Re: The Battle of Stirling Bridge (Was:re:Braveheart)

["Edward R. Ewen, Jr." <tewen@gandalf.cs.wcu.edu>]

Poster: "Edward R. Ewen, Jr." <tewen@gandalf.cs.wcu.edu>

Emma,

In short...yes. I would count on weather a good bit colder than you are
used to here and I really don't think St. Andrews would be noticibly 
warmer than Stirling. 

I was uncommonly lucky (I am told) in that while I was there, they had
persistent sunny skies with the temperatures in the high 80's.  I almost
came to believe that all those horror stories about British weather were
but a smokescreen to keep the Americans away ;) I tend to think that the
weather centered on our group though, for where we went, the weather
followed.  My friends in Stirling were sad to see me go. 

Those days which were more 'normal' certainly proved the point though.  
Combine cool-cold temperatures with an almost permanent dampness and it 
can be pretty miserable.  Some advice:  Go to Callander and wander the 
outlet shops.  We found GREAT deals on 100% wool sweaters, 3 for 10 
pounds (about $17).

Additionally you will I think want to visit the Leighton Library in 
Dunblaine.  It is a private library, recently rediscovered in the early 
90's after sitting quietly boarded up in the center of town.  It holds 
4000+ volumes, all with publishing dates before 1879 when the library was 
 closed.  

I have nothing but fond memories of Stirling, and would highly recommend 
it to anyone who can manage it.  

Emma, you can add me to the list of those who envy you.  Have a GRAND time.

Edward

>   
> Edward when were you at Stirling and can you tell me something about the
> weather there... I've been accepted for study at the University of
> Stirling in the fall. I'd really like to know if I'm gonna freeze my
> southern Atlantian butt off? 
> Also did you have a good time or should have tried to get in to St.
> Andrews instead?
> 
> Lady Emma Lawles
> Chronicler and envy of all here sisters...
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