The day started bright and sunny. It ended in drizzle, though I managed to miss it. Had a quick drink with some colleagues from the bank, before making my way back to the hotel and supper.

Ate at the Petit Paris. The waiter spotted me through the window and beckoned me in. He thought he had not seen me for seven months. I am sure I have eaten there more recently.

Ate a lamb shank, salad and a pitcher of red wine.

The bank wanted me for a couple of days urgent work.  So up to Edinburgh on the Easyjet from Luton.  Bit of a problem at security.  I had to take my belt off, no problem I always collect it as it passes through the xray machine.  This time they wanted to test my toothpaste as well.  Never had this done before, so in total confusion I left my belt at security.  Only realised this several hours later as my trousers fell to the floor. 

It was wet and miserable in Edinburgh.  Rained the whole time I was there.  Stayed at the Apex in Grassmarket, so a short walk to the Mussel and Steak.  Had a good meal of tuna cooked to a lovely pink colour inside.  Even early on a wet Monday evening the restaurant was quite busy. 

Flight back was a breeze, left on time and arrived back in the clear skies.  Collected my belt from lost property. 

It is already Thursday.  I have been staying at the Holyrood Hotel.  I have eaten in the Mai Thai three nights running.  I really must go and find somewhere else to eat for a change.  It is though so easy to go there and eat.  Good food, and the Carlsberg Special is only £2.50.  (Do you hear that, Jake, £2.50!)  Free Internet access and a friendly bunch who run it.  Last night football was on, and some celebrations from the Scots who won their game.  Hey and so did England, smashed the Russians 3 – 0.

Well I thought this might have been my last week here, but it does look that I may be here for a couple more weeks.  Should be good for the bonus. 

Weather wise, the sun has shone every day, no rain.  Today is the worst day, a bit on the overcast side.  Some of the thousands of Americans packing out breakfast and being their usual painful Americans selves, commented that it was going to rain in Glasgow, and might make it to Edinburgh.  Hope not as I walked into work in short sleeves.  Ah, and North Bridge was closed, I assume by another jumper, so had to walk down into the rail station and out the other side.

Tried to log on to the site selling Led Zeppelin tickets, http://www.ahmettribute.com/, does not seem active yet.  Little chance I will get one of the 20,000 tickets priced at £125.  But I will give it a go.

Back up in Edinburgh, starting my third day now.  Travel up was easy, plane left early, arrived early and in the office by 9.30

Not staying in my usual hotel but down in the McDonnald by Holyrood.  That means I will be eating at the Mai Thai, and will be eating breakfast as well.  Breakfast is included in the price of the room.  Not included means I go hungry, included means I eat. Been eating fish for breakfast, loading up on healthy omega fats.

Last two evenings in the Mai Thai.  I have now updated their website, changing their menu and updating the gallery.  Just leaves the reviews to do, and maybe add a special news page.  The site had not been updated since it was created over a year ago, and all that time it says, ‘Taking bookings for Christmas’  Ah well. 

I also complained about the Plough and Anchor website, how that was never updated, how they should be changing the menu when the menu changes, how they should announce all the bands on the site as soon as the booking is made.  Maybe they should have a review section with some pictures etc.  I think they thought I was looking for business.

Oh the food at the Mai Thai was the usual Very Good.  First night I did not order duck.  This choice was commented on by the Thai waitress. Not the usual duck, sir