Monkey

A busy day today!

My M&D were up visiting for a couple of nights and we had a big day out.

First we went to the Gyle for a bit of shopping and some lunch at M&S. I had a *really* good cake. Yum.

Next we went to Edinburgh zoo. We didn't get to see the pandas, but the penguins making their nests and the squirrel monkeys were a highlight and it was quite a nice day for it.

Then we headed into town and had the pre-theatre supper at Maison Bleue - which is outstanding value just now as they are doing '1998 prices' (£7.50 for two courses).

The main event was the Full Monty at the Festival Theatre. I've seen the film of course, and I didn't know how this would translate to the stage and whether it would be a cheesy thing playing up to a bunch of screaming women. Well the screaming women were out in force, but the play really did capture the heart of the original. It didn't take itself too seriously, but nor did it lose its point. There was a lot of warmth in it, and humour, and pathos. The set was wonderful - mainly a factory but subtly and convincingly changed to a few other locations. There was a good cast - whoever was the kid, he was really good (sorry can't find out which of several actors he was). There was Craig Gazey who is from Coronation Street. And Kenny Doughty who is Sean out of Stella. He's a lovely looking guy, so that was a treat... especially as they went the *full* full monty. Yes. No hats. Not just bums. Willies everywhere.

Then, after all that excitement, home to rest!