Glasgow Weekend -April 30 - part 4

Continued from Glasgow Weekend -April 30 - part 3

Linda Ellsworth asked for a photo of me in my Celtics scarf, so ….



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  1. Linda EllsworthMay 2, 2023 at 10:03 PM

    Thank you River. Almost a mirror image of Callum’s celebration pose!

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    1. AnonymousMay 3, 2023 at 8:39 AM

      Although Callum dreamed I was his football coach, I think it’s pretty clear he is mine!

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