I MANAGE to get a few jobs out the way before we jump in the car and head for Doune.

We stop to exchange an empty gas canister for a full one at Deanston garage then on to Catriona’s for a a coffee before we go to the gala day.

There’s loads going on in the park for the kids and we have a grand afternoon out.

Back at Catriona’s neighbours Tom and Nina come over and we get the grill going. Margaret and I cook up some grub and we sit outside and chat. Freya’s wee pal Alice and her mum Laura join us too.