As I flew into Saint John this afternoon, I was struck by the vast forested areas outside the city, looking quite beautiful in the late day sun (except for the odd clearcut section). I’m back here for the week to meet with colleagues at a client’s offices, mostly people I work with already from home. To console myself for having to spend the last glorious day of the last summer weekend alone, I ordered the special for dinner. I think the lobster was more or less local, but I’m pretty sure the strawberry shortcake wasn’t. It was all delicious anyway, and as penance I took a quick walk up the street (a very steep hill) and down again before it got dark.
Claire has already found a flat in Edinburgh and some free neighbourhood wireless. That’s my girl!

Glad your trip was uneventful. Sorry I missed you on line this morning.
Must tell Claire that Tiger visited me again tonight with Bell and Bob. Nice to see them all.
Our dinner was not so upscale as yours but the roast was rare and succulent.
Luv, Mum