Dear lazywebs

(To borrow a phrase from cpratt):

I've got a couple of my Scottish Trek friends are coming out to visit at the end of the month. They've expressed an interest in crossing over into Mexico. Apart from a road trip with a friend halfway down the Baja peninsula about 18 years ago, I've taken the trolley down to Tijuana and walked over a couple of times. Last time, I was with my sister and (blonde, well developed) teenage niece, and, well, it was uncomfortable for them.

Does anyone have a suggestion for an easy trip across the border that isn't quite so grimy/misses the grime? Should I investigate taking my car over in order to go further south than TJ? Is it worth driving out to Tecate or Mexicali or somewhere instead?

Talking of having a lovely Mexican experience, I was thrilled to finally meet my LJ friend estudioso on Friday. Too brief a visit, unfortunately. He is as charming as you'd imagine!

Do you want to see a Golden Spurtle?

Get your minds out of the gutter!

A spurtle is an old Scottish cooking implement, and I just found out today, it's the award given to the champion porridge maker in Scotland. I've never been much of a fan of porridge, but I think that's partly because my Mum was not the best cook in the world, and it came out a bit solid and salty.

I do like the sound, and look, of the 'specialty' porridge, which had Glenfiddich in it - mmm!

scunnered: what would YOU do with porridge to liven it up and make a go for the Golden Spurtle?

My Project Runway prediction for Wednesday...

....based on nothing other than looking at the Bravo trailer on the teevee right now.

I invite you all to look out for it, and draw your own conclusions.

( Here's what I think.. )