Stopped at Loch Lomond but the snow was too heavy to even go outside so we travelled through to Stirling Castle later we visited Jim in East Kilbride, believe it or not, he said we are having a bbq.

We were booked into the Holiday Inn at Glasgow Airport for a New Years Eve party. Driving there was a challenge and finding parking was a nightmare. Got into our rooms in time for a shower and relaxing drink, which I needed after the drive. I finished showering and was dressed, Linda finished showering just before the power dropped out. The fun began. The staff were in a panic about 4 hours before new year with our floor in darkness. Eventually the people on our floor made it to the main reception. We were ushered into a large conference room and offered either a transfer to another hotel or stay here. Some people took the transfer but we were booked in for dinner and a party, plus Laura, David and the kids were here. Their floor had power on.

Linda ended up going up to their room to finish getting ready. I had a drink at the bar and about 30 minutes before dinner the power was back on. I think all the hair dryers must have come on at the same time🤣🤣🤣

4th Jan. 2010. Drove from Dalry to New Lanark. We visited the mill, old tenements and the school.