced tomorrow - she is in London at Phil's Memorial Service. Will she be wearing a mask?

Stories going about that staff in New York now looking for 25% and in some cases threatening to call Police if you do not stump up. Was in Boston a few years ago and a snack came to $18, handed the waitress $50 note and she seriously asked if I wanted change. She got left $2 which was more than the requested 10% for her cheek. On cruises, even although the tips are included, I generally tip bar staff/ waiters, the waiter in the Dining Room and the Cabin Staff

I think that Kathryn's attitude was partly to blame for her failure. When questioned about the Jungle print and how industry experts said that the ship had sailed she argued that she knew better and I think at that point it was over for her. Cannot see Harpreet's business lasting long. Would have been different if desserts had been made on the premises but it is actually bought in. Still love the programme with all these massive egos attached to sheer idiots. Now to be taken as entertainment rather than serious business proposals.

What F****** chance do we have? Mate and his wife went to Glasgow yesterday, both have had covid. As the streets were busy she did not fell particularly safe so they both put their masks on. Paper masks in an open fresh air area!! Words fail me.

Was talking to my mate about this and he said we are a nation who sit back and take whatever is thrown at us. If this had been the French it would have been an entirely different story. Something will be a step too far in the near future and then the shit will hit the fan.

Possibly top raffle prize

No way will Harpreet win this unless she has arranged a massive pay off with her sister. They will relocate the manufacturing for Kathryn to somewhere more suitable. Personally I though all 4 business plans were shite and all were well slaughtered at the interviews. I would not invest in any of them. Claude did not look well although his patter is still ace.

Alec Salmond speaking at a meeting in the Dobbie Hall in Larbert tonight. For the pleasure of listening to him you will have to fork out an entry fee of just £27!

There is/was a burger joint in Upper Newmarket St, Falkirk which was an old public toilet. Fast Freddys

"I will not apologise for keeping people safe"

Expecting more excuses/reasons for trial to be delayed.

Certainly looked like the last few games have caught up with us. After the sending off I though we had to up the tempo and spread the ball about but for the majority of the time it was like a slow ponderous build up. According to the BBC we had 24 shots at goal but really their keeper did not have a great deal to do. We would have done the same but the time wasting by City was a joke but they got away with it partly due to an incompetent referee who was not interested in their tactics. I am not sure if we had Ball Boys or not but if so then they need to do what they are supposed to do or there is no point in having them.