Skye’s the limit THE other afternoon Sandra Jones from Cumbernauld was enjoying coffee with friends. One of the group was complaining about her husband’s snoring, before revealing that she had moved the noisy chap into the spare bedroom so that she could enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep. “I’d also like separate bedrooms for me and my husband,” admitted another of the ladies, who added: “I’ll take the main bedroom, his can be on the Isle of Skye.
” Falling down SEASONAL musings from Richard Cruickshank of Penicuik. “An American friend told me he had plans for the Fall,” says Richard. “At first I didn’t realise he was talking about Autumn, and assumed he was mulling over the Trump Presidency and imminent collapse of civilisation.
” Democratic delusion MORE thoughts on the Presidential election. History teacher Tony Conrad was attempting to explain to his pupils how the American system of governance works. One confused scholar thrust a hand in the air, then said: “Sir, you said it was a democratic election.
So how come the Democrats didn’t win?” Shop strop WE recently reported that retailing giant Tesco has been accused of dividing an island community after deciding to open the local supermarket on Sundays. The Isle of Lewis has a long tradition of observing the Sabbath, and more than 1,800 people have signed an online petition against the supermarket's decision. Local man John Mulholland overheard one ardent shopper, who is clearly in favour of Sun.