Heart of the Mater

At last Jeannie's heart is beating a little faster. Nearly a year after the six week wait she was told to expect, Mum is to be operated on this Wednesday at the new Royal Infirmary - not one, not two, but three bypasses in one frightening splurge.
Although she has been encouraged to tak' a wee dram to calm any pre-op nerves on Tuesday night she would appear to be "aff it". Indeed , sad to say she has never been on it. She has not yet learned to appreciate " the Macfarlane effect " that is the therapeutic miracle of the Ardbeg. So say your prayers, light your candles, cross your fingers, rub your crystals, do whatever you do best to bring her into the fold - or at least recommend a good sherry.