Thursday 15 July 2010

Day 15 - Late night Edinburgh action at The Cuckoo's Nest

My cousins run a pub in Edinburgh called The Cuckoo's Nest. After the success of the Scottish Arts Club recital, it only seemed right to put in an appearance on the way home. Sure enough, cousin Barnes was there to greet Allan and I with open arms and a couple of cocktails on the house. Then we were swiftly escorted downstairs where my other cousins, Toby and Sam, were hosting an 'Open Mic' evening. So, settled in with a g&t and looking forward to a chilled-out end to the day, I suddenly hear Toby over the mic introducing me:
'Now, my cousin from London, the international musician, Susie Stranders...' and I was thrust under the microphone. What to do?! The entire bar were sat looking at me expectantly, waiting for something, ANYTHING. The best I could do?
'Joyce the librarian, strict vegetarian, 40 and living with mum... etc.'
I don't think The Cuckoo's Nest had ever heard anything of the sort before but with the vamp of a steady clapping beat resonating around the bar to accompany Joyce and her antics in the library, I must confess this rendition to be a small personal triumph. I returned to my cocktail with my pride in tact - This cuckoo could sit proudly in her nest. This time at least...

2 comments:

  1. hahaha fabulous! And boy 638 miles, just amazing!!!

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  2. There's nothing like a good bit of Stilgoe and Skellern! LOVE IT!

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