My work schedule took me to Dundee on a Friday, which meant I had a perfect opportunity to spend a weekend with my sister's clan in Edinburgh.
Timing it with Halloween meant the kids were out 'guising', the Scottish version of Trick or Treat. Sarah, Dan and I stayed home and ordered a takeaway curry.
The Saturday was very sporty, starting with my younger niece's football match in the morning. It was a crisp, cold, sunny winter morning and the girls all seemed to have fun playing, which is the main thing.
Later, we went to the rugby international at Murrayfield.
Scotland were playing the USA. After about 10 minutes the USA were already three tries down but they won a penalty within kicking distance. I said they should go for the three points and at least get something on the board but instead they went for a line out near the try line. It didn't result in anything and that was probably their best chance of scoring points.
It finished 85-0 to Scotland, the new record win at Murrayfield and their third highest winning margin of all time. It was fun to be there and see a record set although I ended up feeling sorry for the Americans, who were completely outmatched.
On the Sunday there was more rugby as my nephew had a match.
There was a marked difference from the game I watched him play in March. Proper rucking and much better passing when the kids remembered to pass. My nephew scored several tries and won several turnovers to set up team-mates to score. It was another cold sunny morning, perfect for uncles spectating on the sideline.
The rest of the day was a bit quieter. Out for a late lunch and then a quiet evening in chatting. I had to be up early the following day for my flight home so a chilled evening was perfect.
I've managed two weekends in Edinburgh this year due to my work schedule, and with any luck I'll be back soon.
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