We are now at the end of our first week alongside in Scotland and unusually for Scotland the weather has been wonderful. The last few days have all been in the 20's which has been great. Friday was really pleasant as the bridge team decided to have a run ashore, we went into Limekilns for a couple of beers and from there into Dunfermlin. Dunfirmlin is a very pleasant town with plenty of variety and some imposing buildings. I had a great afternoon with everyone and managed to let my hair down for once. The only problem was, as usual I was worrying about money and how much I would have for the month. I hate going ashore and having to watch the money. Everyone goes into rounds and I have to stay dutch. The guys were good though they did buy me the odd beer even though they knew I couldn't buy one back. All in all with the meal and a few drinks I think I spent about £30. I know it doesn't sound alot but when I was onboard yesterday I worked out what I had in the bank and what I had to come out in the way of bills etc and basically I have about £10 more coming out than I have in this month. Well looks like I will have to stay onboard this month. It's not that bad though as I can go down the Gym, the bar has a WII and I have a few books that I want to read. Anyway I will be 1 in 3 duties so that helps. I don't think July will be any better, I just hope I have £30 or so that I can find so I can go up the road if we get to France.
Although I was stuck onboard yesterday I did have a pleasent day, one of the chaps has an XBOX so we had a bit of a play on that and I managed to stay off the alcohol so for once I slept really well. I haven't done so well today as I fell off the wagon for the normal Sunday Pub Lunch onboard but hey ho.
Three months to go and I will be home again, I am looking forward to getting home as I do worry about Debbie and the little one. I know it isn't easy for Debbie trying to look after Beth by herself especially when number two is on the way and I am really worried about when the SPD kicks in and how Debbie will cope whilst I am at sea.
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