We got to see the Olympic Torch pass through Cairneyhill last week.  Everyone lined the street leading through the center of the village.  Paul & Kathy Bridson joined us with their granddaughter Katie.  There I am sporting our St. Andrews flag (Scotland) with Katie waving the Union Jack (United Kingdom).  The weather was perfect and the company was enjoyable.  Paul and I discussed the prospect of the US Open champion shooting below par.

Katie

Perhaps the most interesting aspect to the Torch Relay was the presentation of the London 2012 Olympic mascot.  I call him "Earthworn Jim" after that awkward Sega game character who failed to carry on the success of Sonic the Hedgehog.

If I saw that in my bedroom at night, I would cry.

The torch

 This was just one of the many highlights we had in Cairnyhill with the Altmans.  Visits to the abbey at Culross (pictured below), walks along the beach at Limekilns, Marshmallow Wars, Wii StarWars, and fruit smoothie alliances at the dinner table.  We thoroughly enjoyed the Altman's including us in their adventurous home life!

Culross Abbey is where Mike & Maureen Altman were married.

Mike Altman

Katie

Josh

Love the Altmans!

Inside Culross Abbey