Now that the summer is pretty well over we have reverted to our old routine of going to the early morning show at our local Hippodrome cinema. Today we saw The Farewell, a true story about lies … no, nothing to do with Boris! We thoroughly enjoyed it. It was our kind of film … no loud sounds, no nudity, no violence and no CGI. Are we getting old?
Afterwards we decide to act on a tip off we had received from our ever diligent Trossachs correspondents. They flagged up Muircot Farm Shop as a place they thought we would enjoy. It’s just outside the Clackmannanshire village of Coalsnaughton so not too far to drive after our movie.
Good advice
Those Trossachs folk know us too well. We were super impressed by everything. In some ways it is just like a multitude of other farm shops … a big shed! However this one seemed to have a slightly different vibe. Not sure if it was the warm and friendly staff, the spacious layout or the fabulous view of the Ochil hills, but it just felt good.
As we ordered some lunch and were trying to make up our minds whether to have a scone each or to share one, our waitress said “you will get a lot of bread with your soup“. Sound advice as it turned out. Almost half a loaf of wonderfully soft whole meal bread made us very glad we decided to share a scone.
Topscone was an easy decision right from the start. Just the right size, wonderful texture with plenty of fruit and lots of jam and cream to go with it. Judging by the healthy portion sizes, you got the feeling that this place is run by a farmer’s wife. No one is going to leave hungry. Inevitably, in farm shops, you are tempted to buy a lot of stuff from the shop. That’s the whole idea after all! This was no exception. We came away with a great selection of goodies to take home.
The final solution
Recently we have met many people confused about what is happening with Brexit. When we say that we know what is happening they are surprised and relieved when it is explained. For the bewildered of the world, here is our explanation:
- 31st Oct – we leave the EU (do or die)
- 1st Nov – Scotland gets independence
- 2nd Nov – Scotland rejoins the EU
- 3rd Nov – Scotland writes to the wise one, Donald Trump, asking advice on how to build a wall and get England to pay for it.
You will, of course, understand that this timetable is not set in stone. There may be some movement on specific dates. Never mind though, Brexit sanctuary can always be sought at Muircot Farm Shop. Excellent tip off
FK13 6LS tel: 01259 750886 Muircot Coffee Shop
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ps Thanks must go to our newest correspondents from Devon. They sent us this picture of a Falkirk made K6 … not in Devon, but in Gramasdal on the Isle of Benbecula. They were out for a walk!
Yes this was a really nice place to go for our lunch after the cinema and we came away with something for our dinner – Monday food sorted.
On Saturday we went for a walk with some friends, there was only about 200,000 of us. Ahead of us was a collection of over 400 motor cyclists, followed by a pipe band. All walking for Independence. We had a great day out and finished off with a lovely meal and a dram at the Scotch Malt Wisky Society with two of our lovely friends. The others had to get back home. Great days.
Bill I hope Scotland does get it’s Independence even though the last chance you had to do so the majority voted against it! Just like Brexit the majority voted for it, that is democracy for you unless of course democracy is being waivered on these occasions to suit the minorty!
Great to hear from you Nicky. Yes, hopefully we won’t make the same mistake twice on independence but, like you say, we will have to see what democracy produces. Hope you and the girls are well.
I don’t believe anyone said to waiver democracy, but with any decision, there can always be a time where one can sit back and say ” well then, now that I’ve seen the true nature of my previous decision and it’s consequences, maybe I will change my mind”. That thoroughly human trait of mind changing will bring about independence, and this time, we need to do more to protect the older folks (and some younger ones) from being swayed by the lies of the politicians and media. Democracy rules, you have live by it, and it’s results….but the whiners will always whine, just look at the US….clearly a democratic vote, yet the media seems to paint this picture that everyone hates Trump and no-one could possibly have voted for him. “splain that ” as they say!!!
Well said Nick!