Darkly Colored Felines of Fury

Author

Brenda May

Location

56.458946-2.96901212 Dock St.12 Dock St.DundeeScotlandGB-SCUK

Updated

2003-06-22

Date

Mom's 2003 Visit to the UK2003-06-132003-06-2256.458946-2.96901212 Dock St.12 Dock St.DundeeScotlandGB-SCUK

As is now our custom, Patrick, Elizabeth and I spent our weekend “away” this year at the Peat Inn in Cupar. The Inn is mentioned as one of the top places to stay in Scotland and one of the top 100 places to eat.

The outside is relatively plain but the furnishings inside are amazing! Each suite is a split level with all lovely fabric and antiques flowing throughout. Italian marble and gold plated faucets, lovely old dark wood, fruit and cheese trays…….. Each suite is completely different and very beautiful and all look into a lovely country garden.

We dressed for a wonderful dinner. Upon entering the separate dining house, we were served a tiny slice of onion quiche and a cocktail of our choice. Our dinner and dessert orders were taken and we were guided into a truly lovely dining room (one of many) which looked over the garden. Each course was served and presented exquisitely. Patrick ordered the most tasty wine and desserts were a marvel. Everything was perfect.

It was a gracious and happy time for all.

Back now to Dundee. It has been a relaxing and fun filled holiday for me. Elizabeth is a marvelous cook and most evenings we have spent dining at CASA Audley/Farrell. My favorite, both this year and last, is Mexican Friday – Patrick makes margaritas and nachos. Most evenings, we watch a short DVD while eating dinner. The Family Guy is my favorite this year – off the wall but funny.

I found a really interesting treasure shop called “David Bottoms Ironworks” hidden down a winding lane. We have bought lovely things for the kitchen here and it also has colored duct tape in the hardware section. Unusual to find such quality items in a hardware store!

Patrick and I have walked many miles as per usual and I always enjoy shopping with him. Only the best will do – my kind of shopping!

Patrick and Elizabeth have a very large new apartment which overlooks the Tay River. It is wonderful for them to have so much room.

We have ventured out for lunch a few times and have found a new restaurant called “the Basement.” The food is exceptional and the atmosphere is pleasant.

I made a trip to the Wellcome Building and visited both Elizabeth and Patrick. I am very proud of both of them – they are so intelligent.

This year, I took the plunge and had my hair “foiled” in 4 shades of blonde and cut in a new style called “chunks.” It is beautiful but of course, it will never look the same when I do it myself!

Patrick and Elizabeth are wonderful hosts but I am glad that I am the last of company for awhile.

I am very pleased that they are so happy but I sure would like them to move closer to us all. I wonder where we will go for our weekend next year when I visit…