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St Salvador's Chapel, St Andrews

Highland dance exam, a visit to St Andrews and little Lucille

I got distinction for my silver highland dance exam which I did in December last year. This is the highest grade you can get so I’m absolutely thrilled. I think probably they’re a bit lenient on old ladies because I’m not sure this was wholly deserved but I’ll take it!

Me holding my highland dance result

Yesterday we took Grandad to St Andrews to show him where Daniel lives. We checked out his accommodation and saw a few sights before having lunch at Pizza Express.

Daniel and Dad
Elizabeth, Rachel, Dad, and Daniel in St Salvador's Chapel

I got the buddha bowl at Pizza Express which was quite good except for the hummus which was salty and the bread was white. When will the food industry get the message and start serving brown bread and ditching the salt?

Buddha Bowl from Pizza Express
All of us at Pizza Express with lots of food on the table.

Lucille our roborovski dwarf hamster is 2 years old this month which is old for a hamster. I did some cleaning and rearranging in her cage today which always prompts her to come out of her burrow to see what’s happening. She’s looking great. It’s hard to believe she nearly died from cancer 15 months ago. We paid for her to have surgery at the time to remove a mammary tumour which nearly took her life but she made it and is now living her best life and we love her. She’s a happy little thing with zero interest in leaving her cage. She was terrified of us for such a long time but now she willingly takes sunflower seeds from us.

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4 responses to “Highland dance exam, a visit to St Andrews and little Lucille”

  1. Katrina Avatar
    Katrina

    Captivity can certainly lead to longevity in the right circumstances.

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      Rachel M

      Yes, that’s true for many animals. That said, I wouldn’t recommend anyone buy a hamster or any other animal from a pet store or breeder Adopt from a shelter instead. There are so many animals looking for homes.

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    Denise

    Having tried to learn new things as an adult, I think it’s amazing that you got a distinction in your dance exam.

    My mum has been told she is pre diabetic. For years, she’s been moaning about me not eating her white rice (and other refined carbs) when we go round for lunch and insinuating that there is something wrong with me, now she realises why I don’t eat these foods. It’s great that the restaurant industry is making an attempt to produce even a half healthy meal, but frustrating that it’s seen as niche rather than default.

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      Rachel M

      Rice is not good for diabetics as your mum has discovered and white rice is particularly. Even brown is not that great but it’s better. Some restaurants like Wagamama now offer brown rice as an alternative. I hope that’s a sign of broader change. Unfortunately consumers have to drive the change but most are ignorant and apathetic.

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