Bastille Day

An interesting day - Bastille Day and of course the only acceptable beverage is champagne - it's just a pity I was driving and had to refuse. Soda water and lime for me ugh...no comparison.

A goodly number of local meetings all shedding more heat than light on the hot topic of the moment - the FSF cut in North Edinburgh which is building a head of steam. There's no doubt North Edinburgh's 40% cut is swingeing and the Administration's local councillors should be making a special plea now for some flexibility and leniency (extra cash) to offset the impact. Undoubtedly there will be room for some 'efficiencies' but not the whole sum, that's for sure.

Finally, I tripped the light fantastic through the beautiful wild meadows of Granton today...across the pavements and through the grass verges...I kid you not...