FIRST job of the day is to get tonight’s brisket onto the smoker – then some web stuff for my pal Kevin who’s new single is out today.

Then it’s straight onto a community hydro society meeting which goes well.

I tend the brisket through the afternoon taking some time out to dot between the studio and office to prep for Sunday's radio show and do little bits and bobs on the audiopoint sign.. I’m printing a soft TPU gasket to ensure a snug fit wee it coms to integrating the panel with the actual audiopoint…my 3D printer’s too small so it’s printing I section and each one is taking about four hours!

I’m considering a nomination for the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park board and go through the nomination pack and do some research. Everyone I’ve mentioned it to thinks it’s a good idea. Mmmm….

The brisket has reached 203 degrees internal and is ready to come off the smoker and rest in the faux cambro just as Duncan and Irene arrive…Betty follows shortly and we have a grand night of grub and chat.