Today was the beginning of the end but first things first. Yesterday's entry was written by my colleague Pete Gordon who together with a few other members of our team spent the last two days tramping round the dunes with the Reporters.
Pete, along with everyone else on the site visit, turned up with what might be termed a healthy glow due to the fact the site visit coincided with a mini-heat wave in Aberdeen. So thanks to Pete for keeping the blog up-to-date.
One of the Reporters is unfortunately sick and unlikely to be back at the inquiry before we finish. We've been reassured he's on the mend but wish him all the best for a speedy recovery.
Having completed all the evidence last week, today and tomorrow are devoted entirely to what are called 'closing submissions'. It's a little bit like the summing up you see from lawyers at the end of a court-room drama - but not quite so dramatic. Our advocate, David Tyldesley was fantastic - clear, punchy and right on the money. However, I'm not sure that the 8 year old daughter of one of our witnesses was totally enthralled - dad might need to think up a few more exciting activities for the school holidays.
For the benefit of those who have expressed concerns about my hotel I can reassure you I've now moved, it's much better and tonight I even got to visit some of the red kites that will shortly be released near Aberdeen - absolutely amazing.
Friday morning update
I see the Scotsman's report of Thursday's proceedings leads on what it calls an "astonishing personal attack" on Mr Trump by our advocate David Tyldesley. Sensitive soul that he may be, I'm sure that even Mr Trump wouldn't think that "being carried away by his dream" could be deemed an astonishing personal attack. Journalists...
See for yourself at The Scotsman