We simply don't want residents and tourists to see the Royal Mile in this kind of shape,

We simply don't want residents and tourists to see the Royal Mile in this kind of shape,

I have mixed feelings about these long European stages. Unlike some of our rivals we had no problems with the read more

I have mixed feelings about these long European stages. Unlike some of our rivals we had no problems with the windscreen misting over when it rained in October. But I think the problems could arise tomorrow if it rains. If it is really muddy on the second stage it could be dangerous; if you slide or lose traction, that is where the problems begin.

a long road to go.

a long road to go.

I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.

I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.

This does not produce the kind of people who can speak their mind about issues.

This does not produce the kind of people who can speak their mind about issues.

The books were very important to me as child. I was worried they'd try to modernize it. When I finally read more

The books were very important to me as child. I was worried they'd try to modernize it. When I finally agreed to meet them they said they wanted to be really faithful, too.

The defense stepped up, which is what we expect around here.

The defense stepped up, which is what we expect around here.

Worldly things were of little meaning. She lived for hamburgers, ice cream, pencil and paper.

Worldly things were of little meaning. She lived for hamburgers, ice cream, pencil and paper.

I'll be working with everybody so I'll get to know fairly well what different issues are coming up in the read more

I'll be working with everybody so I'll get to know fairly well what different issues are coming up in the stations. I'll just be going from the field to the office more. I have to thank Tim (Bragg, who retired last week as assistant fire chief with 28 years at MFD). He prepared me well for the office end of this.